Everything you need to know for your visit

Montmartre Ronse takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 in the historic centre of Ronse.

For four hours, you can discover art, craftsmanship and live music at different locations throughout the city centre.

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At a glance

📅 Date
Sunday, 6 September 2026

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🕑 Hours
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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📍 Location
Historic centre of Ronse

Kleine Markt – Kapittelstraat – Albertplein – De Vrijheid

The ArtNomadique Gallery, Wijnstraat 16, is also part of the route.

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🎟️ Admission
Free

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🎨 What to expect

• More than 50 artists, craftspeople, students and musicians

• Artists and craftspeople creating live

• 22 students from the Flemish Ardennes Art Academy

• Live music throughout the city centre

• AI Gallery at ArtNomadique

• Art and creations available to buy directly from various makers

• Cafés and restaurants in and around the route

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Discover the full programme.

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Getting there

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Montmartre Ronse takes place in the historic centre of Ronse.

During the event, parts of the city centre are reserved for Montmartre. Please take altered traffic conditions in the area into account.

For visitors, Parking Familia is the recommended parking area.

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Parking

For visitors

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Visitors can park at Parking Familia, accessible via Kruisstraat or Kegelkaai.

From there, the historic centre and the Montmartre route are within easy walking distance.

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For artists & craftspeople

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During Montmartre, the parking area behind the Oud Stadhuis (Old Town Hall) is reserved exclusively for participating artists and craftspeople.

Access is only permitted with an official parking pass issued by the organisation.

Keeping this area available for participants helps ensure the smooth set-up and dismantling of the event.

Visitors cannot park behind the Oud Stadhuis.

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Accessibility

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Most of the route is accessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs.

As Montmartre takes place in the historic city centre, some streets or surfaces may be less even.

If you have a specific question about accessibility, feel free to contact us.

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What if it rains?

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Montmartre Ronse is an outdoor event.

In light rain, the event will go ahead as planned.

In exceptional weather conditions, the organisation may decide to adapt certain activities, temporarily interrupt them or, if necessary, bring the event to an end.

Check our website and social media on the day for the latest information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is admission free?

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Yes.
Montmartre Ronse is completely free to visit.

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Can I buy artwork?

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Yes.
Many artists and craftspeople will offer their works and creations for sale directly to visitors.

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Can I talk to the artists?

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Of course.
Meeting the people behind the work is an important part of Montmartre. Feel free to talk to the artists and craftspeople and discover more about their work and techniques.

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Are dogs allowed?

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Yes.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead and do not disturb visitors or participants.

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Is the event suitable for children?

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Absolutely.
Montmartre Ronse is a family-friendly event where visitors of all ages are welcome.

Children can watch artists and craftspeople at work and discover different forms of art and creativity.

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Are there toilets?

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The organisation does not provide separate toilet facilities on the event site.

Several cafés and hospitality venues in and around the route have toilet facilities.

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May I take photographs?

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Yes.
Photography for personal use is welcome.

Please respect the privacy of other visitors and ask permission before photographing someone at close range.

If you would like to take a close-up photograph of an artwork, please ask the artist or maker first.

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Stay up to date

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For the latest information about the programme, locations and any changes, follow Montmartre Ronse via:

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📘 Facebook — Montmartre Ronse
📸 Instagram — Montmartre Ronse
🎨 Facebook & Instagram — ArtNomadique
🌐 www.artnomadique.com

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During the event, we will share photos, videos and impressions from throughout the afternoon.

Sharing your own photos or videos? Feel free to tag us and use #MontmartreRonse.