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Winter Pavilion - Entertainment

Enjoy the holiday sounds & shows of the Market!

The Winter Pavilion is located at the East end of the ice rink.

Our Winter Pavilion is a hub for entertainment, where you’ll find live music, performances, competitions and more. Stop by when you visit to hear some holiday music, or mark your calendar for our special events. We promise you that every visit will have something new happening on our main stage!

Three men playing alphorns, with the man on the left smiling and wearing a decorated green alpine hat.

Entertainment Schedule

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Midwest Alphorns
November 21, 2026
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11 - 11:30 a.m.
Winter Pavilion

Experience the powerful sound of six 12-foot Swiss alphorns performing beloved German cultural songs and Christmas favorites.

Nov
21
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Midwest Alphorns
November 21, 2026
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12 - 12:30 p.m.
Winter Pavilion

Experience the powerful sound of six 12-foot Swiss alphorns performing beloved German cultural songs and Christmas favorites.

Nov
21
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Jay Fox & the Jammin’ Germans
November 21, 2026
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1 - 2:45 p.m.
Winter Pavilion

Enjoy an exciting and unique arrangement of traditional German Polka.

Nov
21
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Midwest Alphorns - Photo Opportunity
November 21, 2026
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2 - 2:30 p.m.
Pyramid

Enjoy meeting a Midwest Alphorn Retreat member and take a picture with an authentic Alphorn.

Nov
21
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Fort Wayne Tänzer
November 21, 2026
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3 - 3:45 p.m.
Winter Pavilion

Enjoy traditional German dance from this Fort Wayne, Indiana dancing troupe.

Nov
21
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Midwest Alphorns
November 21, 2026
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3 - 3:45 p.m.
Palladium Steps

Experience the powerful sound of six 12-foot Swiss alphorns performing beloved German cultural songs and Christmas favorites.

Nov
21
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Carmel Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
November 21, 2026
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4 - 4:45 p.m.
Winter Pavilion

Come join the Carmel Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet for festive carols and sounds of the season, including all your holiday favorites!

Nov
21
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Central Indiana Dance Ensemble
November 21, 2026
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5 - 5:30 p.m.
Winter Pavilion

Join us as Central Indiana Dance Ensemble kicks off their 27th Anniversary season at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt with excerpts of their upcoming performance of The Nutcracker and other holiday dances!

Nov
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10 CARTER GREEN, CARMEL, INDIANA

Between The Payne & Mencias Palladium & The Tarkington Theater

MARKET HOURS

Open November 21 - December 24.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

REGULAR HOURS

Monday Closed*

Tuesday Closed*

Wednesday 4 - 9 PM

Thursday 4 - 9 PM

Friday 12 - 9 PM

Saturday 12 - 9 PM

Sunday 12 - 8 PM

SPECIAL HOURS

Wednesday, Nov. 25, Noon - 9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 26, Closed for Thanksgiving

Monday, Dec. 21, Noon - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 22, Noon - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 23, Noon - 9 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 24, Noon - 4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25, Closed for Christmas

PHOTOGRAPHY IN PROGRESS

By entering and remaining at the Event and its properties, each attendee irrevocably grants Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc. and its designees permission, without compensation, to create photographs, videos, and audiomaterials, and/or otherwise capture, use, reproduce, and sublicense each attendee’s (including children’s) image, likeness, and/or voice for archival, educational, promotional, marketing, commercial, and any other purposes. Thank you for joining us for another exciting holiday season!

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