Entertainer applications open for Kitchener's 30th annual Christkindl Market
The City of Kitchener is accepting applications from entertainers for the 2026 Christkindl Market, which is celebrating 30 years as one of Kitchener’s most cherished and well-attended annual events. In recognition of its popularity and to mark this milestone year, the festival will expand to two consecutive weekends in 2026: December 3-6 and December 10-13.
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.
Applications are being accepted until Friday, August 14, 2026 using the City’s online application form.
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.
For more information about Christkindl and instructions on how to apply, visit Kitchener.ca/ChristkindlEntertainment
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.