Christmas and New Year Market opening hours at Overseas Brigades Square
This year, Overseas Brigades Square will once again come alive with a magical Christmas and New Year Market, creating a true December atmosphere with festive decorations, sparkling lights and delicious seasonal treats.
MARKET OPENING HOURS:
- 27–29 November 2026: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
- 5–6 December 2026: Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
- 12–13 December 2026: Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
- 19 December 2026–3 January 2027: every day, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
Exception: on 24 and 31 December 2026, the market will be open from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
At the stalls, you can discover selected local products, Christmas treats, gifts and handmade decorations, while the market will be enriched every day with festive music and events.
A varied programme at the Christmas and New Year Market
27–29 November 2026
27 November 2026 (Friday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Festive lights switch-on, Cristina D’Avena concert
- 6:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Cizamo street performers and parade to Grando
28 November 2026 (Saturday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Marina Martensson & MEF
29 November 2026 (Sunday):
- 3:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Pika Writes to Santa
4–6 December 2026
5 December 2026 (Saturday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Evening dedicated to young artists
6 December 2026 (Sunday):
- 3:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: St Nicholas concert with Jole Cole, St Nicholas and Croatian klapa groups
11–13 December 2026
12 December 2026 (Saturday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Klapa evening (Solinarji, Kompanija Isolana, Fritule, Oktet Aljaž)
13 December 2026 (Sunday):
- 3:30 PM, Makarenko Theatre: The Little Bear Is Looking for a Home
18–20 December 2026
19 December 2026 (Saturday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Brnistra Choir
20 December 2025 (Sunday):
- 3:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Winter Joys
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Music programme – DJ Merenge
21–27 December 2026
21 December (Monday):
- 6:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Portorož Choir
22 December (Tuesday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Concert: Vagabundo
23 December (Wednesday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Tomaž Nadoh (electric saxophone) & Ekaterina Lepoša (electric violin)
25 December (Friday):
- 3:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Arrival of Santa Claus
- 5:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Neven Stipanov
26 December (Saturday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: TRIO Eleganse
27 December (Sunday):
- 3:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: The Little Star That Never Stopped Shining (Pravljična Frtina)
28 December 2026–3 January 2027
28 December (Monday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Music programme – DJ Merenge
29 December (Tuesday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Concert: Etie’nne & Tempera
30 December (Wednesday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Funk Affair
1 January (Friday):
- 3:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Visit from Father Frost
- 4:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Concert: Rok Ferengja and Rok’n’Band
2 January (Saturday):
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Concert: Vagabundo
3 January (Sunday):
- 3:30 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Miškolinček performance
- 6:00 PM, Overseas Brigades Square: Music programme – DJ Merenge
Organizer: Tourist Board Portorož

