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Program 2026

Two stages, one Advent

Live music here, Middle Ages there – just a few steps apart.

Tuesday, November 24Grand opening

  • 4 p.m.Opening with opera choir & lights on!Music, the Harztheater opera choir and a welcome from the town hall – then the lights go on at both marketsFischmarkt
  • afterwardsFestive paradeWith minstrels and knights from the Fischmarkt over to the HolzmarktBoth markets
  • in the eveningOpera choir & AnilorakRock & pop from Tina Turner to AC/DCFischmarkt
  • in the eveningMinstrels & knight fightsHolzmarkt

Wednesday, November 25

  • from 6 p.m.Manuel RichterAcoustic sets with his own songs and a pinch of humorHolzmarkt

Thursday, November 26

  • from 6 p.m.TimelessRock, pop, German Schlager – the party bandFischmarkt

Friday, November 27

  • from 6 p.m.CrossbeetTrio from Wernigerode: a bit of everything, from covers to acoustic rockFischmarkt

Saturday, November 28

  • from 6 p.m.3 GFischmarkt
  • from 6 p.m.Medieval musicMinstrels bring the Middle Ages to lifeHolzmarkt

Sunday, November 29

  • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.FlunderSinger-songwriter between heartache and sunny daysHolzmarkt

Monday, November 30

No stage program today – but the market is open for you.

Tuesday, December 1

  • from 6 p.m.Denis OakridgeHandmade & live: from Springsteen to “Sweet Caroline”Fischmarkt

Wednesday, December 2

No stage program today – but the market is open for you.

Thursday, December 3

  • from 6 p.m.Alex HungerFischmarkt

Friday, December 4

  • from 6 p.m.TimelessRock, pop, German Schlager – the party bandFischmarkt
  • from 6 p.m.Andreas ThustOne-man band: guitar, harmonica, foot percussionHolzmarkt

Saturday, December 5

  • from 6 p.m.PS BeatFischmarkt
  • from 6 p.m.Knight fightsClashing swords, shining armor – live show fightsHolzmarkt

Sunday, December 6

  • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.Andreas ThustOne-man band: guitar, harmonica, foot percussionHolzmarkt

Monday, December 7

  • from 6 p.m.KurtFischmarkt

Tuesday, December 8

  • from 6 p.m.KaMaLoop station, guitar, cajón – from funk to reggaeHolzmarkt

Wednesday, December 9

  • from 6 p.m.Denis OakridgeHandmade & live: from Springsteen to “Sweet Caroline”Fischmarkt

Thursday, December 10

  • from 6 p.m.Henning NetzoldHolzmarkt

Friday, December 11

Saturday, December 12

  • from 6 p.m.3 GFischmarkt
  • from 6 p.m.Medieval musicMinstrels bring the Middle Ages to lifeHolzmarkt

Sunday, December 13

  • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.Felix HellwigHolzmarkt

Monday, December 14

  • from 6 p.m.Denis OakridgeHandmade & live: from Springsteen to “Sweet Caroline”Fischmarkt

Tuesday, December 15

  • from 6 p.m.Manuel RichterAcoustic sets with his own songs and a pinch of humorHolzmarkt

Wednesday, December 16

  • from 6 p.m.Alex HungerFischmarkt

Thursday, December 17

  • 4 p.m.HarztheaterThe Harztheater visits the HolzmarktHolzmarkt
  • from 6 p.m.The Jingle BellsChristmas songs on guitar and accordion, from swing to classicHolzmarkt

Friday, December 18

  • from 6 p.m.Andreas ThustOne-man band: guitar, harmonica, foot percussionFischmarkt

Saturday, December 19

  • from 6 p.m.PS BeatFischmarkt
  • from 6 p.m.Felix HellwigHolzmarkt
  • from 7 p.m.MDR JUMP Weihnachtsmarkt-TourThe big Advent show with the MDR JUMP GUTEN MORGEN FAMILIE

Sunday, December 20

  • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.Thüringer BergteufelHolzmarkt

Monday, December 21

No stage program today – but the market is open for you.

Tuesday, December 22

  • from 6 p.m.AnilorakRock & pop from Tina Turner to AC/DCFischmarkt

Wednesday, December 23

  • from 6 p.m.3 GFischmarkt
  • from 6 p.m.Manuel RichterAcoustic sets with his own songs and a pinch of humorHolzmarkt

Thursday, December 24

It’s Christmas – the market is closed today. Merry Christmas!

Friday, December 25

It’s Christmas – the market is closed today. Merry Christmas!

Saturday, December 26

No stage program today – but the market is open for you.

Sunday, December 27

No stage program today – but the market is open for you.

More acts, choirs and children’s stories to follow. As of: October 21, 2026 · subject to change.
Opening hours: Sun–Thu 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. · closed on December 24 & 25

The MDR JUMP GUTEN MORGEN FAMILIE on the Christmas Market Tour stage, with a packed crowd in Santa hats behind them
Photo: Hagen Wolf · earlier tour stop

Saturday, December 19from 7 p.m.

The MDR JUMP Christmas Market Tour is coming to Halberstadt!

The MDR JUMP GUTEN MORGEN FAMILIE brings a 90-minute Advent show full of music and surprises – plus artists from the radio and the region.

MDR JUMP

Program highlights

Who’s playing for you

Manuel Richter
Press photo: Manuel Richter

Manuel Richter

Holzmarkt

  • Wed11/25
  • Tue12/15
  • Wed12/23

His own songs and well-known hits in fresh acoustic arrangements – mixed with a pinch of humor.

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Flunder
Photo: Thomas Sasse

Flunder

Holzmarkt

  • Sun11/29

Jörg “Flunder” Hering plays his own singer-songwriter songs between heartache and sunny days – with echoes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Stoppok.

Andreas Thust
Press photo: Andreas Thust

Andreas Thust

Fischmarkt & Holzmarkt

  • Fri12/4
  • Sun12/6
  • Fri12/11
  • Fri12/18

Der Musiker aus Rieder bei Quedlinburg ist eine One-man band: guitar, harmonica, foot percussion und Gesang. Im Gepäck: Songs von den Beatles bis Ed Sheeran – und eigene.

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KaMa
© KaMa

KaMa

Holzmarkt

  • Tue12/8

Jakob and Max play covers across genres, from funk and jazz to reggae – with a loop station, guitar and cajón.

Felix Hellwig
Photo: Joyn

Felix Hellwig

Holzmarkt

  • Sun12/13
  • Sat12/19
The Jingle Bells
Press photo: The Jingle Bells

The Jingle Bells

Holzmarkt

  • Thu12/17

Two singing, swinging Santas with guitar and accordion: Christmas songs from “White Christmas” to “O du fröhliche” – plus funny and heartfelt stories about the holidays.