Pat'Carnaval de Bastogne
Bastogne's Pat'Carnaval with a grand procession on Sunday afternoon.
Leverage Bastogne's annual carnival procession to drive local tourism, hospitality bookings, and foot traffic to regional retailers and F&B venues.
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- Local vendor guide: where to eat, shop, and celebrate during carnival weekend
Pat'Carnaval de Bastogne returns February 13–15, 2026 as a three-day popular festival where locals and visitors celebrate one of the region's most anticipated folkloristic events. Between café crawls, lively concerts, and a colorful parade, the Ardenne city promises an unforgettable weekend. Friday 13: café tour led by Choffleux d'buse, Mister Cover concert and Big Fiesta under the big tent on Place Patton Saturday 14: children's carnival with Prince and Princess coronation at 1:30 PM; P!NK tribute concert (SO WHAT) and Grand Gédiwi 2026 coronation Sunday 15: grand parade at 2 PM (€5 entry); evening entertainment by La Bande à Lolo from 9:30 PM 45+ floats and groups, 3,000 parade participants Wheelchair accessible; free except parade entry Founded in 1977
Part 1
"label": "Friday 13 February",
Part 2
"detail": " 6 PM: café crawl with Choffleux d'buse from sports centre | 10:30 PM: Mister Cover concert + Big Fiesta under tent (Place Patton) "
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Part 4
"label": "Saturday 14 February",
Part 5
"detail": " 1:30 PM: children's carnival and Prince/Princess coronation | Evening: P!NK tribute (SO WHAT) + Grand Gédiwi 2026 coronation "
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"label": "Sunday 15 February",
Part 8
"detail": " 2 PM: grand parade in city streets (€5 entry) | 9:30 PM: La Bande à Lolo entertainment under Place Patton tent "