Leverkusen-Wiesdorf – 49th Christkindchenmarkt 2026

Christkindchenmarkt Leverkusen 2026 takes place from Thursday, 19 November, to Wednesday, 30 December 2026 in the pedestrian zone of Leverkusen-Wiesdorf. The 49th Christkindchenmarkt stretches between Rathaus-Galerie and the former Kaufhof area near Decathlon. Around 70 traders offer Christmas gifts, crafts and seasonal specialities. The winter village also has live music, DJ performances and an ice-stock lane. Official organiser information confirms the dates, closure days and regular opening hours for the 2026 edition.

Christkindchenmarkt Leverkusen 2026: dates in Wiesdorf

The Christmas market opens on Thursday, 19 November, and closes on Wednesday, 30 December 2026. It is part of the Wiesdorf pedestrian zone, not one of the smaller Advent markets in other Leverkusen districts. According to the organisers, the market is being held for the 49th time in 2026. Visitors can also look forward to a mix of long-standing regular traders and new stalls. The organiser's brochure lists around 70 traders and describes the central location between the shopping areas.

Opening hours and closure days during Advent

The market stalls usually open daily from 11 to 20. Food and drink outlets may stay open until 22, according to official information. The entire market is closed on Sunday, 22 November, for Totensonntag (Sunday of the Dead). The current public organiser website also lists Christmas Eve and both Christmas Days as closure days: 24, 25 and 26 December. The exhibitors' brochure does allow individual stalls to open voluntarily until 14 on Christmas Eve. Visitors should therefore go by the publicly announced closure days; check separately with the operator about any possible exceptions.

Christkindchenmarkt Leverkusen 2026: ice-stock curling and huts

Two ice-stock lanes are available in the winter village at Wolter’s Sportbar. According to the organiser, a lane for up to eight people costs from 30 euros; bookings are made online. You can also browse Christmas decorations and gifts. A mix of traditional rental huts and the exhibitors' own stalls gives the market its character. Groups can also make reservations for visits with friends or colleagues. The relevant offer terms apply in addition to the market's general opening hours.

Live music, family programme and Sunday shopping

The official city marketing calendar announces an extensive programme for 2026. It includes DJ sets, live music, fire shows, stilt walkers, children's activities and Christmas-themed visits. On the opening day, 19 November, DJ Raphael will play in the winter village from 16, according to the published programme. Sunday shopping is also planned for Sunday, 29 November, from 13 to 18. The finale on Wednesday, 30 December, is themed “Bye, Bye 2026” and features DJ Raphael. As performance times may change, it is worth checking the programme before you travel.

Admission, how to get there and visitor tips

Use Wiesdorfer Platz in 51373 Leverkusen as a landmark. According to the organisers, the Christmas market is just a few minutes' walk from Leverkusen-Mitte station. There are also car parks beneath the shopping areas. The regional events calendar explicitly states that entry to the market is free; food, goods and booked ice-stock lanes cost extra. The official organiser website has key information about special opening hours and bookings. The programme is also published by Lust auf Leverkusen. See our events calendar for more markets..