Live Entertainment is a huge part of the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt Experience!
​Enjoy free family entertainment that will make your whole family smile.
All weekend long from Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 20,  live entertainment and events are scheduled to delight festival goers! 

Be sure to come early and stay late to partake in these great offerings!
Find the Christkindlmarkt Schedule of Events and Entertainment below for more details on what activities are taking place, where, and at what times.  Click here for the outside page of our brochure or click here for the inside page.   

Christkindlmarkt Schedule of Events

All times listed are Eastern Time. 

Friday, November 18

  • 6:30 - 7:00 pm | Opening Ceremony  with Christkind Angel Appearance;  Enjoy local dining afterwards!
  • Herald in the Markt!  The Christkind Angel appears from the doors of the  crypt on the  west hillside of Monastery Immaculate Conception during the 6:30 p.m. EST performance enhanced by trumpeters and tradition! This outdoor, candlelit opening ceremony is free and open to those who wish to experience an Olde World Christmas event!​​

Trumpeters herald in the markt, Christkindl appearance, Monastery Bell Choir, Children’s Candlelight Parade, etc., to be followed by the Sisters of St. Benedict Bake Sale & the Eve Dinner. 

Click here for Markt Site & Vendor Information

  • Saturday, November 19  | 9:00 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday, November 20  | 10:00 am to 4 pm

Showcased in the Forest Park High School Auditorium

A cuckoo clock comes to life Saturday and Sunday at 11, 12, and 1:00 EST at the Forest Park High School Auditorium! ​
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Melchior Marionettes presents
​"Holiday Cabaret on Strings"

Located in the Forest Park High School Markt in the Auditorium

  • Saturday, November 19| Showtimes at 12:15 p.m., 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm EST
  • Sunday, November 20| Showtimes at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm EST
Since 1952, the Melchior Marionettes have been performing throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia.  Join 3rd generation of The Melchior Marionettes, Heidi, as she shares her beautifully hand-crafted marionettes once again here at the 2022 Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt. She is excited to mark the 13th year of entertaining visitors and enjoys being a part of this annual tradition.

Evansville Philharmonic Ensemble
​"Sounds of the Season" Concert

Located at Monastery Immaculate Conception 
​802 E. 10th Street, Ferdinand

  • Saturday, November 19  | 7:00 -8:00 p.m. EST
Talented members of the Evansville Philharmonic will be performing beautiful, seasonal selections and traditional Christmas carols on Saturday from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. EST in beautiful Monastery Immaculate Conception.   As there is no admission to either concert, a freewill offering is encouraged.

Located in the Forest Park High School Markt at Jr. High Gym

  • Saturday, November 19 | Workshops at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, & 2:30 pm
  • Sunday, November 20  | Workshops at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, & 2:30 pm

Free Tours of the Monastery Immaculate Conception •
​802 E. 10th Street

  • Saturday, November 19 |  10 am to 11:30 am & 12:30 -3 pm:
  • Sunday, November 20 | 12:30 to  3 pm

  • Reindeer Reserve •  Sat., Nov. 19 | 11:00 am - Noon at Ferdinand Branch Library,  112 E. 16th Street
  • Lights on the Grotto •  Fri., Nov. 18 - Sun., Nov. 20| after dusk on the grounds of the Monastery