Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026: Dates (Nov 5 to Dec 24) and Fares | SlickTrip

Birmingham, West Midlands · November 5 to December 24, 2026

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

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When is Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026?

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026 is expected to run November 5 to December 24, 2026. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.

2026November 5 to December 24, 2026Expected

2027November 4 to December 24, 2027Expected

How the dates are set: Birmingham City Council announces the dates each year; the market opens in early November and closes on Christmas Eve.

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Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market schedule

5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026: The market runs for seven weeks, from opening day to Christmas Eve.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: The market opens at 13:00 GMT on Remembrance Sunday as a mark of respect.
5 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027: The big wheel and ice rink are in Centenary Square.
Opening hours in 2026: Listed hours are Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 21:00, Friday 11:00 to 21:30, Saturday 10:00 to 21:30 and Sunday 10:00 to 21:00.

Sources: bbc.com, yulefinder.net

Getting to Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

The market is held at Victoria Square and New Street in central Birmingham.
In 2026 there are no stalls between Nando's and the Apple store on New Street because of roadworks on Bennetts Hill and Temple Street.

Sources: yulefinder.net, bbc.com

History of Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

The Frankfurt Christmas Market in central Birmingham, England, started in 2001 with 24 stalls and has expanded every year. It typically opens in mid-November and continues until late December, closing just before Christmas.

Source: yulefinder.net

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market: questions people ask

When does the Birmingham Christmas Market start in 2026?

In 2026 the market opens on 5 November and runs to Christmas Eve.

What time does Birmingham Christmas Market end?

Listed 2026 hours end at 21:00 Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and at 21:30 on Friday and Saturday.

Where is the Birmingham Christmas Market?

It is held at Victoria Square and New Street in Birmingham, England. The big wheel and ice rink are in Centenary Square.

Is the Birmingham Christmas Market different in 2026?

Yes. There are no stalls between Nando's and the Apple store on New Street because of roadworks on Bennetts Hill and Temple Street.

How long has the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market been running?

It started in 2001 with 24 stalls and has expanded every year.

Sources: bbc.com, yulefinder.net

About Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

A long-running German-style market through Victoria Square and New Street, with a big wheel and ice rink in Centenary Square.

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market has run since 2001, when it started with 24 stalls, and has grown every year. In 2026 it opens on 5 November and runs seven weeks to Christmas Eve. A big wheel and ice rink are in Centenary Square. The catch for 2026: no stalls between Nando's and the Apple store on New Street because of roadworks.

Know before you go

In 2026 the market opens at 13:00 on Remembrance Sunday, November 8.
This is Birmingham, England. It is not the Birmingham in Alabama or Michigan.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) serves the city, and the market is in the city center at Victoria Square and New Street.

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