Weihnachts- & Krippenmarkt Kevelaer
Set across Luxembourg Square, Chapel Square, and the Forum Pax Christi, this traditional market fills the historic city center with festive exhibitors and food and drink offerings. The centerpiece is a live nativity scene hosting regular nativity plays. Entertainment includes barrel organ music, carol singers, jazz sets, and Christmas story readings for younger visitors.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
Mon–Thu 13 p.m.–19 p.m.; Fri 13 a.m.–20 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–20 p.m.; Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Restaurants are open one hour longer.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
The market features a wide variety of food and drink, and its restaurants stay open one hour longer than the general market stalls.
Accessibility
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Going?
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Tips & Advice
- Plan your visit for Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday if you want to catch Karl Timmermann’s live nativity play, which is scheduled on those days.
- Leave room for a restaurant stop after browsing, since the event information says restaurants remain open one hour longer than the market stalls.
- The schedule lists “Magical Kevelaer” on December 6, 2026, so consider that date if you want to visit during this special program.
- The listed Christmas story reading in the children's corner is on November 28, 2026, so time a visit with young children accordingly.
- Dress in layers for a visit, as the market is spread across outdoor squares and the weather may change.
Special Events & Promotions
- The nativity play by and with Karl Timmermann is performed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Jazz in Happiness performs November 28.
- Carol singers perform on December 6.
- Duo Miikado performs December 12.
- Elegant Affairs performs December 20.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the nativity market suitable for children?
Children are welcome, with activities including a Christmas story reading in the children's corner and nativity plays in the Forum Pax Christi.
What can I see and do at the market?
Browse exhibitors, visit the live nativity scene and see its nativity play, or catch scheduled music, readings and other performances.
What food and drink is available?
The market offers a wide variety of food and drink, and restaurants stay open one hour longer than the market.
Are there scheduled performances on particular days?
Yes. The program includes jazz, a barrel organ, carol singers, Duo Miikado and Elegant Affairs on selected dates; December 6 also features Magical Kevelaer.
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