Brussels Winter Wonders - Grand Place
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Brussels Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Brussels Christmas markets in 2026?
Brussels has 7 Christmas markets in our directory. Confirmed 2026 dates: Brussels Winter Wonders (7 sites), 27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027. Last season most opened around 28 Nov and the last one closed on 4 Jan 2026; 7 stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Brussels' Christmas season, Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver), is a trail of stalls, rides and lights from the Grand-Place — with its giant tree and evening sound-and-light show — past the Bourse to Place Sainte-Catherine and the Marché aux Poissons, where a big wheel turns over the stalls.
Belgian treats include waffles, croustillons (doughnut balls), hot chocolate and Belgian beer. The market usually runs into early January.
7Christmas markets
28 NovTypical opening (2025)
4 Jan 2026Last market closed
7Open after 25 Dec
All Christmas markets in Brussels
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Brussels Winter Wonders - La Tour Noire
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Brussels Winter Wonders - Marché aux Poissons
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Brussels Winter Wonders - Place de Brouckère
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Brussels Winter Wonders - Place de la Bourse
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Brussels Winter Wonders - Place de la Monnaie
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Brussels Winter Wonders - Place Saint-Catherine
2026 dates confirmedOpen into January
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Brussels?
We list 7 Christmas markets in Brussels, including Brussels Winter Wonders - Grand Place, Brussels Winter Wonders - La Tour Noire, Brussels Winter Wonders - Marché aux Poissons and Brussels Winter Wonders - Place de Brouckère. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Brussels Christmas markets open in 2026?
Official 2026 dates: Brussels Winter Wonders (7 sites): 27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027.
Are Brussels's Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Yes — last season 7 markets stayed open after 25 December, including Brussels Winter Wonders - Grand Place, Brussels Winter Wonders - La Tour Noire, Brussels Winter Wonders - Marché aux Poissons, Brussels Winter Wonders - Place de Brouckère and Brussels Winter Wonders - Place de la Bourse. Most others closed on or before 4 Jan.
Are the Christmas markets in Brussels 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.