Carnaval de Genappe
Genappe's multi-day carnival, one of the latest in the provincial folklore calendar.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
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- Discover Genappe's hidden carnival tradition—one of Belgium's latest seasonal celebrations
- Plan your late-March getaway: food, folklore, and festivities in Genappe
- Local vendors & restaurants: capitalize on carnival foot traffic with themed promotions
The Carnaval de Genappe is a dynamic and colourful carnival that has delighted visitors since 1990. The carnival procession brings together around thirty floats and bands from the Brabant wallon region. Saturday features an egg hunt, Sunday showcases the procession with floats, Gilles and folklore groups, and Monday is dedicated to children, ending with fireworks and the traditional burning of straw effigies.
Samedi 28 mars
16h00 - Lancement de la chasse aux œufs (Plaine communale), 100 kg d'œufs pour les enfants jusqu'à 10 ans. Loges foraines ouvertes à partir de 15h30
Dimanche 29 mars
11h00 - Rondeau des sociétés (Grand Place). 14h45 - Départ du cortège (Pavé Saint Joseph, face au Sloopy), ouvert par les Gilles. Loges foraines ouvertes à partir de 15h00
Lundi 30 mars
13h45 - Rondeau des sociétés (Grand Place). Carnaval des enfants (13h30-15h30). 21h30 - Feu d'artifice (Plaine communale). 23h00 & 23h30 - Brûlages des bosses à plusieurs lieux. Loges foraines à partir de 16h30
Mardi 31 mars
Raclot des sociétés
- Procession with floats, the iconic Gilles and traditional folklore groups
- Large egg hunt on Saturday (16h) at Plaine communale with 100 kg of eggs distributed for children up to age 10
- Sunday rondeau of societies at Grand Place (11h) and cortege departure at 14h45 from Pavé Saint Joseph, opened by the Gilles
- Monday children's carnival and traditional burning of straw effigies (bosses) at multiple locations including 23h at Plaine communale and Grand Place
- Fireworks display from Plaine communale at 21h30
- Foraines (fairground attractions and food stalls) open throughout the weekend