Rauma Christmas Market
In the heart of Christmas in Lace Town, the Christmas Market is located on the Market Square.
Christmas market
During Christmas, the Market Square fills with numerous stalls and a magical atmosphere! This delicious and enchanting market delights visitors in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Rauma. The stalls offer wonderful local and regional products. Come and enjoy the traditional market spirit under the glow of Christmas lights.
Opening hours Nov 29–Dec 7
Sat 29.11. Opening 10am – 6pm
Sun 30.11. klo 11am – 6pm
Mon 1.12. Closed
Tue–thu 2.–4.12. klo 12am–6pm
Fri 5.12. klo 12pm–7pm
Sat 6.12. klo 11am–5pm
Sun 7.12. klo 11am–6pm
Opening hours Dec 9–14
Mon 8.12. Closed
Tue–thu 9.–11.12. 12pm –7 pm
Fri 12.12. Night of the Elves 12pm –9 pm
Sat–su 13.–14.12. 11am–6pm
Opening hours Dec 15–24
Mon 15.12. Closed
Tue–fri 16.–19.12. 12 pm–7 pm
Sat 20.12. 11 am–8 pm
Sun 21.12 9 am –5 pm
Mon–tue 22.–23.12. 12 pm–7 pm
Wed 24.12. Christmas Eve 9 am–1 pm
The Christmas Market stage features a variety of performers and organized programs. Santa Claus can be found at the market on Saturday afternoons. As always, there’s a fireplace where you can grill your own snacks or buy sausages and marshmallows from the cottage to roast. Welcome to experience the magical Christmas Lace Town in Old Rauma!
Address
Kauppatori, Kuninkaankatu, 26100 Rauma
Contact
Inquiries about sales spots and other practical matters
We serve exhibitors, stakeholders, and authorities via email at raumanjoulutori@jarjestys.fi or by phone at +358 40 562 2621.
Daily fun!
Santa Claus visits the Market Square and Tammela’s Elf Village almost daily.
Every day at 3:00 p.m. (or at the announced time): Opening of the Giant Christmas Calendar! Have you remembered to take part in the raffle? – Read more in The Elves’ News, available at the Elves’ Cottage at the Christmas Market.
The outdoor fire burns daily! Buy your grill delicacies conveniently from the Christmas market.
Elves Night -shopping day!
The city’s traditional shopping event!
The Christmas Market and some shops will be open until 9 PM
(Organized by Rakastunut Raumaan ry.) At the Christmas Market, there will be performances by Musiikkiryhmä Kakrut and the Rauma Gymnastics and Sports Academy. The stage program begins at 6:00 PM. The choir will also be walking around the streets spreading joy, and you can spot the Pitsimissi trio handing out sweets.
Stop to admire lace-making, as lace-makers from Pitsikeskus Emelia ry and Nyplääjät ry will be demonstrating their craft in local shops: BioPro Rauma, Cafe Prassen, Cameo Boutique, Kajava, Mantin Maailma, MR Lifestyle, Sisustustalo Kodinonni.
Performances and programme
- Sat 29 Nov – Opening Day! The traditional Star Boys (Tiernapojat) Christmas play at 1:00 p.m.
- Sun 30 Nov – Free pony rides and horse care activities for children
- Wed 3 Dec – Yiyang Bao playing guzheng at 4:00 p.m.,
- Wed 3 Dec – Jari “Onde” Pelamo Christmas concert at 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- Sat 6 Dec – Rauma Male Choir at 1:00 p.m. – traditional Christmas carols and Finlandia hymn
- Sun 7 Dec – Duo Laura & Kari singing Christmas tunes in the Rauma dialect at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Wed 10 Dec – Jari “Onde” Pelamo Christmas concert at 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Fri 12 Dec – Night of the Elves, Christmas Market open from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. Friendly dogs available for cuddles from 6:00 to 7:00.
- Sat 13 Dec – Rauma synchronized skaters’ Elf Dance at 3:00 p.m.
- Wed 17 Dec – The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols at 6:00 p.m. – in cooperation with the Rauma Church
- Thu 18 Dec – Joulevangeeljum musical play public dress rehearsal at 5:00 p.m.
- Fri 19 Dec – The traditional Star Boys (Tiernapojat) Christmas play at 5:00 p.m.
- Fri 19 Dec – Joulevangeeljum musical play at 6:00 p.m.
- Sat 20 Dec Friendly dogs available for cuddles from 12:30 to 1:30.
- Sat 20 Dec – Valoa Vocals at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Sat 20 Dec – Joulevangeeljum musical play at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Wed 24 Dec – Declaration of Christmas peace from the stage at 11:50 a.m.
The organizer reserves the right to make changes.
Christmas Eve 24.12. klo 9–13
- Last market day – there’s still time to get last minute gifts!
- Opening of the 24th window of the Christmas Calendar at 10:00.
- Declaration of Christmas Peace from the market stage at 11:50.
Organizer
The producer and responsible organizer of the Rauma Christmas Market is Tapahtumapalvelu Järjestys Oy, commissioned by the city. The company is in charge of producing the market, managing the vendor application process, organizing the program, coordinating with authorities, and handling all practical arrangements. Each year, Tapahtumapalvelu Järjestys is involved in over 200 different events.
The Christmas of the Lace City is built with professionalism, a deep love for the season, and, above all, collaboration. Tapahtumapalvelu Järjestys works closely with the Rakastunut Raumaan association and other key stakeholders.
The team at Tapahtumapalvelu Järjestys is led by Kimmo Härkönen, who serves as the executive producer / Christmas Market Master. His deputies are Eemeli Tanskanen and Elias Järvinen from Tapahtumapalvelu Järjestys, and Riikka Lehtinen from the Rakastunut Raumaan association. Tapahtumapalvelu Järjestys is also responsible for producing Tammela’s Elf Land and works in close cooperation with other Christmas events and programs in the region.
Contact
Inquiries about sales spots and other practical matters
We serve exhibitors, stakeholders, and authorities via email at raumanjoulutori@jarjestys.fi or by phone at +358 40 562 2621.
Please contact us primarily by email. Thank you!
Christmas programme
Christmas in Lace Town is full of things to experience!