In 2026, the “Kupferstadt” Christmas celebrations will once again transform the downtown area into a festive Christmas wonderland. At various locations, visitors can enjoy Christmas stalls, music, special activities, and events for the whole family.
All dates at a glance:

Kaiserplatz
Rosi’s Mulled Wine Gathering Nov. 13–Dec. 29, 2026
For several weeks, Kaiserplatz will serve as the heart of the Kupferstadt Christmas Festival.
Open daily from 12:00 PM–8:00 PM; Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Dec. 24, 25, and 26 Closed

Kupferstadt Christmas Elves & the City Region’s Largest Advent Calendar
December 1–23, 2026; a calendar window is opened daily at 5:45 p.m.
Our Christmas elves are back on Kaiserplatz again this year. Together with visitors, they’ll open a door each day on the city region’s largest Advent calendar and create a festive atmosphere with a varied program. The exact dates and descriptions will be announced at a later time.
On Saturday, December 12, the Christmas elves will arrive as early as 5:15 p.m., just in time for the subsequent light parade.

Alter Markt · Castle · Torburg Museum · Burghaus
The Kupferstadt Christmas Days on all four Advent weekends.
First Sunday of Advent
Saturday, November 28 | 3:00–9:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 29 | 12:00–8:00 p.m.
Second Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 5 | 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 6 | 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Third Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 12 | 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13 | 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
4th Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 19 | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
Sunday, December 20 | 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

Irish Christmas Opening
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM at the Alter Markt
Even before the first weekend of Advent, there’s a special musical kickoff at the Alter Markt:
Irish Christmas Eve with food, drinks, and live music
An atmospheric evening with Irish flair in the heart of the pre-Christmas Old Town.

After-Work Market Christmas Special on Steinweg
Thursday, December 10 through Saturday, December 12
4:00–8:00 p.m. each day
Three pre-Christmas after-work market days on Steinweg invite you to enjoy the holiday season together after work.

3rd Stolberg Light Parade
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Starting point: Bastinsweiher
The light parade is one of the special highlights of the Kupferstadt Christmas season. The Light Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. at Bastinsweiher and then winds its way through the city in a festive atmosphere.
On this day, the Christmas elves will open the Advent calendar window on Kaiserplatz as early as 5:15 p.m.


Shopping Sunday Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 1:00–6:00 p.m.
On the third Sunday of Advent, the downtown area invites you to enjoy some relaxed Christmas shopping.
The Christmas stalls on Steinweg will also be open on this day.
The Christmas events at Alter Markt, the castle, the Torburg Museum, and Burghaus are also taking place as part of the third weekend of Advent.

Christmas Run Through the Old Town
Monday, December 28, 2026 | starting at 2:00 p.m.
As the year comes to a close, it’s time for some more sports and socializing.
The Christmas Run features short laps through the Old Town. Families, groups, and individuals are all welcome to participate. Participants collect raffle tickets for each lap, giving everyone a chance to win a prize at the end.
Run together, collect raffle tickets, and with a little luck, win a prize!