Antwerp – Winterkermis Koningin Astridplein 2027

Winterkermis Antwerpen 2027 is expected to take place from 3 December 2027 to 2 January 2028 at Koningin Astridplein in Antwerp. The dates follow the Friday-to-Sunday pattern of the officially confirmed editions 2025 and 2026; a municipal decision for 2027 has not yet been made.

Winterkermis Antwerpen 2027: dates and status

Winterkermis is a separate fairground market, not a general term for the entire Antwerp Christmas market. The official fairground plans listed edition 2026 as running from 4 December to 3 January. Edition 2025 also began on the first Friday in December. This suggests a start on 3 December for 2027, with a possible end on 2 January. The city sets the exact dates each year. You should therefore use this preview as a basis for planning your trip only after the decision has been published.

Koningin Astridplein directly in front of Antwerpen-Centraal

The event site is opposite the main concourse of Antwerpen-Centraal station. Its location is particularly convenient for visitors from the surrounding areas of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, as you can reach the square hosting Winterkermis in just a few steps from the station. Antwerp Zoo, shops and the city centre are also nearby. This location makes the fairground an easy-to-reach part of a winter outing. The map marker indicates Koningin Astridplein, not the city's various Christmas market sites.

Winterkermis Antwerpen 2027: rides

Visitors can traditionally expect smaller rides, children's attractions, games and food stalls at Koningin Astridplein. Official decisions set the dates and arrangements, but do not yet include all the showmen's names for the following season. That is why no individual ride is listed as part of the line-up of rides for 2027. A ride seen last winter will not necessarily return. Only a specific announcement for December 2027 will allow attractions to be linked to the relevant profiles. Families should also check the age and height requirements at each ride.

Winter in Antwerp and the differences

The larger Winter in Antwerp programme usually takes place at the same time in the city centre. It includes several squares and seasonal sales. Koningin Astridplein, by contrast, is the separate site of Winterkermis. That is why we list the event separately from the Christmas market entries. If you want to combine your visit with the old town, you can continue from the fairground to the station forecourt and walk towards Meir. The exact locations of the city's winter programme may change each year.

Admission and opening hours not yet available

A traditional public fairground is usually accessible without a general admission ticket. You pay separately for rides, game stalls and food. Specific daily opening hours for Winterkermis 2027 have not yet been announced. That is why we do not include a made-up timetable in the event calendar. Showmen's set-up and arrival dates should not be confused with the actual opening days. If you plan to visit in the evening, look out for a later announcement from the city.

Food and a winter city stroll

Winter funfairs usually offer sweets, hot snacks and other fairground treats. The exact selection depends on the showmen's businesses approved for each season. Antwerp also offers plenty of other places to visit, including shopping streets and winter events. A short stroll around the fairground can therefore be combined with a longer city tour. If you are travelling for a particular attraction, check the current list of showmen before setting off.

Getting there and image information

Antwerpen-Centraal station is the easiest landmark for finding your way. The station exit leads directly to Koningin Astridplein. The surrounding streets are often busy, so public transport is recommended. The cover image is from the existing event series and is an AI-generated illustration, not a current photo of the square. Editions 2026 and 2027 are part of the same event series. You can also find more funfairs in Belgium using our date search.

Find the latest information on the official event website. Discover more funfair events in our funfair calendar.