49th Steeler Christmas Market
Visitors can experience festive holiday celebrations honoring the market's 50th anniversary milestone. The square features entertainment and performances by various artists on a new open-air stage.
Oct 30, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
Steele
Location
Tips & Advice
- Make the opening and anniversary weekend your priority if you want to catch the celebration on the new stage, scheduled for Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
- Follow Steele.live on Facebook before visiting because organizers say short-notice program changes will be posted there.
- Bring a warm layer for time outdoors, especially if you plan to watch the open-air stage during the late-October opening weekend.
- Allow time to watch the stage performances; the opening celebration includes Stefan Mross and well-known artists.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market celebrates its 50th anniversary this season.
- A new stage at Kaiser-Otto-Platz features the opening and anniversary weekend celebrations on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
- Stefan Mross moderates the opening-weekend celebrations, featuring well-known artists.
Links & Contact
Run by Initiativkreis City Steele e.V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's special about this year?
The Steeler Weihnachtsmarkt is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season.
Who performs on the opening weekend?
Stefan Mross hosts the opening and anniversary weekend on the new stage at Kaiser-Otto-Platz, with many well-known artists.
Where do I find program changes?
Short-notice changes to the program are posted on the Steele.live Facebook page.
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