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Festifood

Culinair zomerfestival op de Grote Markt van Mons dat Waalse gastronomische specialiteiten in de kijker zet.

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Celebrate Walloon culinary heritage and drive foot traffic to Mons' summer food festival with localized gastronomic storytelling and influencer partnerships.

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  • Spotlight regional Walloon dishes and food producers at Festifood
  • Behind-the-scenes chef interviews and cooking demonstrations
  • User-generated content from festival-goers sharing their favorite tastings
  • Partner with food bloggers and local influencers for festival coverage
Programme

Born in Mons five years ago, Festifood brings together Michelin-awarded chefs with a shared mission to make high gastronomy accessible to all. The experience combines cuisine, music and conviviality to create a collective and festive moment. Festifood offers two distinct editions in 2026: a winter festival in February–March on the Grand-Place de Mons, and a summer edition in late July and August.

Line-up
Winter 2026: 6 Michelin-listed chefs with 11 original dishes confirmed (individual chef names not yet published on main site for 2026 summer)Historical 2025 lineup included Sang Hoon Degeimbre (2-star), Christophe Hardiquest, Stéphanie Thunus, and others

Winter Edition: 27 Feb – 1 Mar 2026

Week 1: Grand-Place Mons, heated marquee. Fri 17:00–midnight, Sat–Sun 12:00–23:00. 6 chefs, 11 dishes at €12 (€10 opening night)

Winter Edition: 6–8 Mar 2026

Week 2: Grand-Place Mons, same format. Fri 17:00–midnight, Sat–Sun 12:00–23:00. 6 chefs, 11 dishes at €12

Summer Edition: 3–5 & 10–12 July 2026

Mons location (summer). Details on venue & lineup pending fuller publication

Summer Edition: 28–31 Aug 2026

Mons (Carré des Arts, Anciens Abattoirs, Parc Grande Pêcherie). Multi-weekend celebration of Walloon gastronomy & local products

  • Winter edition (27 Feb–1 Mar, 6–8 Mar) features 6 Michelin-listed chefs creating 11 original dishes in a heated marquee on the Grand-Place
  • Free entrance, dishes €12 (€10 opening night), desserts €10
  • Hours: Fri 17:00–midnight, Sat & Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Emphasis on tasting, sharing, music and festive conviviality
  • Summer edition also held at Durbuy in July
  • Past editions drew 61,000+ visitors (2023 record)
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