Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

The world’s largest authentic German Christmas market to be staged outside Germany or Austria will once again be returning to Birmingham this year with more than 90 festive stalls set to bring a truly festive experience to the city centre.

Now in its 23rd year the Frankfurt Market, is the centrepiece of the city’s annual Christmas events calendar, and is expected to attract more than two million visitors to the city during its six-week run.

As well as offering the usual array of traditional handmade toys, Christmas decorations, beautiful jewellery, craft goods and fairground rides, this year’s event will for the first time see unique German wines, not available in the UK, on offer.

Visitors will also able to enjoy the delights of German mulled wine (Glühwein), grilled sausages, vegetarian food, pretzels, German beer, and for those with a sweet tooth, gingerbread, crepes and marzipan sweets.

At the heart of the market in Victoria Square, will be a traditional bandstand where musicians will perform every lunchtime and evening. Groups of local carol singers and school children will also be staging special performances throughout the festive period.

Birmingham’s twinning with Frankfurt is one of the city’s longest established, now over 40 years. The partnership is celebrated every year by a range of economic, political and cultural events and exchanges involving schools, business, and community groups.

The market traditionella runs from 2nd November until 24th December 2023, Mon-Thurs 11am – 9pm, Fri 11am – 9.30pm, Sat 10am – 9.30pm, and Sun 10am – 9pm. For more information go to www.birmingham.gov.uk/frankfurtmarket.

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02.11. - 24.12.2023

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Victoria Square

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