Antiekmarkt Tongeren
The largest antique and brocante market in the Benelux, 200+ stallholders and 40 antique shops filling Tongeren's historic centre every Sunday.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Position Tongeren's weekly antique market as a must-visit destination for collectors, tourists, and heritage enthusiasts seeking authentic European brocante experiences.
- Weekly treasure hunt: showcase standout finds from 200+ stallholders
- Collector's guide: tips for navigating Europe's largest antique market
- Sunday ritual: feature local vendors and their specialty collections
- Travel feature: day-trip itineraries combining the market with Tongeren's historic centre
Antiekmarkt Tongeren is the largest antique and flea market of the Benelux , operating as a weekly Sunday market and hosting special two-day editions with nocturne (evening) trading. During this special weekend, Belgium's oldest city transforms into one large open-air market full of antiques, brocante, vintage, design and unique collector's items. The antique market of Tongeren enjoys international renown and attracts thousands of visitors annually from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and beyond.
Saturday 6 June 2026
13:00–20:00 — Nocturne (evening) trading with entertainment: live statues, caricaturist, dixie band, basket weaver, steam-machine photographer. Full outdoor market across Leopoldwal, Veemarkt, Clarissenstraat, and covered sports hall.
Sunday 7 June 2026
07:00–13:00 — Full day trading. Breakfast offered to exhibitors. Evening previous day followed by traditional early-morning Sunday trading.
- [" Around 40 prestigious antique shops and more than 200 specialist stall holders showcase their finest finds ", " Saturday 6 June from 13:00–20:00, Sunday 7 June from 07:00–13:00 (nocturne evening edition + full Sunday morning trading)", " Record 2026 two-day edition with more than 175 exhibitors, the highest number ever ", " Local hospitality benefits from extra visitors with side entertainment including barbecues and performances ", " Live entertainment including living statues, caricaturist, dixie band, basket weaver and photographer with steam machine ", " Located on Leopoldwal and surrounding area in the historic medieval city centre"]