Marché Annuel d'Anderlecht / Jaarmarkt
Brussels' oldest annual market (200+ years) with braderie, flea market, giants parade, concerts and funfair around Place de la Vaillance.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Leverage Brussels' 200+ year heritage market as a local tourism and retail activation hook, targeting September foot traffic with nostalgia, community pride, and experiential shopping.
- 'Experience 200 Years of Brussels History' — heritage storytelling around the market's longevity
- Live parade + funfair coverage — real-time social/event activation during the giants parade
- Local vendor spotlights — feature braderie and flea market sellers to drive foot traffic
- Family day packages — position as a September outing for locals and tourists seeking authentic Brussels culture
Organised each second Tuesday of September, the Marché Annuel is an essential event in the municipality for 200 years. Brussels's oldest annual market is the unmissable event of the municipality for 200 years, placed under the sign of diversity reflecting the Anderlechtoise population. The event spans the historic centre and Place de la Vaillance, featuring hundreds of stalls, street art, live music, and community activities that celebrate local culture and commerce.
- Street market, flea market & artisan shops across the historic centre (500+ stalls typical)
- Live concerts on Place de la Vaillance (free entry)
- Street arts festival: circus skills, acrobatics, clowns & juggling on Place de la Résistance
- Parade of giants & community village with cultural programming
- Fair/kermesse, sports activities & educational activities (petting farm, dog demonstrations)
- Food stalls & cultural performances reflecting Anderlecht's diversity