Last updated: December 01, 2024
Experience the festive winter season in Hemer with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a long-time Hemer resident or a visitor from the region - our guide accompanies you through the contemplative Advent season.
The historic marketplace forms the heart of the winter festivities, surrounded by traditional half-timbered houses and the Old Town Hall. From here, the pre-Christmas activities extend through the pedestrian zone to Hademare Square, where market stalls with regional specialties, handicrafts, and winter delicacies await visitors. The neighboring cities of Iserlohn and Menden, just a few kilometers away, complement the program with their traditional Christmas markets.
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Special highlight with Nikolaus Emil and illumination in the Friedenspark
The Lichterumzug is a highlight of the Hemeraner Weihnacht, where Nikolaus Emil invites children with illumination in the Friedenspark. Participating children receive Hemeraner Weihnachtstaschen with lights and additional treats.
Where: Hemer | More Info: Lantern Parade
Illuminated chains light up the city center.
The Wald Stadt Weihnacht in Iserlohn features a beautifully decorated city center with light guides and illuminated chains. Visitors can look forward to various events such as night watchman tours and ONAIR.
Where: Iserlohn | More Info: Forest City Christmas in Iserlohn
Sale of mulled wine, punch, and winter beer for charity.
The Hemer Christmas Market at Neuen Markt offers a variety of mulled wine, punch, and winter beer sold for charity. Visit the cozy and entertaining Christmas market in Hemer's city center.
Where: Hemer | More Info: Hemer Christmas Market
Diverse offerings from local hobby artists and delicious food.
The 20th Wichtelmarkt in Ispei features a variety of stalls with local hobby artists, enchanting beings, acrobats, fairy tales, fire performances, and light guides, as well as delicious food and plenty of music.
Where: Hemer | More Info: Elf Market in Ispei
Enchanting beings and acrobatics in a Victorian atmosphere.
The Winter-Spektakulum at Burg Altena offers a romantic atmosphere with enchanting beings, acrobatics, culinary delights, interactive museum activities, fairy tales, and stories, fire performances, and much music in the courtyard.
Where: Altena | More Info: Winter Spectacle in Burg Altena
Traditional Christmas edition with former Luxuslärm members.
Jini Meyer, the voice of Luxuslärm, returns with her band to the Old Casino of Sauerlandpark for the Christmas edition of Jini & Friends. Henrik Oberbossel plays guitar, Michael Meier drums, and Joe Barnickel keys. John da Silva plays bass and Natalie Noll supports with backing vocals.
Where: Hemer | More Info: JINI & FRIENDS - The Christmas Edition
Unique live audio play production with versatile actors and live music.
The Schatzinsel - Live-Hörspiel is an exciting adventure taking place on April 28, 2024, at the Sauerlandpark Hemer. The Theater ex libris from Münster brings the famous story by Robert Louis Stevenson to the stage. The speakers and actors perform together, creating the sounds that make the play thrilling. The story begins in a small inn on the coast of Somerset, England, in 1751, and leads young Jim Hawkins on a mysterious treasure hunt.
Where: Hemer | More Info: Treasure Island - Live Audio Play
Unique adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel with live music and carefully selected images.
The live radio play "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" presents an exciting adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's eerie novel. Christoph Tiemann has revised the novel, and the ensemble of the Ex Libris Theater from Münster promises a team of extremely versatile speakers, live music, and carefully selected images.
Where: Hemer | More Info: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Live Audio Play
The most traveled woman in the world shares her outdoor experiences and tips.
Christine Thürmer - WANDER WOMAN is a lively show where the four-time bestselling author presents her anecdotes and tips for long-distance hiking.
Where: Hemer | More Info: Christine Thürmer - WANDER WOMAN
Unique voice of Ray Wilson with intricate song structures.
Ray Wilson presents the greatest hits of the band's history and his solo career live at the Old Casino. The band's progressive rock era and pop hits from the 1970s to the 1990s blend into various arrangements.
Where: Hemer | More Info: Ray Wilson - Genesis Classic
Unique live show featuring the band's most beautiful songs from the legendary English supergroup Queen.
The Queen Kings bring the world of Freddie Mercury and Queen to the stage with an exhilarating show, featuring both the band's biggest hits and the legendary Live-Aid set. The band, led by lead singer Sascha Krebs, has been touring Germany and Europe for many years and brings exactly the sound and spirit of Queen to the stage.
Where: Hemer | More Info: The Queen Kings - Bohemian Rhapsody
A wild competition of words with self-written texts and interactive audience participation.
On November 3, 2024, at the Sauerlandpark Hemer, the WoW Poetry Slam #05 will take place. Six highly decorated slam poets will compete and present their self-written texts. The audience jury will evaluate the performances, and the loudest applause will decide the winner.
Where: Hemer | More Info: WoW Poetry Slam
Sold-out concert with 10,000 attendees and live performance by Germany's successful band PUR.
PUR - Open Airs 2024 features a unique blend of current hits and classics from the band's over 40-year history. The German pop band PUR is accompanied by support acts Batomae and Franziska Kleinert and presents songs from the latest Top-Ten album „Persönlich“.
Where: Hemer | More Info: PUR - Open Airs 2024
Barrier-free accessibility and exclusive furniture trends in Sauerlandpark.
Silbermond presents their new number-one album "AUF AUF" live at Sauerlandpark Hemer. The band celebrates the success of their last summer with over 150,000 sold tickets and sold-out shows.
Where: Hemer | More Info: SILBERMOND - UP UP - SUMMER 2024
Unique live performance by a legendary singer.
Ronan Keating presents his impressive music career with hits like 'Love Me For A Reason' and 'When You Say Nothing At All'. His live performance is a highlight for every music lover.
Where: Hemer | More Info: Ronan Keating - Live 2024
Family-friendly prices and the option to have the tree delivered free to your doorstep.
The Löschgruppe Sundwig of the volunteer fire department in Hemer offers Christmas trees in a cozy, pre-Christmas atmosphere at their fire station. Over 400 trees between 1 and 3 meters tall are available for purchase, including small tabletop trees. Fresh waffles, delicious food, and hot and cold drinks invite you to stay longer.
Where: Hemer | More Info: Christmas Trees at the Sundwig Fire Department
Live music by "Die Almfeger"
The 11th Hemeraner Oktoberfest takes place on September 7, 2024, at the Sauerlandpark. The Munich Oktoberfest Live Band "Die Almfeger" presents the best of folk music, party classics, Wiesn hits, schlagers, rock, and charts. Tickets are available for 18.90 euros.
Where: Hemer | More Info: Hemer Oktoberfest