Name: Adventsmarkt Rheinberg — Spektakel e.V. 2026
Start: 2026-12-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Großer Markt Rheinberg

Adventsmarkt Rheinberg

About Adventsmarkt Rheinberg

On December 13th and 14th, 2026, the Großer Markt in Rheinberg on the Lower Rhine will transform into a club-supported Advent market: Spektakel Rheinberg e.V. is organizing its 26th edition — and for the first time at the central Großer Markt, after 25 years in the inner courtyard of the Protestant church. Over 20 local clubs will bring their stalls, gastronomic offerings, and Christmas program. Sunday shopping until 7 p.m. — one of the most popular club markets on the left Lower Rhine.

Dates 13 Dec — 14 Dec 2026

Venue Rheinberg (05170)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Adventsmarkt Rheinberg — edition 2026

26th Advent Market by Spektakel Rheinberg e.V., for the first time at the Großer Markt after 25 years in the inner courtyard of the Protestant church. Over 20 Rheinberg clubs as stallholders, Christmas crafts, gastronomy. Sunday shopping until 7 p.m.

The 26th edition of the Advent Market marks a turning point: the move from the inner courtyard of the Protestant church to the Großer Markt is the biggest format change since its inception in 2000. The goal is greater visibility, enhanced quality of stay, and an environment that also works in the Sunday city center (Sunday shopping). Over 20 Rheinberg clubs form the backbone of the stalls.

Highlights Adventsmarkt Rheinberg 2026

First time at the Großer Markt — move after 25 years
Over 20 Rheinberg clubs as stallholders
Sunday shopping
Club-supported market — proceeds for the clubs

Programme Adventsmarkt Rheinberg 2026

Saturday, December 13, 2026 — Opening

Festive opening in the afternoon
Club stalls open
First stage program (local choirs and bands)
Market open until evening

Sunday, December 14, 2026 — Sunday Shopping

Sunday shopping in Rheinberg's city center
Club stalls and family program
Market gastronomy (bratwurst, potato pancakes, mulled wine)
Market closes at 7 p.m.

Prices Adventsmarkt Rheinberg 2026

Free admission. Purchases and food at the stalls are subject to charge. Proceeds benefit the participating clubs.

Practical information

Practical information — Adventsmarkt Rheinberg

Getting There

Rheinberg is accessible by NordWestBahn (RB31 Xanten–Duisburg). A 10-minute walk from Rheinberg station to the Großer Markt. By car via the A57 (Rheinberg exit). Parking available in the city center.

Admission

Free admission. Food and purchases at the club stalls are subject to charge — the proceeds benefit the participating clubs.

Tip

Sunday shopping from midday is the busiest time — those who want to experience the market more relaxed should come on Saturday in the early evening.

A Tradition Moves — 26th Advent Market

For 25 years, the Rheinberg Advent Market took place in the inner courtyard of the Protestant church — an intimate, slightly mysterious setting that constituted the charm of the festival. In 2026, the market is moving for the first time: The 26th edition will take place at the Großer Markt in the middle of Rheinberg's city center — a step out of seclusion into the cityscape. The organizer is Spektakel Rheinberg e.V., a cultural association that hosts other city events.

Over 20 Clubs as Stallholders

What makes the Rheinberg Advent Market special: It is not an event for showmen, but a club-supported market. Over 20 local clubs contribute their stalls, their gastronomic offerings, and their commitment — from sports clubs and aid organizations to cultural initiatives. The range of stalls includes Christmas crafts (candles, carvings, jewelry), club stalls with homemade specialties, and classic market gastronomy (bratwurst, potato pancakes, mulled wine, punch).

Program over Two Days

Saturday, December 13, 2026 — Opening in the afternoon, club stalls, stage program
Sunday, December 14, 2026 — Sunday shopping in Rheinberg's city center, market open until 7 p.m., family program

Rheinberg — Hanseatic City on the Left Lower Rhine

Rheinberg is a small medium-sized town in the Wesel district in North Rhine-Westphalia, on the left Lower Rhine. The historic city center with the Großer Markt, the Underberg distillery, and the preserved city fortifications provide the atmospheric setting for the Advent market. The move from the church courtyard to the Großer Markt is intended to give the market additional visibility and quality of stay — a step with which Spektakel e.V. aims to continue its success story.