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Every summer, Mons commemorates the liberation of the city in 1945 with an impressive display of World War 2 military equipment. In the spring, the Ducasse creates a completely different atmosphere, bringing together the townsfolk for a festival that lasts several days. As for art, you can discover the new talent of the region every autumn.
La Ducasse de Mons — Mid-May/Mid-June
The Ducasse is a great moment of the folklore of Mons which is on the UNESCO list of Masterpieces of the Oral and the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Four stages mark this event – the taking down of the shrine from its altar, the procession of the Car d’Or (a gilded carriage), the raising of the Car d’Or and the Battle of “Lumeçon” between St George and the dragon. This weekend is also the occasion to take advantage of concerts, a lantern procession, flea market, etc.
Tanks In Town — August/September
During a weekend, this commemoration unique in its kind celebrates the liberation of the town of Mons during the Second World War. The 3rd U.S. Army Armored Division, Tanks In Town, organise a wonderful concentration of tanks each year. Trucks, jeeps and other military vehicles also invade the historic centre of Mons.
Parcours d’artistes — October/November
Many exhibition centres, sometimes unusual, open their doors in the heart of the town for two weekends. They showcase the work of the region’s young artists. This artists’ trail is also an occasion to (re)discover the town in a new light.
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- Explorer l'Invisible: a science photo exhibition in Mons© UMONSFrom 07 October 2023 to 13 April 2025Mons
Explorer l'Invisible: a science photo exhibition in Mons
- Lionel Estève exhibition at Grand Hornu© Lionel Estève, Untitled, 2018From 12 November 2023 to 12 May 2024Boussu
Lionel Estève exhibition at Grand Hornu
- Jochen Lempert exhibition at MACS (Grand-Hornu )© Jochen Lempert_Radieschen, 2020From 12 November 2023 to 12 May 2024Boussu
Jochen Lempert exhibition at MACS (Grand-Hornu )
- Superpower Design exhibition at Grand-Hornu© Davide FarabegoliFrom 24 March to 25 August 2024Boussu
Superpower Design exhibition at Grand-Hornu
- A sporty brunch at Chant d'Eole near Mons© Domaine du Chant d'EoleFrom 07 April to 01 December 2024Quévy
A sporty brunch at Chant d'Eole near Mons
- Auguste Rodin. Une renaissance moderne: an exhibition in Mons© Monument des Bourgeois de Calais, 1889, Auguste RodinFrom 13 April to 18 August 2024Mons
Auguste Rodin. Une renaissance moderne: an exhibition in Mons
- Feast of the Ascension | Saint-Ghislain© Syndicat d'Initiative de la Ville de Saint-GhislainFrom 09 to 11 May 2024Saint-Ghislain
Feast of the Ascension | Saint-Ghislain
- The Pucelette procession (Wasmes)© WBT - Sébastien RobertyFrom 20 to 21 May 2024Colfontaine
The Pucelette procession (Wasmes)
- Doudou: Car d'Or procession, Lumeçon battle and Sainte-Waudru Ducasse© Visitmons - Gregory MathelotFrom 25 to 26 May 2024Mons
Doudou: Car d'Or procession, Lumeçon battle and Sainte-Waudru Ducasse
- Festivities in Mons | World Art Nouveau Day© Fondation Losseau - photo WBT - J.P. Remy10 June 2024Mons
Festivities in Mons | World Art Nouveau Day
- La Bière en Fête - Mons Beer Festival© La ChouffeFrom 14 to 16 June 2024Mons
La Bière en Fête - Mons Beer Festival
- Saint-Ghislain International Folklore Festival© Harry BergerFrom 17 to 23 June 2024Saint-Ghislain
Saint-Ghislain International Folklore Festival
- La Maison Losseau summer literary guinguette© Cumbia ClubFrom 28 June to 01 September 2024Mons
La Maison Losseau summer literary guinguette
- Destination Mons | Summer festivities© WBT - J. JeanmartJune 2024Mons
Destination Mons | Summer festivities
- Jurbise beer festival© WBT - Sébastien RobertyFrom 29 to 30 June 2024Jurbise
Jurbise beer festival
- Festival au Carré | Summer celebrations in Mons© David BormansFrom 01 to 10 July 2024Mons
Festival au Carré | Summer celebrations in Mons
- A weekend along the water | Canal du Centre, La Louvière© CentrissimeFrom 06 to 07 July 2024Houdeng-Goegnies
A weekend along the water | Canal du Centre, La Louvière
- Gravel Tour Wallonia Bikepacking competition in Enghien© Gravel Tour Wallonia Bikepacking - Marc MenuAugust 2024Mons
Gravel Tour Wallonia Bikepacking competition in Enghien
- La Nuit des étoiles at SPARKOH! (Frameries)© Fabrice HauwelAugust 2024Frameries
La Nuit des étoiles at SPARKOH! (Frameries)
- Family Fun Day | Bois-du-Luc© SPW-Patrimoine - photo Guy FocantAugust 2024La Louvière
Family Fun Day | Bois-du-Luc
- Parkrock Festival | Saint Ghislain© Danny DulieuAugust 2024Baudour
Parkrock Festival | Saint Ghislain
- Tanks In Town: annual WWII celebrations in Mons© A. HDFAugust 2024Mons
Tanks In Town: annual WWII celebrations in Mons
- Blaregnies traditional Harvest Fair© Jen RegnierFrom 24 to 25 August 2024Blaregnies
Blaregnies traditional Harvest Fair
- Fête à Béria: a folkloric tradition in Quevy-le-Petit© La Fête à Béria !August 2024Quévy-le-Petit
Fête à Béria: a folkloric tradition in Quevy-le-Petit
- Roeulx' international rose competition© Jean LeclercqAugust 2024Le Roeulx
Roeulx' international rose competition
- Festifood RTL Mons: a festival dedicated to Walloon food© Cédric GrumiauxFrom 05 September 2024 to 07 July 2025Mons
Festifood RTL Mons: a festival dedicated to Walloon food
- Cultural festivities in Mons | Art and culture bienniale© Ville de Mons / Oswald Tlr.September 2024Mons
Cultural festivities in Mons | Art and culture bienniale
- Beatles Day | The Fab Four celebrated in Mons© Beatles DaysSeptember 2024Mons
Beatles Day | The Fab Four celebrated in Mons
- Froissart: a medieval day in Estinnes-au-Mont© WBT - Sébastien RobertySeptember 2024Estinnes-au-Mont
Froissart: a medieval day in Estinnes-au-Mont
- Festival Musical du Hainaut | Hainaut Walloon Festivals© Leslie ArtamonowFrom 01 to 23 October 2024
Festival Musical du Hainaut | Hainaut Walloon Festivals
- Mons Tattoo convention | Lotto Mons Expo© Mons Tattoo ConventionOctober 2024Mons
Mons Tattoo convention | Lotto Mons Expo
- Halloween festivities at Dock 79 | Saint-Ghislain© Dock 79October 2024Saint-Ghislain
Halloween festivities at Dock 79 | Saint-Ghislain
- Cœur en Neige | Mons Christmas market© WBT - Emmanuel MathezNovember 2024Mons
Cœur en Neige | Mons Christmas market
- The Château d'Havré Christmas market© asbl ACDHDecember 2024Havré
The Château d'Havré Christmas market
- Domaine du Chant d'Éole Christmas Market | Festivities near Mons© Domaine du Chant d’EoleDecember 2024Quévy
Domaine du Chant d'Éole Christmas Market | Festivities near Mons
- Mons International Movie Festival© Love International Film Festival MonsMarch 2025Mons
Mons International Movie Festival