Adventsmarkt Rheinberg — Spektakel e.V.

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.