Name: Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt (Star Market) 2026 2026
Start: 2026-11-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-23T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Bad Cannstatt Marktstraße / Erbsenbrunnen / Rathausplatz

Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt

About Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt

From November 25 to December 23, 2026, the historic Old Town of Bad Cannstatt — Stuttgart's oldest and largest district — transforms into a festive Star Market. In Marktstraße between Erbsenbrunnen and Stadtkirche, complemented by Rathausplatz, locals and visitors from Stuttgart gather before festively decorated stalls, a heated Alpine hut, and a family program. Since 2023, under the name "Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt" (formerly Sternenmarkt / Welt-Weihnachtsmarkt), the market continues a centuries-old Advent tradition. The highlight is the Nikolausmarkt on December 6.

Dates 25 Nov — 23 Dec 2026

Venue Stuttgart (08111)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt — edition 2026

From November 25 to December 23, 2026, the Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt runs along Marktstraße between Erbsenbrunnen and Stadtkirche, complemented by Rathausplatz. Features a heated Alpine hut in front of the district town hall, around 80 stalls, a family program, and a Star Market atmosphere. Highlight: Nikolausmarkt on December 6, 2026, with a special program.

2026 Edition — Four Weeks of Star Market

From November 25 to December 23, 2026, the old town of Cannstatt transforms into a four-week Star Market. Around 80 stalls, a heated Alpine hut, Advent concerts in the Stadtkirche, and a special highlight on St. Nicholas' Day (December 6).

Highlights Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt 2026

Nikolausmarkt on December 6, 2026
Heated Alpine hut in front of the district town hall
Historic old town setting with half-timbered houses
"Sea of Stars" lighting in Marktstraße
Advent concerts in the Stadtkirche
Free admission

Programme Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt 2026

Market Opening

November 25, 2026: Opening of the Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt

Nikolausmarkt

December 6, 2026: Visit from St. Nicholas, gifts for children, reading in the Stadtkirche, special program

Daily Program

Around 80 stalls in Marktstraße and at Rathausplatz
Heated Alpine hut in front of the district town hall
Mulled wine, roasted almonds, regional crafts
Advent concerts in the Stadtkirche
Children's carousel and craft activities

Market End

December 23, 2026: Last market day

Prices Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and goods at usual Christmas market prices — mulled wine from approx. €4, small snacks from approx. €3.

Practical information

Practical information — Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt

Getting There

Bad Cannstatt is optimally accessible by S-Bahn (all Stuttgart lines S1–S6 stop at Bad Cannstatt station) and Stadtbahn (U1, U2, U13, U14, U16, U19). From Stuttgart Main Station, it's a 6-minute S-Bahn ride. From Bad Cannstatt station, it's a 5-minute walk to Marktstraße. Parking in the city center is very limited — travel by public transport is recommended.

Opening Hours

From November 25 to December 23, 2026, daily. Exact daily opening hours will be announced in advance on stuttgart.de — usually from late afternoon (~11:30 AM) to 9 PM (Sundays until 8 PM).

Admission

Free admission. Food, drinks, and goods at usual market prices.

Highlights

Nikolausmarkt on December 6, 2026, with a special program. Advent concerts in the Stadtkirche on several weekends.

Stuttgart's Second Christmas Market

While the Stuttgart Main Christmas Market on Schlossplatz attracts thousands of visitors, the Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt in the historic old town district of Bad Cannstatt is its charming neighbor. From November 25 to December 23, 2026, it opens its stalls daily along Marktstraße between Erbsenbrunnen and Stadtkirche, complemented by Rathausplatz. The historic half-timbered houses and narrow alleys of the old town provide the perfect backdrop for an intimate and festive Christmas atmosphere.

Heated Alpine Hut and Family Program

At the heart of the market is the heated Alpine hut in front of the district town hall — one of the coziest places to relax on cold Advent evenings. Here, you can enjoy mulled wine, Alpine specialties, and musical entertainment. The family program includes a children's carousel, storytelling sessions, craft afternoons, and performances by regional choirs. The Star Market character — stars, fairy lights, and the namesake "sea of stars" — shapes the atmosphere.

Nikolausmarkt on December 6, 2026

The special highlight in the festival calendar is the Nikolausmarkt on December 6, 2026. On this day, St. Nicholas visits Marktstraße, distributes gifts to children, and holds a reading in the Stadtkirche. The day is traditionally the busiest of the entire Christmas market and is accompanied by a special program.

From Star Market to Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt

Until 2022, the market was called "Sternenmarkt" or "Welt-Weihnachtsmarkt". Since 2023, the official name is "Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt" — the identity as a district market and the traditional program have been deliberately preserved. The approximately 80 stalls offer regional handicrafts, mulled wine, roasted almonds, Christmas decorations, candles, and culinary specialties — primarily from regional providers.

Bad Cannstatt — Stuttgart's Oldest District

With nearly 80,000 inhabitants, Bad Cannstatt is Stuttgart's largest and oldest district. The historic old town around the Stadtkirche is one of the most beautiful in Württemberg — with half-timbered houses, fountains, narrow alleys, and the Erbsenbrunnen as a central meeting point. In summer, the Wasen is the Volksfest grounds — in winter, the old town becomes the stage for the Star Market.