Halloween and Martini Market: Celebrations in MV that you can't miss!

Halloween and Martini Market: Celebrations in MV that you can't miss!

On October 31, 2025, the Bergstrasse in Parchim will become a pulsating festival mile: the famous Martini market heralds the traditional autumn season. This year the Martini market takes place from October 31st to November 3rd. Known for its colorful rides and diverse culinary offerings, this market attracts not only locals but also numerous visitors from surrounding towns and villages. Market history has been written in Parchim since 1370, and the anticipation for the event is huge this year too. As the Parchim website parchim.de reports, the market has developed from a goods store into a colorful entertainment venue where stalls, carousels and musical performances cannot be missed.

In recent years the Martini market has seen some exciting new developments. This year, visitors can expect the rides “G-Force”, “Soundwave” and the “Lost Escape Adventure”, among others. For younger visitors there is the new “Samba” children's carousel. This makes the festival mile the perfect place to go for the whole family, where everyone gets their money's worth and can leave the trouble spot feeling behind them. The variety of cultural programs that accompany the market is also impressive. The comedy of mistakes “Charley’s Aunt” celebrates its premiere on October 30th, and Ulla Meinecke live on October 31st at Speicher in Schwerin is an absolute must for music lovers.

The Martini market in a historical context

The Martini market has a long tradition that dates back to the end of the 17th century. Back then, markets primarily included livestock sales. However, through various upheavals, the martini market never remained still. From epidemic outbreaks to wars, the market has experienced ups and downs. But even when times were difficult, the market's appeal remained undiminished. Since moving to its current location on Bergstrasse in 1968, the Mark has once again experienced an upswing that continues to this day. The big fireworks display at the end of the event is one of the highlights and brings back nostalgic memories of the past markets, when barrel organs filled the festival mile and cheerful crowds paraded through the streets.

The cultural identity of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is strongly influenced by events that preserve regional customs and festivals. These traditions are not only alive, but also part of an intangible cultural heritage protected by UNESCO. Recently, the diversity of legends from the region was even included in the nationwide register of intangible cultural heritage, which honors the rich cultural legacy of the people here. traditionen-in-mv.de emphasizes that festivals like the Martini market not only contribute to people's joy, but also strengthen the feeling of community.

Variety of events around the Martinimarkt

But it's not just the Martini market that's on the agenda. October 31st in Schwerin will be a melting pot for music, drama and comedy in various locations with the “TheaterThekenNacht” from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The interactive exhibition “Museum of Values” also opens its doors on October 26th and invites you to explore your own values. In addition, on November 2nd there will be the autumnal bike tour with a ranger around Boizenburg/Elbe, which will appeal to nature lovers and explorers. In addition, public family tours and literary evenings in the cultural forum await those interested.

This colorful array of events makes it clear how important such community experiences are for local culture and customs. The Martinimarkt in Parchim not only stands for centuries-old traditions, but also for the dynamic culture that is alive in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. We are excited about the coming days and invite everyone to become part of this unique event!