• Festival

Experience the magic of Namur en Mai, a unique festival celebrating fairground arts and street performances in the heart of Namur during the Ascension long weekend.

Don't miss its enchanting shows, featuring actors, jugglers, and acrobats performing in a truly fairytale atmosphere! Let your heart beat to the rhythm of the fairground arts.

Let your heart beat to the rhythm of the fairground arts

On the program: Over 70 performances, many of which are free of charge, including circus acts, concerts, and street parades.

For this special anniversary edition, enjoy a retrospective exhibition covering the past thirty years, along with two brand-new, never-before-seen cabarets.

The Walloon capital becomes an open-air Celebration

Established in 1996, the Namur en Mai festival showcases the finest contemporary Belgian and international creations, drawing inspiration from the history of traveling performers and traditional fairground entertainment.

Good to know: Find all the details, schedules, and pricing on the official event website. Most street performances are free of charge.

We do our best to keep you informed. It's best, however, to check the latest news with the attraction you are visiting, or operator you have booked an activity with. Read our travel advice.
This information is given for indication purposes only, best to check with the site you hope to visit before heading there - by phone, email, social media or simply by visiting their website.

From Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 May 2026

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