Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Diest with our complete event guide. We provide an overview of all winter activities and festivities that this historic Brabant city has to offer during the end-of-year period.
In the heart of the city, around the Grand Market Square and St. Sulpitius Church, you'll find cozy Christmas markets and winter terraces. The medieval streets of the center are atmospherically lit, while the Demer walking trail offers a peaceful winter stroll. From the center, you can easily reach the festivities in neighboring cities like Aarschot and Scherpenheuvel, which are only 15 minutes away by car.
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Diest Holiday Markets and Shopping
Liege Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market with its own mayor and various local stalls.
- Description
- The Liège Christmas Market is a lively and colorful event that transforms the city center of Liège into a large Christmas village. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities, from live music and dance to delicious food and drinks.
- Where
- Liege | More Info : Liege Christmas Market
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Artisans with handmade products on the Mgr. Ladeuze- and H. Hooverplein.
- Description
- The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event that has been taking place since 1988 on the Mgr. Ladeuze- and H. Hooverplein in the center of Leuven. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of handmade products, delicious drinks, and a unique view over the Christmas market.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of Christmas market and historic center.
- Description
- The Antwerp Christmas Market is a large event with various locations in the historic center of Antwerp. You can find festive items, mulled wine, and delicious snacks. There is an ice rink and a Ferris wheel for children.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : Antwerp Christmas Market
Hasselt Winterland
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of coziness, hotspots, and delicious food.
- Description
- Winterland Hasselt offers a cozy and surprising experience with many hotspots and delicious food and drinks. It is the most cozy outing for young and old on the Kolonel Dusartplein in Hasselt.
- Where
- Hasselt | More Info : Hasselt Winterland
Diest Holiday Shows and Entertainment
European Circus Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique model circus built by Stefan Agnessen.
- Description
- Stefan Agnessen, director of the European Circus Festival in Liège, Belgium, presents his model circus Toni Boltini. He builds miniature models of the circus as a hobby and showcases them to the world.
- Where
- Liege | More Info : European Circus Festival