Illustration of a christmas market scene (Kerstmarkt Ketelhavenplein Tilburg)
Christmas Markets

Kerstmarkt Ketelhavenplein Tilburg

Visitors can explore illuminated wooden chalets where local residents sell homemade goods and original holiday gifts. Food and drink stalls serve seasonal treats and festive drinks, accompanied by daily performances from various choirs. Children can create their own decorations, hang a wish on the tree, and meet Santa arriving by sleigh on weekend afternoons.

What to Expect

Atmospheric neighborhood market featuring illuminated wooden stalls and local crafts

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Reeshof

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Wijkraad Reeshof

Food & Drink

Event stalls serve seasonal snacks and festive Christmas drinks.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children and holiday-gift shoppers

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Low

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Ketelhavenplein
Ketelhavenplein 5044 VC Tilburg
Tilburg, NB
5044 VC

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free access; listed price 0,00.
  • Hours: 17:00–19:00.
  • Parking: Because of expected crowds, visitors are advised to come on foot, by bicycle or by public transport. Lines 3 and 4 stop at Reeshof station, 100 meters from the square. Limited car parking is available at the station.

Tips & Advice

  • Bring cash, because card payment isn't possible at every chalet or food and drink stand on the square.
  • Keep your cup after each drink and hand it back to get your deposit refunded, because the market uses deposit cups.
  • Come on foot, by bike or on lines 3 or 4 to Reeshof station, because crowds are expected and car parking at the station is limited.
  • Plan your visit for Saturday or Sunday afternoon if your children want to see Santa arrive with his sleigh.
  • Let children join the Social Kids activity to make their own Christmas decoration and hang a wish in the tree.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa visits with his sleigh on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
  • Social Kids organizes a children’s activity to make Christmas decorations and hang a wish in the tree.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there anything for children?

Yes. Social Kids runs a special activity where children make their own Christmas decorations and hang a wish in the tree.

Will Santa be there?

Santa arrives with his sleigh on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Can I pay by card?

Not everywhere, so bring some cash. Drinks come in deposit cups, and you get your money back when you return them.

How do I get there and where can I park?

Crowds are expected, so come on foot, by bike or by public transport. Lines 3 and 4 stop at Reeshof station, 100 metres from the square. There is only limited car parking at the station.

Are there toilets and first aid?

Yes. There's a toilet trailer, and first aid is on the square.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketfamily friendlySanta visitsfestive foodhandmade craftslocal artisanscommunity celebrationwinter activities

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team