Colorful lights illuminate the city center and create a festive atmosphere.
EMG / Christian Deutscher, Colorful lights illuminate the city center and create a festive atmosphere.

International Christmas Market Essen

Free of charge

Event location

Essen, Kennedyplatz
Duration
13.11.2026 - 23.12.2026
Next date:
Friday 13.11.2026 12:00 - 22:00 hours
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The city center is once again transformed into a winter wonderland - the Essen International Christmas Market is back. Experience magical moments, sparkling lights and a festive atmosphere at one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the country. Be enchanted by lovingly decorated huts, fragrant treats, artisan treasures and twinkling fairy lights that bathe the entire city center in a warm, Christmassy glow. Whether you are looking for special gifts, simply want to enjoy a mulled wine with friends or stroll through the festively decorated alleyways with your family - pure Christmas magic awaits you here.

Important information about the event

  • DateTime
    Friday, 13 Nov 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 14 Nov 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 15 Nov 202614:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 16 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 17 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 18 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 19 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 20 Nov 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 21 Nov 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 23 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 24 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 25 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 26 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 27 Nov 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 28 Nov 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 29 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 30 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 1 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 2 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 3 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 4 Dec 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 5 Dec 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 6 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 7 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 8 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 9 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 10 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 11 Dec 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 12 Dec 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 13 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 14 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 15 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 16 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 17 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 18 Dec 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 19 Dec 202612:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 20 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 21 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 22 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 23 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00 hours
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Event location

Kennedyplatz

Kennedyplatz 5 45127 Essen

Contact

EMG - Essen Marketing GmbH

Kennedyplatz 5 45127 Essen

+49 201 887200

Email

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