Illustrative photo Jaarmarkt Aalst 2026–2027 – St Martin’s Annual Fair in Aalst
Jaarmarkt Aalst 2026 (Sint-Maartenjaarmarkt) takes place on 11 November 2026 from 08:00 to 15:00 at Houtmarkt, Watertorenplein and the surrounding streets. Entry is free; 2027 is expected again on 11 November by tradition – check aalst.be for updates.
Illustrative photo Kerst Aalst 2026/2027 in Aalst, Belgium: Christmas Market, Ice Skating and Circus
Kerst Aalst 2026/2027, also known as [OVER]WINTEREN, runs from 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 in central Aalst. The ice rink on Hopmarkt opens on 4 December, the winter village from 11 December, and the Kerstcircus on Werfplein from 12 December. Walking the market is free; skating and the circus are paid extras.
Illustrative photo Aalst Twinkelt in Aalst, Belgium 2026/2027: Late Shopping Night, Lights and Programme
Aalst Twinkelt takes place on Friday, 11 December 2026, in central Aalst and is the official late shopping night of the Kerst Aalst 2026/2027 season. The published programme on Grote Markt and Hopmarkt runs with DJs until 1 a.m., and entry is free.
Illustrative photo Aalst Carnival 2027 – Parade, Program & Visitor Guide
From 7 to 9 February 2027, Aalst in Belgium hosts its legendary three-day street carnival. Satirical floats, the Gilles Broom Dance, the iconic onion throw and a spectacular effigy burning make this one of Europe's most unique and unforgettable carnival experiences. Free admission.
Illustrative photo CIRK! 2027 in Aalst, Belgium: Dates, Programme and Tickets
CIRK! 2027 takes place from 27 to 29 August on the squares of central Aalst, Belgium. Circus, street theatre, acrobatics and live music fill the last weekend of August. Most shows are free; a few limited-capacity performances need a ticket.
Illustrative photo Bubbelpop in Aalst (Herdersem) – Mini Festival, Next Date Unconfirmed
Bubbelpop is a small live-music festival in Herdersem, near Aalst. The last confirmed edition was on 11 and 12 July 2025 at Festivalweide Lambrecht. No official date or programme for 2026 or 2027 has been published.
Illustrative photo Streekbierenfestival Land van Aelst 2027 in Aalst – Local Beers & Dates
Streekbierenfestival Land van Aelst is a free regional beer festival in Aalst, Belgium. The 2026 edition was on 15 and 16 August; the 2027 date and venue are not yet confirmed. The focus is local breweries and regional beers, not a fixed music line-up.