Leuven Christmas Events

Leuven Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in Leuven!

Discover the festive atmosphere in Leuven with our complete event guide. From local residents to visitors, this guide leads you through all winter activities our historic student city has to offer. The Grand Place forms the beating heart of the winter festivities, surrounded by the historic town hall and St. Peter's Church. Visitors can enjoy the cozy Christmas market with traditional stalls, the covered ice rink at Ladeuze Square, and the atmospherically lit shopping streets in the city center. The winter walk connects all important locations, from Herbert Hoover Square to the Old Market Square, known as 'the longest bar in Europe'.

Find the best Christmas events in Leuven this year!

Leuven Christmas Events

Leuven Christmas Markets and Shopping (1)

Leuvense Kerstmarkt in 3000 Leuven
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πŸ“ 3000 Leuven, Belgium, BE
(0.3 mi from Leuven)
Impressive 18m tall Christmas Pyramid and carrousel.

When

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Event Details

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πŸ’° Budget: $$
πŸŽ„ Family Friendly: πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
⚑ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Leuvense Kerstmarkt, a beloved tradition since 1988. This year, discover the impressive 18-meter tall 'Kerstpyramide' and a delightful Christmas carrousel. Browse over 100 stalls offering unique gifts, artisanal crafts, and international delicacies, all while enjoying live music and a magical holiday atmosphere.

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, shoppers

Leuven Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment (1)

Currende Christmas Concerts in Leuven
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πŸ“ Leuven, VLG, BE
(0.0 mi from Leuven)
Renaissance polyphonic masses in historic churches

When

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Event Details

πŸ“· Photo Friendly: πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·
πŸ’° Budget: $$
πŸŽ„ Family Friendly: πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
⚑ Energy: Low

Event Description

Immerse yourself in the rich sounds of Renaissance polyphony with Currende's concert series. They present a curated selection of rare and forgotten masterpieces, including works by Orlandus Lassus, Jacob Clemens non Papa, and Heinrich Isaac. Experience these sacred compositions performed in the stunning acoustics of the Sint-Pieterskerk in Leuven.

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⭐ Best For: Classical music enthusiasts

Near Leuven

Overijse Christmas Events

Huldenberg Christmas Market in Huldenberg
Huldenberg
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Traditional Christmas market with Santa visits
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 8.1 miles from Leuven

Watermaelboitsfort Christmas Events

Brussels Wonder Woods at Bois de la Cambre in Belgium
Belgium
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Enchanting light installations in a winter forest setting.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 14.9 miles from Leuven

Mechelen Christmas Events

Mechelen Winter Wonderland in Mechelen
Mechelen
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Comprehensive guide to Mechelen's winter activities
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 14.2 miles from Leuven

Brussels Christmas Events

Winter Wonders Brussels in Belgium
Belgium
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Brussels transformed into a magical winter wonderland.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 15.2 miles from Leuven
Winter Wonders Brussels in 1000 Bruxelles
1000 Bruxelles
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Giant Ferris Wheel overlooking Brussels
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 15.2 miles from Leuven

Jette Christmas Events

Groot Brussels Kerstcircus in 1020 Bruxelles
1020 Bruxelles
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14th edition of the Groot Brussels Kerstcircus
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 15.9 miles from Leuven

Koekelberg Christmas Events

Kids Winter Wonderland Brussels in 1000 Bruxelles
1000 Bruxelles
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Expansive 800m2 bouncy castle course for kids.
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 15.5 miles from Leuven

Waterloo Christmas Events

Lanterna Magica RTL - Winter Lights in 1310 La Hulpe
1310 La Hulpe
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Immersive winter wonderland with light and music
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 14.5 miles from Leuven

Dilbeek Christmas Events

Kerstmarkt Sint-Pieters-Leeuw in Dilbeek
Dilbeek
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Community Christmas market with local artisans
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 21.3 miles from Leuven

Sintpietersleeuw Christmas Events

Floralux Winter Weekend in Sint
Sint
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Dual-location winter celebration with fairs and markets
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 19.7 miles from Leuven

Sinttruiden Christmas Events

Jumbo Sint-Truiden Schaatsbaan & Kerst Rond De Markt in 3800 Sint
3800 Sint
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Indoor ice skating rink in a historic church
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 21.6 miles from Leuven
Fonduehuis Sint-Truiden in Sint
Sint
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All-you-can-eat fondue in a historic setting
πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“·πŸ“· πŸ’° $$ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
πŸ“ 21.7 miles from Leuven

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Last updated: 10/9/2025