Detroit, Michigan
Detroit Christmas Market 2026
Official name: Downtown Detroit Markets
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027
| Dates | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Days Closed | Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours |
Closed Monday and Tuesday except Dec 14-15 and Dec 21-22 (11 am to 8 pm). Special hours: 11 am to 4 pm on Nov 20 (tree lighting day), 8 am to 2 pm on Thanksgiving, 11 am to 4 pm on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, 11 am to 6 pm on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. |
| Where | Cadillac Square, next to Campus Martius Park and its ice rink 60 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226 Directions |
| Admission | Not published by the organizer when we checked. |
| Organizer | Downtown Detroit Partnership. Official website |
| Plan Your Trip | Hotels for November 14 Map affiliate |
Detroit Christmas Market: Quick Answers
When does Detroit Christmas Market open in 2026?
It opens on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
When does Detroit Christmas Market close for the season?
The last day is Sunday, January 3, 2027.
What are Detroit Christmas Market's hours?
Wednesday and Thursday 11 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday except Dec 14-15 and Dec 21-22 (11 am to 8 pm). Special hours: 11 am to 4 pm on Nov 20 (tree lighting day), 8 am to 2 pm on Thanksgiving, 11 am to 4 pm on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, 11 am to 6 pm on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Is Detroit Christmas Market open every day?
Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Fri, Dec 25.
Is Detroit Christmas Market open on Thanksgiving?
Yes, Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day.
Is Detroit Christmas Market open on Christmas Eve?
Yes, Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day.
Where is Detroit Christmas Market?
Cadillac Square, next to Campus Martius Park and its ice rink, in Detroit, Michigan. The address is 60 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226.
About Detroit Christmas Market
A winter market of small local businesses in heated glass-fronted booths on Cadillac Square in the heart of downtown Detroit, beside the Campus Martius skating rink and Christmas tree.
Where Is Detroit Christmas Market?
Cadillac Square, next to Campus Martius Park and its ice rink, 60 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226. The other dots are nearby markets.
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Getting There, Parking and More
By Transit
The Detroit People Mover is free to ride, and its Cadillac Center station (Gratiot Avenue at Liberty Street) lists Campus Martius Park as its nearby stop. The QLINE streetcar is also free and runs the length of Woodward Avenue, which passes Campus Martius, every 15 minutes or so (8 am to midnight Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 9 pm Sunday). On weekends from November 14 to January 3, a free Holly Trolley loops four downtown stops, Campus Martius among them, about every 15 minutes (Saturday noon to 8 pm, Sunday noon to 6 pm).
Source: Detroit People Mover (Detroit Transportation Corporation), checked October 28, 2026; QLINE Detroit, checked October 28, 2026; Decked Out Detroit (Bedrock), checked October 28, 2026.
What Else Is On
The Campus Martius tree lighting is on Friday, November 20, 2026, when the markets keep shorter hours (11 am to 4 pm). America's Thanksgiving Parade is on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and the markets open early that morning, 8 am to 2 pm. Through the season, Campus Martius has ice skating next to the market booths, and Nick Gilbert Way, another Holly Trolley stop, has a carousel and more local vendors.
Source: The Parade Company, checked October 28, 2026; Decked Out Detroit (Bedrock), page 2, checked October 28, 2026.
Hotels Near Detroit Christmas Market
Cadillac Square is in the center of downtown, so anywhere in the downtown core, from Capitol Park and Grand Circus Park to Greektown, is a short walk. The free People Mover loop and QLINE make the rest of downtown and Midtown easy without a car.
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How do I get to the Downtown Detroit Markets without a car?
Ride the free People Mover to Cadillac Center station, which is next to Campus Martius, or the free QLINE streetcar along Woodward Avenue. On weekends there is also the free Holly Trolley, which stops at Campus Martius.
Is there ice skating near the market?
Yes. The Campus Martius rink is right beside the market booths on Cadillac Square.
When is the Campus Martius tree lighting?
Friday, November 20, 2026. The markets keep shorter hours that day, 11 am to 4 pm.
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