No season in Wallonia comes without moments of joy, wonder, excitement. We have sports events, historical reenactments, fun traditions, incredible festivals. We have selected some of our favourites to inspire you.
The Amaryllis Competition | Beloeil Castle
© Hugues Dotrice
Concours Amaryllis
April 20-28th, 2024
Stay in Beloeil
The prestigious estate, decorated with thousands of amaryllis, turns in a setting worthy of a fairy tale. Don’t miss this extraordinary floral event...
If you are planning to stay in the area, put Mons at the top of your list. With its pretty streets, chiming belfry, impressive collegiate church, local folklore and street art murals, the town is sure to enchant you.
Looking for other must sees and dos to do in the area? Here are some suggestions:
Namur en mai | Namur
© Collectif ISO 1.4 - Christophe Hennuy
Namur en Mai
May 8-11th, 2024
Stay in Namur
Who doesn’t love watching a street performance? There will be plenty to enjoy in Namur during this festival and most of them are free. The town turns into an open air circus for the occasion. How brilliant!
Make the most of your visit to the capital of Wallonia: there is so much to explore here! Climb up to the citadel, sit on a terrace or stroll along the quays: you will find everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Looking for other must sees and dos to do in the area? Here are some suggestions:
Charleroi marathon | Charleroi
© Paul Wilmet
Charleroi Marathon
Le 12 mai 2024
Stay in Charleroi
Charleroi is organizing this year its very first marathon: an opportunity to discover the city and its surroundings in short strides.
After the effort, comfort! And this time, you can slow down: immerse yourself the world of Belgian comic books, treat yourself to nice restaurants or take a dive in alternative culture.
Looking for other must sees and dos to do in the area? Here are some suggestions:
Beerlovers Marathon | Liège
© WBT - O. Legardien
Beerlovers Marathon
May 12th, 2024
Stay in Liège
For those who like to run, but above all have fun, this festive race has it all. Put on your best disguise, lace up your sneakers and set off to run this quirky but loveable marathon.
You might as well spend a few days in the fiery city. Come and discover its picturesque streets, its architectural heritage, its museums and its green spaces.
Looking for other must sees and dos to do in the area? Here are some suggestions:
Venetian costumes | Annevoie gardens
© WBT - J.P. Remy
Venetian costumes
May 18-20th, 2024
Stay in Anhée
Venice Carnival is known for its elaborate outfits in shimmering colors. Missed them this year? Here is another chance: over a hundred costumed people meet at the Jardins d’Annevoie every year showing off their sumptuous clothes in the gardens.
The Dinanttown of Dinant], just 10 km away, is well worth a detour. With its postcard-worthy décor, its citadel and collegiate church reflected in the Meuse, you will want to keep your camera close at hand.
Looking for other must sees and dos to do in the area? Here are some suggestions:
Dragonia | Gerpinnes
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Dragonia
June 1st-2nd, 2024
Stay in Gerpinnes
Do the ideas of dragons, sword fights and the kingdom of the 7 crowns make you dream? While you can't take a trip to the Middle Ages, you can take a glimpse of what it would have been like at the medieval fantasy festival Dragonia.
A few kilometres from Gerpinnes, Charleroi and its rich industrial past await. Named the cradle of the Black Country, it has much to seduce you. Its former mining heaps kept as heritage and occasionally claimed back by nature offer stunning panoramic views of the town and its surroundings.
Looking for other must sees and dos to do in the area? Here are some suggestions:
The battle of Waterloo reenactment | Braine-l'Alleud
© WBT-Alex Kouprianoff
Reenactment of the Battle of Waterloo
June 22nd-23rd, 2024
Stay in Waterloo
Once a year, at the start of summer, this iconic fight is replayed in Braine-l'Alleud. Hundreds of actors gather and recreate the milestones of the battle which changed the course of history. An impressive experience to say the least…
This event is also the perfect opportunity to visit the city of Waterloo itself, where history, walks, shopping and gastronomy come together!
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Different dates in mind? Find all the events taking place in Wallonia in the coming months.
