Everyone loves festivals and carnivals as they are colorful and you can experience the culture in a real sense. Speaking of Belgian festivals, there are several carnivals and festivals in Belgium that are sure to catch your eye. There is a festival for every interest and taste in Belgium.
Belgium is culturally rich and carnivals are a hard event to miss. Here is a list of the DON’T MISS festivals and carnivals in Belgium.
The CHOCO-LATE Affair
In May the famous Choco-Late festival takes place where you see nothing but chocolatiers and chocolate lovers. This festival emphasizes Belgian chocolate which is dark and smooth. You’ll find chocolate in all shapes and styles at the Choco-Late festival held every year in the old Musée de Belfort. Chocolate artists make sculptures out of pure Belgian chocolates. You can also try the variety of chocolates that are available here and there are also chocolate sales!
There is a section especially for children known as the Chocolate Painting Gallery where children can paint and draw with chocolate. Fun, right? Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. And in case your child is under 6, then it’s free!
Head banging and electronic guitars
If you are here in Belgium in the month of April, then you cannot miss the annual Groezrock music festival that takes place in Meerhout. The festival began with a small pop and rock event attended by few people. Today, it is one of the most fun festivals in the world. Today, people fight to get a ticket! The crowd exceeds up to 30,000 and more.
The festival has two stages and lasts for two days. This festival has gathered much admiration around the world. And if you are a true lover of rock music, this is your festival!
The affordable and original fair
Have you ever been to a unique festival where there is everything at a great price with a funky atmosphere to keep you busy? The Affordable Art Fair has 90 galleries that have very fashionable works of art that you can’t help but buy right away.
This festival takes place in the month of February. Here you will find great works of art that will surely catch your eye. The good thing is that, as the name says, it is very affordable. Anyone can walk into this fair at an affordable price too! Affordable Art Fair takes place every year at Tour & Taxis, avenue du Port.
Colorful and wonderful!
Carnivals are incomplete without colorful costumes and wonderful music! The Binche Carnival is the most exciting event one can find. It takes place every year on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays. It is the largest carnival in Belgium and events start seven weeks before the actual celebration. The carnival features street performances, public displays, traditional dress, dance performances, and marches.
The highlights of the show are the clowns who are known as Gilles. They wear vibrant clothing and soft footwear that makes them look unique and cool! These Gilles dance to the beat of drums and carry sticks to ward off evil spirits. If you are here in Belgium, you cannot miss this carnival. This festival takes place before Ash Wednesday.
Carnivals and festivals in Belgium are all about colours, fun and rejuvenation. Visit and experience the true spirit of Belgium through the fantastic carnivals and festivals.