Village de Noël Charleroi 2026: Two squares and Christmas programme

Village de Noël Charleroi 2026 brings a festive Christmas atmosphere to the Belgian city from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The City of Charleroi presented its festive programme on 10 November. Activities are spread across Place de la Digue and Place Verte. Each location has a different focus.

Village de Noël Charleroi 2026 across two squares

From 20 November to 27 December, traditional Christmas stalls selling crafts, gift ideas and food and drink await you at Place de la Digue. There is also a large chalet where you can spend time together. The official opening is scheduled for Friday, 20 November, at 18 o’clock in this square.

Place Verte, by contrast, remains part of the Christmas village until 3 January 2027. Family activities are the main focus there. The programme includes an ice rink as well as a Christmas carousel. It is therefore worth checking which square best suits your interests before you visit.

Family activities and winter entertainment

The city has announced musical performances and varied entertainment during the festive weeks. These include shows, stories, creative activities, and music and dance. There are also plans for visitors to meet Santa Claus. The specific activities may vary from day to day.

For Saturday, 12 December 2026, the city has announced a free family activity from 11 to 17 o’clock. If you are visiting with children, you may want to take this date into particular consideration when planning. Check the details and any changes directly with the organiser in advance.

Christmas concert on 17 December

Another highlight of the city’s Christmas programme is the charity concert by the Royal Band of the Belgian Air Force. It takes place on Thursday, 17 December 2026, at 19 o’clock in the Basilica of Saint-Christophe on Place Vauban. Around 50 professional musicians are expected to perform. According to the city, admission costs 12 euros at the venue. Proceeds will go to the ASBL Le Charnoy organisation.

Village de Noël Charleroi 2026: plan your visit

If you mainly want to visit the traditional market stalls, head to Place de la Digue. Place Verte is a good choice for ice skating and family activities. Keep in mind that the two locations have different closing dates. This will help you avoid looking in vain for the stalls at Place de la Digue after 27 December.

You can find more information about dates and activities in our event listing for Village de Noël Charleroi 2026. You can also read the full city programme on the City of Charleroi website.

Featured image: existing event image; no verified permission to reuse the image from the city’s announcement is available. Source: press release from the City of Charleroi dated 10.11.2026 (original announcement).