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The Winter Wonders event takes place before and during the Christmas holidays, at the Grand-Place and city centre of Brussels.
Programme
Winter Wonders includes:
- Christmas market with more than 200 chalets
- Attractions: Ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds, ice rink for skating and curling rinks (Place De Brouckère),...
- Christmas tree (Grand-Place)
- Sound and light show (Grand-Place)
- Cultural activities and events
- ...
Place De Brouckère
Winter Wonders will remain at the Place De Brouckère until 4 January 2026 at 18h.
'Winter Wonders forges bonds'
Winter Wonders 2025 celebrates the creativity and solidarity of Brussels by putting artisans, artists, traders and associations in the spotlight. At the same time, it also showcases the capital's heritage, culture and local know-how.
Video
Next video shows the teaser of Winter Wonders 2025 (the video contains no dialogue or text, only a background music):
- Each day from 12h to 22h.
- 24 December, 31 December: closing at 18h.
Winter Wonders will remain at the Place De Brouckère until 4 January 2026 at 18h.
The Fabrics of the Nativity (Grand-Place)
On the Grand-Place, the traditional Nativity scene takes on new life with The Fabrics of the Nativity.
Imagined by Victoria-Maria, a Brussels-based interior architect known for her refined and bold style, this poetic installation reinterprets the Christmas tradition through light, texture and softness.
It is housed in a translucent glasshouse measuring 6.5 m long, 3.5 m wide and 4 m high. Inspired by the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, the structure glows like a gentle lantern.
At its centre, life-sized rag dolls are dressed in colourful, folkloric fabrics: linens, satins and velvets from leftover stock and recycled materials.
They form a handcrafted Nativity scene celebrating Belgian textile craftsmanship and the beauty of reuse.
Morphosis (City Hall courtyard)
In the courtyard of the City Hall, Morphosis, a monumental installation by day and night, explores transformation and metamorphosis.
Designed for the public space, Morphosis uses a giant zoetrope: a circular device that creates the illusion of motion through a sequence of animated images.
This hybrid artwork offers a sensory and immersive experience, where the personal meets the collective and contemporary art engages with the transformations shaping our society.
Next video shows Morphosis (the video contains no dialogue or text, only a background music):
Place de la Monnaie
This year, the Place de la Monnaie transforms into an even more magical spot. A variety of chalets await you, offering tasty dishes, gift ideas and fun activities for all ages.
The spot includes a monumental upcycled structure, featuring 9 two-metre Christmas trees made entirely from recycled materials. Each tree represents a creative workshop, showcasing artistic craftsmanship and the value of re-use.
Eight participatory workshops are organised to decorate the trees, with 4 open to the general public and 4 reserved for schools. A glass container reproduces a real La Monnaie workshop, allowing visitors to discover the creative process and the world of the theatre.
Place Poelaert
At the foot of the Giant Wheel, the Place Poelaert joins the Winter Wonders Christmas market for the very first time.
It hosts a small Christmas village filled with festive spirit, inviting visitors to take a gourmet break in a warm and welcoming setting, surrounded by sweet treats, comforting drinks and a stunning view over Brussels.
Designed as a place of sharing and solidarity, the site also features a toy collection area for children who are ill or disadvantaged, with donations distributed by local Brussels charities.
More info?
Visit the website: External siteWinter Wonders
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At the same time, it also showcases the capital's heritage, culture and local know-how.</p><h2>Video</h2><p>Next video shows the teaser of Winter Wonders 2025 (the video contains no dialogue or text, only a background music):</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hnfTJXT1udA?si=BYiVx9t1qbRIg5Li" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>[collapsed title="Opening hours Winter Wonders"]</p><ul><li>Each day from 12h to 22h.</li><li>24 December, 31 December: closing at 18h. </li></ul><p>Winter Wonders will remain at the Place De Brouckère until 4 January 2026 at 18h. 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Inspired by the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, the structure glows like a gentle lantern.</p><p>At its centre, life-sized rag dolls are dressed in colourful, folkloric fabrics: linens, satins and velvets from leftover stock and recycled materials.</p><p>They form a handcrafted Nativity scene celebrating Belgian textile craftsmanship and the beauty of reuse.</p><h3>Morphosis (City Hall courtyard)</h3><p><img src="/sites/default/files/bxl/morphosis_0.jpg" width="1000" height="666" alt="Morphosis"></p><p>In the courtyard of the City Hall, Morphosis, a monumental installation by day and night, explores transformation and metamorphosis.</p><p>Designed for the public space, Morphosis uses a giant zoetrope: a circular device that creates the illusion of motion through a sequence of animated images.</p><p>This hybrid artwork offers a sensory and immersive experience, where the personal meets the collective and contemporary art engages with the transformations shaping our society.</p><p>Next video shows Morphosis (the video contains no dialogue or text, only a background music):</p><p><iframe style="border-style:none;overflow:hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fplaisirsdhiver.winterpret.winterwonders%2Fvideos%2F24222374007439557%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="314" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></p><h3>Place de la Monnaie</h3><p>This year, the Place de la Monnaie transforms into an even more magical spot. A variety of chalets await you, offering tasty dishes, gift ideas and fun activities for all ages.</p><p>The spot includes a monumental upcycled structure, featuring 9 two-metre Christmas trees made entirely from recycled materials. Each tree represents a creative workshop, showcasing artistic craftsmanship and the value of re-use.</p><p>Eight participatory workshops are organised to decorate the trees, with 4 open to the general public and 4 reserved for schools. A glass container reproduces a real La Monnaie workshop, allowing visitors to discover the creative process and the world of the theatre.</p><h3>Place Poelaert</h3><p><img src="/sites/default/files/bxl/poelaert.jpg" width="600" height="600"></p><p>At the foot of the Giant Wheel, the Place Poelaert joins the Winter Wonders Christmas market for the very first time.</p><p>It hosts a small Christmas village filled with festive spirit, inviting visitors to take a gourmet break in a warm and welcoming setting, surrounded by sweet treats, comforting drinks and a stunning view over Brussels.</p><p>Designed as a place of sharing and solidarity, the site also features a toy collection area for children who are ill or disadvantaged, with donations distributed by local Brussels charities. [/collapsed]</p><p>[collapsed title="Winter Wonders 2025 photos"]</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/plaisirsdhiver.winterpret.winterwonders/posts/pfbid034iLrNrdpRcdammUh4v3FWjLwerZdcvHkGVBfHfW3Jdg4vMQVRSnq25MvCc2NN4gl">Winter Wonders opening 2025 photos</a> (Facebook)</p><p><iframe style="border-style:none;overflow:hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fplaisirsdhiver.winterpret.winterwonders%2Fposts%2Fpfbid034iLrNrdpRcdammUh4v3FWjLwerZdcvHkGVBfHfW3Jdg4vMQVRSnq25MvCc2NN4gl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="734" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></p><p>[/collapsed]</p><h2>More info?</h2><p>Visit the website: <a href="https://www.plaisirsdhiver.be/en/">Winter Wonders</a></p>%0ALOCATION:Centre of Brussels%0AEND:VEVENT%0AEND:VCALENDAR){kind=link}