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The Carmel Christkindlmarkt fills Carter Green, the plaza in front of the Palladium, with dozens of wooden huts run by German and local vendors. The 2026 season runs from 21 November to 24 December, with regular hours of 4pm to 9pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 8pm on Sundays.

The centrepiece is the Glühwein Pyramid, a towering wooden Christmas pyramid covered in lights that serves mulled wine and German beers. Food stalls offer German sausages, hand-rolled pretzels, raclette, potato pancakes and sweets, and many vendors sell traditional ornaments, nutcrackers and wooden toys.

The market puts a strong emphasis on authentic German traditions, from St Nicholas visits to a children's corner, the Kinderecke, with crafts and colouring.

Pro Tip: The market is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December. Visit on a Wednesday or Thursday evening for the smallest crowds, and avoid Saturday evenings if you can.