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Philadelphia Christmas Market
& Holiday Attractions 2026
Each year, Philadelphia transforms the iconic Love park into a European wonderland to create the city's Christmas Village.
Philadelphia Christmas Market and Holiday Attractions 2026
Each year, Philadelphia transforms the iconic Love park into a European wonderland to create the city's Christmas Village. The festival runs from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve.
- Stay close to Love Park Christmas Markets at the Le Méridien Philadelphia, a boutique hotel located in a ten-story historic building complete with a 24-hour gym, great breakfast options and close to all the city's top attractions.
The Market
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates, Typically mid November until Christmas Eve.
- Browse from a wide range of international holiday gifts and edible and drinkable treats at this daily outdoor market, modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany.
- Discover 80 vendors arranged in dozens of wooden booths and two large tents, complete with a beer garden.
- Thousands of twinkling lights and the delicious smell of gingerbread, waffles, bratwurst, and mulled wine will fill you with the Christmas spirit.
- Enjoy a unique calendar of events, including live music and dance performances.
- Sun – Thu: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Thanksgiving Day: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Christmas Eve: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Check out the top hotels closest to the Philly Christmas Market.
The Venue & Gay Philly
- Philadelphia Christmas Market takes place Love Park and City Hall at 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
- The Christmas Village is just a 5-minute taxi ride away from Gayborhood, Philadelphia's very own gay village.
- Many of the city's gay bars will be dressed in stunning Christmas decorations, hosting theme parties and serving delicious festive cocktails.
- Pay a visit to Woody's, one of the top 50 gay bars in the world, or enjoy killer cocktails at Bud & Marilyn's.
- Stay close to the busy gay bars and bustling scene at The Element Philadelphia, by Westin, rated “Fabulous” with a state of the art wellness centre, gym and spacious rooms offering city views.
Popular Hotels in Philly
The following hotels are popular with our readers and are close to the city's gay bars and just a short ride away from the Christmas market.
The Ritz-Carlton, The Bellevue Hotel, Cambria Hotel, Alexander Inn
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Where we stay!
The Element Downtown is where we stay
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Gay Map of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Gay District or “Gayborhood”: The tiny Gay District is anchored by the tiny Colonial alley Camac Street (pronounced cuh-mack) and the quaint blocks near it, between Walnut and Pine streets
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10 Ave Of The Arts, Philadelphia,
Across the street from Philadelphia City Hall, Ritz-Carlton offers extensive spa facilities and a restaurant. Rooms feature views of Centre City and a flat-screen TV.
The spacious rooms at Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia are decorated with warm colours and large windows facing the Business District. The marble bathrooms have a separate bathtub and shower. Guests can use the complimentary luxury soap and shampoo products.
200 S Broad St, Philadelphia,
Located on the Avenue of the Arts, The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Philadelphia offers accommodations housed in a historic building.
The rooms and suites at The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt come equipped with Hyatt Grand Beds™. Onsite shops include Tiffany & Co., Nicole Miller and Williams Sonoma.
301 S 12th St, Philadelphia,
Offering free WiFi and private parking, in Philadelphia is 805 m from the Pennsylvania Convention Centre and 1.2 km from the Liberty Bell. Housed in a historic building, this boutique bed and breakfast is in close proximity to shops and restaurants.
All rooms come with private bathrooms, in-room safes and views of the city. Some rooms at the Alexander Inn also have bay windows and seating areas.
219 S Broad St, Philadelphia,
Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown Center City is set in the Rittenhouse Row district of Philadelphia, and is 800 m from Pennsylvania Convention Center. Boasting a fitness centre and a rooftop restaurant and bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a 14-minute walk from Mutter Museum and around 1.5 km from National Liberty Museum. Free WiFi is offered.
Each room features a microwave, refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, flat-screen TV and a separate seating area.
130 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The Witherspoon offers accommodation with a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available All air-conditioned units include a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. A dishwasher, as well as a kettle & a coffee machine.
111 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Featuring vaulted ceilings, herringbone hardwood flooring, each furnished unit is decorated with Turkmen rugs, custom artwork and living plants, & is also equipped with a full-size kitchen and private bathrooms with Davines toiletries
1530 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Accommodation is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer & free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave & oven are also provided, as well as a kettle & a coffee machine.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
You’ll feel right at home as soon as you step inside this historic home. fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, fully furnished with a comfortable, cushioned wrought iron dining table and lounge area Three bedrooms, each with flat-screen TVs,
202 S 13th St, Philadelphia,
Woody's gay bar, now in its 36 year, is an LGBT Landmark in Philadelphia
The comfortable and airy pub bar has many large screen TVs. Grab one of our 32 ice cold beers on tap.
The Suite is a micro-lounge club concept that opened in 2012. Old Hollywood inspired, the Suite hosts it's own dance parties
Woody's Pub/Video Bar is open every night. The Suite is open Friday and Saturday Nights, and the Dancefloor is open Thursday through Saturday
Globar- our hot new corner lounge bar is open Wednesday thru Sunday from 5PM-2AM and Happy Hour from 6PM-9P
206 S Quince St, Philadelphia,
Philadelphia's Home of the Leather LGBTQ Community for over 31 years! and one of the most popular gay bars in town
208 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
A fun destination for the queer and ally community providing a vibrant, bright, safe space and serving cocktails, wine, beer and delicious food
1509 South St, Philadelphia,
This gay bar has been around now for over 50 years and is still going strong, popular with everyone. Offering good price beer and regular jazz nights
1705 Chancellor St, Philadelphia,
Stir is a chic gay lounge bar offering a Daily happy hour from 5-7pm and regular shows nights
254 S 12th St, Philadelphia,
The largest LGBT bar located in the Gayborhood offering a sportsbar, dance floor, roof deck with regular cabaret
1220 Locust St, Philadelphia,
Down to earth gay bar popular with an older crowd 30+, friendly bartenders and a laid-back atmosphere
243 S Camac St, Philadelphia
A populargay bar, offering piano singalongs and party nights
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We have chosen hotels in Philadelphia that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Hyatt Centric Center
4 Star – Luxury
- 4 Star – Fitness Center, Central Location
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Air conditioning, flat-screen TV
- Central Philadelphia location, fitness center, restaurant, bar, and rooms with modern amenities and breakfast option.
Sonesta Philadelphia
4 Star – Location
- 4 Star – Close to Pennsylvania Convention Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Work desks, coffee makers, TVs
- Near Convention Centre, features fitness center, rooms with desks, coffee makers, and TVs, plus in-house art gallery.
Philadelphia Marriott
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star – Near Reading Terminal Market
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator
- Close to Convention Centre and Reading Terminal Market, offers room service, fitness center, and on-site restaurants.
Motto by Hilton
3 Star – Good Value
- 3 Star – Air-Conditioned Rooms, Fitness Centre
- Close to the gay bars
- Free WiFi, TV, private bathroom
- Set in Philadelphia, provides air-conditioned rooms, fitness center, terrace, bar, and Mexican cuisine restaurant.
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