Festival Calendar

Folk festivals, pageants and processions, with the story behind them

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February 2027

7Feb
in 131 days
Carnival Expected

Aalst Carnival

Aalst, Oost-Vlaanderen 3 days

Sun, 49 days before Easter

Three days of parades, the handover of the prince and the Voil Jeanetten, on carnival Sunday.

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7Feb
in 131 days
Carnival Expected

Cwârmê of Malmedy

Malmedy, Luik 4 days

Sun, 49 days before Easter

Walloon carnival with the Haguettes and their grabbing arm, the hape-tchâr.

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8Feb
in 132 days
Carnival Expected

Eupen Rose Monday Parade

Eupen, Luik

Mon, 48 days before Easter

The main parade of the German-speaking Community on Rose Monday.

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9Feb
in 133 days
Carnival Expected

Carnival of Binche

Binche, Henegouwen 3 days

Tue, 47 days before Easter

The Gilles dance on Shrove Tuesday in wax masks and throw oranges.

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March 2027

7Mar
in 159 days
Carnival Expected

Laetare of Stavelot

Stavelot, Luik

Sun, 21 days before Easter

The Blancs Moussis in white hoods and long red noses parade through town.

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