Winterpret Brussel
Brussels' flagship end-of-year festival with around 200 chalets, a big wheel, ice rink and light shows stretching from the Grand-Place to the Vismet quarter.
Position Winterpret Brussel as a must-visit holiday destination combining festive shopping, dining, and entertainment across Brussels' iconic landmarks.
- 200+ chalets: holiday gift shopping and local artisan finds in one iconic location
- Winter wonderland experience: ice rink, big wheel, and light shows for families and couples
- Brussels Grand-Place transformed: festive atmosphere perfect for holiday travel packages and staycations
- End-of-year celebration hub: drive foot traffic to hospitality, retail, and F&B partners
Winterpret is a Brussels winter event that animates the heart of the city during the year-end holidays, running from Friday 27 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. It features a Christmas market with over 200 chalets, attractions including a giant Ferris wheel, carousels, ice-skating rink and curling lanes, a Christmas tree and sound-and-light show on the Grand-Place, and cultural activities and events. The 2026 edition celebrates the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region (Béarn and the Basque Country), with a Basque-Béarnais village being set up on the Bourse square as a vibrant space promoting encounters and cultural discoveries in the heart of the city. ["Christmas market with 200+ artisan chalets spanning multiple historic city squares","Giant Ferris wheel, ice rink, carousels and curling at key locations like Grand-Place and Vismet","Spectacular 3D light and sound show on the Grand-Place with illuminated Christmas tree","Immersive Basque-Béarnais village on Bourse square showcasing regional gastronomy, crafts and culture","Candlelight concerts, View Tower Experience and rotating cultural performances throughout the season","Sprawling lit route connecting Grand-Place, Bourse, Sainte-Catherine, De Brouckère, Monnaie and beyond"]