Foire aux attractions (kermis) - Tournai
Voorjaarskermis met attracties op de Esplanade du Conseil de l'Europe.
Promote local spring carnival attractions and food vendors to families and community members in Tournai through hyperlocal event marketing.
- Spring carnival kicks off in Tournai—family fun on the Esplanade
- Local food & entertainment vendors gather for the annual kermis
- Plan your weekend: rides, games, and treats at Tournai's spring fair
Tournai's traditional Foire aux attractions (fairground kermis) returns to the Esplanade du Conseil de l'Europe for two weeks in May. This seasonal family event features classic funfair attractions, carnival rides, food stalls with traditional treats (apple candy, croustillons, waffles, frites), and numerous food vendors. The fair offers entertainment for all ages, from small rides and candy stalls for children to thrilling rides for adrenaline seekers, making it a beloved community tradition rooted in Tournai's medieval heritage (dating to the Franche Foire of 1267).
Friday 8 May
Opening ceremony at 6 PM with authorities and marching band; giant capybaras at 7 PM; fireworks at 10:30 PM
Monday 11 May
Treasure hunt at 4 PM
Wednesday 13 May
K-pop face painting (3–6 PM); K-pop meet-and-greet and photos (3:30–5:30 PM); Miss Tournai candidates and winners meet-and-greet (3:30–5:30 PM)
Friday 15 May
DJ Deca Dance show (8–10 PM); DJ Sham's warm-up set (8–10 PM); Kstyle performance (10–11 PM)
Sunday 17 May
Family Day with discounts on attractions
- 10-day fair with family attractions, carnival rides, and traditional Belgian fairground food
- Opening celebration on 8 May with marching band and inauguration by local authorities
- Special events throughout: giant capybaras (9 May), treasure hunt (11 May), K-pop meet-and-greet and face painting (13 May), DJ performances and Kstyle event (15 May), family day discounts (17 May)
- Flexible opening hours: 3 PM–midnight on weekdays, 3 PM–1 AM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
- Free admission
- individual attraction and food prices vary
- Historic event with origins in 1267, part of Tournai's cultural calendar
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