Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to your complete guide to the holidays in Zaventem! In this handy overview, you'll find all the festivities and events our municipality has to offer during the Christmas period.
The historic center of Zaventem forms the heart of winter activities, with a cozy Christmas market on the Town Square. Visitors can enjoy traditional stalls, winter delicacies, and local crafts. The town hall and Saint Martin's Church are atmospherically lit, while the nearby shopping streets radiate their own Christmas atmosphere. In the surrounding area, Brussels and Leuven, both just 15 minutes away, offer extensive winter events.
Contact information and details below.
Synchronized light and sound show on historic marketplace buildings
The sound and light show at the Grand Place in Brussels is a cultural discovery that unites us all. With its rich and diverse music, it transports us, lulls us with emotions, and encourages us to share, discover, and explore.
Where: Brussels | More Info: Sound and Light Show Grand Place Brussels
Largest mobile roller skating rink in the country.
Gentse Winterfeesten offers a cozy winter atmosphere with cozy chalets, a Ferris wheel, food and drink stalls, festive decorations, and entertainment. There are numerous food stalls, animation, and fun gifts to find.
Where: Ghent | More Info: Ghent Christmas Market
Unique view over the Christmas market from 40 meters high.
The Leuven Christmas Market is an annual event held on the Mgr. Ladeuze- and H. Hooverplein in the heart of Leuven. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of handmade products, delicious drinks, and a unique view over the Christmas market from 40 meters high.
Where: Leuven | More Info: Leuven Christmas Market
The cozy Grand Café and the amazing ice rink.
Winterland Hasselt offers a cozy experience with many attractions, surprising hotspots, and delicious food and drinks.
Where: Hasselt | More Info: Winterland Hasselt
Unique storyline based on Mozart’s operas.
Every year, Bozar and the Belgian National Orchestra present a heartwarming family show just before the Christmas holidays. This year, the French collective Les Clés de l’écoute brings a new production based on Mozart’s music. The story follows a bird gradually winning its freedom. A mime artist guides the audience through the performance, while video projections create an exciting visual show. Young singers perform arias from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, including characters like Papageno, Papagena, and the Queen of the Night. The program also includes sections from Così fan tutte and Don Giovanni.
Where: Brussels | More Info: Bozar: Christmas Concert
Unique for children up to 3 years old with handpan and sitar concert.
Concert Zakoustics is a concert for children aged 0 to 3 years, organized by CC Schaarbeek. The concert takes place on Sunday, November 24, 2024, from 10:00 to 10:45 AM and from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM.
Where: Brussels | More Info: Zakoustics
A unique experience with hidden surprises.
In the secret kingdom of the Christmas fairies, you discover hidden surprises in every corner.
Where: Brussels | More Info: Christmas Fairies: The secret Kingdom
100% human show without animals.
Cirque Alexandre Bouglione offers a 100% human show combining modern circus traditions. The show lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes and is performed by international artists.
Where: Brussels | More Info: Alexandre Bouglione Circus