Pink Christmas
Visitors to Munich's queer Christmas market can browse gift stalls and enjoy food, mulled wine, and a prosecco bar. A small stage offers entertainment with DJ music sets and travesty performances. The market serves as a welcoming safe space that brings together a diverse, multigenerational community.
What to Expect
Munich's queer Christmas market featuring live entertainment and a prosecco bar.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Stephansplatz
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Robert Maier-Kares
Food & Drink
The market offers food, mulled wine, and a prosecco bar.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Queer community and visitors seeking a welcoming christmas market
Vibe
Queer, festive, welcoming
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Monday to Friday 4pm - 10pm; Saturday and Sunday 2pm - 10pm; DJ James Munich every evening from 6 p.m.; Show Sunday at 7 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Come on a Sunday evening to catch Show Sunday, when travesty star Gene Pascale takes over the small stage on Stephansplatz.
- Stay into the evening, when DJ James Munich spins his feel-good Christmas mix from the small stage every night of the market.
- Follow @pink_x_mas on Instagram so you catch the surprises the team announces on its social media channels during the season.
- Stop by the prosecco bar or try the mulled wine, which many people call the best in town.
- If you apply for a stall, expect a reply only if you are accepted, because the organizers answer only successful applications.
Special Events & Promotions
- Show Sunday with travesty star Gene Pascale.
- New in 2026: an earlier opening, approved by the city council.
- Surprises announced on Pink Christmas's social media channels during the season.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pink Christmas for?
It's Munich's queer Christmas market and has long been a safe space for the queer community. It brings together a diverse mix of people across generations and stays politically neutral.
What is there to eat and drink?
There's food, a prosecco bar, and mulled wine that many call the best in town.
What entertainment is there?
A small stage has something on every day. DJ James Munich plays his feel-good Christmas mix every evening, and on Show Sunday travesty star Gene Pascale performs.
What's new in 2026?
The city council approved an earlier opening, so the 21st Pink Christmas starts sooner than before.
Can I apply for a stall?
Yes, but because so many applications come in, only successful applicants get a reply.
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