Christkindl Market entertainment and activities
Under the twinkling lights lining King Street, explore a winter wonderland. Take in live entertainment on the Christkindl stage, catch live performances all along the street, have fun with the whole family at our KidsKindl kids’ zone and more!
Become an entertainer
Entertainer applications for the 2026 Christkindl Market are open until Friday, August 14, 2026.
Entertainers should deliver enjoyable, family-friendly performances filled with holiday joy. The City is looking for a variety of entertainers, including song, dance, instrumental, theatre and children’s performers.
Accepted performers will be required to complete up to a 45-minute set in the heated Musik Haus tent.
Learn more and submit your application using the online application form linked below.
The City of Kitchener is aware of fraudsters reaching out to local businesses falsely claiming to be City employees and offering fake vendor/performer spots for events in Kitchener. We have notified WRPS of these scams but please take steps to protect yourself. Always check the sender’s email address - the City of Kitchener does not use Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail or other web-based services for communication. If you’re unsure if a message is legitimate, or to report suspected phishing attempts that use city information, please contact info@kitchener.ca.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.