Christmas Market Essen

Essen makes Christmas dreams come true

14 November to 23 December 2025

Five weeks of magical stalls and twinkling lights are already behind us. No need to mope, because the next International Christmas Market is already in preparation. From 14 November to 23 December 2025, you can once again look forward to magical Christmas moments in Essen's city centre. It's going to be a festival!

We look forward to seeing you!

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Be part of it!

Apply for a stand space

You can now apply for the 53rd International Christmas Market Essen.

You can find the application form (pdf, 406 kB) here.

Please send the completed form to weihnachtsmarkt@emg.essen.de.

Application deadline: 31.03.2025

Photo Gallery

Impressions of the International Christmas Market Essen

Crown of light on Kennedyplatz | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Baroque carousel | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Christmas market on Kennedyplatz | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Light Weeks Deer | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Medieval market at the Flachsmarkt | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Ablassfrei - liqueurs & gin at the medieval market | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Peruvian Potato Stand | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Christmas market stalls at the Marktkirche | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Perfumery stand | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Light Crown | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

The bee house | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Badische Bakery | © Christian Deutscher / EMG

Sustainable Christmas market with an award

In the spirit of the "European Green Capital 2017", sustainability plays a major role at the International Christmas Market. This year, the Essen Christmas Market was also recognised as the ‘ Best Sustainable Christmas Market in Europe ’ by the travel portal ‘European Best Destinations’!

Only ‘green electricity’ from our partner E.ON is used.
All caterers refrain from using disposable dishes for on-site consumption. Instead, reusable dishes will be available for a deposit and chips/churros will be served in paper bags.
There is a deposit system for cups, glasses and plates.
There is an absolute ban on plastic bags.
The organisers attach great importance to regional, fair trade and organic products as well as a good ecological balance when choosing suppliers.

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