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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Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
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House Party Pop-Ups
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Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
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Monogram Heritage Pop-Ups
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Design-Forward Concept Stores
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Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
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Prestige Beauty Storefronts
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K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
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Dubai Chocolate Pop-Ups
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Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
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Nostalgic Luxury Pop-Ups
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Faux Food Pop-Ups
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Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
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Wintry Retail Activations
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Shareable Wishlist Templates
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Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
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Whimsical Gin Pop-Ups
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AI-Focused Fragrance Pop-Ups
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K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Pop-Up Beauty Cafés
The Fenty Beauty Café Offers Free Drinks and Product Discovery
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Temporary Design Pop-Ups
ORIGIN MADE Hosts a Pop-Up in Copenhagen's Historic Hotel D'Angleterre
Lab-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
The Ordinary Immersive Experience Tackles Skincare Misinformation
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Fragrance-Focused Escape Rooms
The Perfume Shop Created the UK’s First Perfume-Themed Escape Room
Sensorial Beauty Pop-Ups
The Pinterest x NYX Gimme Gummy Bar Entices Gen Z with ASMR & More
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Festive Champagne Pop-Ups
Moët & Chandon Opened a Limited Edition Holiday Boutique in Montreal
Immersive Haircare Pop-Ups
The Kérastase House of Gloss Shares Hair Transformation & Education
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
European-Inspired Holiday Markets
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Hosting a Holiday Market
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Bookable Kitchen Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Room To Host Elevates Holiday Hosting
Festive Skincare Pop-Ups
Byoma's Wonderlab Celebrates Skin Health and Barrier Innovation
Desert Noodle Pop-Ups
An Immersive Maruchan Pop-Up is Coming to Cabazon for Festival Season
Immersive Cat Lover Pop-Ups
Whiskas' Purradise Celebrates the Bond Between Cats and Humans
Festive Cognac Pop-Ups
LOUIS XIII Transforms the Peninsula Hotel with a Winter Pop-Up
Grocer-Inspired Installations
FREITAG Launches Mini Market Pop-Up at Dover Street Market Ginza
Holiday QSR Pop-Ups
Tim Hortons Unveils a New Pop-Up at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Experiential Play Pop-Ups
IKEA Open House Miami Shares a New Global Collection
Streetwear Collector Events
VANDYTHEPINK Pop-Up Offers Exclusive Apparel and Trading Cards
DTC Physical Retail Expansions
Povison Opens Its First Permanent Store in Los Angeles
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
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Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Immersive Cereal Cities
Kellogg's Town Welcomes Virtual Visitors in a Breakfast World
Virtual Furniture Pop-Ups
Ikea in Roblox’s Welcome to Bloxburg Offers Furniture in a Digital Store
Language Learning Convenience Pop-Ups
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Milk-Themed Mall Exhibits
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Furniture Retailer Pop-Up Shops
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Festive Bakery Merch Shops
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Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
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Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
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Festive Ramen Pop-Ups
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Canadian Cartoon Activations
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Experiential Baby Gear Showrooms
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Market-Inspired Pop-Ups
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Prize-Winning Arcade Pop-Ups
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Interactive Beauty Destinations
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Accessible SPF Pop-Ups
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Festive Fairytale Campaigns
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Pop-Up Mini Malls
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Events-Focused Retail Spaces
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Global Product Launch Events
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Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
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Pop-Up Holiday Decor
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Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
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Retail Beverage Experiences
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Exclusive Pop-Up Events
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Engagement Popup Builders
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Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
Holiday Hotel Pop-Ups
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Elemental Retail Spaces
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Franchise Commerce Marketing
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Island Concept Pop-Ups
The 10am Apotheke Pop-Up Reimagines Island Retail and Hospitality
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
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Immersive Elevator Holiday Experiences
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Nourishing Pop-Up Houses
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Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Science-Inspired Pop-Ups
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