Shopping

Where are the shopping streets? What are the hotspots? When is the open-air market? 

Events

Sat 20 and Sun 21 June 2026

Summer solstice weekend

On Saturday 20 June 20 and Sunday 21 June 2026 Leuven will once again be bursting with energy during the 39th edition of Summer solstice weekend.
Mon 7 September 2026

Annual Fair with street fair, cattle show and live performances external link

Go for a stroll in the pedestrian city centre and discover what the many stalls have to offer.

Markets

Every Wednesday

Market in Kessel-Lo

Every Wednesday afternoon, you can visit the lively neighborhood market in Kessel-Lo.
Every Thursday

Market in city centre

The flower market takes place every Thursday in Brusselsestraat. You will find various stalls offering a wide range of flowers and plants.
Every Friday

Market in city centre of Leuven

Discover all markets in Leuven
Would you like to explore more lively markets?

Shopping tips

Ticket 'Leuven shopping' external link

Travel to and from Leuven for €2 on shopping Sundays.

Shopping streets

From trinket shops to major chain stores

Tips from locals

These Leuven fans share their favourite places to shop and eat.

Blog

"Leuven, that's coming home! And yet we are constantly discovering new things"

Bjorn & Jens, born in Leuven, born to enjoy life
Blog

“My Leuven? Sustainable shopping and enjoying world cuisine"

Cinzia, employee in a clothes store
Blog

“For me, Leuven is the ideal shopping afternoon with friends”

Celeste, medical student

Plan your visit

Station van Leuven

How to get there

Leuven is very easily accessible. There are many ways to travel from the neighbouring countries straight to the heart of our university city.

Stadhuis
Stadhuis

Discover the highlights

These spots will make your trip to Leuven complete.

Book your stay

Do you love to stay at charming B&Bs or would you prefer to spend the night in a well-known hotel chain? Leuven’s got them all.

Do you have a question? 

Contact us. We are happy to help you.

Call us

016 27 27 27

Mail us

info@leuven.be

You will get an answer as soon as possible.

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