Bruges Christmas Market & Winter Glow - Grote Markt
2026 dates confirmed
Bruges Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Bruges Christmas markets in 2026?
Bruges has 2 Christmas markets in our directory. Confirmed 2026 dates: Bruges Christmas Market & Winter Glow (2 sites), 20 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027. All are free to enter.
Bruges' medieval centre is made for Christmas. The main market fills the Markt beneath the Belfry, and a second, smaller market sits on Simon Stevinplein. In the evenings the canals and step-gabled houses are lit up. Bruges is an easy day trip from Brussels, about an hour by train.
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All Christmas markets in Bruges
Dates for these markets were not published last season — check each official website for the latest.
Bruges Christmas Market & Winter Glow - Simon Stevinplein
2026 dates confirmed
Plan your visit to Bruges
Getting there
Trains from Brussels take about an hour and from Ghent around 25 minutes. From Bruges station it's a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride to the Markt.
When to go
Bruges fills up with day-trippers at weekends. Stay overnight to enjoy the lit canals and the Markt once the crowds have gone.
Make a day of it
Climb the 366 steps of the Belfry for the view over the market, warm up with Belgian hot chocolate, and add Ghent's large Christmas market, a short train ride away.
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Bruges?
We list 2 Christmas markets in Bruges, including Bruges Christmas Market & Winter Glow - Grote Markt and Bruges Christmas Market & Winter Glow - Simon Stevinplein. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Bruges Christmas markets open in 2026?
Official 2026 dates: Bruges Christmas Market & Winter Glow (2 sites): 20 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027.
Are the Christmas markets in Bruges free?
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.