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Mons Cœur en Neige
The 22nd edition of Mons' Christmas festivities: a market on the Grand-Place, a food village on Marché aux Herbes and a covered rink on Place Léopold.
opens Thu 31 December, 22:00
New Year's Eve on the Grand-Place in Mons
Grand-Place de Mons · Mons, BelgiumSeason31 December – 1 January 2027
Todayclosed
Entryfree
Whereoutdoors
About the event
On New Year's Eve the Grand-Place in Mons becomes an open-air dance floor in the middle of the Mons Cœur en Neige Christmas village. The party starts at 10 pm and builds up to the countdown. At midnight the traditional fireworks light up the sky above the town hall and the belfry. Note that the chalets, food village and ice rink close early that day (4 pm, with some allowed to stay open until 8 pm). Access to the square is free. Tip: eat before 8 pm and come back for the party; Mons station is about a ten-minute walk away.
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Opening hours
Party from 10 pm, fireworks at midnight. End time not published (00:30 is indicative). Programme subject to change.
| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | closed |
| Wednesday | closed |
| Thursday | 22:00–00:30 |
| Friday | closed |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
hours not confirmed yet
Saint-Ghislain Christmas market
Christmas market in Saint-Ghislain (Grand'Place) — from 10 December to 13 December 2026. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Sat 5 December, 09:00
Merbes-le-Château Christmas market
Christmas market in Merbes-le-Château — Saturday 5 December 2026, 09:00–21:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Seneffe Christmas market
Christmas market in Seneffe (Place Penne d'Agenais 12) — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Ath Christmas market (Artisans à l’Hôtel de Ville)
Christmas market in Ath (Grand Place 45) — from 12 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Sat 12 December, 14:00
Ath Christmas market (Centre Equilibre)
Christmas market in Ath (Rue des Hauts Degrés 18) — Saturday 12 December 2026, 14:00–19:30. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
New Year's Eve on the Grand-Place in Mons38 markets nearby