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Kortrijkse Paasfoor

Achttien dagen kermisplezier in het centrum van Kortrijk, officieel geopend op Witte Donderdag aan de pui van het stadhuis.

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Drive foot traffic and spending during an 18-day regional carnival festival in Kortrijk by promoting rides, food, entertainment, and local attractions to families and tourists.

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Programme

The Paasfoor is an annual fair in the city centre of Kortrijk, Belgium, with over 140 attractions spread across different squares in the centre, starting traditionally on White Thursday and lasting 18 days. In 2025, the Paasfoor broke all records with 527,119 visitors. The fair offers a strong mix of small and large attractions and traditional food and candy stands on different squares in the city centre. [ "143 attractions spread across five central city locations (Grote Markt, Graanmarkt, Schouwburgplein, Casinotuin, Nelson Mandelaplein)", "Opening ceremony on White Thursday, 2 April with official opening at 14:30, free rides for Kortrijk children (4–12) 18:30–19:30, and evening fireworks at 22:00", "Face painting and hair styling for children on Saturdays 4 & 18 April", "Easter Bunny meet-and-greet on Sunday 5 April (15:00–18:00) and Monday 6 April (09:00–11:00)", "KV Kortrijk player meet-and-greet on Monday 13 April at 14:30", "Sensory-friendly fair afternoon on Monday 13 April (15:00–19:00) with reduced sound and light effects" ]

Thursday 2 April (White Thursday)

Official opening 14:30 at town hall; attractions open from 15:00; free rides for local children 18:30–19:30; fireworks at 22:00

Friday 3 April – Sunday 5 April

Regular fair hours (varies 14:00–16:30 opening); Easter activities include Easter Bunny appearance Sunday 15:00–18:00

Monday 6 April (Easter Monday)

Easter Bunny at Monday Market 09:00–11:00

Saturday 4 & 18 April

Face painting and crazy hairstyles for children

Monday 13 April

KV Kortrijk player meet-and-greet 14:30 (town hall); sensory-friendly fair 15:00–19:00 (reduced light/sound)

Tuesday 7 April – Sunday 19 April

Regular fair operations (closing Sunday 19 April)