Events - Juillet 2026
Santons exhibition "petits gens bons d'Ardenne"
B-4990 Lierneux
GSM : +32497725617
Visit an exhibition of Ardennes santons in French
02/07/2026
Market in Vielsalm
B-6690 Vielsalm
Website : https://www.vielsalm.be
Small market on Thursday mornings every other week
From 8am to 12pm with different vendors depending on the season (cheese, chicken, clothes, flowers, etc.)
Dates 2026
4 and 18 June
July 2, 16, and 30
August 13 and 27
30/07/2026
Le Massotais qui court (jogging challenge)
B-6670 Gouvy
Website : https://www.challenge-gouvy.be
Jogging on several dates and in different villages in the municipality of Gouvy.
Course accessible to walkers at 5:30 p.m.
Children's race starts at 6:30 p.m. - 5 and 11 km races start at 7 p.m.
July 18 in Rettigny
July 25 in Baclain
August 8 in Langlire
August 22 in Montleban (soccer field)
25/07/2026
Exposition d'artiste à Trois-Ponts
B-4980 Trois-Ponts
Exhibition To be seen in the gallery in Trois-Ponts, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 12pm and from 1pm to 4pm.
03/07/2026
Les musicales salmiennes
B-6690 Vielsalm
Website : https://www.vielsalm.be/
Next to the Doyards sports hall, with stunning views over the lake. Bar serving local drinks
Free, varied, high-quality concerts that invite you to discover new music. Sundays in July at 11am
5 July: Marie Warnant, French pop
A sensitive lyricist, a luminous voice and melodies that touch the heart.
12 July: Olive, French pop
Authentic songs and a warm energy for a gentle, relaxing moment.
19 July: NSangu, French soul
A blend of soul, emotion and groove – let yourself be swept away by a powerful and elegant world.
26 July: Cornet Blues, Jazz & Swing
A festive and lively atmosphere to round off the month to the rhythm of jazz and swing.
26/07/2026
Market Saveurs d'Ardenne in Farnières
B-6690 Farnières (Vielsalm)
Website : https://www.adlvielsalm.be/
Local farmers’ and craft market (honey, basketry, jam, candles, jewellery, vegetables, spirits, etc.)
Tuesdays from 4pm to 9pm – Bar and catering – live music
in Farnières on 7, 14 and 28 July and Friday 24 July
28/07/2026
Fête d'été des grinnètes
B-4990 Les Villettes (Lierneux)
18/07/2026
Sabbat des Macralles
B-6690 Vielsalm
Website : http://macralles.com/
Every 20th July the "Neurès Bièsses" (the Macralles) symbolically take possession of the key to the town, and gather to hold their Sabbath in the presence of their master, the "Neûr Bo", the Devil.
The macralles tell the stories of the year in Walloon.
admission € 6 for over 16s - Location: Vielsalm municipal park
7pm: entertainment for children
9.15pm: collection of the keys in the park
10pm: start of the sound and light show orchestrated by the Macralles group (translation FR and NL on a giant screen)
11pm: music concert
20/07/2026
Blueberryday in Vielsalm
B-6690 Vielsalm
Website : https://www.facebook.com/21juilletvielsalm
E-mail : [email protected]
10.00 - Craft market
12:30 - Concert in the municipal park
14:00 - Folklore procession through the streets of the city centre, with a commented finale in the park
18h00 - Concerts at the kiosk
23.00 - Fireworks
23:30 - Afterparty
Admission to the procession: 5€ - Free for children up to and including 12 years old.
Official page: https://www.facebook.com/21juilletvielsalm
21/07/2026
Thursday evening walks
B-6690 Goronne (Vielsalm)
Website : https://www.vielsalm-tourisme.be
Thursday evening walks
Meeting point is the village hall - The walk will start in a group at exactly 19:00 - signposted route approximately 6 km - price: € 2,50 / adult - for free for children under 12 years of age accompanied by an adult - Free drink at the finish (including for children).
In collaboration with village associations, the Vielsalm Tourism Association - Thursday evening walks.
Philosophy: Walking together around the villages of our municipality. Rediscovering our villages, their paths, their scenery. What a great opportunity to meet and talk together and create links between villagers. This walk is also open to tourists staying at holiday homes in the village, as well as anyone else living in the region or tourists passing through.
23/07/2026
Fête de village à Bihain
B-6690 Bihain (Vielsalm)
Village festival in Bihain
Flea market on Sundays
24/07/2026
Summer land à Sart
B-4990 Petit-Sart (Lierneux)
25/07/2026
Fête de village à Goronne
B-6690 Goronne (Vielsalm)
25/07/2026
Concert rock à Cherain
B-6673 Cherain (Gouvy)
70s/80s/90s Rock Concert
Free entry
On the night: The bar and its new cocktails, sausage rolls and hot dogs, ice-cream bar
We look forward to seeing lots of you there – a great atmosphere is guaranteed
25/07/2026
Foire de la Saint Jacques
B-4980 Fosse (Trois-Ponts)
E-mail : [email protected]
25/07:
10am: Opening of the craft market all along the street (until 6pm)
10.30am: Mass with blessing of children against fear, followed by an aperitif offered by the Committee in the marquee
12pm: Big barbecue and sausage rolls with local produce
9.30pm: dancing party with DJ
Musical entertainment - Climbing for children - Inflatable castle - Wooden games- Home-made ice creams from Ferme Dugailliez - in the evening - Local beers
Bar open from 10am until the end of the night
25/07/2026
Brocante à Bihain
B-6690 Bihain (Vielsalm)
Flea market in the village of Bihain (between Vielsalm and the Baraque de Fraiture)
26/07/2026
Marché artisanal à Salmchâteau
B-6690 Salmchâteau (Vielsalm)
26/07/2026
Journée jeux géants
B-6672 Beho (Gouvy)
Website : https://www.gouvy-tourisme.be
Giant Games Day on Beho Square from 1 pm to 6 pm.
On the programme: wooden games, a bouncy castle and a playground.
A bar and snacks will be available
26/07/2026
Thursday evening in Rencheux
B-6690 Rencheux (Vielsalm)
Website : https://www.vielsalm-tourisme.be
Thursday evening walks
Meeting point is the village hall - The walk will start in a group at exactly 19:00 - signposted route approximately 5 km - price: € 2,50 / adult - for free for children under 12 years of age accompanied by an adult - Free drink at the finish (including for children).
In collaboration with village associations, the Vielsalm Tourism Association is proposing in July and August: Thursday evening walks.
Philosophy: Walking together around the villages of our municipality. Rediscovering our villages, their paths, their scenery.
30/07/2026
Vielsalm en fête
B-6690 Vielsalm
Website : https://www.adlvielsalm.be/
Come and celebrate Vielsalm and its shops!
PROGRAMME:
THURSDAY: Start of the street market
FRIDAY: Street music
SATURDAY: Street music and late-night shopping
SUNDAY: Family Day – free entertainment for everyone
30/07/2026
Fête à Hébronval
B-6690 Hébronval (Vielsalm)
31/07/2026
10Miles Lierneux - Vielsalm
B-4990 Lierneux
Website : https://www.lierneux.be
10 MILES IN THE HAUTE ARDENNE
Starting from the Vielsalm sports centre and finishing in Lierneux
Friday at 7.30 pm
Set yourself a challenge! Come and run in the stunning setting of the Haute Ardenne, along the RAVeL route between Lierneux and Vielsalm. A friendly, sporting atmosphere awaits you!
Shuttles before and after the race
2 refreshment stations + Showers & bar – Luggage storage available
31/07/2026
31/07/2026