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Christmas Markets in Belgium 2026
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When are the Christmas markets in Belgium in 2026?
We list 33 Christmas markets in Belgium, in 18 towns and cities. Confirmed 2026 dates include Bruges Christmas Market & Winter Glow (2 sites) in Bruges, 20 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027; Brussels Winter Wonders (7 sites) in Brussels, 27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027. Last season the typical opening date was 29 Nov, and 17 markets stayed open after 25 December. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Belgium's Christmas markets pair medieval squares with waffles, Belgian beer and chocolate. Brussels' Winter Wonders runs from the Grand-Place to the Marché aux Poissons, Bruges' market fills the Markt below the Belfry, and Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven and Liège all have big markets of their own.
In the Ardennes, the tiny town of Durbuy hosts one of the country's prettiest Christmas markets. Many Belgian markets run into early January.
Best cities for Christmas markets in Belgium
All Christmas markets in Belgium by town
There are also 4 seasonal ice rinks in Belgium — see our Christmas ice skating guide.
Anhée
- Marché de Noël de Maredsous21 Nov – 21 Dec 2025↗
Antwerp
- Antwerp Christmas Market - Groenplaats5 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026↗
- Antwerp Christmas Market - Grote Markt5 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026↗
- Antwerp Christmas Market - Handschoenmarkt5 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026↗
- Antwerp Christmas Market - Hendrik Conscienceplein5 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026↗
- Antwerp Christmas Market - Operaplein5 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026↗
- Antwerp Christmas Market - Suikerrui5 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026↗
Arlon
- Marché de Noël Solidaire5 Dec – 14 Dec 2025↗
Binche
- Binche Christmas Market1 Dec 2025↗
Brussels
- Brussels Winter Wonders - Grand Place27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027↗
- Brussels Winter Wonders - La Tour Noire27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027↗
- Brussels Winter Wonders - Marché aux Poissons27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027↗
- Brussels Winter Wonders - Place de Brouckère27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027↗
- Brussels Winter Wonders - Place de la Bourse27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027↗
- Brussels Winter Wonders - Place de la Monnaie27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027↗
- Brussels Winter Wonders - Place Saint-Catherine27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027↗
Charleroi
- Charleroi Christmas VillageDates to be announced↗
Enghien
- Christmas market in the Parc du Château d'EnghienDates to be announced↗
Eupen
- Eupen Christmas Market12 Dec – 14 Dec 2025↗
Ghent
- Ghent Christmas Market4 Dec – 31 Dec 2025↗
Hasselt
- Winterland Hasselt14 Nov 2025↗
Houyet
- Marché de Noël de Houyet13 Dec 2025↗
Liège
- Liège Christmas Village28 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026↗
Namur
Ostend
- Winter in Het ParkDates to be announced↗
Ostende
- Kerstmarkt WapenpleinDates to be announced↗
Ypres
- Ypres Christmas MarketDates to be announced↗
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Belgium?
We list 33 Christmas markets in Belgium. The towns with the most are Brussels (7), Antwerp (6), Durbuy (3), Bruges (2) and Namur (2).
When do Christmas markets start in Belgium?
Last season the earliest market in our list, Winterland Hasselt in Hasselt, opened on 14 Nov 2025; the typical opening date was 29 Nov 2025. In 2026 the first Sunday of Advent is 29 Nov 2026, and most markets open in the week or two before it.
Which Christmas markets in Belgium are open after Christmas?
17 markets stayed open after 25 December last season, for example Antwerp Christmas Market - Groenplaats (Antwerp), Antwerp Christmas Market - Grote Markt (Antwerp), Antwerp Christmas Market - Handschoenmarkt (Antwerp) and Antwerp Christmas Market - Hendrik Conscienceplein (Antwerp). See our open after Christmas list.