'Twas the Night Before Christkindlmarket is a highly popular ticketed event, which grants you exclusive access to the Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza and all its vendors before it officially opens to the public for the season. Tickets include the 2022 Annual Souvenir Mug, food, drinks, performances by special entertainment, the opportunity to witness […]
*On Opening Day you can meet and greet the Christkind in Wrigleyville during the special hours of 11 am-1 pm. You can find her at the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville on all other Fridays November 25-December 24 from 2-4 pm. Visit the events calendar for more details.* While the Christkind from Nuremberg, Germany has visited the […]
On November 18, enter the magical world of DISENCHANTED at a one-time booth at Christkindlmarket. Decorate your own crowns and enjoy a DISENCHANTED photo opportunity! Experience DISENCHANTED, streaming November 18thonly on Disney+. SYNOPSIS: An all-new live-action musical comedy, “Disenchanted” is a sequel to Disney’s box office hit “Enchanted” featuring the original cast from the heart-warming story of […]
Die Musikmeisters is a lively German band that performs a diverse repertoire of German polkas, waltzes, marches, other German dance music, folk music, audience participation songs, as well as American swing and rock hits.
This special announcement is for all cookie lovers out there! The first 5,000 Christkindlmarket Chicago guests on Saturday, November 19th, and Saturday, December 17th will receive a delicious sample of the beloved Bahlsen Choco Leibniz biscuit from Germany. Don’t worry! If you missed receiving a sample or can’t wait to get your hands on […]
‘Tis the season for ALDI exclusive treats straight from Germany, gnome hunts, and more! ALDI is delighted to be the Official Grocery Sponsor of the Christkindlmarket Chicago and the Christkindlmarket Aurora. So, make sure to stop by one of their booths because they cannot wait to share their holiday excitement with you all. You […]
Alpine Thunder is a lively German folk/pop band performing in various venues in the Chicagoland area on a weekly basis, throughout the year. Alpine Thunder features a driving alpine sound with vocals in both German and English, yodeling, alpine accordion, and other alpine folk instruments including alphorns and tuned cowbells. Alpine Thunder will bring its […]
The Alpine Brass Quartet specializes in music from the German tradition as well as Christmas standards and holiday favorites.
Die Musikmeisters is a lively German band that performs a diverse repertoire of German polkas, waltzes, marches, other German dance music, folk music, audience participation songs, as well as American swing and rock hits.
Euro Express Band is the newest European-American Band to hit the stage in the Chicagoland area. EEB plays German American heritage music including Bavarian music, heard at Oktoberfest celebrations. Euro Express Band repertoire comes from all over the world, including Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, and Austria!
Gallagher Way roaming entertainment between Christkindlmarket and Winterland.
Although Norman moved from the Philippines to Chicago 12 years ago as a physical therapist, this year he decided to focus on doing what he loves most and also has had training for (music/singing). He has performed at private events, especially Weddings and birthdays in his home country and here in the USA. His […]
Face Painting by Valery has been providing family entertainment including face painting, balloon twisting, airbrush, and glitter tattoos primarily in the Chicago West Suburbs since 2012. Valery holds a BFA in Art and is available to book for birthday parties, corporate, and other special events. *Prices range from $5-$15 per design
While the Christkind from Nuremberg, Germany has visited the Chicago market in previous years during the first weekend of the market, 2013 marked the first year of the original Chicago Christkind. Since then, the Christkind has been part of the Grand Opening Ceremony at the Preview Party, reciting her prologue translated from the original […]
Productions NFP is an Illinois not-for-profit Dance and Theatre organization, which prides itself on being ALL Inclusive. We believe the Arts should be accessible to ALL, despite ones cognitive abilities, physical abilities, or socioeconomic status. HOTT is an acronym for Helping Others Through Theatre. Sugar Plum and Cavalier from The Nutcracker
The Phenix Trio has a knack for getting their audiences involved with sing-alongs and "crowd-pleasing" music.
Just water, zillions of tiny bubbles, and great taste. Our family has been crafting Polar Seltzer with these same three ingredients since 1882, the same recipe our great-great-grandfather dubbed the world’s best-tasting bubble recipe over 138 years ago. Come, sip into our world…To learn more, visit us at Christkindlmarket on 11/26/22 and 12/14/22 or […]
The Alpine Brass Quartet specializes in music from the German tradition as well as Christmas standards and holiday favorites.
Gallagher Way roaming entertainment between Christkindlmarket and Winterland.
Anthony Swanson, the Holiday Party Pianist, aspires to touch lives and make a difference one song at a time. He has always enjoyed music and believes music is meant to be shared, especially Holiday Music! Anthony had the privilege of starting piano lessons when he was only five years old and has continued his […]
The Alpine Brass Quartet specializes in music from the German tradition as well as Christmas standards and holiday favorites.
The group is comprised of students (cadets) and officers from The Salvation Army College for Officer Training (located just a few blocks from Wrigley Field at the corner of Addison and Halsted). The performance would be a mixture of brass and vocal performing traditional Christmas carols with readings of the Christian Christmas story in […]
We are the 3rd 4th and 5th Grade German students at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
The third and fourth-grade German students will perform a concert singing German Christmas carols.
Although Norman moved from the Philippines to Chicago 12 years ago as a physical therapist, this year he decided to focus on doing what he loves most and also has had training for (music/singing). He has performed at private events, especially Weddings and birthdays in his home country and here in the USA. His […]
Gallagher Way roaming entertainment between Christkindlmarket and Winterland.
VCR A Cappella from Urbana High School is thrilled to be performing at Christkindlmarket again after staying home these last few years. VCR is comprised of freshmen-seniors who love to sing, so much so that they get to school at 7AM, a whole hour before school starts, to practice. VCR performs locally in their […]
