3 Christmas markets in Belgium in our guide this season. Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) opens first, on Nov 27, and closes last, on Jan 3. 2 of them are free to enter.
- 3 markets
- 3 cities and towns
- First opens Nov 27
- Last closes Jan 3
- 2 free to enter
Where to go
Christmas tours and food tastings in Belgium
Christmas walks and tickets first, then the best-reviewed food tours and tastings there.
All 3 Christmas markets in Belgium, soonest first
27 Nov to 3 Jan
Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver)
Brussels
Hours Daily 12:00 to 22:00; 24 and 31 Dec close at 18:00
Free to enter
4 Dec to 3 Jan
Antwerp Christmas Market
Antwerp
Hours Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 22:00 (Operaplein closes 21:00); Friday and Saturday 12:00 to midnight (Operaplein 23:00); Fri 4 Dec 14:00 to midnight; 24 and 31 Dec 12:00 to 18:00; 25 Dec 12:00 to 22:00; closed 1 Jan; Sun 3 Jan 12:00 to 17:00
Free
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Christmas markets in Belgium 2026: dates and hours
Every market at a glance: opening and closing days, hours and entry, as each organiser states them.
| Market | Where | Opens | Closes | Hours | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) | Brussels | Nov 27 | Jan 3 | Daily 12:00 to 22:00; 24 and 31 Dec close at 18:00 | Free to enter |
| Gentse Winterfeesten (Ghent Christmas Market) | Ghent | Dec 3 | Jan 3 | ||
| Antwerp Christmas Market | Antwerp | Dec 4 | Jan 3 | Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 22:00 (Operaplein closes 21:00); Friday and Saturday 12:00 to midnight (Operaplein 23:00); Fri 4 Dec 14:00 to midnight; 24 and 31 Dec 12:00 to 18:00; 25 Dec 12:00 to 22:00; closed 1 Jan; Sun 3 Jan 12:00 to 17:00 | Free |