Christmas Tractor Run 2026

The annual Christmas Tractor Run is a charming winter event on the Belgian coast. During this special evening ride, dozens of beautifully illuminated and festively decorated agricultural tractors parade through the streets of Koksijde, Sint-Idesbald and Oostduinkerke.

• Festive Tractor Parade: Admire dozens of tractors fully decorated in Christmas style with lights and festive decorations.
• Route of approximately 15 km: The convoy follows a scenic route through the three seaside resorts, creating a unique spectacle along the way.
• Fun for all ages: Many spectators gather along the route, creating a warm and cosy Christmas atmosphere.
• Unique Winter Atmosphere: The combination of agriculture, twinkling lights and coastal villages makes this event a special experience in December.

The Christmas Tractor Run is a fun and accessible outing for anyone who wants to experience the festive season by the sea in an original way.

Christmas Tractor Run 2026

In 2026 the parade takes place on Monday 28 December. It departs at 18:00 from Jaak van Buggenhoutlaan in Koksijde; the route of approximately 15 km ends at 't Oud Schooltje in Koksijde village. The detailed timeline for 2026 has not yet been announced.

Route timeline of the previous edition (2025)

• Van Buggenhoutlaan-Ter Duinenlaan: 18:00
• O.L.V.-Ter Duinenkerk: 18:08
• Zeelaan: 18:16
• Koninklijke Baan (towards Sint-Idesbald): 18:23
• Kapel Ster der Zee: 18:30
• via Tennislaan to Strandlaan: 18:37
• Zeedijk Sint-Idesbald: 18:48
• Ster der Zee: 18:55
• Zeedijk, clock at Koksijde-Bad: 19:03
• Elisabethplein-Rousseaulaan-Koninklijke Baan (on the way to Oostduinkerke): 19:15
• IJslandplein-Zeedijk-Astridplein: 19:26
• Leopold II Laan-Boudrystraat: 19:50
• Van Maldeghemstraat-Pylyserlaan-Zeelaan (towards Koksijde village): 20:10
• Noordstraat-Kerkstraat: 20:15