Lviv Region is renowned for its vibrant Christmas celebrations, and the winter of 2024–2025 will be no exception. This season, a variety of unique events will showcase local traditions, festive cheer, and unforgettable charm.
Key Events
1. Christmas Traditions Fair at Lviv Art Palace
📅 Date: December 18, 2024
📍 Location: Lviv Art Palace
Description: The event blends art exhibitions, nativity plays, carols, and workshops with a market offering local delicacies like cheeses, sausages, and fruit liqueurs.
2. “Christmas at the Grove” Festival
📅 Date: January 7–8, 2025
📍 Location: Shevchenkivskyi Hai, Lviv
Description: This traditional celebration includes caroling, festive dishes, workshops, and guided tours in the open-air museum.
3. “Velika Kolyada” Festival
📅 Date: December 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025
📍 Location: Church of the Holy Eucharist, Lviv
Description: Choirs from across Ukraine perform Christmas songs. This year’s theme is “Poltava Carols.”
4. Christmas Market in Stryi
📅 Date: January 2–7, 2025
📍 Location: Central Square, Stryi
Description: A festive market with handcrafted goods, local dishes, and performances by folk groups.
5. Holiday Fair in Truskavets
📅 Date: December 24, 2024 – January 10, 2025
📍 Location: Central Park, Truskavets
Highlights: Open-air Christmas dinner, children’s activities, themed photo zones, and concerts by local artists.
6. Starosilskiy Christmas Market
📅 Date: January 6, 2025
📍 Location: Stare Selo Village, Lviv Region
Description: An authentic market featuring homemade wines, traditional pastries, folk music, and castle tours.
7. “Christmas in Hlynyany”
📅 Date: January 5–6, 2025
📍 Location: Hlynyany Village
Description: This event includes souvenir workshops, choir performances, and theatrical shows. Visitors can enjoy caroling around a bonfire.
8. Christmas Festival in Zolochiv
📅 Date: January 8, 2025
📍 Location: Zolochiv Castle
Description: A festive market offering souvenirs, traditional Galician dishes, and historical reenactments with castle tours.
These events offer a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the festive spirit, discover Galician traditions, and explore the beauty of the Lviv region during the holiday season.