Program

Tanks in Town 2026

August 28, 29 & 30, 2026
Mons – Belgium

In 2026, Tanks in Town celebrates its 25th anniversary edition with an exceptional three-day program.

Historical camps, military vehicles, reenactments, militaria fair, dynamic demonstrations, amphibious operations and historical parades will bring this anniversary weekend to life.

⚠️ Preliminary program subject to change.

Friday - August 28

Bois-Brûlé Site – Route de Wallonie 32, 7011 Ghlin

07.30 – Liberation March

Free participation with routes of 7, 17 or 27 km.                                                                        Organized jointly by the Military Command of the Province of Hainaut, the City of Mons and Tanks in Town.

13.00 – Opening of the site to the public

Admission fee : €10 — free for children under 12 years old.                                                          Program includes: historical camp, reenactments, militaria fair, exhibitions, dynamic demonstrations and military vehicle rides. Food trucks and bar available on site.

18.00 - Public site closing

20.00 – Opening Evening

Friendly opening evening celebrating the start of this 25th anniversary edition.

Saturday - August 29

Bois-Brûlé Site – Route de Wallonie 32, 7011 Ghlin

09.00 – Opening of the site to the public

Admission fee: €10 — free for children under 12 years old.                                                          Program includes: historical camp, reenactments, militaria fair, exhibitions, dynamic demonstrations and military vehicle rides. Food trucks and bar available on site.

11.00 – Amphibious Operation

Grand Large Site – Mons

Amphibious demonstrations, historic military vehicles and dynamic entertainment in collaboration with the Belgian Navy Component and the Sea Cadets – Mons section.

14.00 – Commemorative Roadbook Tour

Historical drive for light vehicles around the Greater Mons area — approximately 50 km.

18.00 – End of activities on the site

20.00 – Anniversary Evening – Special 25th Anniversary

Dinner: pig roast — €20 per person, reservation required.                                                            Awards ceremony for the best vehicles and displays, followed by musical entertainment.

Sunday - August 30

Bois-Brûlé Site and Historical Parade through Mons and the surrounding area

09.00 – Opening of the site to the public

Admission fee: €10 — free for children under 12 years old.                                                          Program includes: historical camp, reenactments, militaria fair, exhibitions, dynamic demonstrations and military vehicle rides. Food trucks and bar available on site.

10:00 AM – Departure of the Wheeled Vehicle Column

Commemorative route through Mons and the surrounding area with patriotic ceremonies.

13.00 – Departure of the Armoured Vehicle Column

Commemorative route through Mons and the surrounding area with static displays.

14.00 – Public site closing

15.00 – Formation of the Historical Column

Junction of the different columns before entering the city of Mons — location to be confirmed.

15.30 – Ceremony of the Presentation of the Bell of the Narcis

Grand-Place of Mons

In collaboration with the Belgian Defence and the City of Mons, official presentation of the bell of the tripartite minehunter Narcis M923. Military parade and musical entertainment by the Royal Belgian Navy Band.

16.00 – Historical Column Static Display

Mons Memorial Museum – Boulevard Dolez, Mons

Patriotic ceremony, static display of the vehicles and access to the Mons Memorial Museum.

17.00 – Historical Column Static Display

Grand-Place of Mons

Static display of the vehicles and musical entertainment by the SHAPE International Band.

19.00 – Return to camp and end of the event

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Main site: Bois-Brûlé – Route de Wallonie 32, 7011 Ghlin (Mons)
Visitor parking: Hippodrome de Wallonie
Bicycle and pedestrian access: possible via the Grand Large area and the canal footbridge.

The purchased wristband gives access to the three opening days of the Bois-Brûlé site.

                                                                                  Full program and final schedules coming soon.                                                                                        ⚠️ Schedules and activities may be adjusted according to organizational, security or weather constraints.