# Strasbourg: Christmas tree installed and preparations for the 2026 Christmas market > The large Christmas tree of the Strasbourg Christmas market was installed on Place Kléber on October 26, after a three-day postponement for technical reasons and despite fears of unrest linked to social protests. The same day, the mayor ruled out extending the market beyond December 24, although merchants were calling for the four Sundays of Advent to be opened. On October 29, the 30-meter tree was placed under surveillance following violence on the sidelines of the October 17 demonstrations. On October 30, Strasbourg Capital of Christmas unveiled the poster for the 2026 edition, produced without artificial intelligence unlike the 2025 poster. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events in Bas-Rhin, followed from 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026. 13 articles from 9 sources (society); last updated on 30 October 2026 at 18:41. - Status: ongoing - Category: Society - Place: Bas-Rhin - First detected: 26 October 2026 at 14:26 - Updated: 30 October 2026 at 18:41 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/95-strasbourg-christmas-tree-installed-and-preparations-for-the-2026-christmas ## Coverage angles Center and right-wing outlets cover the same tree installation in Strasbourg on October 26, but the center emphasizes the tree's dimensions, the technical postponement, and the municipal decision on the market's duration, while the right focuses on the threats of damage and protection measures. **Common ground** - Strasbourg's large Christmas tree was installed on Place Kléber on Monday, October 26. - The tree is approximately 30 meters tall. - The installation took place in a context of social protest and fears of unrest. **Differences** - The center mentions the mayor's decision not to extend the Christmas market beyond December 24 and the merchants' request to open the four Sundays of Advent; the right does not mention this in the provided excerpts. - The right details threats of damage and arson, security and permanent surveillance, as well as the October 17 events and calls to demonstrate on October 31; the center remains more general on fears of unrest and the mobilization wave. ## Timeline (4 events) ### 26 October 2026 — [The large Christmas tree of the Strasbourg Christmas market installed at Place Kléber](https://acturadar.com/en/events/763-the-large-christmas-tree-of-the-strasbourg-christmas-market-installed-at-place.md) The large Christmas tree of the Strasbourg Christmas market was installed at Place Kléber, after a three‑day delay for technical reasons and despite the risk of overflow linked to social unrest. 7 sources, 9 articles · Strasbourg — Bas-Rhin ### 26 October 2026 — [Strasbourg : pas de prolongation du marché de Noël au-delà du 24 décembre](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1039-strasbourg-pas-de-prolongation-du-marche-de-noel-au-dela-du-24-decembre.md) La maire de Strasbourg a écarté la prolongation du marché de Noël au-delà du 24 décembre, alors que les commerçants réclamaient l'ouverture des quatre dimanches de l'Avent. 1 sources, 1 articles · Strasbourg — Bas-Rhin ### 29 October 2026 — [Strasbourg: Christmas tree placed under surveillance after violence](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3427-strasbourg-christmas-tree-placed-under-surveillance-after-violence.md) Installed on October 26 at Place Kléber, the 30-meter Christmas tree of the Strasbourg Christmas market will be monitored following violence that occurred during the protests on October 17. 2 sources, 2 articles · Strasbourg — Bas-Rhin ### 30 October 2026 — [Strasbourg dévoile l'affiche de « Capitale de Noël » 2026](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5104-strasbourg-devoile-l-affiche-de-capitale-de-noel-2026.md) Strasbourg Capitale de Noël a dévoilé l'affiche de l'édition 2026, garantie réalisée sans intelligence artificielle, contrairement à celle de 2025. 1 sources, 1 articles · Strasbourg — Bas-Rhin --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Strasbourg: Christmas tree installed and preparations for the 2026 Christmas market”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/95-strasbourg-christmas-tree-installed-and-preparations-for-the-2026-christmas Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology