Winter in Antwerp: info for exhibitors
From Friday 4 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027, Winter in Antwerp once again transforms the city centre into a magical winter wonderland. A Christmas market packed with variety, an ice rink with winter bar, the JOE X‑mas House, thousands of twinkling lights and of course the traditional Christmas trees and nativity scene make this a must‑visit event for young and old.
Where and when?
All stalls have been assigned. Would you like to stay informed about registrations for future editions of Winter in Antwerpen? If so, please send an email to winterinantwerpen@antwerpen.be.
From Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, you can run a stall as a market vendor on the Christmas Market in the historic centre.
Winter in Antwerp takes place in the historic centre and at Operaplein. You’ll find Individual stalls at:
Opening Hours Christmas Market
| Day | General opening hours | Opening hours Operaplein |
|---|---|---|
Sunday – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday | 12:00 to 22:00 | 12:00 to 21:00 |
Friday – Saturday | 12:00 to 00:00 | 12:00 to 23:00 |
Friday 4 December 2026 | 14:00 to 00:00 | 14:00 to 23:00 |
Thursday 24 and 31 December 2026 | 12:00 to 18:00 | 12:00 to 18:00 |
Friday 25 December 2026 | 12:00 to 22:00 | 12:00 to 22:00 |
Friday 1 January 2027 | Closed | Closed |
Sunday 3 January 2027 | 12:00 to 17:00 | 12:00 to 17:00 |
On Thursday 31 December 2026, we will welcome the new year with an exciting firework. On Sunday 3 January 2027, we will end the Winter in Antwerp with a welcoming New Year's drink, at which the City will issue tokens to its residents to treat them to a bite to eat or a drink.
Last year, Winter in Antwerp welcomed over 1.5 million visitors to the city, making it the largest Christmas Market in Flanders.
What can you expect from your stall?
In the historic centre, the City will provide wooden chalets with a sales hatch, a door and heating. For Food & Beverages, there is also a separate storage area. Running water and electricity are included.
More information and the obligations of the stallholder can be found in the regulations and the additional terms and conditions.
Useful documents
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns, please email winterinantwerpen@antwerpen.be.