Christmas Markets Near Madison 2026
7 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Madison, closest first, 2 of them within 5 miles. 6 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Madison First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Holiday Market Madison, WI · under a mile from downtown | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| Blessed Sacrament Christmas Market Madison, WI · 2 miles west | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| Paoli Christkindlmarket Verona, WI · 10 miles southwest | Dec 11 to 13, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| New Glarus Christmas Market New Glarus, WI · 22 miles southwest | Dec 4 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Downtown Baraboo Christmas Market Baraboo, WI · 33 miles northwest | Nov 21, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| Monroe Wisconsin Christkindlmarkt Monroe, WI · 35 miles south | Nov 27 to 28, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Madison; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Paoli Christkindl Market (Paoli, 12 miles southwest)
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Madison affiliate
Worth the Drive From Madison
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Nov 27 to 29, 2026
45 miles east of Madison
West Bend Christmas Market
West Bend, Wisconsin
Nov 27 to 29, 2026
65 miles east of Madison
Menomonee Falls Christkindl Market
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Dec 12, 2026
64 miles east of Madison
Christmas Markets Near Madison: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Madison?
Madison Holiday Market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 5, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near Madison?
By how often people search for it, New Glarus Christmas Market (22 miles southwest), then Madison Holiday Market (under a mile from downtown).
When do Christmas markets near Madison open in 2026?
Downtown Baraboo Christmas Market opens first, on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Paoli Christkindlmarket is the last to close, on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Madison charge admission?
Paoli Christkindlmarket charges for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
Other cities nearby: Milwaukee. By state: Christmas markets in Wisconsin. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.