# Bruges Christmas Markets 2026

> When the 2026 Christmas markets in Bruges open and close, with opening times, from the official pages: Christmas Market on the Markt runs 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/bruges/

BELGIUM

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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.208693,3.224373) |
| Entry | Free |
| Official page | [www.visitbruges.be](https://www.visitbruges.be/en/winter-glow/christmas-markets) |
| Hotels | [Hotels in Bruges near the market](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.20869&lng=3.22437&address=Bruges%2C%20Belgium&checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_eu_bruges) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Visit Bruges](https://www.visitbruges.be/en/winter-glow/christmas-markets), 20 October 2026.

## Christmas Market on Simon Stevinplein

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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.206573,3.222735) |
| Entry | Free |
| Official page | [www.visitbruges.be](https://www.visitbruges.be/en/winter-glow/christmas-markets) |

Checked against [Visit Bruges](https://www.visitbruges.be/en/winter-glow/christmas-markets), 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 Spotted something out of date?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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Making a Trip of It

**Staying over?** Most visitors from the UK make it a weekend. [See hotels in Bruges for two nights](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.20869&lng=3.22437&address=Bruges%2C%20Belgium&checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_eu_bruges), priced for the first weekend the market is open. [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/)

## More Christmas Markets in Europe

- [Cologne](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/cologne/) 16 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
- [Prague](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/prague/) 28 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027
- [Strasbourg](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/strasbourg/)
- [Krakow](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/krakow/) 27 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027
- [Vienna](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/vienna/) 13 Nov to 26 Dec 2026
- [Brussels](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/brussels/) 27 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
- [Amsterdam](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/amsterdam/) 3 to 27 Dec 2026
- [Berlin](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/berlin/) 23 Nov to 31 Dec 2026
- [Budapest](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/budapest/) 13 Nov 2026 to 1 Jan 2027
- [Colmar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/colmar/) 23 Nov to 29 Dec 2026
- [Copenhagen](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/copenhagen/) 13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
- [Munich](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/munich/) 20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
- [Nuremberg](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/nuremberg/) 27 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
- [Tallinn](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/tallinn/) 20 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027
- [Dublin](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/dublin/) 20 Nov to 31 Dec 2026
- [Lille](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/lille/) 18 Nov to 30 Dec 2026
- [Paris](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/paris/)
- [Salzburg](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/salzburg/) 19 Nov 2026 to 1 Jan 2027
- [Frankfurt](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/europe/frankfurt/) 23 Nov to 22 Dec 2026

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