Festival au Carre
Festival van de podiumkunsten van Mars - Mons arts de la scene, met theater, dans en circus in het hart van de stad.
Drive foot traffic and local engagement during Festival au Carré by positioning your brand as a cultural partner in Mons' premier performing arts celebration.
- Behind-the-scenes access to theater, dance, and circus performers
- Local business spotlights: where to eat and stay during the festival
- Interactive festival guides and event schedules for travelers planning visits
Du 1er au 10 juillet, le Festival au carré ouvre l'été et fait souffler un vent de folie sur Mons ! Spectacle de feu, balade au pied des terrils, visites guidées acrobatiques, chorégraphie pour un skatepark, concerts assis, concerts debout, théâtre, cirque, marionnette, gastronomie… Pendant 10 jours, les arts vivants s'infiltrent dans les salles, les rues, les parcs et les jardins. L'édition 2026 se distinguera par une ouverture internationale avec des propositions spectaculaires et immersives en "Premières belges". [ "Fire spectacles and immersive walks at Grand Large, Carrière des Terrils, and Carré des Arts", "Multiple concert venues: rock, jazz, soul, folk, world music, classical, and opera at Théâtre le Manège and Arsonic", "Free family-friendly programming in Jardin du Mayeur with daily bar/food and Sunday brunch", "Street performances and acrobatics throughout Mons city venues (Hôtel de Ville, skatepark, unexpected locations)", "International Belgian premieres with artists from France, Congo, Senegal, Mali and beyond", "Mons Street Party and closing celebration with XXL soirée at Carré des Arts" ]
Wed 1 Jul
Opening day: concerts at Théâtre le Manège and Arsonic; festival opens
Thu 2–Fri 3 Jul
Concerts at Théâtre le Manège and Arsonic; street performances and guided walks throughout city
Sat–Sun 4–5 Jul
Weekend programming: Jardin du Mayeur hosts multiple performances (Clemix, Nerds, Coeur de patate); Sunday brunch 11h
Mon–Wed 6–8 Jul
Mid-week performances across venues; acrobatic visits and skatepark choreography; various concerts (theatre, jazz, soul)
Thu–Sat 9–10 Jul
Gustave Brass Band, Lorent Wanson/Mancha Cha Cha Cha; closing celebration with XXL street party at Carré des Arts on Saturday