Program Laetare 2026

Program of the 520th Laetare of Stavelot 2025

Saturday 29 March 2025

7:00 PM: Opening of the Laetare of Stavelot Festivities Committee marquee
8:00 PM: Bal at the Abbey, heated marquee.
Pure carnival atmosphere provided by
From 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM: DJ KILIAN
From 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM: DJ KELLY
From 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM: DJ LORIS
8:30 PM: Stallumez-Vous!
Night parade of humor and light.

Sunday 30 March 2025

10:00 AM: Opening of the marquee to the public – entertainment by traditional Walloon groups.
10:20 AM: Tribute to Christian Nezer and Pierre Blaise
10:30 AM: Speeches by the President of the Committee and the Mayor.
Anniversaries of Stavelot groups
Festive aperitif, entertainment and meal in the Abbey cellars
12:30 PM: Street entertainment with Réveil Ardennais
1:30 PM: Grand Parade of the 520th Laetare of Stavelot with 2500 participants.
A magical spectacle for the public
Rondeau of the Blancs-Moussis (Place St-Remacle, at the end of the parade)
From the afternoon until evening:
Podiums at the Abbey, brass bands, harmonies and Bandas
9:00 PM: One of the largest fireworks shows in the region!
10:00 PM: White Night of the Blancs-Moussis in the Abbey cellars with Bandas and Orchestras.

Monday 31 March 2025

3:00 PM: Parade of folkloric and musical societies.
9:00 PM: Opening of the marquee – entertainment by DJ Fabien Degueldre, followed by DJ Crazy Night
12:30 AM: Awards ceremony at the Abbey.

Parade entry prices

Laetare Saturday (29 March 2025)
FREE Entry

Laetare Sunday (30 March 2025)

– Entry €5.00 for ages 12+
– FREE Entry for children under 12
– FREE Entry for residents of the municipality of Stavelot
(on presentation of ID)

Fireworks entirely FREE

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Order of Procession

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Awareness of the Laetare and quality of entertainment offered during the three days of festivities are second to none . It is every year nearly 2,500 participants who walk the streets dressed in Stavelot . The famous White Brotherhood Moussis opens the ball , followed by 15 local Stavelot folk groups and various foreign and musical societies .

Side spectators, the Laetare annually brings together a large number of visitors dazzled by the magic of processions and illuminated by the flashing red and blue fire ever more prestigious fireworks .