Ronse – Winterkermis 2027
What to expect
Winterkermis Ronse 2027 is expected to run from Saturday, 23 October to Monday, 1 November 2027 at Grote Markt. The period is based on the event's previous schedule; official confirmation for 2027 is still pending, and the opening times are based on the city's information for 2026. If you would like to enjoy a Belgian funfair in autumn, Winterkermis is one possible day-trip idea.
Winterkermis Ronse 2027: funfair at Grote Markt
Grote Markt is in the heart of Ronse, in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The city regularly holds a winter funfair there. During the event, the central square becomes a meeting place for visitors. We expect the next edition to run for ten days, as did the event in 2026. As the dates have not yet been officially announced, the period may change.
Rides at Winterkermis Ronse 2027
Winterkermis traditionally features rides and funfair stalls. The specific attractions that will be set up at Grote Markt in 2027 are not yet known. An official line-up of rides has not yet been published. We therefore do not name specific showmen or give an unconfirmed number of rides. The offer for children and adults may also vary from year to year.
Family activities and special events
For the 2026 edition, the city announced an afternoon featuring well-known children's characters. There was also a low-sensory funfair period with reduced lighting and sound effects. These offers applied specifically to that year. Whether similar activities will take place in 2027 has not yet been announced. We therefore do not list an appearance by specific characters or a low-sensory hour as confirmed programme items.
Opening times and possible special features
No official daily opening times are available for 2027 yet. The City of Ronse listed the following opening times for 2026: from 15:30 on ordinary weekdays, from 14:00 on Wednesdays, and from 14:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. No general closing times were given. These previous-year times are only a guide and do not replace new confirmation. Different arrangements may apply, particularly on Monday, 1 November 2027, due to the public holiday.
Getting there, weekly market and traffic
Grote Markt is a central square in Ronse. For edition 2026, the city announced traffic restrictions around the square while the funfair was operating. The weekly market was also moved to the Portois car park. It is not yet known whether these arrangements will also apply for 2027. So allow plenty of time for your journey and check the latest notices from the city, especially if you plan to arrive by car.
Official information and other funfairs
The official funfair website of the city of Ronse provides information about the event and the latest edition. You can check there for new dates and programme details before your visit. You can find more events in our funfair calendar. The title image used is a generic illustration and not an original photograph of Winterkermis.
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Traffic restrictions apply on and around Grote Markt during the fair and while it is being set up and dismantled. Temporary one-way systems may apply outside opening hours. Follow local signs; the weekly market moves to the Portois car park.
Frequently asked questions
When does Winterkermis Ronse 2027 take place?
Expected to run from 23 October to 1 November 2027. Official confirmation is still pending.
Where does the funfair take place?
On Grote Markt in the centre of Ronse, Belgium.
When do the rides open?
Not yet announced for 2027. In 2026, the funfair opened from 15:30 on weekdays except Wednesdays, from 14:00 on Wednesdays, and from 14:30 at weekends. Closing times were not given.
Which rides will be there?
An official line-up of rides for 2027 has not yet been published.
Is there a low-sensory funfair day?
There was a low-sensory period in 2026. It is not yet known whether or when it will take place in 2027.
Are there family activities featuring children's characters?
A similar activity took place in 2026. The programme for 2027 has not yet been published.
What should I bear in mind when travelling there?
Grote Markt is centrally located. In 2026, there were traffic arrangements and the weekly market was moved; arrangements for 2027 have not yet been confirmed.
