It may still be summer in Chicago, but if you’re anything like us, you’re already looking ahead to the Christmas season.
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Chicago without the Christkindlmarket—and this year the beloved holiday market is back at all three Chicagoland locations!
Here are all the details.
Christkindlmarket 2026 season
The Christkindlmarket is launching at three Chicago-area locations this November according to an Instagram post shared Thursday.
The 2026 season marks the 30th anniversary of the holiday market. Locations and dates are as follows:
- Christkindlmarket Chicago downtown
- 📍 Daley Plaza – 50 W. Washington St.
- 🗓️ November 20 – December 24
- Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
- 📍 Gallagher Way – 3635 N. Clark St.
- 🗓️ November 20 – December 31
- Christkindlmarket Aurora
- 📍 RiverEdge Park – 360 N. Broadway
- 🗓️ November 20 – December 24
Chicagoans can expect to enjoy all their favorite Christkindlmarket treasures from the iconic mugs, to German-inspired eats and hot spiced wine, plus tons of Christmas gifts.
Click here to learn more about the 2026 Christkindlmarket schedule and plan your visit.
