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What to expect

On Saturday 12 December 2026 the square in front of DM De Buitenplaats and the area around the Dorpskerk in Eelde become a Christmas market.

  • Stalls with Christmas items, treats, hot chocolate and glühwein
  • Acoustic live music in the church and outside
  • Exhibition and museum shop open until 17:00
  • Brasserie Röling open until 20:00
  • Sellers and musicians can sign up

Questions

When does Christmas Market at the Dorpskerk and DM De Buitenplaats start and end?

Christmas Market at the Dorpskerk and DM De Buitenplaats runs Saturday, 12 December 2026, 15:00 until 20:00.

Where is Christmas Market at the Dorpskerk and DM De Buitenplaats?

Christmas Market at the Dorpskerk and DM De Buitenplaats takes place at Drents Museum De Buitenplaats, Hoofdweg 76, Eelde.

How much are tickets for Christmas Market at the Dorpskerk and DM De Buitenplaats?

Christmas Market at the Dorpskerk and DM De Buitenplaats is free to enter.

What can I find at the market?

Stalls with Christmas items, treats, hot chocolate and glühwein

Acoustic live music in the Dorpskerk and on an outdoor stage

How late are the museum and brasserie open?

The exhibition and the museum shop follow normal opening hours and close at 17:00.

Brasserie Röling stays open during the market until 20:00.

Can I join as a seller or musician?

Yes. You can sign up to stand at the market with Christmas items, or to play acoustic music on the outdoor stage at the Dorpskerk.

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Getting there

Drents Museum De Buitenplaats, Hoofdweg 76, 9761 EK Eelde, Drenthe, NL

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