Holy Shit Shopping Berlin

The Designer Christmas Market in Berlin's South

Holy Shit Shopping has been a fixture in Berlin's pre-Christmas event calendar since 2004 – and the alternative counter-model to classic Christmas markets. On two floors, CANK (the former C&A building on Karl-Marx-Straße in Neukölln) transforms into an urban design department store on the first weekend of Advent, featuring over 300 selected designers, artists, and manufacturers from Berlin and across Europe.

What You'll Find at the Stalls

At the stalls, you'll find a curated mix of fashion, jewelry, accessories, home decor, art, photography, literature, and delicacies. "No kitsch, no junk, only quality goods" is the organizer's promise – every stall applies, and a jury selects.

• Fashion and streetwear from independent labels
• Jewelry and accessories from manufacturers
• Furniture, ceramics, and home design
• Art, photography, and limited edition prints
• Literature and small publishers
• Street food, mulled wine, and drinks

Atmosphere Instead of Christmas Market Romance

Unlike a classic Christmas market, you won't find bratwurst stands or Erzgebirge wooden angels here. Instead, there are relaxed DJ sets, an open hall architecture, and a young, creative audience from Berlin – though now also many families and tourists who travel specifically for the event. Holy Shit Shopping tours four German cities each year – Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Berlin – with Berlin considered the largest leg.

CANK Neukölln – The New Home

Since 2024, CANK on Karl-Marx-Straße 95 in Berlin-Neukölln has been the market's permanent venue. The building is located directly at the Rathaus Neukölln subway station (U7) and has become a hotspot for events, pop-up stores, and markets since C&A moved out. This makes the market much better connected than its previous locations.

Date and Admission

Holy Shit Shopping always takes place on the first weekend of Advent, i.e., late November or early December. Admission prices are set annually – tickets are available in advance, and the box office can get crowded during peak times. Traveling by U7 is also recommended, as the district is well-connected by public transport.