Radebeul – A blaze of lights and festive stalls 2026

Lichterglanz und Budenzauber 2026 invites you to Radebeul-Altkötzschenbroda over three Advent weekends, from Friday, 27 November to Sunday, 13 December 2026. The city of Radebeul is hosting the Christmas market on the historic village green. Among half-timbered houses and decorated stalls, you can look forward to arts and crafts, mulled wine from local winemakers and light installations. There is also music, children's theatre and hands-on activities. Important: The market is open only from Friday to Sunday on the three officially announced weekends, not every day throughout the whole period.

Lichterglanz und Budenzauber 2026: dates in Radebeul

First, the opening Advent market runs from 27 to 29 November. This is followed by the weekend from 4 to 6 December. The final market weekend then runs from 11 to 13 December 2026. This makes nine market days in total. On Fridays, the stalls are open from 16 to 21 o’clock, on Saturdays from 12 to 21 o’clock and on Sundays from 12 to 20 o’clock. These times are from the town of Radebeul’s current travel and opening times overview. They apply to the Christmas market itself and not automatically to every separate concert or accompanying activity.

Lichterglanz und Budenzauber 2026: Christmas market for children

The town has a range of activities for families in particular. These include a craft workshop and bakery, as well as pony rides and a horse carousel. Shows at the puppet theatre are also on the programme. Some activities have their own times, which you can check in the official programme. For example, on Saturday, 28 November 2026, the town lists the bakery and craft workshop as each running from 13 to 18 o’clock. You can add a creative activity to enjoy together to your visit. Separate charges may apply for individual activities; the town’s event page does not list any general prices.

Crafts, winemakers’ mulled wine and festive lights

Market stalls selling local arts and crafts and gift ideas are spread across the Dorfanger green. Winemakers from the region also serve hot mulled wine. If you would like a break, you will find fire pits and festive food and drink. Another striking feature is the illuminated trail decorated with Christmas motifs. This year, according to the town, it was created by Radebeul artist Dorothee Kuhbandner. Musical performances and the historic Friedenskirche also contribute to the atmosphere. This makes the Advent market different from a traditional large town market with rows of densely packed stalls.

Music and special events

The city has also announced some of the programme highlights for the opening weekend. On Friday, 27 November, musical performances by Banda Colorage at the Christmas tree and Wirbeley in the church square are scheduled from 17 each. On Saturday, 28 November, you can also visit the pony rides, the bakery and the craft workshop. The group Krambambuli is scheduled to perform on Saturday, 5 December; another performance is planned for Friday, 11 December, in the church square. You can find the individual start and end times in the official city programme.

Getting to Altkötzschenbroda and further information

The market takes place on the village green in Altkötzschenbroda, 01445 Radebeul. You can get there on S-Bahn line S1 to Radebeul-Kötzschenbroda or tram line 4 to Gradsteg. Bus routes 400, 475 and 476 also stop at Kötzschenbroda S-Bahn station. There are paid parking spaces for cars at “An der Festwiese” and additional spaces on Güterhofstraße. The city recommends travelling by public transport because parking is limited. However, no general admission price was explicitly stated on the official pages checked, so this information remains unspecified. You can find all the details at the City of Radebeul. See more dates in our funfair calendar.