EnglishMarket opening
The market runs from Friday 27 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Standard opening hours are noon to 22:00 Brussels time.
Dates, opening hours and entry
The essentials for choosing when to visit.
Choose your visit date
The market is open from noon to 10 pm.
Opening hours from the organiserThree early closing dates
The stalls close at 18:00 on 24 and 31 December and 3 January. There is no Grand-Place sound and light show on those dates.
Free entry to the market
The market route is free to enter. Budget for shopping, food and paid attractions. Check prices with the individual operators.