Foire d'Octobre de Liège
One of Belgium's biggest funfairs, around 175 attractions lining the Boulevard d'Avroy for roughly five weeks each autumn.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Drive foot traffic and seasonal spending during Belgium's largest autumn funfair with family-focused promotions and local event partnerships.
- Five weeks of family fun: partner with Foire d'Octobre to reach 175+ attractions and thousands of visitors
- Autumn carnival season activation: food, retail, and hospitality brands capitalize on peak weekend crowds
- Local Liège community engagement: position your brand as part of Belgium's biggest seasonal celebration
- Multi-week campaign opportunity: extend promotions across the entire five-week fair window for sustained visibility
The Foire d'Octobre, founded in 1594, is the oldest Belgian kermesse still celebrated today. It is the largest funfair in Belgium with more than 170 rides and food facilities, with a total length of about two kilometres. In the 21st century, its number of visitors has exceeded 1.5 million annually. The fair unfolds over approximately five weeks in October–November on boulevard d'Avroy in central Liège. ["170+ traditional and modern attractions spanning 1+ km (rides, food stands, live entertainment)", "Historic special events: Halloween cortège (late October), Kids Day with Disney mascots, official opening ceremony", "Iconic local food: croustillons, lacquemants (candied waffle), gaufres, Belgian frites, and local peket liqueur", "Evening hours until 1:30 AM on weekends; reduced-price days mid-October and early November", "Family-friendly carnival atmosphere blending folklore, music, and century-old traditions"]