BELGIUM

Bruges Christmas Markets 2026

Bruges has two Christmas markets in the medieval centre: on the Markt under the Belfry, and on Simon Stevinplein a few minutes' walk away.

Christmas Market on the Markt

Kerstmarkt op de Markt

Dates	20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Opening Times	Sun–Thu: 11am to 10pm Fri–Sat: 11am to 11.30pm New Year's Eve (31 Dec 2026) open until 3am. No Christmas Eve/Day closures are mentioned.
Where	Markt (main market square, under the Belfry) Open in Maps
Entry	Free
Official page	www.visitbruges.be
Hotels	Hotels in Bruges near the market affiliate

Checked against Visit Bruges, 20 October 2026.

Kerstmarkt op het Simon Stevinplein

Dates	20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Opening Times	Sun–Thu: 11am to 10pm Fri–Sat: 11am to 11.30pm New Year's Eve (31 Dec 2026) open until 3am. No Christmas Eve/Day closures are mentioned.
Where	Simon Stevinplein Open in Maps
Entry	Free
Official page	www.visitbruges.be

Checked against Visit Bruges, 20 October 2026.

Organisers can change hours or close early in bad weather: check the official page before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Staying over? Most visitors from the UK make it a weekend. See hotels in Bruges for two nights, priced for the first weekend the market is open. affiliate link