Denver Christkindlmarket 2026: Dates (Nov 20 to Dec 23) and Fares

When is Denver Christkindlmarket 2026?

Denver Christkindlmarket 2026 is expected to run November 20 to December 23, 2026. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.

2026November 20 to December 23, 2026Expected

2027November 19 to December 23, 2027Expected

How the dates are set: The market opens in the third week of November and runs to December 23; the organizer announces the dates each year.

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Denver Christkindlmarket schedule

Friday, November 21, 2025: In 2025 the Opening Ceremony and Ceremonial Keg Tapping took place at 6:00 pm on the Tivoli Steps, after the opening of the Mile High Tree.
2026 opening: The official site says the market begins November 20 in 2026.
Daily hours: The market is open until 10:00 pm, and vendors close at 9 pm.

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Getting to Denver Christkindlmarket

The market is at the Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204.

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Tickets and cost

The market is free and open to the public.

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Denver Christkindlmarket: questions people ask

When does the Denver Christkindlmarket start in 2026?

The official site says the market begins November 20 in 2026.

Where is the Denver Christkindlmarket located?

It is at the Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204.

Is the Denver Christkindlmarket free?

Yes. The market is free and open to the public.

What is new at the Denver Christkindlmarket in 2026?

The market adds a 42-foot carousel and glass ornament making and glass blowing workshops.

What is there to eat and drink at the Denver Christkindlmarket?

The market hosts local and European craft and food vendors.

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About Denver Christkindlmarket

A German-style holiday market with Glühwein, craft vendors and free live entertainment on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.

The market brings German and European craft and food vendors to the Tivoli Quad each holiday season. Expect live entertainment, an opening ceremony with a keg tapping, and for 2026 a 42-foot carousel and glass ornament workshops. Admission is free. Evenings are the busiest time.

Know before you go

The market is free and open to the public.
The official site says it is open until 10:00 pm, with vendors closing at 9 pm.
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the main airport for the city, and the market is on the Auraria Campus downtown.

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