Grand Marché de Noël de Nivelles
Christmas village and market set around Nivelles' collegiate church, closing with a Christmas concert.
Promote festive holiday shopping and cultural experiences at a historic European Christmas market to drive foot traffic and seasonal spending.
- Discover artisan crafts and local vendors at Nivelles' iconic Christmas market
- Plan your holiday: festive shopping + live concert experience in Belgium
- Seasonal gift guide: unique finds from Grand Marché de Noël de Nivelles
- Family-friendly Christmas traditions: market stalls, food, and carols at a 1000-year-old church
The Grand Marché de Noël de Nivelles is the largest Christmas market in Brabant Wallon. The village and Christmas market of Nivelles are returning in December 2026. The event unfolds in a convivial atmosphere, just steps away from the splendid Collégiale. The market features artisans offering crafts, décor, jewellery, books, and regional specialities including cheese, charcuterie, oysters, foie gras, wines, and Provençal linens.
Tuesday 17 December
Market opening – outdoor chalets on Grand-Place
Wednesday–Friday 18–19 December
Market continues, indoor locations in cloister & civil registry open
Saturday 20 December
Market 10:00–23:00. Nativity exhibition & contest 14:00–22:00. Christmas concert 18:00 in Collégiale
Sunday 21 December
Market 10:00–19:00. Nativity exhibition & contest 12:00–17:00
- Nativity scene exhibition and contest (Saturday 20 December 14–22h, Sunday 21 December 12–17h)
- Christmas concert by Nivelles chorales accompanied by the Corps Musical Nivellois (Saturday 20 December at 18:00)
- Jewellery, decorative slates, decoration katanas, books, floral décor and more
- Gourmet artisans serving cheese, charcuterie, oysters, foie gras, wines, Marseille soaps, lavender and Provençal linens
- Illuminated Collégiale Sainte-Gertrude at night
- Two-weekend format with indoor (cloister & civil registry) and outdoor (Grand-Place) locations
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