Definitely among the coolest Christmas markets in Germany, this pop-up art, design and lifestyle festive market is one of a kind. Be prepared to find unique and carefully curated items at the Holy Shit Shopping Christmas Market in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Leipzig.

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The coolest Christmas gifts at this alternative Christmas market

Said to be the nightclub among Christmas markets, this travelling concept will open its doors to the public for four different weekends in December: at the Cank in Berlin, at Hamburg Messe, at Casino Jahrhundert-Halle in Frankfurt and at Westbad in Leipzig. Taking place every year since 2004, this pre-Christmas shopping design platform showcases young and emerging designers, transforming unusual locations into vibrant pop-up shopping spaces.

Escape the hustle and bustle of regular Christmas markets while you shop and support young creators, local manufacturers and artists. 340 designers and artists will offer their products during the second weekend of Advent, while DJs play a range of lounge and electronic music in the background. 

Cities, dates and times of Holy Shit 2025

• Leipzig, Westbad, Odermannstr. 15, November 15-16 
• Berlin, Cank Berlin, Karl-Marx-Straße 95, November 29-30 
• Hamburg, Hamburg Messe, Trade Fair B1, December 6-7
• Frankfurt, Casino Jahrhundert-Halle, Pfaffenwiese 301, December 13-14 

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High-quality, unique lifestyle presents for all 

Expect to find everything from fashion, jewellery and accessories to furniture, art, literature and photography as you browse through the festively decorated stalls with a mulled wine in hand. Local designers from each city will be promoted at each fair, making them truly one of a kind.

In case you get a bit hungry from all the shopping, then stop for a bite of wintry local food and German beer or more mulled wine. Festive and regional delicacies will also be offered to take away on-site as well, so you can be sure you’ll find that perfect gift.

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Attending the Holy Shit Shopping Christmas Market 

With laid-back beats, drinks and street food, you can escape the stress of Christmas shopping at the Holy Shit Shopping Christmas Market. What’s more, the event is inside, so you don’t have to worry about the weather!

For all the details, directions on how to get there via public transport and tickets, head over to the Holy Shit Shopping Christmas Market website.

Photos:  © by Axel Kranz