Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Vilvoorde during the Christmas period! This guide provides an overview of all winter activities in our city, from traditional Christmas markets to cozy events for the whole family.
In the historic city center, you'll find the main festivities around the Grand Place and Leuvense Street. The characteristic buildings form the backdrop for winter activities, with illuminated streets and squares where visitors can enjoy local specialties and artisanal products. From the center, you can easily experience the Christmas atmosphere in the surrounding neighborhoods, where various community activities take place.
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Vilvoorde Holiday Markets and Shopping
Antwerp Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Cozy market stalls with festive items and mulled wine.
- 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
Ghent Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country
- Description
- The Gentse Winterfeesten offer a cozy winter atmosphere with cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, numerous food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and entertainment. There are many food stalls and animation, as well as fun gifts under the Christmas tree. Under the City Pavilion, you'll find the largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
- Where
- Ghent | More Info : Ghent Christmas Market
Leuven Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique beer at 40 meters high with a view over the Christmas market.
- Description
- The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event in the heart of Leuven, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year to visit the many artisans and purchase local products.
- Where
- Leuven | More Info : Leuven Christmas Market
Spiritual Fair Bloom Fair Putte
- What to Expect
- Personal consultations with numerologists, card readers, and astrologers.
- Description
- The Spirituele Beurs Bloom Fair Putte offers a day filled with free demonstrations, workshops, and lectures. Visitors can choose from personal consultations with numerologists, card readers, and astrologers, and enjoy hours of shopping pleasure with spiritual trinkets and unique books. There are also refreshments available and the chance to win one of the 200 goodiebags.
- Where
- Putte | More Info : Spiritual Fair Bloom Fair Putte
Vilvoorde Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Urban Agriculture Day: Evening Program with Dinner & Film
- What to Expect
- Knowledge day about various management models combined with an evening program.
- Description
- The Urban Agriculture Day: evening program with dinner and film is an event that combines a knowledge day about various management models with an evening program featuring dinner and film.
- Where
- Vilvoorde | More Info : Urban Agriculture Day: Evening Program with Dinner & Film
LURE FEST
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of metal and synth music.
- Description
- LURE FEST is a celebration of all things outside the box. Join us at Het Bos for a day filled with exciting performances by bands such as MIDORAN, FROG CONCERT, DUIVELSGROT, VICTORIAN SPECTER, FLICKERS FROM THE FEN, LAST ACTION and the CRYPT OF THE WIZARD DJ'S.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : LURE FEST
SALON DE LA FEMME
- What to Expect
- A unique event that highlights the diversity and strength of women.
- Description
- SALON DE LA FEMME is an event that focuses on women, featuring a program that looks at the role of women from various perspectives.
- Where
- Ranst | More Info : SALON DE LA FEMME
GOTTI MARAS / Concert Rap / MJC
- What to Expect
- Unique rap concert with a lively atmosphere.
- Description
- GOTTI MARAS brings a unique rap concert at the Maison des Jeunes de Chapelle, with an extensive setlist and a lively atmosphere.
- Where
- Brussels | More Info : GOTTI MARAS / Concert Rap / MJC
Vilvoorde Other Holiday Activities
BILLIE'S CRAFT BEER FEST 2024
- What to Expect
- Unlimited beer tasting with over 400 different beers.
- Description
- Billie's Craft Beer Fest 2024 is a unique event where 56 of the world's best breweries come together to present an extensive selection of craft beers. Enjoy a diverse range of flavors from hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts, and everything in between. The festival offers a lively atmosphere with food pairings, live music, and interaction with brewers.
- Where
- Antwerp | More Info : BILLIE'S CRAFT BEER FEST 2024
Chlorophylle Night - Guinguette
- What to Expect
- Unique rural location with natural surroundings.
- Description
- Chlorophylle Night - Guinguette is an evening with music and dance at a rural location, where the natural surroundings create a unique atmosphere.
- Where
- Putte | More Info : Chlorophylle Night - Guinguette