Name: Kulmbach Christmas Market 2026
Start: 2026-11-27T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Kulmbach

Christmas Market Kulmbach

About Christmas Market Kulmbach

On the first Advent weekend, Kulmbach's market square transforms into a festive winter wonderland. In front of the Rococo facade of the town hall, around the Luitpoldbrunnen fountain and the large Christmas tree, lovingly designed stalls offer arts and crafts, Christmas decorations, and mulled wine. Open fires provide cozy warmth, the Kulmbach Christkind visits the market with its angels, and a colorful program with face painting, Christmas stories, and unplugged music makes the Christmas market in the Upper Franconian beer city a atmospheric season opener.

Dates 27 Nov — 29 Nov 2026

Venue Kulmbach (09477)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Christmas Market Kulmbach — edition 2026

In 2026, the Kulmbach Christmas Market takes place from November 27 to 29 – on the first Advent weekend on the market square with arts and crafts, mulled wine, the Christkind, and a family program. Free admission.

The Kulmbach Christmas Market 2026 runs from Friday, November 27, to Sunday, November 29, on Kulmbach's market square. In front of the Rococo facade of the town hall, around the Luitpoldbrunnen fountain and the Christmas tree, lovingly designed stalls offer gift ideas and arts and crafts. The Kulmbach Christkind visits the market with its angels; for children, there is face painting and Christmas stories, and unplugged music by the open fires. The organizer is the Tourism & Event Service of the City of Kulmbach.

Highlights Christmas Market Kulmbach 2026

Setting of the Rococo facade of the town hall
Kulmbach Christkind with angels
Open fires and mulled wine
Children's program and unplugged music
Free admission

Programme Christmas Market Kulmbach 2026

Fri, Nov 27, 2026 – Opening of the Christmas Market
Sat–Sun – Stalls with arts and crafts, mulled wine, and festive delicacies
Visit by the Kulmbach Christkind with angels
Face painting & Christmas stories
Unplugged music by the open fires; 1st Kulmbach Show Dance Team

Prices Christmas Market Kulmbach 2026

Free admission; food, drinks, and goods at usual market prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Christmas Market Kulmbach

Getting there

Kulmbach is located in Upper Franconia; arrive by train (Kulmbach station) or by car via the A70 (Kulmbach/Neudrossenfeld exit). The market square is within walking distance of the train station.

Admission

Admission to the Christmas market is free; food, drinks, and goods at usual market prices.

Dates

Annually on the first Advent weekend; 2026 from November 27 to 29.

Christmas magic in the beer city

The Kulmbach Christmas Market takes place every year on the first Advent weekend on the market square of the Upper Franconian town of Kulmbach in the Kulmbach district (Bavaria). In front of the magnificent Rococo facade of the town hall, around the Luitpoldbrunnen fountain and the large Christmas tree, the square transforms into a festive winter wonderland with sparkling lights, fragrant delicacies, and lovingly designed stalls.

Arts and crafts and enjoyment

The stalls offer numerous gift ideas, handmade Christmas decorations, and unique artisanal pieces. Culinary delights are dominated by mulled wine – fitting for the beer city of Kulmbach – along with festive treats. Open fires provide warmth and create a particularly cozy atmosphere.

Program for the whole family

The Kulmbach Christkind visits the market together with its angels. For children, there is face painting and Christmas stories from "storytellers"; unplugged performances by various groups and the 1st Kulmbach Show Dance Team provide entertainment around the open fires. Admission is free.

Atmospheric season opener

With its historic setting, compact market square, and family-friendly program, the Kulmbach Christmas Market is one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in the Upper Franconia region – a successful start to the Christmas season.