Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the cozy Christmas atmosphere in Etterbeek! This guide provides an overview of all winter events and activities our municipality has to offer during the holiday season, perfect for both residents and visitors.
From the historic town hall to the vibrant Jourdan Square, Etterbeek transforms into an atmospheric winter setting. The traditional Christmas market at Saint Peter's Square, the illuminated shopping streets around the Tongeren Street, and the winter activities near the Cinquantenaire Park form a festive route through our municipality. In the surrounding neighborhoods, you'll find numerous community celebrations and cultural events.
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Etterbeek Holiday Markets and Shopping
Ghent Christmas Market
The Gentse Winterfeesten offer a cozy winter atmosphere with cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and entertainment. There are numerous food stalls and animation, as well as the best gifts under the Christmas tree.
Antwerp Christmas Market
The Antwerp Christmas Market is a large and cozy Christmas market in the historic center of Antwerp, featuring over 100 stalls, an ice rink, a Ferris wheel, and plenty of delicious food and drinks.
Leuven Christmas Market
The Leuven Christmas Market is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Belgium, located on the Mgr. Ladeuze- and H. Hooverplein in the center of Leuven. Each year, the market attracts tens of thousands of visitors with its many artisans, delicious food, and cozy brasserie 'Rudolf'.
Basilix Shopping Mall Christmas Market
Basilix Shopping Center offers a wide range of Christmas market items, from gifts to seasonal products.
Etterbeek Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Bozar Christmas Concert
Five instrumentalists from the Belgian National Orchestra perform a rendition of Maurice Ravel's suite Ma mère l’Oye. This multi-part music piece is based on the Fairy Tales of Mother Goose and narrates stories like Sleeping Beauty, Thumbelina, and Beauty and the Beast. The charismatic pianist Eliane Rodrigues accompanies the instrumentalists.