Name: Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt 2026
Start: 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Rathaus Lichtenberg

Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt

About Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt

For over 30 years, the Lichtenberg district office has organized the Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt on the 1st Sunday of Advent around the town hall on Möllendorffstraße. In just a few hours, around 60 stalls from charitable associations, schools, and kindergartens offer crafts, Christmas baked goods, mulled wine, music, and an auction. The market opens the Berlin Advent season in the east of the city and admission is free.

Dates 29 Nov — 29 Nov 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt — edition 2026

The 31st Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt will take place on the 1st Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2026, from 1 PM to 6 PM in front of Lichtenberg Town Hall. Around 60 stalls from charitable associations, schools, and kindergartens are expected again, offering crafts and Christmas baked goods, along with mulled wine, a stage program, and the traditional auction. Free admission. Organizer: Lichtenberg District Office.

The 31st edition follows the established format: opening in the afternoon by the district mayor, continuous market operation until 6 PM, a stage program with local choirs and music groups, auction of lost property, and food and drinks at the association stalls. The exact stall composition for 2026 depends on registrations; the district office usually publishes the registration deadline in late summer.

A special feature compared to large Berlin markets: the proceeds from many stalls directly support district association and school projects – drinking mulled wine here also helps support a children's daycare or a sports club in Lichtenberg.

Highlights Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt 2026

31st anniversary edition; approx. 60 stalls from charitable organizations; traditional auction; free admission on the 1st Advent in front of Lichtenberg Town Hall.

Programme Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt 2026

Schedule for 1st Advent 2026 (estimated, based on previous years)

1:00 PM — Opening of the Lichtermarkt by the Mayor of Lichtenberg on the stage at the town hall forecourt
1:00 PM–6:00 PM — Market Operation with approx. 60 stalls from charitable associations, schools, and kindergartens
Afternoon — Stage Program with school and brass choirs, local talents, and musical contributions from local groups
Afternoon — Auction of lost property by the district office (traditional highlight of the day)

Stall Assortment (classic)

Handmade crafts, sewn items, DIY crafts
Christmas baked goods, homemade cakes, Stollen
Mulled wine, punch, bratwurst, soups, waffles
Toys and small gifts from school workshops

Detailed program for 2026 at berlin.de/ba-lichtenberg.

Prices Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, crafts, and auction items are paid for on-site. Many stalls support charitable projects – proceeds go to district association and school initiatives.

Practical information

Practical information — Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt

Getting There

S-Bahn lines S5/S7/S75 or U-Bahn line U5 to S+U Lichtenberg, then a five-minute walk via Möllendorffstraße. Tram lines M5, M6, M8, M13, M17, 21, or 27 nearby. Bus lines 156, 192, 240, 256 to Möllendorffstraße. Difficult by car – the town hall forecourt is closed, parking in side streets is subject to charge.

Admission

Free admission. Food, drinks, crafts, and auction items are paid for on-site. The proceeds from many stalls support charitable projects.

Note on Date 2026

The market takes place annually on the 1st Sunday of Advent. In 2026, the 1st Sunday of Advent falls on November 29th.

30 Years of Lichtermarkt at the Town Hall

The Lichtenberger Lichtermarkt is one of Berlin's oldest district Christmas markets: 2025 marked the 30th edition. Organized by the Lichtenberg District Office, the market takes place around the town hall at Möllendorffstraße 6 in the Lichtenberg district (Bezirk Lichtenberg) – an impressive brick building from the 1890s with a spacious forecourt, which transforms into a market mile on Advent Sunday.

Associations, Schools, and Charitable Organizations

What distinguishes the Lichtermarkt from Berlin's large commercial markets is its organizational profile: the stalls are primarily run by charitable associations, schools, kindergartens, and initiatives from the Lichtenberg district. The proceeds go to the association's work, a children's project, or local social initiatives. The range of goods reflects this: homemade baked goods, sewn items, crafts from school workshops and social organizations.

Auction and Stage Program

A highlight of the day is the traditional auction – the district office auctions off lost property or unclaimed items, which draws large crowds every year. School choirs, brass bands, and local talents take turns on the stage. The district mayor traditionally opens the market at 1 p.m.

Free Admission, Public Transport Recommended

Admission to the market is free. As the town hall is located in a densely populated residential area and the forecourt is closed for the market, the district office strongly recommends arriving by S-Bahn (S Lichtenberg) or tram. The market ends in the early evening – those who wish to extend their day can then move on to one of the many Lichtenberg restaurants.