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Carnavalskermis Halle

Halle's carnival funfair with 120 attractions spread across several squares around the carnival period.

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Promote local attractions, food vendors, and entertainment experiences during Halle's carnival funfair season to drive foot traffic and seasonal spending.

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  • 120 attractions across Halle's carnival squares—family fun guide
  • Local vendor spotlight: food & games at Carnavalskermis
  • Plan your carnival visit: rides, treats & entertainment in Halle
  • Carnival season savings: partner promotions during the funfair
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The Carnavalskermis Halle is one of Belgium's largest carnival fairs, running for 16 days ahead of the three-day Halle Carnival celebration. Spread across multiple downtown squares—Stationsplein, Leideplein, Parking De Bres, and Possozplein—it features nearly 90–120 attractions ranging from classic rides to thrill rides. This deeply rooted tradition, with roots stretching to 1403, draws tens of thousands of visitors annually and marks the festive opener to Halle's acclaimed carnival weekend (14–16 March 2026).

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Disco Scooter (Autoscooter)Beach Party (Funhouse)Coco Bongo (Streetfighter)Crazy Dance (Break Dance)Elliott (Dragon Coaster)Energizer (Pegasus 30) – NEW 2026Flying Jump (Smashing Jump)Halloween Horror Show (Loopspookhuis) – NEW 2026Hurricane (Fun Factory)Move It (Move It 32)Number One (Bidule)Pirate Party (Schommelboot)Polyp (Polyp/Monster 3)Rock &ampRoll (Loopfighter)Rolling Rock (Bidule) – NEW 2026Round Up (Round Up) – NEW 2026Shaker (Roll Over)Speed XXL (Booster)Techno Power (Remix)X-Plosion (Tripride)

Part 1

Saturday 7 March

Part 2

Kermis opens, 14:00–01:00. Attractions on Stationsplein, Leideplein, Parking De Bres, and Possozplein begin opening.

Part 3

Wednesday 11 March

Part 4

Family Day – reduced prices on participating rides and attractions.

Part 5

Thursday 12 March, 15:00–18:00

Part 6

Sensory-friendly "prikkelarme kermisdag": dimmed lights, reduced music volume, gentler operation for visitors with autism, epilepsy, or sensory sensitivities.

Part 7

Wednesday 18 March

Part 8

Family Day – reduced prices on participating rides and attractions.

Part 9

Saturday 14 – Monday 16 March

Part 10

Three-day Carnaval Halle celebration (Deuvelstoet parade, carnival parades, light parade, krotten parade, prize draws, carnival bonfire). Kermis runs in parallel.

Part 11

18–22 March

Part 12

Final phase: only attractions on Possozplein remain open until Sunday 22 March

Part 13

other locations close by Wednesday 18 March.

Part 14

7 March to 22 March 2026 (main kermis closes 18 March

Part 15

Possozplein extends to 22 March)

  • Nearly 90–120 carnival attractions spread across four downtown plazas and streets
  • New 2026 rides include the Energizer (thrill ride) at Stationsplein and Round Up at Parking De Bres
  • Sensory-friendly "prikkelarme kermisdag" (low-stimulus carnival day) on Thursday 12 March, 15:00–18:00, with dimmed lights and quieter music
  • Family discount days on Wednesday 11 and 18 March with reduced admission and ride prices
  • Classic carnival food and beverages
  • open typically 14:00–01:00 daily (varies by operator)
  • Part of Belgium's largest carnival celebration, attracting regional and international visitors, particularly from the Netherlands
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