Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
Stalls across the city centre bring traditional German Christmas market offerings, food, and drink to Birmingham. Visitors can browse crafts, gather with friends, and enjoy live entertainment from the Victoria Square stage. The performance lineup includes a German house band, local performers, community choirs, and emerging artists.
What to Expect
The largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany or Austria.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Centre
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd.
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer traditional German food and drink.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas shoppers, families and groups of friends
Vibe
Bustling and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Parking is available nearby; the Navigation Street multi-storey car park has no lift.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair users can navigate the entire market using step-free routes, and accessible toilets are located next to the Victoria Square stage.
- Pets: Assistance Dogs are welcome. The market may be unsuitable for dogs during busy weekend periods.
Tips & Advice
- Visit on a weekday or a Sunday evening if you want a quieter market, because Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest times.
- Bring a photo driving licence, passport or PASS card if you might look under 25, since biometric residence cards aren't accepted for alcohol.
- Check your vehicle against the Clean Air Zone rules before driving in, because the market sits inside the zone and charges may apply.
- Skip the Navigation Street multi-storey if lifts matter to you, because it has none and may be unsuitable for some visitors.
- Book an electric scooter or wheelchair from the Shopmobility Centre in the Bullring if getting around the city centre on foot is hard.
Special Events & Promotions
- New Talent Showcase on Monday evenings for up-and-coming performers, with the best two acts getting a primetime December slot.
- Community music programme with choirs from local schools, charities and community groups on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
- Remembrance Sunday (8 November): the market opens later than usual.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What entertainment is there?
There's free live music on the Victoria Square stage. A German house band plays Christmas and family favourites on weekday lunchtimes and evenings and on weekend evenings. Local musicians and singers take over on weekend afternoons.
Can wheelchair users get around the whole market?
Yes. Step-free routes run right around the market. Accessible toilets are next to the Victoria Square stage.
Can I bring my dog?
Assistance dogs are welcome. The market gets very busy at weekends, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings, so weekdays and Sunday evenings are better for dogs.
Will I need ID to buy a drink?
The market runs Challenge 25. If you look under 25, bring a photo driving licence, a passport, a PASS hologram card or military ID. Biometric residence cards aren't accepted.
How can my choir or act perform?
Use the form on the market's Contact page to ask about the New Talent Showcase or the Community Music Programme.
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