Kerst in Lauwe
The central streets of Lauwe transform into a vibrant Christmas market filled with lights and holiday cheer. Visitors can explore numerous stalls run by local associations, market traders, and food trucks offering warm drinks, tasty treats, and gifts. The festivities also feature live music, street entertainment, and holiday fun for visitors of all ages.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
16u tot 23u.
Food & Drink
Stalls offer tasty snacks and warm drinks, and local associations provide food; glass drink containers and strong alcoholic spirits are prohibited.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Leave glass drink containers at home; temporary rules prohibit them, and strong alcoholic spirits are also not allowed at the event.
- Dress warmly for an evening market in Lauwe’s center streets, where visitors can browse outdoors among stalls and enjoy street animation.
- Wear comfortable shoes for browsing the stalls along Lauwe’s center streets, since the market is spread through the town center.
- Allow for a different stall layout this year: Lauweplaats has been renewed, and the arrangement will be set after registrations close.
- If you want to enjoy the lights after dusk, note that the market runs from 16:00 to 23:00.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market is laid out a little differently this year because Lauweplaats has been renovated.
Links & Contact
Run by Stad Menen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's at the market?
There are lots of stalls selling snacks, warm drinks and gifts. Local associations also run stands with food.
Is there entertainment?
Yes. There's live music, street entertainment and Christmas fun for all ages.
What's different this year?
Lauweplaats has been renovated, so the market is set up a bit differently this year. The layout is decided once vendor registration closes.
How can my association run a stand?
Fill in the association registration form by 15 November. You can rent up to two spaces in the tent on Lauweplaats or set up your own stand in the centre streets. Tent spaces go first to associations recognized by the City of Menen. Your spot is only confirmed once you get a confirmation email.
Can market traders and food trucks take part?
Yes, through a separate registration form. Stalls must be fully decorated in a winter Christmas style. The organizers try to fit everyone in unless too many stalls sell the same item.
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