EKINOX Festival Kicks Off in Mons with an Emotion-Filled Weekend

The inaugural weekend of the EKINOX festival in Mons featured a diverse program, from contemporary music to chamber music and Balkan sounds, running until October 22nd.

Generic image of a music festival in Mons, Hainaut, featuring colorful stage lights and musical instruments.
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Generic image of a music festival in Mons, Hainaut, featuring colorful stage lights and musical instruments.

The EKINOX festival has launched in Mons this weekend with an eclectic program, blending contemporary music, chamber music, and Balkan sounds, and will continue until October 22nd.

The EKINOX festival officially began its season in Mons this weekend, offering a series of intense and varied musical events. The opening featured a creation by Musiques Nouvelles honoring Pēteris Vasks, who was present in the audience. The evening then transitioned to the sweetness and beauty presented by the Collectif Petit Travers, accompanied by the Quatuor Debussy.
Sunday brought a family-friendly atmosphere with the colors of the Balkans, performed by Penka. The day was also dedicated to the arrival of a Steinway D piano at Arsonic, a significant event for the music center.
This first musical weekend was met with public appreciation and high-quality performances. The EKINOX festival will run until October 22nd, promising more highlights for music lovers.
Based on information from the official source: Mars — Mons Arts de la Scène (Théâtre le Manège) (08/10/2026)