Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Macon with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a resident or visitor, our guide accompanies you through the winter celebrations of our Burgundian city.
In the heart of the historic center, Place Saint-Pierre hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and local artisans. The illuminations extend along the Saône riverbanks, creating a festive walkway to the Esplanade Lamartine. Activities take place throughout the city center, from Rue Carnot to Place aux Herbes, where Macon merchants offer their regional specialties.
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Macon Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market of Mâcon
- What to Expect
- A night market organized on Friday, December 20 with extended exhibitors and activities starting at 16h.
- Description
- The Mâcon Christmas Market takes place from Saturday, December 7 to Tuesday, December 24 on the Saint-Pierre and Saint-Nizier squares. This market experiences growing popularity due to the quality and diversity of its offerings. The squares are fully decorated for the occasion, providing a cozy and dynamic setting in the heart of the city center.
- Where
- Mâcon | More Info : Christmas Market of Mâcon
Macon Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Incredible Christmas 2024 - Grandiose Show and XXL Christmas Tree
- What to Expect
- 75-minute show with international artists and Santa Claus's arrival.
- Description
- Ain'croyable Noël 2024 - Grandiose Spectacle and XXL Christmas Tree offers an exceptional 75-minute show with international artists, suitable for all audiences. The show concludes with Santa Claus's arrival for the delight of children.
- Where
- Mâcon | More Info : Incredible Christmas 2024 - Grandiose Show and XXL Christmas Tree
Christmas Equestrian Show - "Envolez-moi"
- What to Expect
- A unique equestrian show with horses and riders creating a world of dreams.
- Description
- The Christmas Equestrian Show – "Fly Me" is an equestrian event that transports spectators into a world of dreams, where horses and riders create an enchanting spectacle.
- Where
- Cluny | More Info : Christmas Equestrian Show - "Envolez-moi"
Tales and Lights
- What to Expect
- A unique storytelling and light show festival.
- Description
- The Contes et Lumières festival offers a variety of stories and light shows throughout the city of Mâcon, creating a festive and cultural atmosphere.
- Where
- Mâcon | More Info : Tales and Lights
Macon Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Leisure Centers
- What to Expect
- Scheduled reception of children aged 3 to 5 years and a half at the Centre de loisirs rue Pillet.
- Description
- The Mâcon Leisure Centers offer activities and leisure for children aged 3 to 12 years old on Wednesdays and during school holidays. Children are welcomed in two different centers, with various activities and an adapted animation program.
- Where
- Mâcon | More Info : Christmas Leisure Centers
Registrations for Christmas Leisure Activities
- What to Expect
- Diverse program including leisure centers and workshops for children.
- Description
- Inscriptions for the Noël leisure activities are open for Mâcon families starting Monday, November 25, and for non-Mâcon families starting Wednesday, December 4. The program includes leisure centers, proximity receptions, workshops, and shows within the framework of Contes et Lumières.
- Where
- Mâcon | More Info : Registrations for Christmas Leisure Activities
Children's Leisure Points for Christmas
- What to Expect
- Diverse educational activities for children aged 6 to 14.
- Description
- The Points Enfants Loisirs de Noël offers a diverse program of activities for children aged 6 to 14, including readings, board games, coloring, drawing, and painting. Children can participate in major municipal cultural events while enjoying an educational and nearby reception.
- Where
- Mâcon | More Info : Children's Leisure Points for Christmas
Mâcon Christmas Holiday Program
- What to Expect
- Diverse leisure program for children and young people.
- Description
- The City of Mâcon offers a diverse program of activities and leisure for the Christmas holidays, tailored for children and young people aged 3 to 17. These animations aim to promote discovery, new knowledge, and personal enrichment, while fostering mutual respect and societal rules.
- Where
- Mâcon | More Info : Mâcon Christmas Holiday Program