Bayreuth Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Bayreuth and surrounding areas
Bayreuth fills the Christmas season with Christmas lights across the town center and seasonal activities near the Margravial Opera House and Richard-Wagner-Straße where the Bayreuth Christmas Market brings music, crafts, and regional delicacies. Events like Grubenzauber and Weihnachtsmännertreffen add lively festive events and family-friendly moments. From winter festivals to illuminated streets and market stalls, Bayreuth offers rich cultural backdrops and plenty of seasonal things to do.
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Christmas Markets
62 eventsOne of the world's oldest and most famous Christmas markets.
Christmas Shows
17 eventsClassical ballet with live orchestra
Other Christmas Activities
16 eventsMagical underground Christmas event in illuminated fairy grottoes.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt)
(Nuremberg)
One of the world's oldest and most famous Christmas markets.
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Auerbach Christmas Market
(Auerbach)
Traditional Christmas market with unique Santa and Bergparade events
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Saalfelder Weihnachtsmarkt
(Saalfeld)
Traditional German Christmas market with ice skating.
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Bamberger Weihnachtsmarkt
(Bamberg)
Traditional German Christmas market on Maximiliansplatz
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Weihnachtsmarkt Zeil am Main
(Zeil am Main)
Traditional German Christmas market with artisan crafts and local wine.
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The Nutcracker - Classical Ballet with Orchestra
(Weiden)
Classical ballet with live orchestra
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Christmas Parties Near Bayreuth
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Bayreuth.
New Year's Eve Gala 2025 at Grüner Baum Fürth
Festive New Year's Eve gala celebration
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Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.