Holiday pop-up events are the language of the festive season and this list spotlights some ideas for brand-curated and customer-centric experiences. If you are lucky enough, some of these activations might be in your city and if not, perhaps this list will inspire you to look up the seasonal holiday pop-up events in your area.
Whether it is digitally powered or completely physical, festive temporary retail activations are sure to bring out the holiday spirit in consumers. From hands-on workshops and curated holiday markets to indulgent dining opportunities and gift-centric spaces, holiday pop-up events do not only provide a way to delight guests but they also build a recognizable brand identity for the company that is organizing the experience.
20 Holiday Pop-Up Events
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Holiday-Ready Pop-Up Retail Spaces
SHOWFIELDS Endures a Design Overhaul & Reopens September 20th
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Donut Brand Holiday Merch
The Dunkin' Shop is Filled with All-new Holiday Merchandise
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Fragranced Festive Pop-Ups
Tiffany's Holiday Ice Rink is Paired with a Scented Display
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In-Store Skincare Labs
In London, Boots Opened the 'Inkey Lab' with The Inkey List
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Astrology-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Huda Beauty Pop-Up is Inspired by the Brand's Newest Palette
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Cult Skincare Pop-Ups
A Glossier Pop-Up Shop is Coming to London This Holiday Season
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Aura-Analyzing Cocktail Pop-Ups
Tanqueray Suggests Drinks with Facial Recognition Technology
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Virtual Holiday Pop-Ups
Kohl's Holiday Pop-Up Lets Snapchat Users Experience the Event
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Self-Care Pop-Up Chalets
PopSugar's Sugar Chalet Shares Yoga, Meditation & Shopping Experiences
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Home-Style Holiday Shops
STORY at Macy's Home for the Holidays is Like a "Living Gift Guide"
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Storytelling Holiday Pop-Ups
Cubcoats x Amazon IRL Invites Kids to Discover Character Stories
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Educational Toy Pop-Ups
Lakeshore's Gifts for Growing Minds Pop-Up Shares Interactive Stations
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Collaborative Cannabis Accessories
Tokyo Smoke & Holt Renfrew Created a Cannabis Accessory Capsule
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Festive Diamond Jewelry Pop-Ups
COUPLE is Opening a Toronto Pop-Up for the Holiday Season
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DIY Cookie Pop-Ups
The Hershey's Kitchens Bakeshop is a Place to Make Your Own Cookies
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Generous Gift-Giving Pop-Ups
Sainsbury's Giving Store Lets People Make Purchases for Those in Need
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Festive Pop-Up Bars
Miracle is Launching Hundreds of Holiday-Themed Bars Across the US
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Candy Apple-Inspired Candles
Bath & Body Works Launched the Winter Candy Apple Candle
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Nochebuena Dining Experiences
BACARDÍ Partners with Candice Kaye for a Holiday Dining Experience
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Curated Gift Boutiques
Boots' Bootiques Offer Gift Ideas for People Who are Hard to Buy for
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Holiday-Ready Pop-Up Retail Spaces
SHOWFIELDS Endures a Design Overhaul & Reopens September 20th
Indie Cosmetic-Centric Stores
SHOWFIELDS is a Newly Opened Beauty Store in NYC's NoHo Neighborhood
Nostalgia-Themed Selfie Museums
Toronto's HideSeek Draws Inspiration from Childhood Memories
Social Media Costume Contests
Dunkin' Embraces the Halloween Spirit with an Instagram Contest
Theatrical Retail Experiences
The House of SHOWFIELDS Merges Art, Retail and Theater
Latin Culture-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Latina Bodega by bybabba Boldly Celebrates Latinx Culture
Fragranced Festive Pop-Ups
Tiffany's Holiday Ice Rink is Paired with a Scented Display
Luxury Fashion AR Campaigns
Dior and Snapchat Join Forces to Develop Three Snapchat Filters
Celebratory Cannabis Legalization Campaigns
Tokyo Smoke & Common Good Release a Very Clever Video
Luxury Pop-Up Hotels
LateRooms.com Created a Spa & Hotel Pop-Up for Tough Mudder Participants
Faux Flower Cocktails
The Arlo Blooms Pop-Up Bar Sells Cocktails That Looks Like Real Plants
Color-Coordinated Shop-in-Shops
STORY at Macy’s Encourages Exploration Through Color
Immersive Unbranded Pop-Ups
Brandless' NYC Pop-Up with a Purpose is Interactive and Informative
Extensive Seasonal Decor Collections
The 2019 Target Holiday Collection Includes Over 2,000 Items
Luxury Vintage Fashion Pop-Ups
Treasures of NYC's Pop-Up is Intended to Resemble a Gritty Street
Virtual Beauty Mirrors
Douglas' Interactive Beauty Mirror Lets Customers Virtually Try Products
Maximalist Millennial Marketplaces
'Maximalist Candy' Shares Maximalist-Style Accessories & Decor
Masculine Jewelry Collections
The Tiffany's Men’s Jewelry & Lifestyle Collection is Chic
Art-Inspired Cosmetics Stores
The SK-II Artist Series Stores Reimagine an Ingredient Through Art
Eco-Friendly Ethical Earrings
The Nova Earrings Boasts a Dynamic & Eye-Catching Aesthetic
Playful Parental Pop-Ups
The Playroom by Fatherly is an Interactive Holiday Activation
Festive Grooming Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' 'Jingle Brow Express' Provides Last-Minute Services
Extravagant Jewelry Advent Calendars
Tiffany & Co.'s Luxury Advent Calendar Costs $112,000
Fashion Week Pop-Up Stores
A-COLD-WALL* Debuts a Temporary Menswear Shop for London Fashion Week
Eternal Summer Bars
Sol's Light-Filled Pop-Up Bar Fights the Autumn Blues
Limited-Edition Beauty Brand Apparel
'Glossiwear' is a New Line of Glossier Merch
Custom Holiday Cracker Pop-Ups
Fever-Tree is Helping Consumers Create G&T Crackers for Christmas
Aura-Analyzing Cocktail Pop-Ups
Tanqueray Suggests Drinks with Facial Recognition Technology
Virtual Holiday Pop-Ups
Kohl's Holiday Pop-Up Lets Snapchat Users Experience the Event
Self-Care Pop-Up Chalets
PopSugar's Sugar Chalet Shares Yoga, Meditation & Shopping Experiences
Home-Style Holiday Shops
STORY at Macy's Home for the Holidays is Like a "Living Gift Guide"
Wall-Mounted Makeup Organizers
The 'Shadow Rack' Makeup Organizer Puts Products Out in the Open
Storytelling Holiday Pop-Ups
Cubcoats x Amazon IRL Invites Kids to Discover Character Stories
Design-Forward Cannabis Retail
VP of Creative, Berkeley Poole Expands on Tokyo Smoke's Strategy
Multi-Sensory Champagne Bars
St Vincent is Opening a Pop-Up Bar in London with Veuve Clicquot
Sitcom-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Treat Yo Self Pop-Up is Inspired by 'Parks and Recreation'
Educational Toy Pop-Ups
Lakeshore's Gifts for Growing Minds Pop-Up Shares Interactive Stations
Spooky Cinema-Themed Pubs
The Ill Minster Pub Has a Seasonal Nightmare Before Christmas Theme
Darkly Lit Artist Exhibits
Numerious KAWS Sculptures are Displayed at This Event in Hong Kong
Makeup-Themed Dog Toy Collaborations
Glossier Partnered with BARK to Release Plush Dog Toys
Flat-Pack Gift Boxes
Give Simply's Pop-Up Gift Wrap's Boxes Simplify Gift-Giving
Detailing Eyebrow Pencils
Glossier Brow Flick Fills in Brows with Realistic, Featherlight Strokes
Enchanting Disney Movie Cafes
The Grounds Café Was Just Transformed into the City from 'Aladdin'
Branded QSR Costumes
Dunkin' Modeled Its First Official Halloween Costume on the Dunkin' Runner
On-Demand Party Deliveries
Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Party Pack is Only Available Through DoorDash
LEGO-Themed Pop-Ups
'The Brick Bar' is a Pop-Up Made Out of Over One Million LEGO Blocks
Holographic Lip Glosses
Glossier's Lip Gloss is Now Available in an Opalescent Shimmer Shade
Experiential Nursery Shops
STORY at Macy’s Collaborated with DICK’S Sporting Goods & Miracle-Gro
Educational Cocktail Pop-Ups
Tequila Patrón x Milagro Cantina Offers an Experience in Toronto
Spill-Proof Scent Diffusers
Yankee Candle Recently Launched the Pre-Fragranced Reed Diffuser
Mango Shop Pop-Ups
For One Day, the National Mango Board Set Up 'The Mango Store'
DIY Cookie Pop-Ups
The Hershey's Kitchens Bakeshop is a Place to Make Your Own Cookies
Theatrical Holiday Windows
Saks Fifth Avenue's 'Theater of Dreams' Embraces Digital Storytelling
Shimmering Berry-Scented Lip Balms
Berry Balm Dotcom is the Newest Scent from Glossier
Astrology-Themed Beauty Palettes
Huda Beauty's New Mercury Retrograde Palette Includes 18 Shades
Personalized Airport Gifting Services
DFS Launched Luxe Gifting Spaces With Pop-Ups in Airports
Culinary Canned Meat Pop-Ups
The Musubi Madness Pop-Up Shows Off the Versatility of SPAM
Ocean-Friendly Glitter Soaps
Lush Cosmetics Unveils the New Winter Berry Soap for Lavish Skin
Flexible Precision Eyeliners
Glossier Pro Tip Liquid Liner Precisely Defines Eyes
Cosmetic Store Conveyor Belts
Lush is Presenting Plastic-Free Bath Products in a Unique Way
Snack-Centered Shopping Pop-Ups
UNIQLO's National Ice Cream Day Pop-Up Shares Mochi Snacks
Glacial Pop-Up Bars
Reyka is Opening a Voda Bar on a Glacier for Just Five Days
Stunning Christmas Book Displays
Mike Stillkey's Books Sculptures Adorn the Starfield Library
Fast Food-Branded Lip Balms
Dunkin' is Launching a New Fall-Themed 'Pumpkin Munchkin' Lip Balm
Social Media-Driven Bars
The Twisted Pop-Up Bar Uses Metrics to Design Popular Cocktails
Zero Waste Pear-Themed Soaps
Lush Cosmetics Expands Its Portfolio with the Golden Pear Lather
Radiant Diamond Cuts
The Tiffany True Cut Diamond Focuses on Minimalism and Luxury
Sapphire-Inspired Jewelry Pop-Ups
Sorbet Sapphire's Unique Pop-Up Will Host 16 Canadian Designers
Home-Style Entertaining Pop-Ups
The Craft Ice House by LG Serves Drinks with Spherical Ice
Multipurpose Plumping Creams
Glossier Bubblewrap is a Two-in-One Eye and Lip Cream
Seasonal QSR Wrapping Papers
The Dunkin' Peppermint Scented Wrapping Paper is Aromatic
Refugee-Aiding Pop-Ups
The Choose Love Pop-Up in London Was Launched by Help Refugees
Funhouse-Style Vegan Eateries
'Thrills By Chloe' Tests Exciting New Plant-Based Food & Drink Ideas
Generous Gift-Giving Pop-Ups
Sainsbury's Giving Store Lets People Make Purchases for Those in Need
Halloween-Themed Graphic Streetwear
BBC and Mattel Join Forces on the Master of the Universe Range
Cactus Body Care Products
Bath and Body Works Cactus Blossom Scent is Available in Body Products
Timeless Contemporary Reed Diffusers
Yankee Candle Debuts Its Reed Diffuser Just in Time for Fall
8-Bit Themed Baseball Cleats
adidas Created a Snapchat Game to Market Its Limited Edition Cleats
Royal Cushion Cosmetics
The Palace Museum's Cosmetics Glean Inspiration from the Royal Palace
Discount-Sharing Lifestyle Subscriptions
The FabFitFun Winter Box Includes a Snapcode
Donut-Scented Lip Balms
Dunkin' Launched Donut Lip Balms That Smell Like Munchkins
Soothing Winter Skincare Kits
Vaseline's #SaveMySkin Kits Offer Solutions for Dry Winter Skin
Vegan Non-Alcoholic Bars
SourTooth Shares a Japanese Speakeasy & Bohemian Nightlife Experience
Island-Inspired Candle Series
Bath & Body Works Introduces its Latest Tropical Summer Collection
Holiday Coffee Beverage Releases
Starbucks' Holiday Drinks are Available November 7th
AR Grooming Lenses
Manscaped's 'Prevent Manscaping Accidents' Shares a Funny Lens on Snapchat
Monster-Themed Bath Bombs
Lush Cosmetics Debuted the New Monsters’ Ball Bath Bomb
Mimosa-Themed Candles
The Diptyque Mimosa Candle is a Must Have for Chilly Fall Nights
Coffee Brand Canned Rosés
Dunkin' Created a Limited-Edition Can of Rosé Wine
Holiday-Themed Dipped Pretzels
Hershey's New Dipped Pretzels White Creme with Nonpareils are Here
Three-Ingredient Coconut Chocolates
Unreal Snacks' Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars are Sweet & Simple
Festive Chocolate Postal Services
Cadbury's Secret Santa Service Shares Free Bars of Chocolate
Artful CBD Cocktail Parties
Dada Daily and Recess Partnered for a Surrealist Event in NYC
Breakable Pumpkin Pie Chocolates
Pumpkin Pie Kit Kats are Returning for Halloween 2019
Ethical Fashion Concept Shops
Rue Saint Paul's Pop-Up Focuses on Sustainable and Ethical Fashion
Post-Gym Dry Shampoos
Bath & Body Works' NO SWEAT Dry Shampoo Product Absorbs Oil & Sweat
Coffee-Based Energy Treats
The Dunkin’ Coffee Thins are Packed with Flavor and Caffeine
Matte Black Liquid Eyeliners
Huda Beauty is Dropping a New Eyeliner Called Life Liner
Festive Cold Brew Packets
Starbucks' Holiday Spice Cold Brew Pitcher Packs are Here for 2019
Festive Christmas Pop-Up Bars
The Miracle Montreal Bar Shares Its Profits with Children's Charity
Coffee Brand Nail Polishes
Dunkin' Teamed Up with Lauren B. Beauty on Some Vegan Nail Polishes
Dewy Oil-Based Serums
Glossier's Futuredew is Infused with Primrose and Rosehip Oil
Supermarket Brand Wine Courses
Aldi is Launching a Free Wine Course for Amateur Sommeliers
Behind-the-Scenes In-Store Experiences
This Year, People Can Step Into the John Lewis Holiday Ad
Chocolate Bar-Flavored Yogurts
Cookies 'N' Creme Go-Gurt is Like Eating Dessert for Breakfast
Social Media 3D Photos
Snapchat Has Added a 3D Selfie on Its Platform for iPhone Users
Re-Released Serum Trios
Glossier Serums Have Been Re-Released in Larger Bottles
Ice Rink Supermarkets
Iceland Created an In-Store Holiday Ice Rink Concept
Collaborative Chocolate Beers
Yuengling Hershey's Chocolate Porter Unites Beer & Chocolate
Multipurpose Neon Cosmetics
Huda Beauty's Neon Obsessions Palettes are Bright and Versatile
AI Camera Apps
The Adobe Photoshop Camera App Enhances Photos with AI
Shoppable Holiday Choirs
Harvey Nichols' Charitable Experience Shares Shoppable Looks on Instagram
Dual-Flavored Candy Bars
The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate and Whoppers Bar is the Best of Both Worlds
Fireside-Inspired Milkshakes
The Arby's S’mores Shake Has an Indulgent Flavor and Texture
Festive AR Retail Experiences
Walmart's Holiday AR Lets Shoppers See Aisles Through a New Lens
Social Media Sports Shows
DAZN Will Be Releasing Boxing Content to the Snapchat Platform
Sweat-Proof Beauty Bronzers
Huda Beauty's 'Tantour' Boasts a Long-Lasting Cream-to-Powder Formula
Multifunctional Necklace Sets
AMY O Jewelry Released the 'O Collection' in Time for the Holidays
Bartending Department Store Robots
Makr Shakr is Serving Drinks at Selfridges for the Holidays
Curated Gift Boutiques
Boots' Bootiques Offer Gift Ideas for People Who are Hard to Buy for
Luminizing Body Highlighters
Huda Beauty N.Y.M.P.H. is Like a Pair of Skin-Perfecting Pantyhose
On-Demand Cheesecake Deliveries
The Cheesecake Factory is Sharing Free Slices via DoorDash
Celebratory Beauty Campaigns
Huda Beauty's Self-Love Campaign Accents Unique Traits with Glitter
Branded Peppermint Hot Chocolates
York Peppermint Patty Hot Chocolate is the Ideal Winter Drink
Shareable Forum Features
Snapchat Users on iOS Devices Can Now Share Posts Form Reddit
Shareable Music Streaming Content
Spotify Customers Will Now Be Able to Share Songs on Snapchat