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Things to do in Nuremberg, December 2026

December 2026: events in Nuremberg.

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Children seen from behind on picnic blankets near a carousel in a sunny park — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 26 · 03:00 PM

Alice im Wunderland

Theater Salz+Pfeffer · Nuremberg

From €9

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 27 · 02:30 PM

Zauberflöte - für die ganze Familie - mit Erzähler

Meistersingerhalle Kleiner Saal · Nuremberg

From €31

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 28 · 07:00 PM

Kann denn Liebe Sünde sein? Queerness im Faschismus: Der Fall Bruno Balz

Theater rote Bühne · Nuremberg

From €23

Mime performer on a sunny square watched by a crowd from behind — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 29 · 07:00 PM

Musik in St. Lorenz 2026 - Orgelgala

Lorenzkirche · Nuremberg

From €30

Counterweights and ropes of a theatre fly tower seen from the dark wings — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 29 · 07:00 PM

Hier swingt die Maus! - Premiere

Theater rote Bühne · Nuremberg

From €23

People in winter coats climbing snowy steps to a lamp-lit theatre entrance — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 30 · 07:00 PM

MaerenKabinett & Fred Munker: Vom Zauber der Rauhnächte

Theater rote Bühne · Nuremberg

From €23

Fiddle and guitar players at a pub table in warm light — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 30 · 07:00 PM

Festlicher Streifzug durch Musical, Oper und Operette - zum 25-jährigen Bühnenjubiläum von Tarmo Vaask

Meistersingerhalle, Großer Saal · Nuremberg

From €22

Solo dancer performing in a spotlight on a dark stage — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 30 · 07:30 PM

Filmmusik & Ballett mit Kammerorchester - Musik von Hans Zimmer, John Williams u. a.

Meistersingerhalle Kleiner Saal · Nuremberg

From €40

Ballroom with parquet floor, set tables and a grand piano on stage — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 31 · 04:30 PM

Burlesque - Golden Glamour Show - Silvestervorstellung

Theater rote Bühne · Nuremberg

From €51

Child with balloons near a carousel in a park at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 31 · 08:00 PM

Die Physiker - SILVESTER MIT SEKT

Theater Salz+Pfeffer · Nuremberg

From €35

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Germany Christmas Villages and Small-Town Markets 2026

Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

  • Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
  • Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
  • Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast