Carnaval de la Marquise
Often the last carnival of the Belgian season, with opening concerts Friday and the grand parade Sunday at 15h.
Promote local hospitality, food, and retail experiences around Belgium's final carnival celebration with weekend event activations and travel packages.
- Last chance carnival: plan your Belgian weekend getaway before season ends
- Carnaval de la Marquise opening concert lineup—book your tickets now
- Local food & drink specials during the grand parade Sunday at 3pm
- Behind-the-scenes carnival prep: vendor spotlights and parade float stories
The Carnaval de la Marquise is often the last carnival of the season in Belgium, running Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April 2026. Festivities revolve around the famous Marquise du Pont d'Oye, Louise de Lambertye, the last marquise of Habay , and feature Karine Ière as Marquise 2026, accompanied by Louis and Juliette as petit marquis and petite marquise. This 11th edition promises a warm and popular atmosphere at the heart of the commune. Friday night opening concert by Plug and Play with 80s/90s DJ party Saturday children's activities including magic shows by Jacques Albert (ventriloquist, pirate theme) and face painting by Les Choupinettes Official intronisation of the Marquise at 15h00 on Saturday Grand parade on Sunday at 15h00 starting from Place de la Liberté with 45 decorated floats Free closing party on Sunday from 21h00 under the tent Free parade and free closing evening
Friday 24 April
21h00 concert Plug and Play, followed by 80s/90s DJ party until 02h45; tickets €6
Saturday 25 April
14h00–17h00 free children's activities (magic show, face painting); 15h00 intronisation of Karine Ière at town hall; 21h00 carnival ball with DJ Lady & DJ Pops until 02h45; tickets €6
Sunday 26 April
15h00 grand parade with ~45 floats (Place de la Liberté); 21h00 free closing party under tent