Mons coeur en Neige: Unmissable events

Here are the key events you absolutely shouldn’t miss:

NEW! BE HOP

Saturday, December 6 at 4:30 p.m. - Departure: Grand-Place → Shopping Streets

A brand-new roaming light and music show to officially kick off the Mons Cœur en Neige 2025 festivities.

Christmas at the Belfry

Saturday, December 13 from 2 p.m. - Belfry Park

Experience a magical day highlighted by Santa’s descent from the Belfry at 6 p.m. — a spectacular moment not to be missed!

The Light Walk

Saturday, December 13 at 5 p.m. - Gather at 4:45 p.m. at Place Léopold (station)

Join a magical lantern-lit walk through the illuminated streets of Mons.

Concerts by local bands

Saturday, December 13 at 5 p.m. & 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, December 20 at 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. - Église Sainte-Elisabeth (Rue de Nimy)

Traditional Christmas concerts performed by talented local bands for a warm and musical atmosphere.

Les Chouchoux de Noël

Sunday, December 14 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Shopping districts

Itinerant activities and festive surprises for children and adults in the heart of Mons’ shopping streets.

Elysium

Saturday, December 20 at 6 p.m. - Grand-Place

A fascinating light and pyrotechnic show transforming the Grand-Place into a true theater of light!

The Torchlight Parade

Sunday, December 21 at 5:30 p.m. - Departure: Rampe Sainte-Waudru

Take part in this beautiful tradition, a friendly torchlit walk through the city streets.

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31 from 10 p.m. - Grand-Place

End the year in style with the grand New Year’s Eve party: music, festive atmosphere, and fireworks to welcome 2026 with joy!

Programme subject to change.