Great Beguinage by candlelight

Stroll through the beautifully illuminated Grand Beguinage and enjoy thousands of candles and enchanting carillon music.

  • When: Saturday 12 December 2026, 17:00 - 21:30
  • Where: Great Beguinage and Dijlepark (view on map)
  • Price: Free
  • Accessibility: Accessible by wheelchair. Do keep in mind that the surface is cobblestone.

Great Beguinage

The Men of 1980 will light the candles and the carillon will provide beautiful music. You can warm up with a steaming cup of mulled wine or hot chocolate and a warm waffle.

And for children there is a photo hunt.

Don't forget the Dijlepark

The nearby Dijlepark is also bathed in Christmas spirit that day. The neighborhood group Groot Redingenhof will light candles and invite Santa Claus for a visit.

More during Winterseason in Leuven

Thu 3 December 2026 until Sun 20 December 2026

Christmas Market

Visit more than 120 stalls offering gifts, Christmas items and handmade products.
Thu 3, 10 and 17 December 2026

Evening visit to the university library

During the 5-storey climb you will learn more about the history of the library.
Tue 8 December 2026 until Sun 10 January 2027

Botanique Magique

During this winter walk, you will discover eight impressive installations that bring plants, trees and mysterious inhabitants to life.

Plan your visit

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Check out the full program of Winterseason.

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