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Carnaval de La Roche-en-Ardenne

50th edition of La Roche's carnival with a grand international cortege along the Ourthe.

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Drive tourism and local hospitality bookings by promoting an international carnival spectacle as a destination weekend getaway.

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  • 50 years of tradition: celebrate the milestone edition of La Roche's iconic carnival
  • Grand international cortege along the Ourthe—a visual feast for travelers seeking authentic European festivals
  • Book your carnival weekend: hotels, restaurants, and local experiences in La Roche-en-Ardenne
Programme

La Roche-en-Ardenne is celebrating the fiftieth season of its emblematic carnival folklore, marking half a century of passion, traditions and popular fervor. Recognized as a living intangible cultural heritage of Wallonia-Brussels Federation, it attracts thousands of visitors each year in Luxembourg Province. The 2026 edition will feature a major week from 11–15 March including family events and an international grand procession. The atmosphere is festive with bandas and spectacular floats, featuring traditions like the Grand Fire and the Princes' Evening.

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Choffleux d'buses (local humorous performers)La Staviacouac (Swiss Guggenmusik)La Bande à Lolo (animation group)7 quality music groups in the processionInternational bandas, guggenmusiks, and carnaval groups from Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands

Friday 13 March

Costume ball under giant marquee

Saturday 14 March

Prince Carnaval Enthronement at 14h00 (Town Hall); Choffleux d'buses local entertainers and Swiss Guggenmusik La Staviacouac; boulette-frites meal 11h00–13h00; costume ball 21h00 (€7 or Golden Pass)

Sunday 15 March

City streets animation from 10h00; 50th Grand International Procession from 14h00 (7 quality music groups, 40+ floats); Final Music Roundel 17h00 under giant marquee; Closing Ball from 21h00 with Faiseurs d'Ambiance (€5 or Golden Pass)

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  • "50th anniversary celebration (1976–2026)",
  • "International procession on Sunday 15 March with ~40 groups and floats from Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France, Netherlands and beyond",
  • "Prince Carnaval Enthronement ceremony at Town Hall (Saturday 14 March, 14h00) and Princes' Evening show (28 February, 18h30)",
  • "Grand Fire, Cochonnailles feast, family balls, and closing Grand Ball with Faiseurs d'Ambiance (atmosphere-makers)",
  • "All-inclusive Golden Pass available: €10 for full weekend access (balls, procession, music roundel)",
  • "Accessible and secure 2026 edition with accommodations for people with reduced mobility"
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