Christmas Market in Balgau

The Foyer Club of Balgau invites you to its Christmas market “En attendant Noël…” (Waiting for Christmas…): a puppet show, street entertainment and snacks.

✨ Saturday 19 December 2026, from 16:00
📍 Place de l’Église, 68740 Balgau
📞 06 14 51 70 83

The 2026 Christmas Market in Balgau promises to be a warm and magical occasion, bringing young and old together around entertainment and culinary delights. It will begin with a puppet show, followed by the opening of the market stalls. The festive season will be celebrated in style, in a festive and friendly atmosphere.

As the end-of-year holidays approach, the village of Balgau is getting ready to host its 2026 Christmas market, named “En attendant Noël…”, an event eagerly awaited by residents and visitors alike. This festive gathering promises to immerse participants in the warm atmosphere of Christmas. Here is the key information about the event.

2026 Christmas market at a glance

• Date: Saturday 19 December 2026
• Opening hours: market from 16:00 (puppet show at 15:00, registration required)
• Location: place de l’Église, 68740 Balgau
• Prices: free
• Organiser: Foyer Club de Balgau – 06 14 51 70 83

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2026 dates and opening hours

• Saturday 19 December 2026 at 15:00: tabletop rod-puppet show in the salle des fêtes (village hall) (registration required)
• Saturday 19 December 2026 from 16:00: opening of the Christmas market
• Late afternoon: street entertainment

The closing time is not specified in the official calendar.

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Family activities and entertainment

The Christmas market in Balgau gets off to a gentle start with a tabletop rod-puppet show in the salle des fêtes at 15:00, with registration required. Various street entertainments then take place in the late afternoon. Families can spend a friendly and enriching time together.

Stalls and snacks

The market stalls open at 16:00 on the place de l’Église. Food is also in the spotlight under a marquee, with a refreshment bar, crêpes, choucroute-Knaepfla (sauerkraut with Alsatian dumplings), Christmas sausages and lentil soup.

Atmosphere and conviviality

In Balgau, the atmosphere of the Christmas market is undoubtedly friendly. The Foyer Club de Balgau welcomes visitors in a warm setting, where they can enjoy snacks and moments of sharing over hot drinks.

The 2026 Christmas market in Balgau is an event not to be missed for anyone wishing to celebrate the magic of the holidays in a warm and friendly setting. It offers a space for meeting and exchange between residents and visitors. With its show, its entertainment and its festive atmosphere, there will be something to delight everyone.

Families large and small, friends, and couples looking for a pleasant outing will all find what they are looking for in Balgau. Those passing through the region will have the opportunity to discover an authentic side of Alsatian traditions.

What’s more, the magic of this event will be enhanced by the commitment of the volunteers and organisers. Whether you come to taste seasonal dishes or enjoy the entertainment, the Balgau Christmas market will be a wonderful opportunity to create unforgettable memories in December 2026. So come along and enjoy everything this event has to offer!

Information taken from the official calendar of Alsace Christmas markets, checked on 23 October 2026. Opening hours may change: check the organiser’s website before you travel.

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