Christmas Markets Near New Orleans 2026
6 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown New Orleans, closest first, 3 of them within 5 miles. Every one has 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
Open this weekend: New Orleans Holiday Market (12 miles northwest).
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2026 Dates, Closest to New Orleans First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Christmas Market New Orleans, LA · 2 miles northwest | Dec 4 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Christmas at Jackson Barracks New Orleans, LA · 3 miles east | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Holly Jolly Market New Orleans, LA · 3 miles west | Dec 3 to 4, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| New Orleans Holiday Market Kenner, LA · 12 miles northwest | Nov 6 to 8, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Olde Towne Slidell Christmas Market Slidell, LA · 28 miles northeast | Nov 28 to 29, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Covington LA Christmas Market Covington, LA · 37 miles north | Dec 4 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown New Orleans; the drive is longer.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in New Orleans affiliate
Worth the Drive From New Orleans
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Baton Rouge Christmas Market
Gonzales, Louisiana
Nov 13 to 15, 2026
56 miles west of New Orleans
Gonzales Christmas Market
Gonzales, Louisiana
Dec 11 to 13, 2026
56 miles west of New Orleans
Christmas Markets Near New Orleans: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to New Orleans?
New Orleans Christmas Market, 2 miles northwest of downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 4 to 6, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near New Orleans?
By how often people search for it, New Orleans Christmas Market (2 miles northwest), then New Orleans Holiday Market (12 miles northwest).
When do Christmas markets near New Orleans open in 2026?
New Orleans Holiday Market opens first, on Friday, November 6, 2026. New Orleans Christmas Market is the last to close, on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near New Orleans charge admission?
Christmas at Jackson Barracks, New Orleans Holiday Market and Covington LA Christmas Market charge for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
By state: Christmas markets in Louisiana. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.