Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
The Frankfurt Christmas Market returns to Birmingham this winter. It’s a big part of the city’s festive season, with food, drinks, gifts and live music.
People visit from across Birmingham and the UK to enjoy the market.
This year, the market opens on 1 November and runs until 24 December.
Birmingham and Frankfurt have worked together since 1966, when they signed a partnership agreement. This has led to many shared projects and events.
The market was named the best Christmas market in the UK for 2024. It also came fourteenth in the whole of Europe.
What's at the market
The market has lots of traditional gifts and decorations, including handmade toys, jewellery and festive ornaments.
You’ll also find plenty of food and drink. Popular choices include pretzels, schnitzels, bratwursts and roasted almonds. Drinks like glühwein, weissbeer and hot chocolate are also available.
Dates and times
The market will be open from Saturday 1 November to Wednesday 24 December 2025.
Times
- Monday to Thursday: 11:00am to 9:00pm
- Friday: 11:00am to 9:30pm
- Saturday: 10:00am to 9:30pm
- Sunday: 10:00am to 9:00pm
- The market will open at 1:00pm on Remembrance Sunday, 9 November
Location: Victoria Square and New Street.
Find out more about the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham.
Stay in Birmingham
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Page last updated: 9 October 2025
