The 31st edition of the Christmas market in Deventer will be held on Sunday, December 17th, on the Brink in the historic city centre. The famous Dickens Festival takes place at the same time in the Bergkwartier. There is also a Christmas market in the St Lebuïnus Church (Lebuinuskerk) and on the Grote Kerkhof.
The Dickens Festival in Deventer is an annual event held in the city of Deventer, Netherlands. The festival is a tribute to the famous 19th-century English writer Charles Dickens and his works, particularly his beloved Christmas stories like “A Christmas Carol.”
During the Dickens Festival, the historic streets and squares of Deventer transform into a scene from a Charles Dickens novel. Participants dress up in Victorian-era costumes, and the city is filled with characters from Dickens’ books, including Ebenezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist, and many more. Visitors can enjoy performances, parades, street theater, and various entertainment acts inspired by Dickens’ literature. It creates a unique atmosphere, and the city comes alive with the spirit of Christmas from the Victorian era.
2023 Dates
17 December
Opening hours on market days
Sunday: 11am – 6pm
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