Romont hosts its Christmas market and St Nicholas festival from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November 2026. More than 50 artisans set up in the castle courtyard, the Town Hall and the Town Hall square.
Who organises it
The Comité Saint-Nicolas Romont organises the market and the festival. The Romont tourist office promotes the event and answers visitors’ questions, at Rue du Château 112 in Romont.
What to find
The market brings together more than 50 artisans and their handmade creations. Children can enjoy many activities. On Thursday, an aperitif is served from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm, followed by a raclette evening from 6 pm.
On Friday, St Nicholas poses for selfies from 5.30 pm to 7 pm. The Annonciade choir sings at 6.15 pm and the St Nicholas brass band plays at 7 pm. On Saturday, the Kalyna choir performs at noon and the brass band returns at 2 pm. Face painting runs through the afternoon.
On Saturday at 6 pm, the St Nicholas procession sets off with a torchlight march. It ends with a distribution of biscômes. On Sunday, selfies with St Nicholas and face painting resume from 11 am.
Practical information
- Dates, Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November 2026
- Times, Thursday and Friday 5 pm to 9 pm, Saturday 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
- Venue, castle courtyard, Town Hall and Town Hall square, 1680 Romont
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Links
- Official page, Christmas market and St Nicholas celebration, Romont
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Fribourg Tourism, Christmas market and St Nicholas celebration, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Fribourg Tourism, Christmas market & St Nicholas celebration (English version), accessed on 14 November 2026
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