Illustration of a christmas market scene (Kerstmarkt Eindhoven)
Christmas Markets

Kerstmarkt Eindhoven

Held across the different floors of the Muziekgebouw, visitors can browse stalls offering handmade gifts, art, jewellery, books, and fashion directly from local makers. The market also features food stands serving international dishes and warm drinks, as well as presentations from regional cultural organizations. Throughout the space, guests can watch live acts from local musicians, dancers, and choirs, or take part in creative workshops and games.

What to Expect

Free community celebration featuring local makers, global food, and live performances.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

City Center

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Kerstmarkt.com

Food & Drink

Food stands serve dishes from different cultures, sweet treats, savoury bites, and warm drinks.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and shoppers interested in local culture

Vibe

Welcoming and creative

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Muziekgebouw
Heuvel 140, 5611DK Eindhoven
Eindhoven, NB
5611 AC

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free event.
  • Hours: 11:00 - 16:00.

Tips & Advice

  • Explore the different floors of Muziekgebouw to find local makers, cultural organizations, food stands, and activities throughout the market.
  • Try a free creative workshop; sessions are for children, teens, adults, and families, and no previous experience is needed.
  • Browse the stalls for handmade gifts, art, jewellery, home decor, books, and fashion made by local entrepreneurs.
  • Leave time to catch live acts, as local musicians, dancers, choirs, and performers take the stage throughout the day.
  • Visit the food stands for dishes from different cultures, sweet treats, savoury bites, and warm drinks.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it suitable for families?

Yes. It's a free, family-friendly day. Workshops are open to children, teens, adults and families, and there are games, contests and surprise activities around the building all day.

What can I find at the stalls?

Handmade gifts, art, jewellery, home decor, books, fashion and small treasures, all sold by the local makers who made them. Cultural organisations, museums and local communities also have stands.

What food is there?

Food stalls serve dishes from different cultures, plus sweet treats, savoury bites and warm drinks.

Do I need experience to join a workshop?

No. The workshops are free and need no experience. You can try a new technique or make a small gift to take home.

How can I take part as a vendor, performer or volunteer?

Use the Apply to participate form. It's open to local entrepreneurs, makers, food vendors, artists, performers, workshop hosts, cultural organisations, community initiatives and volunteers.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team