Weekendo
Lille Christmas Village (Place Rihour)
Some 90 wooden chalets on Place Rihour, a stone's throw from the Grand'Place and its Ferris wheel, for six weeks.
Christmas markets near Lille 2026
19 Christmas markets within about an hour's drive of Lille (up to 75 km as the crow flies), 15 of them across the border. The closest: Lille Christmas Village (Place Rihour) in Lille (≈ 10 min by car). Drive times are estimates; for an exact route use 'On the way'.
All markets
19 markets
Lille Ferris Wheel (Grand'Place)
The 50 m Ferris wheel is back on the Grand'Place next to the giant tree until mid-January, turning until midnight.
opens Thu 10 December, 15:00
Warneton Christmas market
Christmas market in Warneton (Rue du Gheer 56) — Thursday 10 December 2026, 15:00–20:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
hours not confirmed yet
Comines Christmas market
Christmas market in Comines (Rue du Pont-Neuf) — from 10 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Thu 17 December, 17:00
Ploegsteert Christmas market
Christmas market in Ploegsteert (Rue de Messines 22) — Thursday 17 December 2026, 17:00–23:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Sun 6 December, 10:00
Houthem Christmas market
Christmas market in Houthem (Rue de Wytschate) — Sunday 6 December 2026, 10:00–18:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Fri 27 November, 12:00
Arras Christmas Market (Ville de Noël)
One of northern France's biggest Christmas markets, on the Grand'Place and Place des Héros, with Ferris wheel, ice rink and carousel.
opens Fri 27 November, 11:00
Valenciennes Christmas Village
Christmas chalets on Place d'Armes opposite the town hall, with a Ferris wheel on Place du Commerce and a carousel on Place du Marché-aux-Herbes.
opens Thu 17 December, 17:00
Mainvault Christmas market
Christmas market in Mainvault (Place de Mainvault) — Thursday 17 December 2026, 17:00–23:59. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Fri 20 November, 15:00
Ath Christmas market (ASBL Les Heures Heureuses)
Christmas market in Ath (Chemin des Primevères 22A) — Friday 20 November 2026, 15:00–22:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
hours not confirmed yet
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.
opens Sun 20 December, 12:00
Ath Christmas market (Associations)
Christmas market in Ath (Rue de France) — Sunday 20 December 2026, 12:00–20:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
hours not confirmed yet
Isières Christmas market
Christmas market in Isières (Place d'Isières 13) — from 7 November to 8 November 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
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.
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.
opens Thu 3 December, 12:00
Gentse Winterfeesten (Ghent Winter Festival)
Ghent's Christmas market spreads across several squares in the historic centre, with chalets, an ice rink and winter bars open late.
opens Sat 5 December, 11:00
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.
hours not confirmed yet
Enghien Christmas market
Christmas market in Enghien — from 18 December to 20 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Which Christmas market is the closest?
Lille Christmas Village (Place Rihour) — Lille, ≈ 1 km, ≈ 10 min; 18 November – 30 December.
Which ones are across the border?
Warneton Christmas market, ≈ 25 min; Comines Christmas market, ≈ 25 min; Ploegsteert Christmas market, ≈ 25 min; Houthem Christmas market, ≈ 30 min; Mainvault Christmas market, ≈ 60 min.
Which markets are open this weekend?
None this weekend. The next to open: Isières Christmas market, on 7 November.
Are there free Christmas markets?
Yes, 15 of 19 have free entry, for example Lille Christmas Village (Place Rihour), Ath Christmas market (ASBL Les Heures Heureuses), Bruges Christmas Markets (Wintergloed).
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