Le Marché Afro-Caribéen: Paris's African and Caribbean Christmas market, 5–6 December 2026
A weekend of designer fashion, natural beauty, Antillean and African food and a runway show, a few steps from the Centre Pompidou. Here is what to know before you go.
Le Marché Afro-Caribéen, the Paris market for African and Caribbean makers, holds its Christmas edition on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, according to its website, at Galerie Joseph, 5 rue Saint-Merri, in the 4th arrondissement. It is the weekend to buy your presents straight from the designers, cooks and beauty brands who make them, a short walk from the Centre Pompidou.
What makes it special
What sets this market apart is who stands behind the tables. Since 2017 its organisers have given creators rooted in African and Caribbean culture a shop window in the centre of Paris, with influences running from Guadeloupe and Martinique to Madagascar and the African continent. Sortiraparis has called it the capital's biggest Afro-Caribbean Christmas market: its eighth Christmas edition, in 2024, filled about 1,400 square metres with more than 70 stands.
The organisers call the fashion show the high point of the weekend, with exhibitors' clothes and accessories on the runway; last December it was held on the Saturday. Around it come workshops, music and the chance to talk to the makers about how their work is made.
“More than just a market, it is a real place for meeting, discovery and sharing.”
What you can buy
- Fashion: clothes, bags, shoes and accessories, many in bright printed fabrics.
- Beauty: natural cosmetics, skin and hair care, and make-up.
- Home and gifts: decorative pieces, handmade jewellery, books and games.
- Food and drink: Antillean and African dishes, hot food, drinks and homemade pastries, to eat there or take away.
The traders change from one edition to the next, but the organiser's blog gives a taste of the May 2026 market. Nation of Ngila, a family brand founded by three sisters, puts Afro-Caribbean designs on T-shirts, hoodies, bags and mugs. TheGoodCare makes satin and silk bonnets and pillowcases by hand in small batches, OYABI KAMA turns African plant oils into roll-on wellbeing blends, and Goave makes homemade breads and jams inspired by Haitian desserts. Much of what is on sale is made in small runs that are hard to find anywhere else.
Photo: KONE IF — CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting there and tickets
Galerie Joseph is on rue Saint-Merri, a short street in the Saint-Merri quarter that runs alongside the Centre Pompidou, close to the Marais. Take the metro to Hôtel de Ville or Rambuteau; the October edition was listed as accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
The organiser had not published the December opening times or ticket price at the time of writing. As a guide, last December's edition opened from 11am to 7pm on both days; Paris-Friendly listed entry at €2 plus a booking fee (€3.32 in all), with booking required. The October 2026 edition kept the €2 price, with children under 12 free. Check the market's ticket page before you travel.
Photo: Arnaud 25 — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
When is the Afro-Caribbean Christmas market in Paris in 2026?
According to the organiser's website, Le Marché Afro-Caribéen's Christmas edition is on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 at Galerie Joseph, 5 rue Saint-Merri, Paris.
How do I get to Galerie Joseph on rue Saint-Merri?
Take the metro to Hôtel de Ville or Rambuteau. Rue Saint-Merri runs alongside the Centre Pompidou in the 4th arrondissement.
How much is entry to Le Marché Afro-Caribéen?
Recent editions charged €2, plus a booking fee when booked online, with children under 12 free. The December 2026 price is on the organiser's ticket page once published.
Is there a fashion show at the Paris Afro-Caribbean market?
Yes. The organisers call the fashion show the high point of the event. At last December's market it was held on the Saturday.
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