Berlin – arts and crafts ADVENT at Karl-August-Platz 2026

Arts and crafts ADVENT Karl-August-Platz 2026 takes place on Sunday, 29 November 2026, from 11 to 18 around the Trinitatiskirche in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The Advent market, organised by the Family & Friends association, offers regional arts and crafts, special gift ideas and music by the Jazz-Nikoläuse. Admission is free.

Arts and crafts ADVENT Karl-August-Platz 2026: One day

On the first Sunday of Advent, Karl-August-Platz is transformed into a small arts and crafts village for the fifth time. The organiser, Family & Friends e. V., has specifically set the date for 2026 as 29 November. This is why only this one day is listed in the calendar. A week later, on St Nicholas Day, another arts and crafts Advent market takes place on Leonhardtstraße. However, this is a separate event at a different location and is not part of Karl-August-Platz.

Handmade one-off creations from Berlin and Brandenburg

Most of the exhibitors come from Berlin and Brandenburg. According to the official information from the organisers, they bring their own creations made from wood, glass, wool, clay, metal, paper and fabric. You can therefore talk to the people who make jewellery, bags, decorative items and lots of small gift ideas. Sustainable materials and upcycling also play a special role. Meeting the makers in person makes this Advent market different from an ordinary shopping trip.

Arts and crafts ADVENT Karl-August-Platz 2026: Discover something special

For the 2026 edition, Family & Friends has named several specific participants. These include TRAQART with bags and accessories, Reblislefat with jewellery made from old silver-plated cutlery, and Soap2happyness with handmade soaps. Creative bags, unusual hats, ceramics and literary offerings from small workshops have also been announced. The mix of traditional craftsmanship and new designs is what makes the market especially interesting. The official announcement does not give an exact, complete number of traders for Advent Sunday, so we have not added a made-up total.

Jazz-Nikoläuse and a festive atmosphere

Subtle lighting, decorated stalls and personal encounters create an Advent atmosphere around the Trinitatiskirche. The organiser has also announced the Jazz-Nikoläuse for live music on 29 November. However, the official announcement does not give a specific performance time. The music programme is therefore listed in the calendar only with its confirmed date. No other children's activities or rides have been explicitly announced for this edition, so we have not added any unconfirmed offerings.

Opening hours and admission

The Advent market opens at 11 on Sunday, 29 November 2026, and closes at 18. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll during the seven hours. According to the organiser, admission is free. You can find the latest details about the date, exhibitors and programme in the official announcement from Family & Friends. Please note that Leonhardtstraße is hosting its own market only on 6 December.

Getting to Karl-August-Platz

The market is centrally located in the Charlottenburg neighbourhood, at Karl-August-Platz, 10625 Berlin. You can get there on underground lines U7 to Wilmersdorfer Straße or Bismarckstraße, or U2 to Deutsche Oper. There are also several bus connections and paid car parks nearby. You can find more Christmas markets and arts and crafts markets in the Kirmestermine calendar. This lets you compare Advent events in western Berlin.