Christkindlmarket Chicago

Daley Plaza, the Loop, Chicago · Chicago · ~0.9 mi from downtown Chicago

Food & DrinkFree gemEvent

Free admission

Fri, November 20, 2026 – Thu, December 24, 2026

Chicago's beloved open-air German Christmas market takes over Daley Plaza for its 30th year, November 20 to December 24, 2026: bratwurst, glühwein in the annual mug, nutcrackers and ornaments under the Picasso. Admission is free — you pay for what you eat and carry home. Open 11am–8pm Sunday–Thursday, until 9pm Fridays and Saturdays.

Official info and directions

Good for

Bratwurst and glühwein under the Picasso

Crowd

Half of Chicago, happily; weekday evenings are calmer

Getting there

Clark/Lake and Washington (Blue Line) stations are right there

Parking

Paid Loop garages; transit strongly recommended

Accessibility

Outdoor plaza, step-free; crowds can be dense