'Twas the Night Before Christkindlmarket - Opening Night Event 2024

Kick off the holiday season at the 9th Annual "‘Twas the Night Before Christkindlmarket” Opening Night Preview Event at the Christkindlmarket Chicago on November 21, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

This highly popular ticketed event grants you exclusive access to the 2024 Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza before it officially opens to the public for the season. The limited and exclusive ticketed event provides you with the opportunity to experience the market in a more intimate setting. Rather than navigating through thousands of visitors and waiting in long lines, you can leisurely place orders with vendors and gain a head start purchasing unique gift wares and souvenirs. As you stroll the Christkindlmarket at your own pace, you’ll be the first to get your hands on the extremely sought-after and uniquely designed 2024 Annual Souvenir Mug. Don’t miss the chance to join us by the stage for the traditional opening ceremony, featuring the official Christkind Prologue!

But that's not all! With your ticket, you’ll enjoy an extra treat: Capture the holiday magic with printed photos alongside Santa and Mrs. Claus, taken inside the cozy heated Timber Tent.

It's a festive evening you won't want to miss!

• Be among the first to acquire the collectible 2024 Boot-Shaped Annual Souvenir Mug
• Enjoy one (1) Entrée from a market food vendor
• Indulge one (1) Dessert from a market food vendor
• Savor two (2) Drinks from a beverage vendor
• Receive one (1) Christkindlmarket Lebkuchen Herz (Gingerbread Heart)
• Relax in the cozy comfort of the heated alpine-style Timber Tent, conveniently located with direct access to an indoor bar
• Capture cherished holiday memories with your own printed holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus
• Witness the grand Opening Ceremony and the official prologue by Chicago’s very own Christkind
• Snap photos and engage with the Christkind, the face of the market
• Embrace the holiday spirit with roaming entertainment, like the charming Alpine Brass Band
• Experience exclusive access to the Christkindlmarket and all its vendors before it officially opens to the public

• One (1) Entrée and one (1) Drink coupon valid at all food and drink vendors
• One (1) 2024 Annual Souvenir Mug
• One (1) Christkindlmarket Lebkuchen Herz (Gingerbread Heart)

Please Note: The "Kinder" Package is only valid for children 18 years of age or younger. (Children 0-5 years of age have free admission.) Children must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Tickets are non-transferable and all ticket purchases are final at time of purchase. Buy your tickets TODAY before they sell out!

GACC Midwest Members are eligible for discounted General Admission tickets. To receive the discount, contact your GACC representative or the Christkindlmarket directly.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to the event?

This event is located at Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington Street in Downtown Chicago and is easily accessible to visitors from all over, including arrival by car, train, bus, taxi, or foot. We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance. To learn more about parking visit the Christkindlmarket Chicago Parking Page.

Nearby CTA stops:

Washington (Blue Line)

State & Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red Line)

Clark & Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Blue Line)

Nearby Metra Stops:

Millennium Station

Union Station

Ogilvie Station

Host or Publisher The Christkindlmarket