Offenbach Christmas market 2026: opening, programme and free travel

Offenbach Christmas Market 2026: Opening with the tree lighting

The Offenbach Christmas Market 2026 opens on Monday, 16 November, at Aliceplatz and Stadthof. According to the city, the festive lights at the town hall will be switched on at 18 by Mayor Felix Schwenke and Klaus Eiserloh from Pro OF. The ten-metre-tall Nordmann fir comes from the Sauerland region. You can also take part in choosing the tree's name through the city's social media channels. The market runs until 30 December.

30 stalls and 58 associations

Around 30 decorated stalls make up the market. As well as food and drink, you can find out about local initiatives: a total of 58 associations and non-profit organisations take turns presenting themselves in the association stall during the season. This means the market combines Christmas shopping with insights into the city's voluntary work. The city publishes details of the rotating stallholders separately.

Programme at Offenbach Christmas Market 2026

The opening features the group Hit Mix, among others. Other music groups, the Offenbach Music School, the Nikolauskapelle and local associations are also scheduled to perform. On Sunday, 6 December, at 18, St Nicholas is due to meet the Offenbacher Engel. If you want to see a particular performance, it's worth checking the latest official stage programme before your visit, as individual items may still change.

Opening times and closure days

Sales usually begin at 11 from Monday to Saturday and at 13 on Sundays. The city lists the end of sales as 21, or 21:30 on Fridays and Saturdays; the general market overview says visitors can stay until 22 on those two days. The Christmas market is closed on Totensonntag, 22 November, and from 24 to 26 December. You can also visit after Christmas, up to and including 30 December.

Road closures and getting there

Public transport is recommended for your journey. The city lists Marktplatz S-Bahn station and the Rathaus and Marktplatz bus stops. Buses and S-Bahn trains within the city can also be used free of charge on the Advent Saturdays of 28 November and 5, 12 and 19 December. According to the city, this offer also applies on 2 January 2027. Free parking is also being offered at selected car parks; check the official website for exact conditions and locations before you travel. This notice does not mention any specific road closures.

More information

You can find all dates and details about the market on our event page for Offenbach Christmas Market 2026. The press release from the City of Offenbach provides the official details. This will help you plan your visit, especially if you are travelling on an Advent Saturday.

Source: Press release from the City of Offenbach dated 05.11.2026 (original report).