Christmas markets · Birmingham
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026: dates and tips
The Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham runs from 5 November to 24 December 2026. This year there are no stalls on the stretch of New Street between Nando's and the Apple store (BBC). Birmingham New Street station is a few minutes' walk away.
2 markets · checked October 2026
Christmas markets in the West Midlands →Christmas markets in the Midlands →
- Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham2026: 5 Nov – 24 Dec 2026Free entry.
- Christmas in Cathedral Square Craft Market2026: 5 Nov – 24 Dec 2026Free entry.
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German Christmas market
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German Christmas market · Birmingham
Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham
🎉 With friends🧒 With kidsWhat's there
- The UK's original German Christmas market
- Bratwurst, mulled wine and pretzels
- Helter skelter and live music
- Halal options at many stalls
What visitors sayGoogle 4.0 ★ · 2,169 reviews
Visitors find it genuinely festive, with good food at fairer prices than other big cities; many go twice. The downsides: repetitive stalls, and weekend evenings so crowded it isn't great for small children or dogs.
Classic German market in the middle of Birmingham — come by train, and with kids go in the daytime.
- 2026
- 5 Nov – 24 Dec 2026
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Birmingham New Street is a few minutes' walk; parking in the city centre is a pain in December.
Worth knowing
- Not cancelled: it runs 5 Nov – 24 Dec 2026, but in 2026 there are no stalls on the stretch of New Street between Nando's and the Apple store (BBC).
- Weekend evenings are not suitable for dogs; only assistance dogs are recommended.
Christmas market
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Christmas market · Birmingham
Christmas in Cathedral Square Craft Market
Local craft and food stalls in Cathedral Square — more room to breathe than the Frankfurt market on New Street.
✨ Date night🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Local artisans and makers around St Philip's Cathedral
- Different from the Frankfurt market's food stalls
- More room to move
- Very central
What visitors say
Visitors like the local craft and food stalls and the extra space compared with the German market on New Street. The complaints are about one carvery stall that charged a lot for very little.
The better choice in Birmingham for gifts — five minutes from the Frankfurt market.
- 2026
- 5 Nov – 24 Dec 2026
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations are all within walking distance.
Worth knowing
- Mon–Wed 11am–9pm, Thu–Sat to 9.30pm, Sun from noon (2026).
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Questions
When does the Birmingham Christmas market 2026 open and close?
2026 dates — Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham: 5 Nov – 24 Dec 2026.
What are the Birmingham Christmas market opening hours?
Christmas in Cathedral Square Craft Market: Mon–Wed 11am–9pm, Thu–Sat to 9.30pm, Sun from noon (2026). Hours can change, so check the organiser's site before you go.
Is the Birmingham Christmas market free to enter?
Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham: Free entry.
How many Christmas markets are there in Birmingham?
Our guide lists 2 Christmas markets in Birmingham: Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham and Christmas in Cathedral Square Craft Market.
How do I get to the Birmingham Christmas market, and where can I park?
Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham: Birmingham New Street is a few minutes' walk; parking in the city centre is a pain in December. Christmas in Cathedral Square Craft Market: Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations are all within walking distance.