Carnival of Aalst 2026

Festival in Belgium

Feb 15, 2026 Feb 17, 2026

Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 31 March 2026

About this festival

Carnival of Aalst is an annual street festival held in Aalst, East Flanders, Belgium. It is distinctive for its satirical floats, costumes, and performances that often feature political and social commentary.

What this festival offers

No camping
Free admission

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Where it was

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Grote Markt

Grote Markt, Aalst, Belgium

Local Currency: EUR

The local currency is EUR.

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Last verified 31 March 2026