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Les Fêtes du Maitrank

Arlon's signature folklore feast around Maitrank (woodruff wine), with fanfare parade and the Maitrank fountain inauguration.

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Promote Arlon's heritage Maitrank festival as an authentic European culinary and cultural tourism destination for niche food and drink enthusiasts.

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  • Discover the centuries-old tradition of Maitrank woodruff wine at Arlon's signature festival
  • Behind the Maitrank fountain: how a Belgian town celebrates its most iconic drink
  • Festival season: experience authentic folklore, parades, and local flavors in Arlon
Programme

Les Fêtes du Maitrank return on May 22–24, 2026, celebrating Arlon's iconic Maitrank, a wine infused with sweet woodruff (aspérule odorante) . The festivities are an ode to conviviality and folklore, with completely free access to events . This emblematic event attracts tens of thousands of visitors from Belgium, Luxembourg, France and neighbouring regions.

Line-up
U2-Pride (tribute, opening Friday at 20h)The Minds (Simple Minds tribute, from 22h Friday)Cré-Tonnerre (Sunday 20h–22h)Rock Frequency (Sunday 17h–19h)

Part 1

[{"label": "Friday 22 May 19h", "detail": "Opening on Place Léopold

Part 2

U2-Pride tribute at 20h, The Minds from 22h"}, {"label": "Friday 22 May 19h (simultaneous)", "detail": "Maitrank Open Air on Place Hollenfeltz"}, {"label": "Saturday 23 May 15h onwards", "detail": "Place Léopold and Rue Paul Reuter open

Part 3

afternoon activities and foodtrucks"}, {"label": "Saturday 23 May 16h30–17h", "detail": "Fanfare procession from Place Léopold, official Fountain inauguration at Town Hall"}, {"label": "Saturday 23 May 20h onwards", "detail": "Maitrank Open Air concerts (ticketed, pre-sales at cafés on Place Hollenfeltz)"}, {"label": "Sunday 24 May 13h onwards", "detail": "Place Léopold and Rue Paul Reuter: animations, foodtrucks, children's games"}, {"label": "Sunday 24 May 14h–17h", "detail": "Giant Blind Test with Pascal Michel (registration required)"}, {"label": "Sunday 24 May 17h–19h", "detail": "Rock Frequency on Rue Paul Reuter"}, {"label": "Sunday 24 May 20h–22h", "detail": "Cré-Tonnerre on Place Léopold, followed by DJ set and musical finale"}]

  • Inauguration of the iconic Maitrank Fountain, a cherished Arlon tradition that officially launches festivities, plus a grand fanfare procession through the city centre and festive concerts
  • Sunday features a family-friendly atmosphere with street animations, children's games, inflatables, youth entertainment, and a Giant Blind Test hosted by Pascal Michel
  • Tribute bands, children's activities, giant blind test, wooden games, BMX, climbing wall, DJ contest, and food trucks
  • Multiple stages on Place Léopold, Place Hollenfeltz and Rue Paul Reuter vibrating with festivities late into the night
  • Food trucks offering local specialties and varied dishes complement the festive experience
  • Wooden games, interactive shows, street animations and inflatable structures create a convivial, all-ages atmosphere