12 Christmas Markets In KL & Selangor For Festive Shopping

Christmas markets in KL & Selangor

‘Tis the season to be dazzled by twinkling Christmas trees, indulge in sugar-laden festive desserts, watch reruns of sappy romcoms, and muscle through shopping crowds to tick off gifting wish lists. Lucky for us, Christmas markets and bazaars pop up as early as November in and near KL as harbingers of good cheer – we can scour for festive treasures and soak up the mesmerising charm of Christmas at these markets.

Below, we’ve rounded up a list of Christmas bazaars in KL and Selangor in 2024 that’ll leave even the grumpiest of Grinches feeling very merry indeed.

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Christmas markets in KL & Selangor

1. Singles’ Market

7th & 8th December

Image credit: Gamuda Cove

Don’t be spending a lonely Christmas this year – Single’s Market will be hosted in the vast sanctuary of Gamuda Cove as part of its 2-day Christmas Radiance event. Promising a neon-lit spectacle, booths will be festooned with glow-in-the-dark decors which get increasingly radiant with light as we get deeper into the night.

There are trinkets and handicrafts aplenty, as well as warm food to keep your stomach from growling, but it’s the entertainment and activities that will keep you hanging around. Hop on a hot air balloon, enjoy some K-pop dance performances, or stick around for the Gamuda Cove snowfall, with candies showering down at you in place of snowflakes. What a treat.

Venue: Townsquare Park of Gamuda Cove, Selangor
Time: 4.30pm-10.30pm
Admission: Free

2. B-Brand Christmas Market

Now till 1st January 2025

Image credit: @thebbrand.my via Instagram

The free-admission B-Brand Christmas Market is set to deck the halls of KL malls – namely Lot 10, The Starhill, Publika, and KL East Mall – with splashes of electrifying pink and green once again.

The markets will be a wonderland of locally-made gifts, tasty snacks and even fun workshops and baking galas to participate in. Our advice: just follow the scent of cinnamon-heavy desserts mingled with peppermint and chocolates.

Lot 10
Venue: Main concourse of Lot 10, KL
Date: Now till 1st January 2025
Time: 10am-10pm

Starhill Mall
Venue: Piazza & Foyer of The Starhill, KL
Date: 13th to 22nd December
Time: 10am-10pm

Publika
Venue: The Gallery of Publika, KL
Date: Now till 1st December
Time: 10am-10pm

KL East Mall
Venue: Lower ground floor of KL East Mall, KL
Date: 2nd to 15th December
Time: 10am-10pm

3. Pingmin Christmas Market

29th November to 1st December | 6th to 8th, 13th to 15th and 20th to 22nd December

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The beloved Pingmin market is bringing out its wreaths, tinsels and bells for the Pingmin Christmas Market 2024. Known as a marketplace that provides a platform for small entrepreneurs and home businesses, this Christmas market brings together a sundry of local stalls selling niche souvenirs, as well as local food purveyors offering delightful eats.

Live performances will also enthrall shoppers throughout the market strolls. If you aren’t sold already, your furry friends are even welcomed to join in on the festivity.

Venue: Pingmin Hub, KL
Time: 5pm-12am
Admission: Free

4. RIA-RIA Navidad by Olivia

7th & 8th December

Image credit: @riariabyolivia via Instagram

For an artsy take on tradition, RIA-RIA Navidad by Olivia has it covered. The festive market is stationed at APW Bangsar, where both the creative souls and Christmas revellers alike can shop for one-of-a-kind gifts including cute home decor, eclectic handcrafted accessories and yummy food, with lively carols blasting in the background as you shop.

Venue: APW Bangsar, KL
Time: 10am-8pm
Admission: Free

5. Sunny Side Up Christmas Market

30th November to 1st December

Image credit: @sunnysideup_market via Instagram

Igniting the Christmas festivities from the end of November is the annual Sunny Side Up Christmas Market 2024, an organisation that prides itself as a community-focused market. Have a merry start to the festive season with the market’s carefully-curated range of vendors, helming booths displaying everything from holiday-themed apparels and whimsical jewellery, to home decor pieces and kitchen staples.

Pawsome news – this event is also pet-friendly so do bring your furbabies along to light up the space further.

Venue: The Row KL
Time: 12pm-7pm
Admission: Free

6. ABWM Christmas Bazaar

1st December

Image credit: ABWM via website

It’s tough to replicate Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland Christmas market right here in Malaysia, but the Association of British Women Malaysia has their own take on a Christmas market here The ABWM Christmas Bazaar feels like a warm slice of home where guests can trawl the stalls for quirky bric-a-brac.

Pick up some treats from the selection of food vendors and enjoy the choir carolling performances, or pray your lucky stars to win the raffle prizes.

Venue: The Eastin Hotel KL
Time: 10.30am-4.30pm
Admission: RM20

7. Rotan Lot Holiday Home Market

7th & 8th December

Image credit: @rotanlot via Instagram

Trust 90s nostalgia to bring out the rad and fun, and we can definitely rely on Rotan Lot Holiday Home Market to deliver exactly that, even at a Christmas event.

Apart from finding elaborate little handmade cribs that make for perfect gifts, the events here are one to look forward to – find photo booths to pose for some snapshot memories in, indulge in some games on classic arcade machines, watch the pros shred down skateboard ramps, or create your very own masterpiece… whilst pedaling a bicycle. Everyone sure is in for a groovy time.

Venue: PARC, Subang Jaya
Time: 11am-9pm
Admission: Free

8. Holly Jolly Christmas Bazaar

7th & 8th and 14th & 15th December

Image credit: I Love Bazaar via website

You know you’re in for a holly jolly Christmas at a Christmas market that’s called, well, the Holly Jolly Christmas Bazaar. Gearing up for a yuletide cheer this December at Centrepoint Bandar Utama, the celebration brings together local artisans showcasing their lovingly-handcrafted goods, which includes wearables, home decor items, and delectable food options. May your shopping spree take flight in this vibrant marketplace.

Venue: Ground Floor of Centrepoint Bandar Utama, Selangor
Time: 9am-6pm
Admission: Free

9. Merry Makers

30th November to 1st December

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Another bazaar to join in on the early festive flurry is the Merry Makers Christmas market, featuring a sprawl of vibrant stalls at The School by Jaya One, as early as 30th November.

While there are plenty of quirky knick-knacks to bring home, you could add a personal touch to your gifts by joining the lineup of creative workshops here including terrarium making, crocheting, bath bomb painting, and jewellery making.

Venue: The School by Jaya One, Selangor
Time: 10am-7pm
Admission: Free

10. To-Gather Street

19th to 22nd December

Image credit: @to.gather.my via Instagram

Mark your calendars for another enchanting Christmas bazaar To-Gather Street, an outdoor market promising a whole lot of seasonal cheer. This bazaar is ideal for those looking to do some shopping at an artsy hub – there’ll be artisanal crafts of all sorts, as well as trendy finds that should settle all your gift-shopping woes.

Venue: Premier Terrace of Lot 10, KL
Time: 3pm-10pm (19th December) | 12pm-12am (20th & 21st December) | 12pm-10pm (22nd December)
Admission: Free

11. KLove Market

7th & 8th December

Image credit: @tradersmarketkl via Instagram Christmas markets KL

KLove Market is inviting all celebrants to celebrate the joyful season with them, at Levels 1 and 2 of KLoé Hotel where it’s teeming with the best local brands in the city. The pop-up boutiques feature handmade bags and accessories, artisanal baskets, home fragrances, as well as festive treats for all to enjoy.

The icing on the cake – there’ll also be mini workshops by Fourjei, a leather and canvas goods maker, and Shi Atelier, a handcraft terrazzo home decor studio, guiding you through some artsy hands-on session. Live DJs are invited to the market to ensure the hotel is thriving with good music, alongside the merry chatters of visitors.

Venue: Levels 1 and 2 at KLoé Hotel, KL
Time: 12pm-7pm
Admission Fee: Free

12. Shooga Goola Festival 2024

21st to 25th December

Image credit: @ilovebazaar via Instagram

What’s Christmas without a good feast to warm the bellies and the cockles of the heart? Shooga Goola Christmas Market will make sure that shoppers find plenty of festive cheer at its market, where you can sample local delicacies, admire artisanal crafts and stock up on souvenirs.

There are family-friendly activities on offer too such as the Bouncy Castle, Mascot Walkabout, and Mini Petting Zoo that the kiddos will love, while others can take part in slime and coaster-making, and even gingerbread house-building workshops.

Venue: MyTown Shopping Centre, KL
Time: 12pm-11pm (Daily) | 12pm-1am (24th December)
Admission: Free

Soak up the yuletide spirit at Christmas markets in KL and Selangor

A white Christmas is far from our reach, but it’ll still be a jolly good one with these Christmas markets in KL and Selangor, amplifying the warmth and joy in the city. So slip any of these into your holiday itinerary to brighten your spirits with festive food and drinks, handmade gifts, and Yuletide entertainment.

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