Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem 2026: Dates (Nov 13 to Dec 20) and Fares

Name: Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem 2026
Start: 2026-11-13
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

When is Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem 2026?

Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem 2026 runs November 13 to December 20, 2026.

2026November 13 to December 20, 2026Confirmed

2027November 12 to December 19, 2027By the calendar

How the dates are set: ArtsQuest sets the dates each year: Fridays to Sundays in November and Thursdays to Sundays in December, starting the second weekend of November.

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Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem schedule

November 13 to 29, 2026: Open Fridays to Sundays (November 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29).
December 3 to 20, 2026: Open Thursdays to Sundays (December 3-6, 10-13 and 17-20).
Every market day: A full schedule of performers, visits with St. Nicholas, holiday crafts and an ice block sculpted into art.
Saturday, December 19, 2026: Sip 'n' Shop: six holiday cocktail samples while browsing, check-in from 4 p.m., sampling from 5 p.m., 21+.
November 29, December 6 and 13, 2026: An Old Fashioned Christmas cocktail tasting at Volks Haus at 2:30 p.m., 21+.
November 28, December 5, 12 and 19, 2026: Breakfast with St. Nick at 9 a.m.; kids 12 and under get a free picture and a gift bag.

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Getting to Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem

The market is at PNC Plaza SteelStacks, 645 E. First St., Bethlehem.
Free public parking is available next to the market. All parking on campus is first-come, first-served, with limited accessible spaces.
Nearby garages include North Street Parking Garage (85 West North St.), Riverport Parking Garage (17 West 2nd St.) and South New Street Parking Garage (3rd and New Streets).

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Tickets and cost

In 2026, Thursday and Friday admission is $14.00 and Saturday and Sunday admission is $16.50. Children 5 and under are free, and Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. are free. Group tickets cannot be bought online or on arrival.

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History of Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem

The 2026 market is the 34th year of Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. It has been named one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel + Leisure and one of the top holiday markets in North America by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice competition.

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Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem: questions people ask

When is Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem in 2026?

It begins Friday, November 13, 2026 and runs on Fridays to Sundays in November and Thursdays to Sundays in December, ending December 20.

How much does it cost to get into Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem?

In 2026, it is $14.00 on Thursdays and Fridays and $16.50 on Saturdays and Sundays. Children 5 and under are free.

Is there a free time to visit Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem?

Yes, in 2026 admission is free on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where is Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem held?

It is at PNC Plaza SteelStacks, 645 E. First St., in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Is there parking at Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem?

Yes. Free public parking is next to the market, and public garages on North Street, 2nd Street and South New Street are nearby.

What food is at Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem?

Holiday fare like strudel, German bratwurst and Christmas cookies, plus beers, hot toddies and other drinks.

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About Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem

One of the biggest Christmas markets in the U.S. at SteelStacks, with artisans, German food and St. Nicholas.

Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem fills PNC Plaza at SteelStacks with artisan and craft vendors, food and drink huts, live ice carving and visits from St. Nicholas. A Winter Wonderland on the Levitt Pavilion lawn adds more space. The catch is that it runs only on weekends in November and Thursday to Sunday in December, and entry is ticketed.

Know before you go

Admission is ticketed, and Friday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. are free in 2026.
Free parking is next to the market, with public garages nearby.
Lehigh Valley International (ABE) is the local airport, and Philadelphia (PHL) and Newark (EWR) are the larger hubs for the region.

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