Pâquis Christmas Market, 28–29 Nov.

The Maison de quartier des Pâquis holds its craft and community Christmas market in Geneva. It takes place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026, at Rue du Môle 11.

The story

The Pâquis Christmas market reaches its 7th edition in 2026. The proceeds fund the projects of the participating associations, in Switzerland and abroad.

New this year is a kitsch Christmas jumper contest.

Who organises it

The Maison de quartier des Pâquis organises the market, with the support of the City of Geneva.

What to find

Around twenty associations sell handmade jewellery, decorations, accessories, clothing, teas and biscuits at low prices.

They include Akhtar, Artisanes ukrainiennes, Ecohumanita, Hobistudio, Inbrapi, Palestinians.ch, Scasa, Tricots du cœur and Yukandance.

Saturday features K-pop, dabkeh, carimbó and samba demonstrations. The day ends with Christmas karaoke from 7 pm to 8 pm.

On Sunday, there is zumba, a ritual from Manaus and the show Les mille et une Elles (The Thousand and One Shes) by the association Akhtar.

Workshops offer the chance to make bookmarks, paracord bracelets and wool figurines. An introduction to embroidery is also on the programme.

The food stall serves raclette, mulled wine, Christmas tea, pastries, quiches, empanadas and tarts.

Practical information

• Dates, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026
• Times, Saturday 11 am to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
• Venue, Maison de quartier des Pâquis, Rue du Môle 11, 1201 Geneva
• Price, free entry, activities free or pay what you wish
• Age, all ages

Links

• Official site, Maison de quartier des Pâquis, Christmas Market 2026
• Ville de Genève, City of Geneva, Pâquis craft and community Christmas market
• All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda

Sources

• City of Geneva, Pâquis craft and community Christmas market, accessed on 14 November 2026
• Maison de quartier des Pâquis, Christmas Market 2026, accessed on 14 November 2026