Minnesota Christmas markets 2026
Christmas markets and holiday bazaars in Minnesota for 2026. The two big German-style markets both run five weekends, Nov 20 – Dec 20: the Minneapolis Christkindl Market at North Loop Green and the European Christmas Market at Union Depot in St. Paul. Below them you'll find one-day maker markets, plus holiday lights (including Bentleyville in Duluth) and holiday concerts.
Christmas markets & holiday bazaars (8)
European Christmas Market (Union Depot)
Fri-Sun, free admission.
Minneapolis Christkindl Market
German-style outdoor Christmas market, open five weekends: Nov 20-22, Nov 27-29, Dec 4-6, Dec 11-13, Dec 18-20. Fri 4-9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Horse Crazy Holiday Market
Horse-themed holiday market.
MN Christmas Market (Union Depot)
Pop-up holiday market of Minnesota makers. $1 cash or Venmo at the door.
MN Christmas Market (Cottage Grove)
Pop-up holiday market of Minnesota makers. $1 cash or Venmo at the door.
48th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Friday, December 4: 10am-7pm (Twilight Shopping 4 -7 pm)* Saturday, December 5: 10am-5pm Sunday, December 6: 10am-5pm From December 4-6, discover beautiful, handcrafted gifts created by some of the area’s finest
MN Christmas Market (Red Wing)
Pop-up holiday market of Minnesota makers. $1 cash or Venmo at the door.
Nicollet Island Winter Market
Join Us for the Nicollet Island Winter Market! Don’t miss the Nicollet Island Winter Market on Saturday, December 5 from 10 am to 4 pm! It’s the perfect destination for your holiday and seasonal shopping, featuring a f
Holiday lights, tree lightings & Santa (3)
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Free walk-through holiday lights display at Bayfront Festival Park. Hours Sun-Thu 5-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 5-10 p.m.
Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night (Union Depot)
4-8:30 p.m., free; also the Winter Carnival button reveal.
Sundays at Landmark: Santa’s Workshop
Come to the beautiful, historic Landmark Center for a festive afternoon the whole family will enjoy! Families are invited to take a free photo with Santa, then stay to explore a variety of fun holiday activities. Kids ca
Holiday concerts & shows (14)
Irish Christmas in America
“Lively and reflective…a powerful evocation of the season” — Folk Wax The hugely popular holiday show Irish Christmas in America returns in 2026. Here, they bring a fascinating performance of music, so
Ballet Tuesdays: Nutcracker in Wonderland
Join us for a FREE dance program in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory ! Nutcracker in Wonderland returns to the stage for a kaleidoscopic meeting of magic & whimsy. The beloved Nutcracker music takes on new meaning
The Beautiful Day: Kurt Elling Sings Christmas
“the standout male vocalist of our time” – New York Times Two-time Grammy winner and seventeen-time nominee Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. There, he is renown
A Christmas Story: The Musical
A CHRISTMAS STORY Book by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story distributed...
Hot Sardines: Holiday Stomp
Esera Tuaolo – Act of Kindness Holiday Show
“Esera Tuaolo is an inspiration.” – The Voice BENEFITING HATE IS WRONG , AN ANTI-BULLYING ORGANIZATION. Esera Tavai Tuaolo is of Samoan ancestry and was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He grew up in povert
Ben Cook-Feltz's 6th Annual Holiday Shindig
The Peterson Family: ‘Twas the Jam Before Christmas
“What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune Help us celebrate the thirty-seventh anniversary of the Peterson Family Christmas Show! Here,
Merry Christmas from José James
“eclectic, groove-minded jazz singer” – NPR “Merry Christmas from José James ” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and
Red Thread’s Holiday Show - Darkness and Dreams with Ponyfolk + Triple Fiddle
Southside Aces: Christmas in New Orleans
“A true authentic New Orleans dance-hall style band.” – New Orleans Traditional Jazz Quarterly Southside Aces have been playing holiday shows for over twenty years. They play favorites, lesser-knowns, eve
Travis Anderson Trio’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
“They swing like there’s no tomorrow.” – Jazz Police This blazingly energetic trio takes on Vince Guaraldi‘s holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas . Follow the story of these musicians who are to
A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band
“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at Dakota with Andrew Walesch and his eighteen-piece big band. Ring in the holidays
Happy Holidays!
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