Candlelight Shopping Heusden
Visitors can wander through the fortified town to explore more than 120 market stalls, food trucks serving winter delicacies, and authentic local shops open with extended hours. Entertainment fills the streets with live music, street theater, storytelling, and dance performances. Guests can also view a large Christmas tree, marvel at illuminated dresses, and encounter Santa Claus and a life-sized snowman.
What to Expect
Historic fortress Christmas market with over 120 stalls and live entertainment.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Heusden Vesting
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Ondernemersvereniging OVH
Food & Drink
Food trucks serve winter treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market visitors
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: 15.00 - 22.00uur.
- Parking: Park outside the fortified town or come by bicycle. Extra parking areas are available about a 10-minute walk from the centre. Buses to the centre cost €1. Visitors are advised to use the indicated parking areas around Heusden Vesting.
Tips & Advice
- Use the signposted parking areas around Heusden Vesting, because cars are kept outside the fortified town during the event and it gets very busy.
- Come by bike if you can, because the organisers ask visitors to either park outside the vesting or cycle in.
- Allow about ten minutes to walk from the extra parking areas, or take the bus to the centre for a small fee.
- Check the full programme when it comes out at the end of November, so you can plan your visit around the music, street theatre and storytelling.
- Leave time for the town's own shops as well as the 120-plus stalls, since local stores stay open extra late both days.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I park?
Cars park outside the fortified town during the event. Extra parking areas are set up about a 10-minute walk from the centre, so follow the signs. You can also come by bike.
Is there a bus into the centre?
Yes. Buses run from the parking areas to the centre of Heusden for a small fee.
What is there to see and do?
There are more than 120 stalls, live music, street theatre and special acts. Local shops stay open late. You can also meet Santa and a life-size snowman, see the big Christmas tree and the illuminated dresses, and enjoy storytelling and dance.
What food is there?
Food trucks serve winter treats around the town.
How can I get a stall at the market?
Stallholder registration for the 2026 event is open through the Candlelight Shopping website. Businesses can also sign up as sponsors.
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