Christmas
Christmas entry, with or without ride pass
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Christmas in Tivoli
From 13 November to 3 January, Tivoli becomes a Christmas market with thousands of lights, stalls and rides.
Opening hours and seasons
Christmas at a glance
- Season
- 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
- Closed
- 24 December
- Rides
- All rides open, plus the Elf Train and the Forest Carousel
- New Year's Eve
- Fireworks at 23:00, free with entry
A Christmas market in the gardens
From 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 Tivoli Gardens celebrates Christmas. Thousands of lights, glowing Christmas trees and the scent of pine fill the park, and the stalls sell gifts and festive treats. Christmas in Tivoli is on CNN's list of the world's best Christmas markets.
Rides, Santa and the little ones
All rides are open during the Christmas season. For younger children there are two special Christmas rides, the Elf Train and the Forest Carousel. Children can visit Santa in his house and meet the forest animals. If you want to ride, book the Christmas ticket with the unlimited ride pass.
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Tivoli is closed on 24 December. The park is open on the other days of the season, and on 31 December it ends the year with fireworks at 23:00. The exact daily hours are on the opening hours page.
Christmas tickets
Questions about Christmas in Tivoli
Is Tivoli open on Christmas Eve? +
No. Tivoli is closed on 24 December. On the other days of the Christmas season, including New Year's Eve, the park is open.
Is the Christmas market free to enter? +
No. The Christmas market is inside the gardens, so you need an entry ticket. Only the Tivoli Food Hall at the main entrance has free access from the street.
Is Christmas in Tivoli included in the Copenhagen Card? +
Yes, entry is included, once per card, also during the Christmas season. Rides are not included. More on the Copenhagen Card page.
What is there for children? +
Children can visit Santa in his house, ride the Elf Train and the Forest Carousel and meet the forest animals. All other rides are open too.
Ready for Christmas in Tivoli?
Book entry with or without ride pass and show the ticket on your phone at the main entrance.