Potsdam – Potsdamer Christmas Magic 2026

Potsdamer Christmas Magic 2026 runs from Monday, 23 November, to Sunday, 27 December 2026 in Potsdam’s historic city centre. Across seven connected market areas between Luisenplatz, Brandenburger Tor and Bassinplatz, you can look forward to around 250 stalls, arts and crafts, a Ferris wheel, an ice rink and a varied stage programme. Admission is free.

Potsdamer Christmas Magic 2026: Seven market areas

The organiser, Jüttner Entertainment, has created a continuous Christmas trail. It begins at Luisenplatz with a white pagoda village and a stage for jazz and swing. The route then leads through Brandenburger Tor and along Brandenburger Straße to Bassinplatz. The so-called Sternengasse 2026 is also located in Hermann-Elflein-Straße for the first time. On Advent weekends, an arts and crafts market complements the club and young talent huts there. This lets you explore a variety of attractions on a single stroll.

Ferris wheel, ice rink and children's carousels

According to the organiser’s official overview, Brandenburger Tor is home to a nostalgic children's carousel, a swing ride and the city's largest Christmas tree. At Bassinplatz, you’ll find the ice rink, more carousels and a large Ferris wheel. An Erzgebirge hut, a Santa Claus hut and a dedicated children's stage are also announced. There is no complete, up-to-date listing assigning individual rides to their respective operators. These attractions are therefore described in the text without linking them to a specific showman profile without verification.

Potsdamer Christmas Magic 2026: Festive opening

On Monday, 23 November 2026, the official opening programme begins at 15 with an ecumenical service at St. Peter und Paul. At 17:30, the official opening with Lord Mayor Noosha Aubel and the traditional ceremonial cutting of the Christmas stollen takes place on the Bassinplatz Süd stage. Then, at 18:30, trumpeter Kurt Witt is scheduled to perform on the main stage, the duo Fire and Euphoria on Luisenplatz, and an interactive torchlight concert on the children's stage. You can find these confirmed times in the programme section of the listing.

Winter specialities and crafts

The around 250 stalls are spread across the city centre. Alongside gift ideas and arts and crafts, you’ll find delicacies, mulled wine, roasted almonds and other food. Illuminated figures and the large Christmas tree also create a special atmosphere. The pagoda village on Luisenplatz is ideal for a leisurely stroll, while the larger winter attractions are at the centre of attention on Bassinplatz. The actual mix of individual huts may change during the season.

Opening times and public holidays

The market is open from 11 to 21 on Mondays to Thursdays and Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can stay until 22. Potsdamer Christmas Magic is closed on Christmas Eve, Thursday, 24 December. On 25 and 26 December, opening hours are 11 to 18. On the final day, Sunday, 27 December, the market is open as usual until 21. The official organiser's website confirms these times and provides an up-to-date programme.

Getting there through Potsdam city centre

You can walk between the market areas. For example, you could start at Luisenplatz and walk along Brandenburger Straße to Bassinplatz. Potsdam’s local transport network offers numerous tram and bus connections for your journey. You can find more Advent events in Potsdam and Brandenburg in our funfair calendar. Please note that the ice rink and rides may charge separately, even though entry to the market is free.