Duisburg Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Duisburg and surrounding areas
Duisburg celebrates the holiday season with the Duisburg Christmas Market in the inner city and seasonal performances like Swan Lake - Grand Classic Ballet and Die stille Nacht - Das Weihnachtsmusical bringing theatrical flair to local stages. Christmas lights illuminate Königstraße and the inner harbor, setting a festive backdrop for market stalls and concerts. Find things to do from musical performances to family activities and animated parades across the city.
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Christmas Markets
50 eventsAward-winning sustainable Christmas market with interactive escape game.
Christmas Shows
24 eventsThe Grand Classic Ballet's traditional winter tour performance of Swan Lake.
Christmas Parties
7 eventsAll-inclusive New Year's Eve party with top tribute acts
Other Christmas Activities
15 eventsIce skating amidst historic industrial architecture.
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New Year's Eve Celebration at Maritim Airport Hotel Düsseldorf
(Düsseldorf)
All-inclusive New Year's Eve party with top tribute acts
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International Christmas Market Essen
(Essen)
Award-winning sustainable Christmas market with interactive escape game.
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Kö on Ice
(Düsseldorf)
Urban ice skating and ice stock sport on Königsallee
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Düsseldorfer Weihnachtsmarkt
(Düsseldorf)
Multi-location Christmas market with diverse offerings.
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Swan Lake - Grand Classic Ballet
The Grand Classic Ballet's traditional winter tour performance of Swan Lake.
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Zollverein Ice Rink
(Essen)
Ice skating amidst historic industrial architecture.
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The Duisburg Christmas market in the city center and the schauinsland-reisen Lichtermarkt at Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord are the largest annual events, drawing locals and visitors with festive stalls and light displays.
Duisburg blends traditional Christmas markets with its industrial heritage, notably through events like the Lichtermarkt in the Landschaftspark, where historic industrial sites are transformed with festive lighting and crafts.
The city center around Königstraße and Düsseldorfer Straße offers vibrant light displays, while neighborhoods near Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord also feature charming holiday decorations and walking trails.
Local makers and Christmas markets are primarily found in the city center market area and at the schauinsland-reisen Lichtermarkt in Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, which focuses on artisan crafts and festive goods.
Enjoy free neighborhood light displays, stroll through the festively decorated city center, and visit public spaces with seasonal decorations. Some markets and events offer free entry or low-cost activities suitable for budget-conscious visitors.
Families can enjoy the ice skating rink, Ferris wheel, and fairground rides at the city center market, plus special children’s attractions at the Lichtermarkt, providing fun and festive experiences for all ages.