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Turnhout Christmas market
Christmas market in Turnhout — from 11 December to 3 January 2027. A Christmas square on the Grote Markt: roller rink, Winter Garden, food and drink chalets, performances and children's entertainment (Winter in Turnhout).
opens Fri 27 November, 17:00
Luminara light festival at Merksplas Colony
Kolonie Merksplas (entrance just past brasserie Colonie 7) · Merksplas, BelgiumSeason27 November – 6 December 2026
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Paid tickets via the official site (service fee €0.70–1 per ticket); prices not yet published as of 11 November. Museumpas and Uitpas not accepted. Car park P1 is paid, €1 off online.
About the event
Merksplas Colony, a 19th-century agricultural colony with long avenues and brick buildings, is the backdrop for this route of light, colour and sound. The path suits prams and wheelchairs, and a freely accessible food-truck village sits right next to it. Entrances stay open until 10 pm and the festival closes at 11 pm; you start in your booked time slot. Dogs are allowed but not recommended because of the light and sound effects. Tip: also book a spot at car park P1 (Steenweg op Wortel 6, one minute's walk) online at a discount.
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Opening hours
Daily 5–11 pm, last entry 10 pm. The site says until 6 December, but its footer mentions 7 December: check when booking.
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–23:00 |
Parking
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
Herentals Christmas market
Christmas market in Herentals — 13 December 2026. A one-day market on the Grote Markt with stalls by local associations and charities, part of the Winterlicht programme.
Geel Christmas market
Christmas market in Geel — from 11 December to 20 December 2026. Two weekends on the Markt: wooden chalets, a nativity scene, a mirror-tent bar, a carousel and photos with Santa.
opens Sat 12 December, 11:00
Mol Christmas market
Christmas market in Mol — 12 December, 13 December, 19 December and 20 December 2026. Two weekends: chalets run by local associations and about 20 stalls for makers and charities; shops open on both Sundays.
Lier Christmas market
Christmas market in Lier — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. More than 100 stalls on three squares, live music and Christmas brass bands; a free 'Sacred Garden' light trail in the city park on 11–12 December.
Winter in Antwerp
Flanders' biggest Christmas market runs from the Grote Markt to the Operaplein, with an ice rink on Groenplaats and New Year fireworks.
Luminara light festival at Merksplas Colony21 markets nearby