Waterloo Christmas Market

A magical Christmas market in Waterloo

Under shimmering lights and festive music, the communal esplanade will transform into an enchanting Christmas village from December 12 to December 14, 2025. Visitors will stroll among traditional wooden chalets, enjoy delicious local flavours, discover unique creations and find beautiful gifts for the holiday season.
The Department of Commerce, the Association of Shopkeepers and Waterloo Tourism invite everyone to experience this warm and joyful atmosphere. Around thirty passionate artisans will present refined jewellery, fashion accessories, home fragrances, ceramics and natural candles, often handcrafted.
Food lovers will enjoy authentic festive tastes such as mulled wine, local beers, craft gins, sausages, macarons, pékets, crêpes, oysters, sweet brioches and Savoyard fondues, to eat on site or take away.
Several charity associations will also be present, a thoughtful way to combine festive cheer with solidarity.

A cascade of entertainment and surprises

🌟 Friday December 12 starting at 6 p.m.
With the support of Waterloo Tourism, Santa Claus and his elves will walk among visitors for the festive opening.

🌟 Saturday December 13 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday December 14 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Intergenerational Christmas decoration workshop by CEC Zinzolin.
Location: entrance hall of the Town Hall
Booking: not required
Price: €5 to €20 per person depending on the material

🌟 Saturday December 13 at 2 p.m.
A thirty minute concert by the singers of Studio Sara Barakat featuring warm seasonal classics such as « Petit Papa Noël », « Santa Baby », « Hallelujah », « All I Want for Christmas Is You ».
Location: entrance of the Town Hall
Price: free

🌟 Saturday December 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Santa Claus and his elves will return for festive photos.

🌟 Saturday December 13 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday December 14 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A professional face painter will transform children into butterflies, fairies, superheroes and more.
Location: entrance hall of the Town Hall
Booking: not required
Price: free

🌟 Saturday December 13 and Sunday December 14 at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Storytelling sessions for children aged 3 to 9 accompanied by an adult. An initiative of the communal library through the project « Grandpas, Grandmas, tell me a story ».
Duration: 45 minutes
Booking: not required
Price: free
Location: foyer of the Town Hall

🌟 Sunday December 14 at 2 p.m.
The Royal Society « L’Indépendance Musicale de Waterloo » will share uplifting melodies.
Booking: not required
Price: free

🌟 During the three days
Under the tent, a magical mailbox connected directly to the sky will await children who wish to send their letter to Santa Claus and try to win a bag full of toys.
Info and rules: tendanceswaterloo.com or 02 352 98 93

Additional information:

• The traditional wooden horse carousel « Le Galopant » will be on Wellington Esplanade before and after the market.
• A Christmas contest will take place from December 8 to December 31 in participating Waterloo shops with the chance to win « your festive table ».
  Info: tendanceswaterloo.com or 02 352 98 93
• On Saturday December 20 Santa Claus and his elves will return to bring festive cheer to the town centre and its shops.