Festival · Brussels · Christmas Markets 2026
Winter Wonders (Plaisirs d'Hiver) Christmas Market: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Winter Wonders website. Official links are under Sources.
Winter Wonders is free to enter.
- Closed today — next open Friday, 27 November 2026.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The market is a long walk rather than one square: start at Place de la Monnaie, follow the chalets to Sainte-Catherine and the Vismet, and finish on the Grand-Place for the Christmas tree.
- On 24 and 31 December and 3 January it shuts at 6 pm and there is no sound and light show on the Grand-Place.
- The children's village at the Tour Noire behind Sainte-Catherine Church has free shows by local artists, with choirs at weekends (2025 programme).
- Weekday afternoons are far calmer than weekend evenings.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree to walk the Christmas market on the city-centre squares during the season | everyone | The market is spread over public squares and streets (Monnaie, Vismet, Sainte-Catherine, Bourse, De Brouckère, Grand-Place). The organiser lists wandering the market among the things that cost nothing; the ice rink, curling, Ferris wheel and rides are paid. | No |
Official prices
Winter Wonders ticket prices
| Ice rink at Place De Brouckère (16+, skate hire included; under 16 €6, family €30) — Covered rink in the middle of the market | €12 |
| Lotto Ferris Wheel at Vismet (adult; under 12 €6) — 55 m wheel with views over the market | €10 |
| Ice curling lanes at De Brouckère (16+; under 16 €4) | €8 |
| Santa's reindeer carousel | €5 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Winter Wonders
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 12:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 12:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–22:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, daily 12:00-22:00. On 24 and 31 December and 3 January it closes at 18:00 (no sound and light show on the Grand-Place those days).
Place de la Monnaie, Vismet, Place Sainte-Catherine, Place de la Bourse, Place De Brouckère and Grand-Place, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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FAQ
Winter Wonders: common questions
Is Winter Wonders free?
Yes — Winter Wonders is free to enter.
What are Winter Wonders's opening hours?
27 Nov – 3 Jan: daily 12:00–22:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- winterpret.be/en/the-perfect-winter-wonders-date-spots-and-activities · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- winterpret.be/en/practical-information
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