Weekendo
Oostende Christmas market
Christmas market in Oostende — from 27 November to 3 January 2027. Free entry. Chalets, winter bars, a carousel and a kiosk on the Wapenplein; a covered 600 m² ice rink on the Sint-Petrus-en-Paulusplein (€10 with skates).
opens Thu 31 December, 23:59
Ostend New Year's Eve fireworks
Groot Strand (near the Kursaal) · Oostende, BelgiumSeason31 December – 1 January 2027
Todayclosed
Entryfree
Whereoutdoors
About the event
Every year thousands of people gather on the promenade and main beach in Ostend to see in the new year with a view of the sea. The fireworks are fired over the water in front of the Groot Strand, level with the Albert I-promenade. Watching is free and no booking is needed. That same week Studio Brussel's De Tijdloze comes to town, adding extra buzz in the centre. Tip: the beach is about a fifteen-minute walk from the station; dress warmly, as the sea wind bites at midnight.
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Opening hours
Official time: 23:59. End time not published; 00:30 is an estimate.
| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | closed |
| Wednesday | closed |
| Thursday | 23:59–00:30 |
| Friday | closed |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
opens Sat 26 December, 14:00
Westende Christmas market
Christmas market in Westende — from 26 December to 30 December 2026. Five days of Christmas stalls, snacks and drinks in Westende-Bad, with a winter rebus walk.
Nieuwpoort Christmas market
Christmas market in Nieuwpoort — from 11 December to 3 January 2027. A Christmas village on the Marktplein, a covered ice rink, the Chez Babette winter bar in Nieuwpoort-Bad and Santa's house (19–26 December).
Blankenberge Christmas market
Christmas market in Blankenberge — from 27 November to 3 January 2027. A covered ice rink, winter bar, a Christmas market of mini-chalets and a mulled-wine tower on the Koning Leopold III-plein, near the seafront and the station.
Bruges Christmas Markets (Wintergloed)
Two Christmas markets in the heart of Bruges, on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, part of the Wintergloed festival, with an ice rink in King Albert I Park.
Diksmuide Christmas market
Christmas market in Diksmuide — from 11 December to 13 December 2026. Traditional chalets on the Grote Markt: a Christmas run on Friday, a carillon concert, jazz concert and DJ party on Saturday, a sled slide and family entertainment on Sunday.
Ostend New Year's Eve fireworks17 markets nearby