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Prondelmarkt / Brocantemarkt Bij Sint-Jacobs en Beverhoutplein
Ghent's beloved triweekly flea and brocante market (the 'prondelmarkt') spread across Bij Sint-Jacobs and Beverhoutplein, hunting ground for vintage, junk and collectibles.
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Promote vintage, collectibles, and antique shopping experiences to attract weekend visitors and drive foot traffic to Ghent's cultural attractions.
- Treasure-hunting guides: 5 tips for scoring rare finds at Ghent's prondelmarkt
- Local spotlight: Meet the vendors behind Ghent's most iconic flea market
- Weekend getaway: Combine vintage shopping with Ghent's canal-side dining and museums
- Collector's corner: Trending vintage categories at Bij Sint-Jacobs this season
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC
The Prondelmarkt / Brocantemarkt Sint-Jacobs is the longest-standing flea market in Belgium since the early 20th century. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, this lively square is taken over by trinkets, baubles, small antiques and old junk. The flea market is a real Ghent tradition. It is immensely popular with both locals and tourists to the area and is reputed as a one-stop spot for all retro and vintage needs.
- Belgium's longest-standing flea market, nestled around St James' Church in Ghent's old town
- Surrounded by vintage and curiosity shops in streets around the Romanesque church, including the famous Gallery St-John
- Market features trinkets, baubles, small antiques and old junk
- Many vendors are regulars, owning their space for years, offering true Belgian culture and local knowledge
- Real hotspot for bargain hunters at the weekend
- Area offers pubs, dance bars, art galleries, antiques and interior design shops