The 45th Homburg Nikolausmarkt
November 30 until December 9, 2018
Homburg’s Christmas market – the Nikolausmarkt – loved throughout the country for its uniquely nostalgic character and one of the most traditional Christmas markets in the region – takes place this year for the 45th time.
Every year, stalls – little wooden houses – selling Christmas gifts and handicraft items as well as Christmas decorations and other seasonal goods are set up in the shadows of the mighty St.-Michaels-Kirche (St Michael’s Church) at the foot of the Schlossberg.
Lord Mayor Rüdiger Schneidewind together with Nikolaus will officially open and welcome all guests to this year’s Nikolausmarkt at around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30.
St. Nikolaus visits with games and candy
What’s special about Homburg’s Nikolausmarkt? It’s not just the daily program of entertainment which is guaranteed to put visitors of any age in a seasonal mood. The really special thing about Homburg are the visits by St Nikolaus every day around 5 o’clock to entertain children bringing with him presents of candy and Nikolaus chocolate figures.
Visitors will admire the brightly decorated Christmas tree on the historic market square – the Marktplatz – as they enjoy a stroll round the stalls, stopping to chat as they sip a glass of mulled wine (Glühwein), punch or any one of the many snacks and beverages on offer.
Delicious seasonal foods are also available. There’s an old-fashioned carousel to ride on and this year a new Christmas crib with nativity scene under the Christmas tree.
Daily from 4 p.m. there will be an attractive entertainment program on the stage in front of the old town hall. Traditional and modern music from choirs and orchestras as well as folk, pop and rock groups.
On Sunday December 2 all the shops in the city center will be open for Sunday Shopping with free parking in city center park house from 12 to 7 p.m.
Sunday December 9 – and Grand Finale
Sunday December 9 is a particularly fun day. When St Nikolaus, accompanied by his servant Ruprecht (Knecht Ruprecht) arrives at the Market Place 16.00 hrs to be greeted by an impatiently waiting crowd of happy children.
At the Grand Finale, thousands of sparklers are given out to visitors, Christmas carols are sung, and everyone says goodbye to St Nikolaus until next year.
It’s not unusual to see an occasional tear roll down an adult cheek. Who knows whether these tears are caused by happy memories of one’s own childhood or by the pleasure of seeing the excitement in the eyes of the children and grandchildren?
Program & Entertainment – Nikolausmarkt 2018
Friday, 30.11.
Opening 18:00 with Nikolaus and the Oberburgermeister, accompanied by the Johanneum School Choir.
19:00 – 22:00: Celebrate music 4U, Opening Night Nikolaus Party
Saturday, 01.12.
15:00 -15:30: Rusty Teenspoons, Youth Gospel Choir
17:00 – 18:30: RockX`N, Unplugged Show
18:30 – 20:30: Giovanni Zarella & Friends, Christmas Show
20:30 – 22:00: RockX`N, Unplugged Show
Sunday, 02.12.
14:30 -15:30: Evolution Lady Singers, Gospel Songs
15:30 -17:30: Blasorchester Jägersburg, Brass Band plays Christmas
18:00 – 21:00: Father and Son, Unplugged Duo
Monday, 03.12.
16:00 – 17:30: NIKOLAUS and the Lindensänger Children’s Choir
18:00 -21:00: TAKE 4, Romantic Covers
Tuesday, 04.12.
16:00 – 17:30: Gospels and more
18:00 – 21:00 Voice to Voice, Christmas Carols
Wednesday, 05.12.
15:30-17:30: Gospels and more
18:00 – 21:00: MEP LIVE, Best of Unplugged
Thursday, 06.12.
16:30 – 17:30: Taktstrich, Gospels and World Music
18:00 – 21:00: 2OfUs with their Special Christmas Program
Friday, 07.12.
16:00 – 17:30: Kirrberg Youth Orchestra
19:00 – 22:00: Mc Murphy, Christmas Rock’n’Roll Show
Saturday, 08.12.
15:00 – 16:00: Sing ‘n Swing, with the Homburg Gospel Choir
17:00 – 18:30 Cha Lounge, finest unplugged
18:30 – 20:30: Giovanni Zarella & Friends, Christmas Show
20:30 – 22:00: Cha Lounge, finest unplugged
Sunday, 09. 12.
15:00 – 17:00: Spirit ‘n Voices, Gospel Choir
17:30 – 18:00: Nikolaus with the Luitpold School Choir
18:30 – 21:00: Pfarrkapelle Kirrberg , Weihnachtskonzert mit Blasmusik
Grand Finale!!!
Saturday, 01.12.and Sunday, 02.12.
Children’s Program
Phantasiathek presents the Christmas Dragon
Candle Making with Barbarella on the Town Hall Stage
Saturday 08.12. + Sunday 09.12.
Exciting Storytelling by Franz Speicher