In December, Brussels can be discovered between illuminations, Christmas markets, shows and activities in the warmth. We prepare an outing for Saint Nicholas, book a show during the holidays and take advantage of the end-of-year events.
Concerts for the little ones, puppets, exhibitions and family discoveries: here is our selection for December 2026, without films or cinema sessions.
The December agenda in detail
🖼️ All month long: Inuit, at the Musée Art & Histoire
The exhibition Inuit – Impressions of Canada’s Far North brings together nearly 250 works: sculptures, prints and drawings that showcase the artistic creation of the communities of Nunavut and Nunavik.
The artists explore the links between humans and animals, memory, identity and the transformations of their territory. A family area accompanies the visit, and activities are announced for Children’s Art Day, November 15.
📅 When: All of November, until April 18, 2027
📍 Where: Art & History Museum, Parc du Cinquantenaire 10, Brussels
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: families, according to children’s interests
🎟️ Standard price: €18, discounts and free admissions according to the museum’s conditions
i️ Good to know: consult the family activities programme before the visit
🎄 All month long: Winter Wonders
The centre of Brussels hosts its Christmas market, its illuminations and its attractions. People come to admire the Christmas tree on the Grand-Place, browse the chalets and take a gourmet break between two stops.
This edition honors the Béarn Pyrénées and the Basque Country, with a dedicated village on the Place de la Bourse. Ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds and ice rink complete the walk, according to the desires and budget of each person.
📅 When: November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027
🕐 Opening hours: from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; closes at 6 p.m. on December 24 and 31 and January 3
📍 Where: Grand-Place, Bourse, Sainte-Catherine, Vismet, De Brouckère and city centre
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: all ages
🎟️ Price: free access to the course and the market; paid attractions
i️ Good to know: no sound and light show on December 24 and 31 and January 3
🎢 From 5 December: Walibi Winter
Walibi Belgium is rediscovering its winter atmosphere with eight worlds inspired by the landscapes of the Far North. Decorations and illuminations accompany the attractions open for this season.
Families can alternate between walking and thrills, then join the Polar Playground area where a meeting with Santa Claus is announced.
📅 When: December 5, 2026 to January 3, 2027, according to the opening schedule
🕐 Opening hours: to be consulted for the chosen date
📍 Where: Walibi Belgium, Wavre
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: children and teens, depending on height restrictions and attractions
🎟️ Price: early offer announced at €45, subject to availability and conditions
i️ Good to know: Radja River, Vampire and Flash Back are announced to be closed during Walibi Winter
🎶 December 5th: Equinox Choir, a family concert in Flagey
As part of the Music Chapel Festival, Flagey is programming a family concert with Equinox Choir.
An opportunity to share a discovery of singing and voices in the large hall of Flagey. The details of the program still need to be completed by the organizer.
📅 When: Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕐 Time: at 11 a.m.
📍 Where: Flagey, Studio 4, place Sainte-Croix, Ixelles
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: families; recommended age to check with Flagey
🎟️ Advertised prices: €20 at the normal rate; €14 for those under 26 years old
i️ Good to know: consult the updated presentation of the concert before booking
✨ Until 6 December: The Belle Époque of Christmas
The Sainte-Croix church hosts an immersive show inspired by Brussels around 1900 and the end of year celebrations.
Artists move around in the middle of monumental projections that dress up the architecture. Story, music and images make up a Christmas tale to be discovered in the evening with children.
📅 When: November 27 to Sunday, December 6, 2026
🕐 Screenings: at 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm
📍 Where: Sainte-Croix church, Ixelles
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: families; choose according to the sensitivity of the children to the projections and the sound environment
⏱️ Duration: 40 minutes
🗣️ Language: French
🎟️ Advertised prices: from €21 to €33 depending on the period of purchase; free for children under 4 years old
i️ Good to know: book the desired session
🎭 From 5 to 29 December: The Nutcracker in puppets
At the Théâtre Royal du Peruchet, Clara discovers a gift that comes to life and takes her on an imaginary journey. Hoffmann’s tale meets Tchaikovsky’s music in a version carried by the puppets.
A seasonal proposal to rediscover the characters of The Nutcracker in the atmosphere of a puppet theatre.
📅 When: December 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2026
🕐 Announced time slot: from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Théâtre Royal du Peruchet, avenue de la Forêt 50, Ixelles
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: families; check the minimum recommended age when booking
🗣️ Language: French
🎟️ Prices: €14 at the normal rate; €12 for children and young people
i️ Good to know: performances do not take place every day
🎁 December 6 and 13: the Christmas market of La Tricoterie
La Tricoterie brings together designers and craftsmen for two Sundays dedicated to gifts and meetings.
Ceramics, embroidery, textile creations, decoration and natural cosmetics allow you to discover the work of local craftsmen. The usual brunch is also held on site: a possibility to extend the outing, with a reservation and a budget separate from the market.
📅 When: Sundays, December 6 and 13, 2026
🕐 Opening hours: from 11am to 6pm
📍 Where: La Tricoterie, rue Théodore Verhaegen 158, Saint-Gilles
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: all ages
🎟️ Price: free admission to the market; paid purchases and catering
i️ Good to know: the market takes place in the Salon de La Tricoterie
👶 December 13: Zakoustics, a harp concert for babies
The Zakoustics invite children from 0 to 3 years old to discover live music with their parents.
For this event, Eleonora Congiu presents her pop’harp, a contemporary cardboard harp. The concert, which lasts about forty minutes, is followed by an interactive moment around the instrument.
📅 When: Sunday, December 13, 2026
🕐 Screenings start: at 10:15 am and 11:30 am
📍 Where: La Tricoterie, Salle du Grenier, rue Théodore Verhaegen 158, Saint-Gilles
👶 For whom: accompanied children from 0 to 3 years old
⏱️ Duration: about 40 minutes of music, followed by an interactive exchange
🎟️ Prices: €3 for 0–3 year olds; €13 from 4 years old
i️ Good to know: book to choose your session
❄️ From December 19 to January 3: Kids Winter Wonderland
Tour & Taxis welcomes Kids Winter Wonderland, an indoor family festival. Shows, animations, games and meetings with characters make up the program.
The mascots Oscar and Odette are back for this fifth edition. The shows and meetings change according to the dates: it is better to choose your day according to the program rather than counting on finding all the characters on the same day.
📅 When: December 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027
🕐 Announced hours: from 10 am to 6 pm
📍 Where: Tour & Taxis, Brussels; entrance rue Picard 11 or 13
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: families with children
🎟️ Price displayed on the ticket office: €25 per child or adult; free for children under 2 years old
🎨 Activities: included in the ticket, according to the day’s program
i️ Closures: December 25 and January 1
🎭 From 26 to 30 December: the Noël au Théâtre Festival
The Noël au Théâtre Festival brings together several Brussels theatres and cultural venues around creation for young audiences.
Puppets, dance, object theatre, music or shadow theatre: the forms offered allow you to choose according to the age and tastes of the children. The festival brings together proposals for different generations; each show has its own recommendations.
📅 When: Saturday, December 26 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026
🕐 Opening hours: depending on the performances
📍 Where: several Brussels venues, including Les Tanneurs, La montagne magique and l’atelier210
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: toddlers, children and teenagers, depending on the shows
🎟️ Prices: depending on the performance and the venue
i️ Good to know: program and reservations announced from the beginning of November
🎄 From 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027: Winter Wonders
The centre of Brussels is back with its chalets, its illuminations and its Christmas attractions. People come to admire the Christmas tree on the Grand-Place, browse the market or take a gourmet break between two stops.
For its 25th anniversary, Plaisirs d’Hiver welcomes the Béarn Pyrénées and the Basque Country, with a dedicated village on the Place de la Bourse.
📅 When: Friday, November 27, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027
🕐 Opening hours: from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; closes at 6 p.m. on December 24 and 31 and January 3
📍 Where: Grand Place and Brussels centre
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: all ages
🎄 On the program: Christmas market, illuminations, Ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds and ice rink
🎟️ Price: free access to the course; paid attractions
i️ Good to know: no sound and light show on December 24 and 31 and January 3