De Leuvense Kerstmarkt
Bijna drie weken kerstmarkt met meer dan 120 kraampjes uit binnen- en buitenland op het Ladeuzeplein en Hooverplein.
Drive foot traffic and seasonal spending at a major regional Christmas market by promoting its 120+ international vendors and three-week duration to locals and holiday travelers.
- Spotlight vendor diversity: 'Discover 120+ international Christmas stalls at Leuven's festive market'
- Create countdown content: 'Three weeks of holiday shopping, food & festive cheer at Ladeuzeplein'
- User-generated content campaign: Encourage visitors to share their market finds and seasonal moments
- Partner with local influencers for market walkthroughs and vendor interviews
De Leuvense Kerstmarkt is one of Belgium's oldest and coziest Christmas markets, now in its 38th edition. It runs for nearly three full weeks (December 3–20, 2026) across the historic city centre's Ladeuzeplein and Hooverplein. The market welcomes over 120 stalls from Belgium and across Europe, offering artisanal gifts, handmade crafts, and festive foods, alongside warm drinks and seasonal treats. Previous editions have attracted over 600,000 visitors.
- Nearly three full weeks of festive shopping (December 3–20, 2026)
- Over 120 stalls offering handmade gifts and unique Christmas items
- 40-metre panoramic beer tower with views across the plein and city
- International stallholders from Belgium, Netherlands, France, Germany, Poland, UK, Hungary and Luxembourg
- Winter wonderland setting with illuminated streets and festive food stalls in the historic centre
- Free admission, no tickets required
- ~600,000+ visitors annually
- families and gift-shoppers
- primarily European tourists and local visitors
- all ages welcome