Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
For four nights at the end of November the Sablon galleries, antique dealers, chocolatiers and restaurateurs keep their doors open late, with decorated trees and music on the square.
Dates and details checked September 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Brussels around 26 to 29 November 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Les Nocturnes du Sablon runs 26 to 29 November. These are the food tours and tastings in Brussels to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Discover Brussels through its flavors on this foodie tour in the historic city center. Taste waffles, chocolate, beer, and classic Belgian dishes while exploring iconi...
Guided tour · 3h 30m
Explore Brussels on a guided food tour, tasting croquette, waffle, Belgian beer, cheese, boulette with fries and rich Belgian chocolate.
Guided tour · 4h 30m
Discover Brussels' famous beer and chocolate scene with a local guide. Sample up to 10 different chocolates from boutique makers and 5 beers from craft and traditional...
Address: Place du Sablon, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels
The Ommegang pageant fills the Grand-Place in early July, and for four days the Sablon keeps a Renaissance village and market going, with period crafts, flavours of the day and jousting.
TipGrand-Place seats are ticketed and numbered, so book ahead; the Sablon Renaissance market runs across all four days.
9 Aug 2027
Meyboom
Brussels beer and folklore
14 Nov
Cantillon Public Brewing Day
Lambic and gueuze
1-4 Jul 2027
Ommegang and the Renaissance Market
Renaissance market food and drink
21 Jul 2027
Resto National
Mussels and fries
3-5 Sep 2027
Belgian Beer Weekend
Belgian beer
24-27 Sep 2027
Eat Festival
Brussels gastronomy
