When are the Berlin Christmas markets in 2026?

Berlin’s major Christmas markets open on 23 November 2026 and run through late December or early January 2027. Gendarmenmarkt on Bebelplatz, Rotes Rathaus, and Breitscheidplatz open first. All times are Berlin time (CET, UTC+1).

Planning Advent in Berlin? We gather the German capital’s top Christmas markets in one place, from the illuminated WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt at Bebelplatz and the historic market at Rotes Rathaus to Breitscheidplatz, Kulturbrauerei, and Schloss Charlottenburg. Each entry includes verified dates, daily opening hours, locations, and direct links to official organizers. Below the market cards, you will find seasonal concerts, craft workshops, and family Christmas events from our live listings. Rebuilt daily so completed events drop off automatically.

Markets in Berlin 2026

WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt (Bebelplatz)
Bebelplatz, 10117 Berlin · 23 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 · Sun–Thu 12:00–22:00; Fri–Sat 12:00–23:00; 24 Dec 12:00–18:00; 31 Dec 12:00–01:00
Official site · Source: weihnachtsmarkt-berlin.de, berlin.de
Berliner Weihnachtszeit am Roten Rathaus
Rathausstraße 15, 10178 Berlin · 23 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 · Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00; Sat–Sun 11:00–22:00; 24 Dec closed; 25–26 Dec 11:00–21:00
Official site · Source: berlinerweihnachtszeit.de, berlin.de
Weihnachtsmarkt an der Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche
Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin · 23 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 · Sun–Thu 11:00–21:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–22:00; 24 Dec 11:00–14:00; 25–26 Dec 13:00–21:00
Official site · Source: weihnachtsmarkt-berlin.net, berlin.de
Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt in der Kulturbrauerei
Knaackstraße 97 / Sredzkistraße 1, 10435 Berlin · 23 Nov 2026 – 22 Dec 2026 · Mon–Fri 15:00–22:00; Sat–Sun 13:00–22:00
Official site · Source: lucia-weihnachtsmarkt.de, berlin.de
Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Charlottenburg
Spandauer Damm 20-24, 14059 Berlin · 23 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · Daily 12:00–22:00; 24 Dec closed
Official site · Source: berlin.de

Christmas events in Berlin · 2 upcoming events

Kinderkonzert ++ WEIHNACHTSZAUBER
Sat, 19 Dec 2026, 13:00 · Zitadelle Spandau
Babykonzert - Weihnachtliche Musik für Eltern mit Babys
Sun, 20 Dec 2026, 11:00 · Zitadelle Spandau

FAQ

When do the Berlin Christmas markets start in 2026?

Most major Berlin Christmas markets open on Monday, 23 November 2026.

Which Christmas markets in Berlin are open after Christmas?

WeihnachtsZauber at Bebelplatz is open until 31 December, and the market at Gedächtniskirche runs through 3 January 2027.

Is there an admission fee for Berlin Christmas markets?

Most markets offer free admission. WeihnachtsZauber at Bebelplatz charges a small €2 entry fee during peak afternoon and evening hours.

How often is this page updated?

The page is rebuilt daily. Markets that have ended drop off, and new Christmas events appear as they are added to our listings.