Belgium · Christmas 2026
Christmas markets in Belgium 2026
From late November to early January, Belgian towns light up: wooden chalets, mulled wine, waffles, ice rinks and big wheels. Here are the 2026 dates of the main markets, from the largest in Brussels to the most intimate in Durbuy or Mons.
For each market: the dates, the squares where the chalets stand, what to know and the nearest Hozy stays, to turn it into a weekend.
Dates checked on 7 November 2026. Organisers may still change them before opening.
Dates at a glance
| City | Market | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruges | Christmas market and Wintergloed | From 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 | Announced dates |
| Durbuy | Durbuy Christmas market | From 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 | Announced dates |
| Brussels | Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) | From 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 | Official dates |
| Liège | Christmas Village | From 27 November to 30 December 2026 | Announced dates |
| Namur | Namur Christmas market | From 27 November to 31 December 2026 | To be confirmed |
| Ghent | Gentse Winterfeesten | From 3 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 | Official dates |
| Antwerp | Winter in Antwerp | From 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 | Announced dates |
| Mons | Mons Cœur en Neige | From 5 December to 31 December 2026 | To be confirmed |
Bruges · Announced dates
Christmas market and Wintergloed
From 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
The chalets stand on the Markt, at the foot of the belfry, and on Simon Stevinplein. The Wintergloed light trail brings the old town to life throughout the season.
Where: Markt, Simon Stevinplein, ice rink in Koning Albert I park
Durbuy · Announced dates
Durbuy Christmas market
From 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
In the cobbled lanes of the self-styled "smallest town in the world", in the heart of the Ardennes: ideal for a weekend with a night on site.
Where: Lanes of the old town
Brussels · Official dates
Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver)
From 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
The largest in the country: around 240 chalets from the historic centre to the Marché aux Poissons, a big wheel and an ice rink. Open daily from noon to 10 pm, closing at 6 pm on 24 and 31 December and on 3 January.
Where: Grand-Place, Bourse, Place Sainte-Catherine, Marché aux Poissons, Place De Brouckère
Liège · Announced dates
Christmas Village
From 27 November to 30 December 2026
A village of chalets between Place Saint-Lambert and Place du Marché, known for its atmosphere and Liège specialities (péket, meatballs, waffles). Free entry.
Where: Place Saint-Lambert, Place du Marché
Namur · To be confirmed
Namur Christmas market
From 27 November to 31 December 2026
A human-scale market in the centre of the Walloon capital, easy to combine with the citadel and the banks of the Meuse.
Where: City centre
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Ghent · Official dates
Gentse Winterfeesten
From 3 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
More than 150 chalets in the historic centre, around St Bavo's Cathedral, with an ice rink. Since 2026 the festival runs until the end of the Christmas holidays.
Where: Sint-Baafsplein, Korenmarkt, Poeljemarkt, Klein Turkije
Antwerp · Announced dates
Winter in Antwerp
From 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
Chalets spread over several squares in the centre, from the Grote Markt to the Groenplaats, where a covered ice rink surrounds the Rubens statue.
Where: Grote Markt, Groenplaats and nearby squares
Mons · To be confirmed
Mons Cœur en Neige
From 5 December to 31 December 2026
Mons's December gathering, with chalets and events around the Grand-Place and its town hall.
Where: Grand-Place and city centre
Frequently asked questions
- When do the Christmas markets in Belgium open in 2026?
- Opening dates: 20 November: Bruges, Durbuy ; 27 November: Brussels, Liège, Namur ; 3 December: Ghent ; 4 December: Antwerp ; 5 December: Mons.
- Are the Christmas markets free to enter?
- Yes, walking between the chalets is free everywhere. Only some attractions, such as ice rinks or big wheels, charge a fee.
- Which Christmas market should I choose for a weekend?
- For big-city atmosphere, Brussels or Liège. For a medieval setting, Bruges or Ghent. For a quiet stay in the Ardennes, Durbuy, with a night on site.
- Where should I stay to visit a Christmas market?
- Under each market, Hozy shows the nearest stays, bookable directly with their hosts.