In 2022, my wife Christine and I created the Celtic Days Festival, attracting nearly six thousand people to our beautiful town of Walcourt over the first two editions, and giving a boost to local businesses and lodgings at the request of our mayor Christine Poulin.
We're proud to be the only Celtic festival of its kind in Belgium, and it's a major socio-cultural event in Wallonia, with a reputation that extends far beyond its borders.
In November 2023, the non-profit organisation Belgian Celtic Events was created so that the many tasks involved in organising a festival could be divided up and carried out by a dedicated team.
In October 2024, we left the future of this wonderful adventure in the hands of the new team, wishing them every success in continuing the work we had begun.
We have fond memories of the quality artists we have welcomed since 2022, and we would like to thank the partners and service providers who have made this crazy dream come true.
OUR SPIRIT
To have fun, to be amazed,
to return to the roots,
to travel in space and time.
You are invited
to an exceptional site for its beauty and the prestigious setting of its feudal castle.
The Celtic culture, unique and multiple at the same time, spreads from Scotland to Brittany, recognisable by the atmosphere of the Piper Bands and Bagadoù, their bagpipes and binioùs.
Celtic Days Festival offers you the chance to discover the customs, songs, dances, music, gastronomy and exceptional beverages of Brittany, Scotland, Ireland and Asturias.
PROGRAM 2024
From 10.00 a.m. until the end of the day, there will be parades and performances by Pipe Bands, Bagadoù, Celtic harp concert, concerts by Breton, Scottish, Irish and Asturian groups, initiations and performances of Asturian, Breton and Irish tap dances in two large marquees. Get to know the customs, gastronomy and exceptional beverages of each of the regions present.
Discover the clandestine weddings or ceremonies of Gretna Green, Scottish camp life and the Highland Games, the Whiskies Master Class or an educational introduction to exceptional whiskies, the Breton crêperie, the craft and food fair with some fifty exhibitors, a conference and educational exhibition on the presence of the Celts in Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse and, for the younger ones, donkey rides, Celtic tales and legends and the show Merlin and the treasure chest of tricks.
Related pages for buttons will reveal the conditions of access and the musical, artistic and gastronomic programme for this third edition, whose guest of honour is Brittany.
ATMOSPHERE
PARTNERS
Tribute to all the people, sponsors and partners, who contribute to the success of the event with their enthusiasm and generosity. May they be warmly thanked.
MEDIAS
RTBF News at 7.30pm Saturday 2/09/2023
RTBF Promotional Spot 2023 - VivaCité
