Deventer Christmas Market
Visitors can browse illuminated market stalls offering a variety of wares and snacks on the historic Brink square. The event takes place simultaneously with the Dickens Festijn in the nearby Bergkwartier.
What to Expect
Held in the historic city center alongside the Dickens Festijn.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Bergkwartier
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Gemeente Deventer
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer snacks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas market shoppers and dickens festijn visitors
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Visitor admission is free. stall Christmas lighting €3.41 per running metre (required); precario €1.84 per m² (minimum 9 m²); electricity €2.07; fees €51.50; promotion €25. All costs exclude 21% VAT. Participation is only possible using rented stalls, except for snack-sector businesses. – Get tickets
- Hours: Sunday 11:00–18:00.
Tips & Advice
- Combine your visit with the Dickensfestijn in the nearby Bergkwartier, which takes place at the same time as the Christmas market on the Brink.
- Vendors should send a complete application by 18 October 2026, because incomplete or late applications may not be processed, and decisions come by 6 November.
- Plan on using a rented stall with the required Christmas lighting, since only snack-sector businesses are allowed to bring their own setup to the market.
- If you also want to see the Lebuïnuskerk Christmas market, remember it runs Thursday through Saturday, not on the Sunday of the Brink market.
Special Events & Promotions
- The 35th edition of the market
- Runs alongside the Dickensfestijn in the Bergkwartier on the same day
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I combine the market with the Dickensfestijn?
Yes. The Christmas market on the Brink runs at the same time as the Dickensfestijn in the nearby Bergkwartier.
How do I get a stall?
Fill in the registration form by 18 October 2026. Submit it through eHerkenning or DigiD, or sign it and email it to gemeente@deventer.nl with 'inschrijving kerstmarkt' in the subject line. You'll hear by 6 November whether you have a spot.
Can vendors bring their own stand?
No. Vendors must use rented stalls, except businesses in the snack sector. Christmas lighting in the stall is required.
What happens after a vendor gets a spot?
You'll get an invoice, which must be paid by the date shown on it.
Is there another Christmas market in Deventer?
Yes, there's a separate Christmas market in the Lebuïnuskerk, held Thursday through Saturday.
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