Journées nationales du Sanctuaire de Beauraing

The Sanctuary of Beauraing is located in the heart of the Famenne region of Wallonia, in the province of Namur, Belgium, and is visited annually by thousands of pilgrims due to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to five children during winter 1932–1933. The Journées nationales (national pilgrimage days) are annually themed community celebrations hosted by the sanctuary, alongside major fixed celebrations (15 August, 21–22 August, 1st Sunday of October, and 29 November anniversaries). Recent and upcoming 2026 events listed on the official site include Journée Vietnamienne, Ordination presbytérale de Thomas Capouillez, Pèlerinage des Sacrés Coeurs, Retraite sacerdotale 2026, and Université d'été.

• Major annual pilgrimage dates include 15 August (children's tribute to Mary / Immaculate Conception feast), 21–22 August (International Pilgrimage / Immaculate Heart feast), 1st Sunday of October (diocesan gathering), and 29 November (anniversary of first apparition).
• August festivities feature three Masses on Assumption Day (15 Aug), blessing of children, floral tribute to Mary, and Eucharistic adoration, with daily teachings and activities (16–20 Aug), torchlit procession (21 Aug), international Mass, and musical conte on 22 Aug.
• The sanctuary is a minor basilica (since 2013) that receives thousands of annual pilgrims and regularly organizes themed pilgrimage days.
• Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the sanctuaries, see a slidefilm on the apparitions, view ceramic artworks, and visit a Marian museum containing over 800 Virgin Mary reproductions from around the world.
• The Upper Church, built on the hillside above the apparition garden, can accommodate up to 5,000 pilgrims.
• Access to the hawthorn enclosure, garden of apparitions, votive chapel, Rosary Crypt, and hospitality centre for pilgrims and groups.
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