Christmas Program 2024
It's Christmas time in the old fortress town! Get an overview of the upcoming events and Christmas experiences in Fredericia here.
Christmas Experiences 2024 in Fredericia
Christmas in the old fortress town offers plenty of cozy activities and Christmas experiences for young and old. Look forward to Christmas shows with: Sigurd Barrett (Nov 29), Kaya Brüel & Ole Kibsgaard (Dec 7), Sine and the doll Rikke (Dec 14), and Katrine Bille (Dec 21).
You'll find all the Christmas events and dates below—just click on the event for more info.
We look forward to seeing you for: Christmas in the old fortress town.
*The program is continuously updated. Changes and cancellations may occur.
Photo:Poul Erik Vistoft Nielsen
Week 47
November 22
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Find the elves at the city museum
4:30 PM Elf parade and concert with 6th of July Garden
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Puppet show by Teater Figuletta: "While We Wait for Santa"
4:45 PM - 6:30 PM Santa's arrival in Fredericia
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM Caramel distribution at the Town Hall Square
November 23
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fredericia's shops are open
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Christmas at the Museum Farm Kringsminde
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Find the elves at the city museum
November 24
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Find the elves at the city museum
Week 48
November 26
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Advent service for children at Christianskirken
November 27
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
4:45 PM - 6:30 PM Christmas choir at Hannerup Church
7:00 PM Sing Christmas songs
November 28
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The city's schools decorate Christmas trees in Fredericia's town center
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Find the elves at the city museum
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Advent concert at Erritsø Church: Maria Elizabeth and Haderslev Cathedral Girls' Choir
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater (Premiere)
8:00 PM Christmas concert at Tøjhuset: Fallulah
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Christmas concert with Søs Fenger at Christianskirken
Christmas Concert with Sigurd Barrett
November 29
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Black Friday in Fredericia's shops
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Find the elves at the City Museum
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Meet Santa Claus
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Street theater by Teater Figuletta: Julepingo
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Take a ride on the Christmas train
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Christmas huts at the Town Hall Square
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Christmas Concert: Sigurd Barrett
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Christmas market at Sct. Kunds School and Kindergarten
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Street theater by Teater Figuletta: Three Tall Angels
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Christmas dinner with DJ and live band at Trinity Hotel
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Christmas music with the Christmas Brass Band
8:00 PM: Luftens Helte - The Big Christmas Show at Eksercerhuset
November 30
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Take a ride on the Christmas train
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Fredericia's shops open
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Christmas huts at the Town Hall Square
?? - ??: Madsby Park moves to the city center
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM: Christmas show "Good Morning to the Forest Elves"
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Christmas at the Theater at Fredericia Musical Theater
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Meet Santa Claus
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Experience juggler Jon G. Lør
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Christmas music with Jumpin' Jacks
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Find the elves at the City Museum
1:00 PM: Guided tour - Christmas song walk in Old Fredericia
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Elf fun with Flora, Jokum, and Igor
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Meet the elves Frede and Viks from this year's Christmas adventure
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Christmas at the Theater at Fredericia Musical Theater
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Experience juggler Jon G. Lør
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Christmas dinner with DJ and live band at Trinity Hotel
December 1
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Christmas music service at Lyng Church
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Take a ride on the Christmas train
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Fredericia's shops open
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Christmas huts at the Town Hall Square
?? - ??: Madsby Park moves to the city center
11:00 AM - 11:35 AM: Puppet theater by Teater Agapi: "Ole's Ski Trip"
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Christmas at the Theater at Fredericia Musical Theater
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Meet Santa Claus
11:15 AM - 2:00 PM: Christmas market - Hannerup Church
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Street theater by Teater Figuletta: Sweet Farm Elf with Cart
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Find the elves at the City Museum
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Street theater by Fairywork: The Gold Fairy
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Meet the elves Frede and Viks from this year's Christmas adventure
2:00 PM: Reading of Christmas stories for children
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Street theater by Fairywork: The Gold Fairy
2:30 PM: Guided tour: Family Christmas Tour
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Street theater by Fairywork: The Gold Fairy
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Christmas at the Theater at Fredericia Musical Theater
3:30 PM: Walk with the Night Watchman around the city's street
Christmas Experiences for Children and the Young at Heart
Christmas is a magical time in Fredericia. The old fortress town is a charming and cozy place where the whole family can have fun. It’s easy to get around, and there are plenty of enjoyable Christmas activities for both children and adults.
Find inspiration for your visit and activities during Christmas in our extensive Christmas program.
Week 49
December 2
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Fredericia's shops are open.
?? - ??: Madsbyparken moves to the city center.
December 3
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Fredericia's shops are open.
?? - ??: Madsbyparken moves to the city center.
December 4
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Fredericia's shops are open.
?? - ??: Madsbyparken moves to the city center.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Christmas choir at Hannerup Church.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Family Christmas service with nativity play and Lucia procession at Hannerup Church.
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM: Evening song with Christmas music and carols at Egeskov Church.
8:00 PM: Christmas concert with Anne Linnet at Sct. Michaelis Church.
December 5
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Fredericia's shops are open.
?? - ??: Madsbyparken moves to the city center.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Find the elves at the city museum.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater.
Meet Santa's reindeer
December 6
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Fredericia's shops are open.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Find the elves at the city museum.
?? - ??: Madsbyparken moves to the city center.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Meet Santa Claus.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Street theater by Fairywork: Angel Else.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Christmas huts at the Town Hall Square.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Christmas music by Jumpin' Jacks.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Horse-drawn carriage rides through the cozy streets of the fortress city.
4:15 PM: Dancing light performance by Det Andet Scenarie: LysLevende.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Street theater by Fairywork: Angel Else.
5:30 PM: Dancing light performance by Det Andet Scenarie: LysLevende.
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Christmas party with DJ and live band at Trinity Hotel.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater.
December 7
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Christmas crafts at Fredericia Musical Theater.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Ride the Christmas train.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Fredericia's shops are open.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Christmas huts at the Town Hall Square.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: FDF Scouts sell Christmas trees and make pancakes over the fire.
?? - ??: Madsbyparken moves to the city center.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Christmas at Fuglsang Center and free Christmas market.
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM: Christmas concert with Kaya Brüel and Ole Kibsgaard.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Meet Santa Claus.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: 6th of July Garden - Elf march.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Find the elves at the city museum.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Meet the elves Frede and Viks from this year's Christmas adventure.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Meet Citizen 1849 in the city's streets.
2:00 PM: Children's theater: A little elf's journey.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater.
3:30 PM: Join the night watchman on a walk around the city's streets.
4:00 PM: Children's theater: A little elf's journey.
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Christmas party with DJ and live band at Trinity Hotel.
8:00 PM: Christmas concert: Nabiha.
December 8
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Horse-drawn carriage rides through the cozy streets of the fortress city.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Fredericia's shops are open.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Christmas huts at the Town Hall Square.
?? - ??: Madsbyparken moves to the city center.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Christmas at Fuglsang Center and free Christmas market.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Meet Santa's reindeer.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Meet Santa Claus.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: GYDA Music & Theater: The Travellers.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Find the elves at the city museum.
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM: GYDA Music & Theater: The Travellers.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Meet the elves Frede and Viks from this year's Christmas adventure.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: GYDA Music & Theater: The Travellers.
2:00 PM: Christmas story reading for children at Billunds Bookshop.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Christmas concert at Hannerup Church.
2:30 PM: Guided tour: Family Christmas tour.
3:00 PM: Christmas concert: Fredericia Post Orchestra.
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM: Children's theater: Christmas with Peddersen.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater.
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM: Christmas concert: Voices of the Heart.
Experience GYDA Music & Theater: The Travellers
Week 50
9. december
Kl. 10.00 - 17.30 Fredericias butikker holder åben
?? - ?? Madsbyparken flytter til midtbyen
10. december
Kl. 10.00 - 17.30 Fredericias butikker holder åben
?? - ?? Madsbyparken flytter til midtbyen
Kl. 19.00 - 20.00 Julekoncert m. Christianskirkens drenge- og mandekor
Kl. 19.30 - 21.00 Julekoncert i Pjedsted Kirke
11. december
Kl. 10.00 - 17.30 Fredericias butikker holder åben
?? - ?? Madsbyparken flytter til midtbyen
Kl. 19.00 - 21.00 Julekoncert: Dorthe Gade og pigekor i Lyng Kirke
Kl. 20.00 DR Big Band Nordisk Jul i Eksercerhuset
12. december
Kl. 10.00 - 17.30 Fredericias butikker holder åben
?? - ?? Madsbyparken flytter til midtbyen
Kl. 12.00 - 16.00 Find nisserne på bymuseet
Kl. 16.00 Julekoncert med elever fra Den Kreative Skole
Kl. 19.30 Bodils Jul m. Bodil Jørgensen på Fredericia Musicalteater
Kl. 19.30 Gudstjeneste med julegospel i Sct. Michaelis Kirke
Kl. 19.30 - 21.30 Jul på teatret på Fredericia Musicalteater
December 9
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
December 10
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Christmas concert with the boys' and men's choir of Christians Church
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Christmas concert at Pjedsted Church
December 11
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Christmas concert: Dorthe Gade and girls' choir at Lyng Church
8:00 PM DR Big Band Nordic Christmas at Eksercerhuset
December 12
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Find the elves at the city museum
4:00 PM Christmas concert with students from the Creative School
7:30 PM Bodil's Christmas with Bodil Jørgensen at Fredericia Musical Theater
7:30 PM Service with Christmas gospel at Sct. Michaelis Church
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater
December 13
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Fredericia's shops are open
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Find the elves at the city museum
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Meet Santa Claus
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Christmas huts at the Town Hall Square
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Concert with the choir from the Creative School and 3rd grade from Ullerup Bæk School, Skjoldborgsvej branch
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Christmas party with DJ and live band at Trinity Hotel
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater
December 14
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Horse-drawn carriage rides in the cozy streets of the fortress town
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fredericia's shops are open
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Christmas huts at the Town Hall Square
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM FDF Scouts sell Christmas trees and make pancakes over an open fire
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sine and Cheeky Rikke Christmas Show
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Meet Santa Claus
12:00 PM GYDA Music & Theater: The Travellers
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Find the elves at the city museum
12:45 PM GYDA Music & Theater: The Travellers
1:00 PM Guided tour: Christmas in the Garrison Town
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Meet the elves Frede and Viks from this year's Christmas adventure
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Meet Citizen 1849 in the city's streets
1:30 PM GYDA Music & Theater: The Travellers
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Christmas at the theater at Fredericia Musical Theater
December 15
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Take a ride on the Christmas train
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fredericia's shops are open
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Christmas huts at the Town Hall Square
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Street theater by Teater Figuletta: Ingolf the Elf
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Meet Santa Claus
12:00 PM Concert by the local gospel choir Voices of the Heart
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Find the elves at the city museum
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Meet the elves Frede and Viks from this year's Christmas adventure
2:00 PM Reading of Christmas stories for children at Billund's Bookstore
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fredericia City’s birthday
2:10 PM Speech by Mayor Christian Bro
2:30 PM Torch parade through the old streets of the fortress town
3:00 PM Concert and sing-along with Snoghøj Choir
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Christmas at the theater
3:20 PM Free æbleskiver (Danish pastry) and hot cocoa for all attendees at the Town Hall Square
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Christmas at the theater
Photo:Freya McOmish
Week 51 + Monday of Week 52
December 16
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
December 17
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Christmas concert with dinner
December 18
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
9:45 AM Christmas service in the playroom
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
2:30 PM Christmas at the old Café Michael: mulled wine, æbleskiver (Danish pastries), and Christmas stories
4:30 PM Christmas concert: Slesvigske Musikkorps
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Nizzzebanden - world-class Christmas music
8:00 PM Dreamers Circus featuring Teitur - Christmas tour
December 19
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fredericia's shops are open
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday Café with Christmas coziness
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Christmas concert with students from the Creative School
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Christmas singing with the vocal group Dís
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sing in the Christmas season
Christmas Show with Children's Host Katrine Bille
December 20
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Fredericia's shops are open
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Meet Santa Claus
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Cozy barrel organ music with Positivspilleren
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Fun with the elves Flora, Jokum, and Igor
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Christmas huts open at the Town Hall Square
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Horse-drawn carriage rides in the cozy streets of the fortress town
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Cozy barrel organ music with Positivspilleren
4:00 PM Concert by the local gospel choir Voices of the Heart
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Cozy barrel organ music with Positivspilleren
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM Cozy barrel organ music with Positivspilleren
December 21
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Take a ride on the Christmas train. Buy tickets on the train
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Christmas huts open at the Town Hall Square
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fredericia's shops are open
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM FDF Scouts sell Christmas trees and make pancakes over an open fire
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Katrine Bille Christmas Show
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Meet Santa Claus
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Experience the juggler Jon G. Lør
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Meet the elves Frede and Viks from this year's Christmas adventure
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Meet Citizen 1849 in the city's streets
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Experience the juggler Jon G. Lør
December 22
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Horse-drawn carriage rides in the cozy streets of the fortress town
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Christmas huts open at the Town Hall Square
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fredericia's shops are open
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Meet Santa's reindeer
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Meet Santa Claus
1:30 PM - 2:05 PM Puppet theater by Teater Agapi: "Ole's Ski Trip"
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Meet the elves Frede and Viks from this year's Christmas adventure
December 23
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Take a ride on the Christmas train. Buy tickets on the train
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Fredericia's shops are open
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Christmas huts open at the Town Hall Square
?? - ?? Madsby Park moves to the city center
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Elf march with 6. Juli Garden
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Street theater by Teater Figuletta: Funny elf with goose
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Christmas concert with Jumpin' Jacks
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Meet Santa Claus
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Street theater by Teater Figuletta: Snowman Bob
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM Christmas concert with Jumpin' Jacks
Photo:Michael Lunde