Stay for the festival

Hotels in Chicago around 20 November to 24 December 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Holidu hotels for these dates from USD 101/night Expedia hotels for these dates LateRooms hotels in Chicago from 114/night
Editor's tip. Weeknight evenings after 18:00 are the easiest time to reach the Glühwein huts; Fridays and Saturdays stay open to 21:00 and fill fastest.

Know before you go

EntryFree admission
Hours2026: Fri and Sat 11:00 to 21:00, Sun to Thu 11:00 to 20:00; Thanksgiving (26 Nov) and Christmas Eve 11:00 to 16:00
Running since1996

What to eat there

  • Bratwurst
  • Fresh pretzels
  • Roasted nuts
  • Hot spiced wine (Glühwein)

Good to know

  • First held on Pioneer Court in 1996; on Daley Plaza since 1997
  • Run by German American Events, a subsidiary of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest
  • A second Chicago market runs at Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville through 31 December

Sources: christkindlmarket.com/history-tradition/

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Chicago while you are in town

Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza runs 20 November to 24 December. These are the food tours and tastings in Chicago to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

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