These creative Christmas pop-ups offer everything from virtual reality experiences to exclusive products that can typically only be found online. Whether a consumers is looking to remind themselves of what matters most during the holiday season or check off a few hard-to-find items off of their shopping list, these temporary installations offer unforgettable experiences. This year, the 'intu' shopping center in Nottingham, England is inviting kids to take on the role of official toy testers and work alongside Santa's elves.
As consumers put a premium on customization when it comes to gift-giving, many Christmas pop-ups help people to add a one-of-a-kind touch to a product. Some of the best examples of this include Amazon's 2017 holiday pop-up with a monogramming station to personalize Calvin Klein loungewear, as well as Google's #PixelSweater pop-up, which dressed visitors' Pixel phones with tiny 3D-printed sweaters.
20 Festive Christmas Pop-Ups
From Holiday Toy-Testing Pop-Ups to Italian Chalet-Inspired Eateries:
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Pop-Up Holiday Catering
Fidel Gastro's and Lisa Marie Bring Delicious Food to Toronto Events
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Sci-Fi Series Pop-Up Bars
A Stranger Things Pop-Up Bar Has Opened Its Doors in Chicago
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Festive Grooming Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' 'Jingle Brow Express' Provides Last-Minute Services
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Emotion-Powered Pop-Up Shops
This eBay Pop-Up Used Facial Expressions to Help Shoppers Find Gifts
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Winter-Themed Whiskey Pop-Ups
The Hedonist Project and Diageo Launch a Festive Holiday Bar
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Celebrity Cosmetic Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner and Topshop Will Host a Holiday Pop-Up This Season
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Holiday Menswear Pop-Ups
The BESPOKEN x TRNK Activation Targets Fashion-Forward Urbanites
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Scent-Diffusing Holiday Trees
Tiffany & Co. and Coty Set Up a Towering Scented Christmas Tree
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Hot Gin Cocktail Bars
This Pop-Up Bar is Serving Warm Gin Beverages to Combat the Cold Winter
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Italian Chalet-Inspired Eateries
The Baita Pop-Up Restaurant is Designed Like an Italian Chalet
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Rock-Themed Holiday Shops
Selfridges Launched a Retail Christmas Shop 145 Days Before the Holiday
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Airport Pop-Up Ice Rinks
Denver International Airport Opened a Free Ice Rink During the Holidays
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3D-Printed Smartphone Sweaters
The Made by Google Pop-Up Makes Printed Pixel Phone Sweaters
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Luxe Perfume Pop-Ups
Covent Garden's Chanel Christmas Pop-Up Featured Popular Fragrances
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Festive Projection Mapping Shows
Shopping District Seven Dials Launched a Festive 3D Display
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Personalized Lounge Wear Pop-Ups
Amazon's Holiday Pop-Up Features a Unique Monogramming Station
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Curated Christmas Pop-Ups
'The Garage Sale' is a Pop-Up That Offers Goods by Artists and Designers
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Festive Toronto Seasonal Markets
The Toronto Christmas Market is Joyous and Community-Binding
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Charitable VR Christmas Pop-Ups
Marks and Spencer Created an Immersive Experience with a Shelter
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Holiday Toy-Testing Pop-Ups
intu's Toy Testing Lab Has Kids Help Santa's Elves
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Multi-Sensory Holiday Markets
Paco Rabanne is Creating a Millennial-Targeted Fragrance Market
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Festive Christmas Lighting Events
The CF Toronto Eaton Centre Hosts its Official Tree Lighting
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Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
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Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
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Fair Trade Beauty Advent Calendars
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Champagne-Branded Holiday Popups
The Art of Gifting from Moët & Chandon is Open at Holt Renfrew
Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups
The Miracle Bar is Returning to Toronto This Festive Season
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Poolside-Inspired Swimwear Pop-Ups
Willo Perron Creates the SKIMS Pop-Up Space in London
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Emotive Fragrance Pop-Ups
Charlotte Tilbury's London Experience Explores the Future of Fragrance
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Digital Snowball Competitions
The LEGO Snow Throw Pits NYC and London Stores Against One Another
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Immersive Banking Experiences
The CIBC Experience Centre Helps You Visualize Your Financial Future
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Floral Champagne Pop-Ups
The Perrier-Jouët House of Wonder is an Ethereal Ode to Flowers
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Candy-Themed Pop-Up Shops
The HI-CHEW Bite-Size Candy Shop is Opening in New York City
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Limited-Edition Outerwear Pop-Ups
Goldwin and Westerlind Collaborate for a New York Pop-Up Store
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
Mexican Holiday Tequila Pop-Ups
The 1800 Taste Tiendita Returns for Cinco De Mayo
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
Sci-Fi Series Metaverse Activations
H&M is Launching an Experience Within H&M Loooptopia on Roblox
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Crypto-Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
9dcc Unveiled Its Collection 01 Pop-Up Experience in NYC
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Immersive Cleanser Pop-Ups
CeraVe Cleanser Playland Shares the Fun of Facial Cleansing
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Bayview Village's Lunar Luxe Boutique Pop-Up
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Erie Halloween Pop-Ups
Black Lagoon Unveils Eerie 2023 Pop-Up Locations for Halloween Thrills
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
AR Fragrance Campaigns
Lacoste's Two-Day Experiential Pop-Up Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Physical Luxe Perfumerie Pop-Ups
CELINE Opens a New Haute Parfumerie Pop-Up in London's Harrods
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Licorice Pop-Up Shops
Lakrids by Bülow is on a Mission to Make People Love a Divisive Treat
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Opulent Branded Holiday Events
Moët & Chandon Unveils a One-of-a-Kind Event in New York City
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Forest Bathing Beauty Pop-Ups
Tatcha's Immersive Pop-Up Connects the Senses to Nature
Prom Fashion Pop-Ups
House of Prom is a Limited-Time Pop-Up for Prom Goers
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Cartoon-Inspired Festive Collections
The Pokémon Company Unveils a Range of Festive Products
Festive Rooftop Parking Spots
Aldi Installed a Parking Space for Santa's Sleigh and Nine Reindeer
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Self-Care Barber Pop-Ups
Glenmorangie's Barber Shop Pop-Up Supports Self-Care Experiences
Immersive Mint Pop-Ups
The Tic Tac Experience Shares a New Strawberry & Cream Flavor
Interactive Gift Tags
This Gift-Giving Experience Shares a Personal Video Message from Santa
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Liveable Artful Pop-Up Installations
Julie Cloos Mølsgaard Creates a Pop-Up Hotel Installation
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Honey-Infused Holiday Pop-ups
Gisou Just Opened Up a Christmas Pop-Up Store in London
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
PopSockets' AI Customizer Personalizes Accessories with GenAI
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Customizable Chocolate Advent Calendars
Lindt's Pick and Mix Advent Calendar Can Be Made In-Store
Immersive Holiday Pop-Up Experiences
Gay Lea Brings Back Its 'Share Joy by Gay Lea' Holiday Pop-Up
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Designer-Made Art Installations
Valentino Shares the ‘Unboxing’ Installations with Global Stylists
Virtual Beauty-Focused Stores
Laura Mercier Debuts the Virtual ‘World of Beauty’ Store
TV-Show Christmas Markets
The Emily In Paris Pop-Up In NYC Transported Visitors to Paris
Christmas-Themed Home Goods
LMC Debuts a Festive Christmas Capsule Perfect for Waiting Out Santa
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
NYC-Based Apparel Stores
Aviator Nation Launches its First Pop-Up Shop in New York City
Pop-Up Dog Parks
PetSafe's Unleashed Dog Park is a Destination for People & Pets Alike
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs' Flavours of Love Spotlights Two New Decadent Flavors
Beach-Ready Opulent Pop-Ups
Harrods Opens a CELINE Plein Soleil Pop-Up Store in London
Expansive Seasonal Confectionery Collections
The Nestlé Christmas 2023 Range Has New and Old Faves
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Cutout Christmas Tree Displays
This Holiday Display is at the Tokyo Midtown Shopping Centre
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Sneaker Pop-Up Cafés
adidas and Pharrell's Samba Café Will Run Between June 22nd and 24th
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Pink Winter Pop-Ups
The Immersive Pink Pier Has Returned for Valentine's Day
Pet-and-Owner Salons
Short, Bark and Sides Pampers Pets and Their Owners at the Same Time
Lunar Beauty Pop-Ups
Armani Beauty Decks Out the Halls of Haikou Mova Mall in Red
Accessible Seasonal Treat Ranges
These Exclusive Holiday Treats are Only Available at Walmart
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Convenient Christmastime Foods
The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Pop-Up Celebrity Cookie Bakeries
The Cravings x Shopify Bakery and Pop-Up is Only in LA
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Minimally Designed Store Openings
London Opens its Door at the New Self-Portrait Store in Chelsea
Interactive Illustrative Refreshment Pop-Ups
The Volvic A Touch of Colour Pop-Up is in London
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Festive Marshmallow Candy Products
These Peeps Holiday Products Come in Seven Options
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Limited Rabbit-Themed Pop-Ups
Miffy Arrives in Chinatown London with a Debut Pop-Up Experience
Empowering Skin Pop-Ups
La Roche-Posay's Positivity Lab Celebrates Acne Positivity