Christkindlmarkt
Christkindlmarkt
The Athenænum

Twinkling lights, a dazzling bandshell, and a fairy-tale scene. In the heart of Mass Avenue’s Arts District, you’re invited to eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season as the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt returns to the enchanted Rathskeller Biergarten — November 29 through December 22. This is your chance to gather with friends and family, and celebrate the magic and wonder of the holiday season in our historic Biergarten.

 

Here, you'll experience an authentic winter market with traditional vendor huts featuring holiday wares and local handicrafts. At the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt, you’ll find the traditional festival elements (music, warm raclettes, gluhwein and plenty of platzchen to go around) are just the foundation for special storytelling traditions unique to our rich, German culture.
Christkindlmarkt
You’ll also enjoy German food, live entertainment, and new holiday celebrations from around the globe, including Krampusnacht, Sankt Nikolaus Fest, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, and Kwanzaa! It’s a feast for your senses.
Christkindlmarkt
Christkindlmarkt
Christkindlmarkt
Christkindlmarkt
Christkindlmarkt
Plan Your Visit Today!
Hours of Operation

Fridays – Sundays, November 29 – December 22

  • Fridays: 4 – 8pm (except for 11/29, which is 11am – 8pm)
  • Saturdays: 11am – 8pm
  • Sundays: 11am – 5pm
Parking & Accessibility

Parking

The Athenaeum is located at 401 E. Michigan Street, Indianapolis 46204. There are plenty of spaces to park near the market’s entrance including metered street parking spots and surface lots. Check out the link here to Downtown Indy’s guide to parking downtown with an interactive map.

Block 20 parking garage located at 428 N. East Street, Indianapolis IN 46204 is available for reserved parking at an event rate. Reserve your spot in advance here.

Accessibility

The Athenaeum aims to provide a welcoming and engaging experience for all guests who visit the building and its grounds. Please contact us at info@athenaeumindy.org with questions, concerns or to make advance plans for your visit.

Mobility

Accessible parking is available on Michigan street streets directly in front of the Athenaeum as well as in the Block 20 parking garage.