Beyond the traditional Christmas markets, Vienna offers a rich mix of curated design fairs, artist-led markets, and intimate winter salons, and art auctions.Here is your guide to the most relevant contemporary-art and design-oriented Christmas events for Winter 2025.

Edelstoff Design Market — Christmas Edition

Dates: 6 & 7 December 2025

A major design fair spotlighting young designers, independent labels, and contemporary lifestyle products. Ideal for fresh, design-forward gift ideas if you are looking for something beyond classic Christmas souvenirs.

Website: https://edelstoff.or.at/

X-MAK Winter Garden 2025 — Museum of Applied Arts

Dates: 12 – 14 December & 19 – 21 December 2025
Opening hours: daily 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A new design Christmas market set in the atmospheric MAK Garden. Austrian designers and creatives present curated contemporary objects and refined gift ideas. Culinary highlights, access to the MAK exhibition Fahrrad & Hummer and a special MAK × Gmundner Keramik design cup complete the experience.

Location: MAK Garden, Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna
Website: https://www.mak.at/

Winter Market – Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

Dates: 13 – 15 December 2025

More than 70 artists from around the world present ceramics, sculpture, prints, paintings, jewelry, and performances. The Academy transforms the Aula at Schillerplatz into an atmospheric winter art space with snacks, drinks, and a lively supporting program.

Opening hours:
13 December: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
14 December: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
15 December: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Aula at Schillerplatz, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

WRAP UP — Winter Salon, Collectors Agenda

Opening: Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Exhibition: 10 December 2025 – 28 February 2026

A thoughtfully curated winter salon celebrating the art of giving and collecting. Collectors Agenda presents editions by leading and emerging artists, including Herbert Brandl, Martha Jungwirth, Brigitte Kowanz, Tina Lechner, Esther Stocker, Clemens Wolf, and many others. Perfect for collectors and for anyone looking for art in an intimate, accessible format.

Location: Franz-Josefs-Kai 3/16, 3rd floor, 1010 Vienna
Website: https://collectorsagenda.com/

COME-TOGETHER — University of Applied Arts Vienna

Date: 13 December 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

A small, community-focused gathering at PSK Ticket Hall. Only a limited number of students present their works, shifting the focus from selling to spending time together. Early visitors are treated to free punch — an ideal setting for slow browsing, conversation, and encounters with young creative practices.

Location: PSK Ticket Hall, University of Applied Arts Vienna
Website: https://www.dieangewandte.at/

Art Advent – Karlsplatz

Dates: 21 November – 23 December 2025
Opening hours: daily approx. 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A jury-curated market dedicated to handmade, sustainable, and artist-produced work. Expect ceramics, jewelry, design objects, textiles, and contemporary crafts — all original and locally produced. One of Vienna’s most beloved alternatives to the classic Christmas market.

Location: Karlsplatz, 1040 Vienna
Website: https://divinaart.at/