Festival Mondial de Folklore
59e editie van het wereldfolklorefestival met dans- en muziekgroepen uit de hele wereld in Jambes.
Promote travel packages, local hospitality, and cultural experiences around this international folklore festival in Jambes.
- Discover world dance & music traditions at Festival Mondial de Folklore
- Plan your cultural getaway: 59 years of global folklore celebration
- Local food, lodging & entertainment guides for festival-goers
The Festival Mondial de Folklore is the oldest dance festival in Wallonia and exists since 1958. Since then, Jambes has received delegations from all continents to show the public and share the colors of their countries, their dances, songs and traditions. This colorful event traditionally takes place during the third weekend of August and is above all a festival of encounters, cross-perspectives, infectious rhythms and vibrant colors. The festival is recognized by CIOFF (International Committee of Folklore Festival Organizations), which is accredited to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.
Part 1
Not yet published for 2026. 2025 was structured as: Friday (intergenerational matinee + world-opening evening), Saturday (street parade + gala opening), Sunday (panorama show + World Ball evening), Monday (gala closing). Exact 2026 structure to be announced.
- Four days of intense singing, dancing and music, with stages, parades, serenades and a 'World Ball' where the public can learn and dance with artists
- Past host to 112 countries across 5 continents, making Namur the 'World Capital of Folklore'
- Primarily traditional folk art, music and singing (no recorded music)
- Artists predominantly under age 35, bringing fresh energy to traditional heritage
- Cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue framed as "Folklore = Friendship"
- International and Belgian (Walloon & Flemish) groups participate