Arts and crafts and design on August 15th and 16th – numerous exhibitors will be showcasing their work
Wood, glass, ceramics, metal, precious stones, fabric and leather: On Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, 2026, Friedensplatz will once again become a meeting place for arts and crafts and design. At the traditional Darmstadt Arts and Crafts Market, artisans from the region and from all over Germany will present their work.
Between the Hessian State Museum and the city center, visitors can browse for jewelry, ceramics, fashion, art objects, and home decor ideas. In addition to familiar exhibitors, numerous new stalls are also represented this year.
The market is more than just a sales area. At many stalls, visitors can watch the artisans at work and chat with them. Among the crafts on display are jewelry making, wood carving, and the custom tailoring of leather belts. Some products can even be personalized on the spot.
Opening by Mayor Hanno Benz
The arts and crafts market will be officially opened on Saturday, August 15th, at 11 a.m. by Darmstadt's mayor, Hanno Benz.
“Anyone strolling across Friedensplatz will discover extraordinary one-of-a-kind pieces, experience traditional and modern craftsmanship up close, and have the opportunity to talk to the people behind the works,” says Benz. It is precisely this mix of tradition and innovation, as well as established and emerging craftspeople, that makes the market so exciting year after year.
Food and drinks will also be available. Among other things, coffee specialties, fresh juices and cakes, wines from the Odenwald winegrowers' cooperative Vinum Autmundis, falafel, and Korean specialties will be offered.
On both days, the City Piano provide musical entertainment. The City Furniture Boxes offer seating as well as games and interactive activities. The Darmstadt Arts and Crafts Market is once again supported this year by the science and technology company Merck.
The market opens at 10 a.m. on both days
The market stalls are open on Saturday, August 15th, from 10 am to 7 pm and on Sunday, August 16th, from 10 am to 6 pm .
The visit can also be combined with various city and exhibition tours. Public tours of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mathildenhöhe, are offered on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Guided tours of the special exhibition "A Step Ahead – 125 Years of Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt" are available on Saturday at 3 p.m. and on Sunday at noon.
Other offerings include the culinary tour "Darmstadt Market Chatter" on Saturday at 12 noon and the city walk "You'll Be Amazed!" on Sunday at 11 a.m. Earlier that day, at 10 a.m., the "Yoga Meets Art" program combines movement and mindfulness with a visit to an exhibition.
Darmstadt Arts and Crafts Market 2026
When: Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, August 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Friedensplatz, Darmstadt
Opening: Saturday, August 15, 11 a.m.
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Featured images: Darmstadt Arts and Crafts Market. Photos: Darmstadt Marketing, Rüdiger Dunker
