Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont's 31st Christmas Market Returns December 18-19, 2026

The town hall square will host artisans, free entertainment, and gourmet specialties for the 31st edition.

Generic image: with decorated stalls, and festive lights.
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Generic image: with decorated stalls, and festive lights.

The Municipality of Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont is celebrating the 31st edition of its traditional Christmas Market on Friday December 18 and Saturday December 19, 2026, transforming the Town Hall square into a festive village.

For two days, the Town Hall square will come alive with the holiday spirit. Local artisans, associations, and carnival groups will showcase their products and specialties in a warm atmosphere. Visitors can explore crafts, enjoy oysters, black pudding, Italian specialties, sparkling drinks, Christmas beer, seasonal sweets, and gourmet food trucks.
The market will also feature a program of free entertainment for all ages, including shows, puppet performances, face painting, a photobooth, meet-and-greets with Santa Claus, Mickey and Minnie, and a Christmas fanfare that will parade throughout the two days.
This event is presented as an unmissable gathering to share a festive moment with family or friends, support local businesses, and immerse oneself in the holiday spirit.
The detailed program for Friday, December 18, includes the opening of stalls at 3:00 PM, a choir performance at 5:00 PM, face painting from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the show "Les lutins enchanteurs" at 6:30 PM, the Christmas fanfare from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and meetings with Santa Claus, Mickey & Minnie from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The artisan tent closes at 12:00 AM and the market at 1:30 AM.
On Saturday, December 19, stalls open at 3:00 PM. The program includes a puppet show "Le cirque" at 4:30 PM, meet-and-greets with Santa Claus, Mickey & Minnie from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, face painting from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, another puppet show "L’hiver" at 7:00 PM, the Christmas fanfare from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and meetings with Santa Claus, Mickey & Minnie from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The artisan tent closes at 12:00 AM and the market at 1:30 AM.
All activities offered are free. A free photobooth will also be available in the artisan tent throughout the two days.
Based on information from the official source: Commune de Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont (20/10/2026)