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Palmenmarkt Geel

Five-day fair with ~130 attractions plus the Saturday jaarmarkt, one of the region's biggest.

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Drive foot traffic and regional awareness by positioning Palmenmarkt Geel as the must-visit multi-day fair with 130+ attractions and a major Saturday market draw.

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  • 5-day fair countdown: what to see at Palmenmarkt Geel
  • Jaarmarkt Saturday spotlight—one of the region's biggest markets
  • Local vendor spotlight: meet the 130+ attractions
  • Family day guide: plan your Palmenmarkt visit
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The Palmenmarkt is the largest fairground in the Kempen region with a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, when it was established as one of four market fairs in Geel's important trading centre, with the 450th edition celebrated in 2010. With approximately 130 attractions, including around 20 major rides, this five-day fairground is a major crowd-puller. The 2026 event runs from Friday 27 to Tuesday 31 March in Geel's city centre, featuring the fairground alongside a ceremonial opening, annual market, sensory-friendly hour, and Family Day. [ "Approximately 130 fairground attractions across the city centre (Markt, Havermarkt, Werft)", "Ceremonial opening Friday 27 March with music, children's animation, and fireworks at ~22:00", "Annual market (jaarmarkt) Saturday 28 March, 8–13:00 on Kollegestraat and Diestseweg", "Sensory-friendly hour Monday 30 March, 16–18:00 with reduced lights and sound for visitors with ADHD, autism, and heightened sensitivities", "Family Day Tuesday 31 March with discounted rides and special offers", "Free bike parking and standard parking rates; public bike path network accessible" ]

Friday 27 March

Ceremonial opening 16:00–19:00 at De Waaiburg playground (dance music, children's animation); mayor's welcome 17:45; Bellemannen parade to fairground 18:00; fairground open 18:00–02:00; fireworks ~22:00

Saturday 28 March

Annual market (jaarmarkt) 08:00–13:00 on Kollegestraat & Diestseweg; fairground open 10:00–02:00

Sunday 29 March

Fairground open 13:00–02:00

Monday 30 March

Sensory-friendly hour 16:00–18:00 (reduced lights/sound for accessibility); fairground open 13:00–00:00

Tuesday 31 March

Family Day with discounted rides and special offers; weekly market relocated here; fairground open 10:00–24:00