Siegburg – Medieval Market during the Christmas season 2026

The Siegburg Medieval Market 2026 is open from Friday, 20 November, to Tuesday, 22 December 2026 at the historic market square in Siegburg. At the Medieval Market during the Christmas season, you can expect craftspeople, musicians, jugglers and festively decorated stalls. Entry is free. The Sunday of the Dead on 22 November is especially important: on this day, the market explicitly opens only from 18 to 20 and has no music or cultural programme. Normal weekly opening hours apply on all other days.

Siegburg Medieval Market 2026: Opening hours and Sunday of the Dead

The official Stadtmarketing Siegburg website lists opening hours from 20 November to 22 December 2026 as 11 to 20 on Sundays to Thursdays and 11 to 21 on Fridays and Saturdays. Only on Sunday, 22 November, the Sunday of the Dead, are special opening hours of 18 to 20 in effect. All stage and juggler performances are cancelled. According to the organisers, food and drink stalls may remain open an hour longer, subject to confirmation. However, this possible extension is not listed as a confirmed market opening time. So if you plan to visit late, check directly with the organiser.

A journey through time at Siegburg market square

With wooden stalls, torches, candles and historical costumes, the market transports the town centre to another era. As you stroll around the market square, you can meet traditional craftspeople and discover a range of goods. The town's marketing organisation describes a deliberately medieval concept with music and jester performances. The market opening and the night watchman are also part of the traditional programme. The event is aimed at visitors who want more than an ordinary Christmas market with modern stalls.

Siegburg Medieval Market 2026: Jugglers and stage programme

The organiser has already announced specific performers for 2026. They include Lupus der Wolf, die rote Füchsin, Fin de Filou, ConFilius and Soleil. With juggling, music and fire arts, they entertain visitors on stage and among the market stalls. The minstrel Taravas is scheduled from Monday to Friday. The evening spectacle and star singing are also regular features of the programme. You can find the exact weekly and daily schedules on the organiser's official website. They explicitly do not apply on the quiet Sunday of the Dead.

Crafts, food and special gifts

The food and drink on offer also reflects the historical atmosphere. The organisers mention suckling pig, salads and Oriental dishes, among other things. Craftspeople and traders also offer a range of gift ideas and traditional crafts. On a visit, you can discover unusual goods and take a break in one of the market areas. Food and individual products are paid for separately, although general entry to the market is free. The current organiser website reviewed does not explicitly state a definitive number of stalls.

Family programme and medieval children's carousel

The Siegburg Medieval Market has special experiences for children. The official market website mentions a medieval children's carousel and the chance to see jugglers up close. On 5 and 6 December 2026, juggler Balthasar is due to portray the Angel Gabriel and tell the Christmas story to children through play. You can also book group tours with a juggler's welcome. These group activities may incur a charge, even though market entry is free. Separate activities with limited capacity are available for school and nursery groups.

Getting there and official information

The venue is Marktplatz, 53721 Siegburg, in the heart of the town centre. You can combine a stroll around the market with a visit to the pedestrian zone. The official market website confirms the dates, opening hours and entry. Details of the individual jugglers are in the programme for 2026. For travel and parking, you can use the visitor information. You can find more dates using the funfair finder.