From November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Brussels is getting into Christmas time
From 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, Plaisirs d’Hiver is transforming the centre of Brussels into a Christmas promenade.
People come to admire the Christmas tree on the Grand-Place, discover the illuminations, browse the market and choose an attraction to share with the children.
For its 25th anniversary, the event is honouring the Béarn Pyrénées and the Basque Country, with a dedicated village set up on the Place de la Bourse. An opportunity to discover their traditions during the walk.
A must-see during the Christmas holidays !
Practical information
- Dates: from Friday, November 27, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027
- Opening hours: every day from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Special hours: closing at 6 p.m. on December 24 and 31 as well as on January 3
- Locations: Grand-Place, Bourse, Place Sainte-Catherine, Vismet, Place De Brouckère and other areas in the city center
- For whom: all ages; conditions specific to each attraction
- Duration: free walk, to be adapted to the children’s rhythm
- Prices: free access to the market and the route; attractions, purchases and paid drinks
- Detailed programme: additional information announced from November
- The official website specifies that there will be no sound and light show on the Grand-Place on 24 and 31 December and 3 January.
A Christmas market to stroll and take a gourmet 🍭 break
More than 200 chalets are announced in the centre of Brussels. Handicrafts, gift ideas and gourmet specialities make up this walk between the squares and illuminated streets.
With children, you don’t have to want to go through everything: choose a few stops and save time to observe the decorations, look at the stalls and take a break in the warmth.
The Christmas tree and the lights of the Grand-Place 🎄
The Grand-Place is a beautiful stop on the outing, with its large Christmas tree and the sound and light show announced for the event.
You can start the walk during the day, then reach the square at nightfall to discover the illuminations. The precise times of the performances will be consulted in the official program before the visit.
Ferris wheel 🎡, merry-go-rounds 🎠 and ice rink ⛸
The announced program includes a Ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds, an ice rink and curling rinks.
Enough to complete the walk with an activity according to the age and desires of each person.
These attractions are subject to a fee. Their prices, schedules and access conditions are to be checked separately: free access to Winter Wonders does not include rides or skating sessions.
Frequently asked questions
From Friday, November 27, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Yes, access to the market and the route is free. Attractions, purchases and drinks are subject to a fee.
From 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a closing at 6 p.m. on December 24 and 31 and January 3.
In the centre of Brussels, especially around the Grand-Place, the Stock Exchange, Sainte-Catherine, Vismet and De Brouckère.
The walk is for all ages. For the attractions, check the conditions of access and adapt the duration of the outing to children.
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