# Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026 > Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market runs 5 November to 24 December 2026 in Birmingham. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 11 October 2026. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/birmingham/ Birmingham, West Midlands Runs Thursday 5 November to Thursday 24 December 2026 | Dates | Thursday 5 November to Thursday 24 December 2026 (50 open days) | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run | | Opening Times | Monday to Thursday: **11am to 9pm** Friday: **11am to 9.30pm** Saturday: **10am to 9.30pm** Sunday: **10am to 9pm** Opens at 13:00 on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November | | Where | Victoria Square and New Street in the city centre B1 1BD [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.4797,-1.903) | | Entry | Free to enter | | Organiser | Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd. [Official page](https://www.thebfcm.co.uk/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide. - [Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market (Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd)](https://thebfcm.co.uk/plan-your-visit/), checked 11 October 2026 - [Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market (Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd)](https://www.thebfcm.co.uk/faqs/), checked 11 October 2026 Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.thebfcm.co.uk/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/). ## Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market: Quick Answers ### When does Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market start in 2026? It opens on Thursday 5 November 2026. ### When does Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market end? The last day is Thursday 24 December 2026. ### What time does Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market open and close? Monday to Thursday 11am to 9pm; Friday 11am to 9.30pm; Saturday 10am to 9.30pm; Sunday 10am to 9pm. Opens at 13:00 on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November. ### Is Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market open every day? Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 5 Nov and 24 Dec. ### Is Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market free to enter? Yes. ### Where is Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market? Victoria Square and New Street in the city centre, Birmingham B1 1BD. ## About Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market A German-style market of food, drink and gift stalls run by a Frankfurt operator, set out across Victoria Square and along New Street. It opens every day for seven weeks up to Christmas Eve. [Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/birmingham/dates.ics) ## Where Is Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market? Victoria Square and New Street in the city centre, Birmingham B1 1BD. The other dots are nearby markets. ![Wooden stalls edged with lights and a crowd of shoppers at night, with illuminated trees and a lit dome in the background.](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/assets/photos/birmingham-frankfurt-christmas-market-victoria-square-960.webp) *Stalls of the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Victoria Square, Birmingham, December 2008. Photo: [Anneli Salo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frankfurt_Christmas_Market_IM1343_C.JPG), CC BY-SA 3.0.* ## Getting There and Parking ### By Train The organiser says Birmingham has three mainline stations, all within easy walking distance of the market: New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill. New Street is the closest to the stalls, which run along New Street itself and up into Victoria Square; it is roughly a quarter of a mile from the square in a straight line. Snow Hill is about a third of a mile away and Moor Street a little under half a mile, again in a straight line. New Street is managed by Network Rail and has step-free access to all platforms, Moor Street is managed by Chiltern Railways and Snow Hill by West Midlands Railway. Source: [Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market (Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd)](https://thebfcm.co.uk/plan-your-visit/), checked 11 October 2026; [National Rail](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/birmingham-new-street/), [page 2](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/birmingham-moor-street/), [page 3](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/birmingham-snow-hill/), checked 11 October 2026. ### Parking The market sits inside Birmingham's Clean Air Zone, so check whether your vehicle is charged before driving in. The city council's nearest car parks are listed below with the charges shown in October 2026. Charges apply 24 hours a day except Christmas Day, and Blue Badge holders park free with no time limit in council car parks. Note that the Town Hall and Snow Hill multi-storeys have no passenger lifts, and Snow Hill and Dudley Street lock at 11.30pm (9pm on Sundays). Great Charles Street is the cheap one at weekends: £6 all day until midnight if you arrive on a Saturday or Sunday. | Car Park | Postcode | Spaces | Price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Town Hall multi-storey (Brunel Street) | B1 1TA | 387 | £5.10 up to 2 hours, £7.70 up to 4 hours, £12.00 up to 6 hours (October 2026) | | Navigation Street | B5 4AD | 44 | £5.10 up to 2 hours, £7.70 up to 4 hours, £12.00 up to 6 hours; pay by phone only (October 2026) | | Great Charles Street | B3 1NR | 82 | Weekdays £4.20 up to 2 hours, £7.10 up to 4 hours; weekends £6.00 all day (October 2026) | | Snow Hill multi-storey | B3 2BJ | 863 | £6.00 up to 2 hours, £9.10 up to 4 hours, £14.30 up to 6 hours (October 2026) | | Dudley Street | B5 4PJ | 57 | £5.10 up to 2 hours, £7.70 up to 4 hours, £12.00 up to 6 hours (October 2026) | Source: [Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market (Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd)](https://thebfcm.co.uk/plan-your-visit/), checked 11 October 2026; [Birmingham City Council](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/6698/town_hall_multi-storey_car_park), [page 2](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/6676/navigation_street_car_park), [page 3](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/6662/great_charles_street_car_park), [page 4](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/6683/snow_hill_multi-storey_car_park), [page 5](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/6659/dudley_street_car_park), checked 11 October 2026. ### Accessibility The organiser says the whole market can be reached by wheelchair users, because there are routes round Victoria Square and New Street that avoid the steps. Accessible toilets are next to the stage on Victoria Square, and baby changing is in the same block. Shopmobility in the Bullring hires out powered scooters and wheelchairs (0121 632 1526). Blue Badge bays are spread around the city centre, and badge holders park free in council car parks, but the organiser warns that the council multi-storey nearest the market has no lift. Assistance dogs are welcome. Source: [Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market (Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd)](https://thebfcm.co.uk/plan-your-visit/), [page 2](https://www.thebfcm.co.uk/faqs/), checked 11 October 2026. ### Quiet Times to Visit The organiser is plain about this: weekends are very busy, and Friday and Saturday evenings are the most crowded times of all. Weekdays and Sunday evenings tend to be quieter. If you are bringing a dog, a pushchair or anyone who dislikes a crush, a weekday daytime visit is the safer choice. The market opens at 11am Monday to Friday. Source: [Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market (Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd)](https://www.thebfcm.co.uk/faqs/), checked 11 October 2026. ### What Else Is On The market has its own free live music on the Victoria Square stage: lunchtime and evening sessions Monday to Friday and all day at weekends, with local musicians from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays. A short walk away, the Christmas in Cathedral Square craft market runs on exactly the same dates, Thursday 5 November to Thursday 24 December 2026, with stalls from independent traders in the region. The organiser says details of other Christmas events in the city, including a family walking trail, will follow. **Making a day of it?** Walking tours, day trips and other things to do in Birmingham can be booked ahead. [Tours and things to do in Birmingham on Viator](https://www.viator.com/Birmingham/d22776-ttd?pid=P00325279&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=bcm-birmingham) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) Source: [Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market (Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd)](https://thebfcm.co.uk/whats_on/), checked 11 October 2026; [Christmas in Cathedral Square Birmingham](https://www.christmasincathedralsquare.co.uk/), checked 11 October 2026. ### Where to Stay Anywhere in the city centre core is walkable to the stalls. The streets around New Street station, Colmore Row and Snow Hill, and the Paradise and Centenary Square side of Victoria Square are all a few minutes away on foot. The Bullring and Moor Street side is a slightly longer walk along New Street, which is itself lined with stalls. **Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 7 November. Map by Stay22. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) **Making a weekend of it?** A cottage within reach of the market gives you an early start before the day trippers arrive. [Holiday cottages from Sykes](https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/) ## Questions People Ask **Do I need a ticket for Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market?** No. The organiser says it is a free public event, open seven days a week, and you can walk in at any time during opening hours. **Which station is nearest to the Birmingham Christmas market?** Birmingham New Street. The stalls run along New Street and into Victoria Square, roughly a quarter of a mile from the station in a straight line. Snow Hill and Moor Street are also within walking distance. **When is the Birmingham Christmas market quietest?** The organiser says weekdays and Sunday evenings tend to be quieter. Weekends are very busy, especially Friday and Saturday evenings. **Can I bring my dog to the Birmingham Christmas market?** Yes. Assistance dogs and well-behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be on a lead and under control at all times. The organiser suggests avoiding busy weekend evenings. **Do the stalls take cash?** Yes. The organiser says all stalls currently accept cash, and card payment is available at stalls throughout the market. Drinks carry a refundable deposit on the mug or glass. ## Have You Been to Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. One vote per market, no account needed. ## Other Christmas Markets Nearby [Christmas in Cathedral Square Birmingham, West Midlands 2026 dates not yet announced Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/birmingham-cathedral-square/) [Solihull Festive Feast Solihull, West Midlands 15 to 22 Dec 2026 Open days within these dates not yet published 7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/solihull/) [Bilston Christmas Village Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands 26 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only 9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bilston/) [Himley Hall Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Himley, Staffordshire 14 to 15 Nov 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/himley-hall/) [Lichfield Christmas Fayre Lichfield, Staffordshire 15 Nov 2026 14 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/lichfield/) See all [Christmas markets near Birmingham](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/birmingham/). More in [West Midlands](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/west-midlands/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).