Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market - New Street
2026 dates confirmedOpens early
England, United Kingdom
Birmingham Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Birmingham Christmas markets in 2026?
Birmingham has 3 Christmas markets in our directory. Confirmed 2026 dates: Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market (2 sites), 5 Nov – 24 Dec 2026. Last season most opened around 1 Nov and the last one closed on 24 Dec 2025; none stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market stretches along New Street to Victoria Square and is billed as the largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria — with bratwurst, Glühwein and wooden chalets.
3Christmas markets
1 NovTypical opening (2025)
24 Dec 2025Last market closed
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All Christmas markets in Birmingham
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market - Victoria Street
2026 dates confirmedOpens early
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Getting there
Birmingham New Street station opens straight onto New Street, the heart of the Frankfurt Christmas Market. Direct trains from London Euston take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to go
Evenings and weekends get very busy, especially around the bars on Victoria Square. Weekday afternoons are the easiest time to browse the stalls.
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Birmingham?
We list 3 Christmas markets in Birmingham, including Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market - New Street, Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market - Victoria Street and Christmas in Cathedral Square. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Birmingham Christmas markets open in 2026?
Official 2026 dates: Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market (2 sites): 5 Nov – 24 Dec 2026. For the other 1 market we haven't confirmed 2026 dates yet — last season most were open by 1 Nov.
Are Birmingham's Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Not usually. Last season every market in Birmingham with published dates had closed by 24 Dec 2025, so plan your visit before Christmas Day.
Are the Christmas markets in Birmingham free?
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.