Christmas events in & near KL
You can tell Christmas is coming when the Mariah Carey jokes crop up and the colours red, green, and white start to take over every mall. While we Malaysians may not wake up to frost-covered windows or experience a white Christmas anytime soon, that doesn’t mean the Christmas spirit isn’t burning alive in the sweltering heat of Malaysia.
Here are the best Christmas events happening in and around KL, from November to December 2025, so you can feel the Christmas spirit.
Table of Contents
- Christmas events in & near KL
- 1. Sparkling Charity Christmas Bazaar
- 2. Lesgo Ready 4 X’MAS at LaLaport BBCC
- 3. The Great Winter Carnival at Genting Winter Wonderland
- 4. Sunny Side Up Market
- 5. Makoto House Christmas Kanpai
- 6. Kozie Christmas Market
- 7. Nutcracker & Clara’s Dream
- 8. Traders Market Christmas edition at Slate @ The Row KL
- 9. Christmas Social Club by CMYK
- 10. Green and Peace Christmas
- 11. Huuha Christmas by Common Market
- 12. Blokees Christmas Event
- 13. Festive Finale Market
- 14. Hextar World Christmas Weekend Parade & Festive Bazaar
- 15. Jolly Shoppy Christmas Bazaar
- 16. Rilakkuma Dolce Christmas Market
1. Sparkling Charity Christmas Bazaar
A German Christmas bazaar for charity
Image credit: German Speaking Society Kuala Lumpur via Facebook
Christmas isn’t just a holiday for receiving gifts, but it is also about giving alms to those who are in need. German Speaking Society Kuala Lumpur will be hosting its 38th annual Sparkling Charity Christmas Bazaar, where all admission proceeds will be donated to local charitable organisations.
Image credit: German Speaking Society Kuala Lumpur via Facebook
The holiday bazaar brings Christmas market vibes straight from Germany to KL, with German food as the highlight of the event. Local vendors will also be selling all sorts of items for you to procure gifts for loved ones.
Admission: RM35/adult, RM15/children between 12 and 18.
Venue: Astana by Bamboo Hills, Jalan Bukit Bamboo, Off Lebuhraya DUKE, 51200, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 2pm-8pm
Date: 22nd November 2025
Contact: German Speaking Society Kuala Lumpur Instagram
2. Lesgo Ready 4 X’MAS at LaLaport BBCC
Christmas vibes & performances on a rooftop garden
Image credit: Mitsui Shopping Park
A Christmas party is set to take place at one of Bukit Bintang’s top malls. LaLaport BBCC’s rooftop garden will be decked out with Christmas decorations and the sorts in preparation for their Lesgo Ready 4 X’MAS event.
Image credit: Mitsui Shopping Park
The pop-up Christmas event features live performances, a festive food bazaar, hands-on creative workshops, and fun games. There’s also a Christmas tree garden, so you can enjoy a white Christmas experience without travelling all the way to the highlands.
Admission: Free
Venue: Level 4, Bukit Bintang City Centre, Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 3pm-10pm
Date: 22nd & 23rd November 2025
Contact: LaLaport BBCC Instagram
3. The Great Winter Carnival at Genting Winter Wonderland
Experience snowfall in the highlands
Image credit: @og_vacation via Instagram
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Genting Highlands. Misty views, cooler temperatures, and even ‘snow’ will cover the highlands’ popular Resorts World Genting in white. The annual winter-themed The Great Winter Carnival will take place from 21st November 2025 to 1st January 2026.
Parts of the resort destination will be decked out in twinkling fairy lights and dazzling decorations for that Christmas feel, particularly Kimhua Atrium, Gohtong Way, Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park Entrance, Liberty Lane, and Asteroid Arcade.
Image credit: @og_vacation via Instagram
The winter-themed carnival will feature a lively lineup of events and performances. On 6th December, Suzuki Violin Malaysia will present a captivating live violin performance showcasing talented young violinists.
Then, from 19th December to 1st January 2026, festive Christmas choir performances will fill the air, and visitors will have the magical opportunity to meet Santa Claus in person. And from 21st November to 1st January 2026, snow sessions will take place every Sunday through Thursday, with five sessions at 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm, and 11pm.
Every Friday through Sunday–including school and public holidays as well as Christmas and New Year’s Eve–there will be nine snow sessions starting from 7.30pm until 11.30pm every 30 minutes.
Admission: Free
Venue: Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang
Time: 11am-12am, Sun-Thurs | 11am-1am, Fri & Sat
Date: 21st November 2025-1st January 2026
Contact: Resorts World Genting website
4. Sunny Side Up Market
A hip Christmas pop-up market at The Campus
Image credit: Sunny Side Up Market via Facebook
The Campus is about to enter the Christmas season, as Sunny Side Up Market is hosting a Christmas-themed pop-up market at the former school in Ampang.
The 3-day pop-up Christmas market will feature a lineup of local clothing and accessories with stylish clothes, eye-catching jewelry, and fashionable bags, which will make for thoughtful Christmas presents for loved ones.
Image credit: @sunnysideup_market via Instagram
Other featured items you can shop for as Christmas presents at the pop-up market include candles, hand-woven rattan baskets, jewelry, and various types of artisanal cheese. Terrariums, bath products, and handmade leather goods are additional items you can find at the pop-up market for Christmas gifting.
Admission: Free
Venue: Lot 7708, Jalan Kolam Air Lama, Mukim, Hulu Kelang, The Campus, 68000, Ampang
Time: 10am-9pm
Date: 28th-30th November 2025
Contact: Sunny Side Up Market Instagram
5. Makoto House Christmas Kanpai
Unlimited free sampling of Japanese liquor and alcoholic beverages
Image credit: @makotohousemy via Instagram
Christmas and booze usually go hand-in-hand, no matter what type of liquor it is. Maybe swap out that cabernet for some sake this holiday season at Makoto House Christmas Kanpai, where you can enjoy an unlimited sampling of over 70 different labels of sake and other Japanese alcoholic beverages.
Image credit: @makotohousemy via Instagram
As you sample sake, you can also chat with in-house sake sommeliers to learn more about the brewing process, correct storage methods, and even optimal food pairings that complement Japan’s most well-known alcoholic beverage.
You can also enjoy exclusive deals of up to 40% on a variety of sakes, ranging from normal to premium grade. Whether you’re a fan of Japanese liquor or a newbie, Makoto House’s sake sampling event is a great way to celebrate the upcoming holidays.
Admission: Free. Registration required here.
Venue: Studio at Level 2, The Square by Jaya One, Block E Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, 46200, Selangor
Time: 11am-1pm | 2pm-4pm | 5pm-7pm
Date: 28th & 29th November 2025
Contact: Makoto House Malaysia Instagram
6. Kozie Christmas Market
Activities galore at a pop-up Christmas market
Image adapted from: Kozie Krafts via Facebook
Cosy up this holiday season with Kozie Christmas Market, as they’re preparing workshops galore. The one-day-only Christmas pop-up market will take place at Jumpa KL in Jalan Ipoh, KL.
If you ever wanted to learn hand embroidery, you can start at Kozie Christmas Market’s snowflake keychain embroidery workshop. Suitable for beginners with no sewing experience, this class will teach you how to hand-stitch snowflake designs as you assemble your keychain.
Organised by Sherly Studios, the workshop goes for RM60/pax and RM110/2 pax. As part of the workshop, you’ll get to bring home 1 snowflake embroidery keychain made with the provided embroidery floss and tools.
There are a variety of classes available at Kozie Christmas Market if stitching isn’t your thing–specifically, crochet, journaling, zine-making, and gouache painting workshops. These are all suitable for newbies too, and ideal for a day out with loved ones to celebrate the holiday festivities.
The workshops are scheduled as follows:
- Embroidery workshop: 11.30am–12.30pm
- Gouache painting workshop: 1pm–2pm
- Journalling workshop: 2.15pm–3.15pm
- Crochet workshop: 3.45pm–4.45pm
- Zine workshop: 5pm–6pm
If you are interested in attending these classes, you can get in touch with Kozie Krafts here.
Aside from workshops, Kozie Christmas Market will host vendors selling a wide array of goods ranging from handicrafts to snacks.
Image adapted from: Kozie Krafts via Facebook
Venue: Jumpa KL, 3-2-3A, Kompleks Kantonmen Prima No: 698, Jalan Ipoh Batu 4 1/2 , 51200, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 11am-6pm
Date: 29th November 2025
Contact: Kozie Krafts Instagram
7. Nutcracker & Clara’s Dream
A full-length live ballet performance
Image credit: Cloudjoi
Enter the land of sweets and the Sugar Plum Fairy with a one-of-a-kind ballet performance inspired by the 1816 Christmas fairytale The Nutcracker and The Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman.
The ballet performance is presented by the City Ballet Academy, in homage to Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet adaptation of the story.
Image credit: City Ballet Academy via Facebook
Accompanying the ballet performance is a theatrical stage that transports the audience to Clara’s dream—a sequence in the performance where Clara goes on a magical adventure after receiving a nutcracker doll as a gift for Christmas.
Dancers will don exquisite party gowns in the style of the Baroque era on stage while snowflakes float gracefully throughout the performance, creating the illusion of a winter wonderland. The performance will run for 130 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission.
Admission: From RM128. Buy your tickets here.
Venue: Pentas 1, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Sentul, 51100, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 8pm (12th Dec) | 2pm & 8pm (13th Dec) | 2pm (14th Dec)
Date: 12th-14th December
Contact: 018-227 7212
8. Traders Market Christmas edition at Slate @ The Row KL
A community Christmas market at Jalan Doraisamy
Image credit: Allevents.in
If you’re having trouble deciding on gifts for your loved ones, Traders Market KL might just be the place to shop. The limited-time event boasts a hefty lineup of homegrown brands selling gift-ready items ranging from apparel, fashion accessories, home decor, and homemade condiments and snacks.
The market is also pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along while shopping for gifts.
Admission: Free
Venue: Slate @ The Row KL, 44, Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, 50300, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 12pm-7pm
Date: 6th & 7th December
Contact: Traders Market KL Instagram
9. Christmas Social Club by CMYK
A festive playground with daily giveaways
Located in Lot 10, KL, the Christmas Social Club hosted by CMYK transforms this hotspot into a festive playground that’s more than just shopping.
Expect colourful decorations, warm drinks, and plenty of seasonal food and drink options to go along with daily giveaways and family-friendly fun. There are also booths set up by local creatives where you can pick up quirky gifts and festive treats. With plenty of photo spots and holiday music floating through the air, you’ll feel like Christmas is here.
Admission: Free
Venue: 50, Bukit Bintang Road, Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 10am-10pm
Date: Till 4th January 2026
Contact: CMYK Instagram
10. Green and Peace Christmas
A laid-back vibe with artisanal charm
If your festive soul craves laid‑back joy with artisanal charm, then Green and Peace Christmas at The Hub SS2 is your perfect weekend escape. This cosy neighbourhood bazaar brings three warm, mellow weekends of festive vibes. Expect plenty of handmade gifts, seasonal bites running every weekend from mid to late December, with stalls open from morning till night.
Admission: Free
Venue: 19 Sentral, Jalan Harapan, Seksyen 19, 46300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Time: 11am-10pm
Date: Till 28th December 2026
11. Huuha Christmas by Common Market
A snowy white Christmas
If you’ve ever wondered what a snowy Christmas night feels like in tropical KL, Huuha Christmas by Common Market is here to bring the magic, minus the actual snow but with all the festive feels.
Held at Pingmin Hub till 28th December, this outdoor Christmas market blends traditional bazaar charm with carnival-style fun, twinkling lights, and even nightly snow sessions that sprinkle festive joy into the warm Malaysian air.
Event period: 26th-28th December 2025
12. Blokees Christmas Event
A buffet of festive fun
If you’re after a lively festive atmosphere with fun surprises, the Blokees Christmas Event at IOI City Mall is a great pick. Featuring cheerful installations and family‑friendly fun, this is one spot you will have to drop by with your loved ones.
Think snapping pics with props and decorations, checking out seasonal installations, or simply soaking up the joyful buzz while grabbing a holiday drink.
Admission: Free
Venue: IOI City Tower Two, Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort, 62502, Putrajaya, Selangor
Time: 10am-10pm
Date: Till 28th December 2025
13. Festive Finale Market
Meet-and-greets with Santa & Santarina
Christmas isn’t over until the elves say so, and the Festive Finale Market at MyTOWNKL is proof. Running till 28 December 2025, this cheerful pop‑up brings joy right up to the last week of the year with festive stalls and artisanal bites for shoppers to explore.
Their An Oddly Wonderful Christmas includes parades, meet‑and‑greets with Santa and Santarina, workshop sessions for kids, and even magical snowfall parades most evenings.
Admission: Free
Venue: Jalan Cochrane, Seksyen 90, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 10am-10pm
Date: Till 4th January 2026
14. Hextar World Christmas Weekend Parade & Festive Bazaar
Weekend parades and live music
The newly buzzing Hextar World at Empire City has been lit up with Christmas magic throughout December, and it’s still going strong with weekend parades, lights, live music, and a lively Christmas market atmosphere.
Expect festive vendors, colourful decorations, and train rides to lift your holiday spirits.
Admission: Free
Venue: 8, Jalan Damansara, Damansara Perdana, PJU 8, Empire City, 47820, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Time: 10am-10pm
Date: Till 4th January 2026
15. Jolly Shoppy Christmas Bazaar
A classic festive bazaar with quirky gifts
If you’re craving that classic festive bazaar vibe with quirky gifts plus a little holiday magic for the whole fam, the Jolly Shoppy Christmas Bazaar at Central Market, KL seals the deal.
Wander through cheerful stalls filled with handmade goodies, seasonal crafts, tasty street eats and drink stalls — all with a festive twist. There’s also the snow hour each day, where little snow‑like effects add that extra merry atmosphere without leaving Malaysia
Venue: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 10am-10pm
Date: Till 28th December 2025
16. Rilakkuma Dolce Christmas Market
A blend of Rilakkuma magic
Calling all fans of cute and cosy – the Rilakkuma Dolce Christmas Market at Intermark Mall is here to make your holiday shopping adorably festive.
This indoor market blends seasonal shopping with playful Rilakkuma magic. Think limited edition merch, cheerful holiday decor, and booths filled with gifts that are too cute to resist. There are creative stations for kids and adults alike, cute photo spots for the perfect festive Instagram shots, and of course, all the joyful energy of Christmas shopping without the frostbite.
Admission: Free
Venue: 348, Jalan Tun Razak, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 50400, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 10am-10pm
Date: Till 4th January 2026
Christmas events happening in & around KL this holiday season
No need for long-haul flights over oceans to visit Christmas markets abroad. We may not get any snow, but you can experience the Christmas spirit as Malaysia’s metropolitan areas are teeming with Christmas events throughout the end of the year.
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Cover image adapted from @og_vacation via Instagram, City Ballet Academy via Facebook, @makotohousemy via Instagram, Kozie Krafts via Facebook
This article was updated on 24th December 2025.