Winter Wonders 2026: discover Brussels in a trail of lights.
27 November 2026 → 3 January 2027
A Christmas market, illuminated squares, a delicious break and your favourite places: create an outing that feels like you. Find confirmed information, the official map and a suggested walk to personalise in My itinerary.
This edition has ended. Find upcoming events in our calendar. See the events calendar
- The dates
- 27 November 2026 → 3 January 2027
- Opening hours
- From 12 noon to 10 pm
- Admission
- Free route · some activities have a charge
- Where to meet
- Brussels city centre
The dates are confirmed. The celebrations are taking shape.
The detailed programme is due from November. Our guide brings together information already confirmed and links you directly to the organiser’s updates.
Checked on 30 October 2026. The detailed programme is due from November; some official content still shows the previous edition.
An anniversary to celebrate
For its 25th anniversary, the event announces the Christmas market, illuminations, the Christmas tree and Grand-Place show, cultural activities and attractions. The City mentions a Ferris wheel, rides, an ice rink and curling among them. Béarn, the Pyrenees and the Basque Country will be guests at the Bourse. Detailed sessions, prices and locations remain to be clarified in the official programme: we do not reuse last winter’s price lists.
The squares to explore
A Christmas tree, a market, a light display, a break: choose the atmosphere that appeals to you. The official map remains the reference for finding each activity.
Grand-Place
The Christmas tree and sound and light show are announced for this iconic Brussels setting. The organiser will confirm the detailed show times.
The Bourse
For the 25th anniversary, a village celebrating Béarn, the Pyrenees and the Basque Country is announced here. Find this stop on the official map.
Sainte-Catherine & Vismet
These two squares are among the main announced Winter Wonders sites. Find the chalets and activities on the updated map.
De Brouckère & Monnaie
These squares are part of the event. Check the map for the locations and opening hours of this edition’s activities.
Also announced: Place Royale, Tour Noire, Madeleine and Place Poelaert. Check the 2026 programme for the precise activities at each site.
Brussels, after nightfall.
Lights, chalets and the squares we love returning to. These photographs show the atmosphere of previous editions, rather than installations already open in 2026.
The official Winter Wonders interactive map
Open the official interactive map to explore the places, use its filters and find the organiser’s information. The button opens their service directly. As of 30 October, several listings on this map still show 2025/2026 dates: check the year before relying on an opening time, price or booking. Our guide distinguishes confirmed 2026 announcements from that older information.
- Locate the squares and access points.
- Explore the filters and individual activity listings.
- Check the year, times and conditions before you leave.
The map opens directly on the official service in a new tab.
Planning your visit, made simple.
Opening hours & special dates
The announced general opening hours are 12 noon to 10 pm. Closing is scheduled for 6 pm on 24 and 31 December and 3 January, with no sound and light show on those dates. Also check the specific opening hours of your chosen activity.
Official practical informationBudget & bookings
Access to the route is free. The City announces a Ferris wheel, rides, an ice rink and curling among the activities; some have a charge. Consult the organiser for their 2026 prices and conditions. We do not present the previous edition’s price lists as current.
Visit the event websiteWith family, at your own pace
Choose a few stops, agree on a meeting point and plan a warm break. A Baby Corner service is announced, but its 2026 location and opening hours still need confirmation. Check the official information before your outing.
Official practical informationAccessibility & comfort
The organiser describes adapted toilets and access routes arranged with support from AMT Concept. Practical information also mentions toilets at Fontainas, Halles Saint-Géry, Brussels-Central and the Bourse and De Brouckère stations. For a specific need, contact the organiser and check access to the attraction or lift operation with the transport operator. A Baby Corner service is announced, but its 2026 location and opening hours still need confirmation: consult the family information before your outing.
Check accessibility informationGetting there and back
Brussels-Central is a practical arrival point for the city centre. Central stops, including Bourse and De Brouckère, offer other options depending on your journey. Plan your outward and return journeys with SNCB/NMBS or STIB/MIVB, and check timetables and service changes on the day. If you come by bicycle or car, use the organiser’s mobility information and check access and parking options before leaving. Promotions and fares from a previous edition are not reproduced here.
Our tips for enjoying your visit
Bring clothes suited to the weather, comfortable shoes and breaks that match your pace. With family or friends, agree on a meeting point and keep your return journey details handy. At the chalets, check payment methods and ask stallholders about product ingredients when needed. These are our planning tips; they do not constitute services or guarantees provided by the organiser.
Find a restaurant in BrusselsA walk guided by what you enjoy.
- Grand-Place
- Bourse
- Sainte-Catherine & Vismet
- De Brouckère
- Monnaie
Keep the stops you like. This suggestion guarantees neither a walking time nor continuous accessibility: adapt it to your pace and the official information.
Grand-Place
The Bourse
Sainte-Catherine & Vismet
Sainte-Catherine Church
The questions we all ask.
Do I need a ticket to enter?
The route is freely accessible. Some attractions have a charge; check the organiser’s 2026 conditions and prices.
Does the show take place every evening?
The show is announced for Grand-Place. The organiser excludes 24 and 31 December and 3 January. Detailed 2026 show times still need checking.
Where can I find the full map?
The Official map button links to map.plaisirsdhiver.be. Check the year of the information: the map still contains material from the previous edition.
Can I plan an accessible visit?
Consult the organiser’s practical information and contact them about your specific needs. Also check access along your route and at your chosen attractions.
The right information, straight from the source.
Checked on 30 October 2026. The detailed programme is due from November; some official content still shows the previous edition.
- The organiser · Winter Wonders
- Opening hours and practical information
- Official interactive map
- City of Brussels
- visit.brussels
An independent guide offered on a voluntary basis by BXLOVE. Official announcements and the official map belong to the organiser.