Christmas magic in Osnabrück: Experience festive concerts and markets!

Christmas magic in Osnabrück: Experience festive concerts and markets!

The post-Advent mood is currently going around in Osnabrück, because from December 19th to 21st, 2025 there were numerous festive events that put people in the Christmas mood. A special highlight were the Advent concerts that took place in the impressive Osnabrück Cathedral. The Osnabrück Cathedral Choir and the Youth Choir performed here and presented the “Oratorio de Noël” op. 12 by Camille Saint-Saëns, a true delight for the ears and heart. The concerts took place on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 4 p.m. and were not without an exquisite cast: vocal soloists, the Kourion Orchestra from Münster, Balthasar Baumgartner on the organ and under the direction of Clemens Breitschaft, the concert became an unforgettable event. Loud noz.de Other works by Marcel Grandjany and Charles Gounod were also on the program.

The roots of the Osnabrück Cathedral Choir go back to 1884, when it was founded as a boys' choir. Over the decades, they boldly ventured into larger projects, and in 2013 a mixed adult choir was formed under the artistic direction of Clemens Breitschaft. Since then, the choir has not only contributed to the liturgy in the cathedral, but also performed enthusiastically at various concerts in the historic building. So it's no wonder that the Advent concerts are one of the annual highlights. The anticipation and love for music can be felt among the choir members, and the rehearsals every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. are a testament to their commitment. Those who have some choir experience are warmly invited to take part dommusik-os.de informs that the goal is a broad repertoire of demanding choral music at a high level.

A colorful event program

In addition to the festive sounds in the cathedral, a variety of other events flourished in Osnabrück. The Christmas markets opened their doors on the fourth weekend of Advent and invited people to feast and browse. The “Swingin’ Christmas” event took place in the Alando Ballhaus on December 20th and 21st, where the band and singers presented classics in a swinging style. A good part of the proceeds goes to Unicef, because this is not just a musical pleasure, but also a good work.

• Roncalli Weihnachtscircus läuft bis 5. Januar 2026 an der Halle Gartlage.
• Der Jubiläumsabend „25 Years of Hula Headbangin’“ von The Hawaiians im Saal Bocksmauer fand bereits am Freitag, 19. Dezember, statt.
• Für die Kleinen gab es Bramscher Weihnachtscircus vom 19. Dezember bis 4. Januar 2026.
• Ein Bastelwochenende, als auch viele andere Veranstaltungen, fanden über das gesamte Wochenende verteilt statt.

For lovers of blues music, there was a free concert with the Dalton Five Blues Band at Balou on December 20th. This variety of events shows that city life in Osnabrück is vibrant and full of potential even shortly before Christmas. And the people of Osnabrück are also well looked after on the last weekend of Advent: a tea dance in Hyde Park with DJ Detlef, a torchlight tour in the Kalkriese Museum and Park and an open Advent singing in St. Marienkirche offer something for every age group.

Osnabrück also has a lot to offer in Advent. The combination of musical highlights and social events attracts people to the city, and the year 2025 ends in an atmospheric way. The festive atmosphere can be enjoyed particularly well with a cup of mulled wine at the Christmas market, and future-oriented events offer a nice outlook on the coming months. The people of Osnabrück know how to properly celebrate the festival of love!