Les Fêtes du Maitrank
Arlon's signature folklore feast around Maitrank (woodruff wine), with fanfare parade and the Maitrank fountain inauguration.
Promote Arlon's heritage Maitrank festival as an authentic European culinary and cultural tourism destination for niche food and drink enthusiasts.
- 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
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.
Friday 22 May 19h
Opening on Place Léopold U2-Pride tribute at 20h, The Minds from 22h
Friday 22 May 19h (simultaneous)
Maitrank Open Air on Place Hollenfeltz
Saturday 23 May 15h onwards
Place Léopold and Rue Paul Reuter open afternoon activities and foodtrucks
Saturday 23 May 16h30–17h
Fanfare procession from Place Léopold, official Fountain inauguration at Town Hall
Saturday 23 May 20h onwards
Maitrank Open Air concerts (ticketed, pre-sales at cafés on Place Hollenfeltz)
Sunday 24 May 13h onwards
Place Léopold and Rue Paul Reuter: animations, foodtrucks, children's games
Sunday 24 May 14h–17h
Giant Blind Test with Pascal Michel (registration required)
Sunday 24 May 17h–19h
Rock Frequency on Rue Paul Reuter
Sunday 24 May 20h–22h
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