Wintertijd Leuven
Leuven's Wintertijd festival centred on the Ladeuzeplein Christmas market with artisanal stalls, food trucks and a winter garden in front of the illuminated city hall.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Activate holiday shopping and festive tourism in Leuven during early December with artisanal, food, and hospitality partnerships around the Wintertijd market experience.
- Behind-the-scenes artisan spotlights from Ladeuzeplein stalls
- Holiday food truck menu previews and local vendor features
- Winter garden and city hall illumination photography campaigns
- Family-friendly festive event guides and visitor tips
Wintertijd Leuven runs from 9 December 2025 to 10 January 2026 . This winter season festival transforms the heart of Leuven into a festive destination combining the Christmas market, illuminated areas, and classical concerts . The previous edition saw visitor numbers easily exceeding half a million , making it one of Belgium's most successful winter events. 120+ stalls with gifts, Christmas items and handmade products Live performances including Margriet Hermans, De Joorzangers, and the inaugural Flemish Christmas edition of "Vlaanderen Zingt" on 18 December Carillon concerts, group singing, and winter walks at Park Abbey Tower tours of the University Library with illuminated city views Indoor winter playground (Brabanthal) for children with winter activities Leuven Countdown on 31 December at Oude Markt with DJ entertainment
Part 1
Brabanthal Winter Playground: 26–30 December 2025