THE NOCTURNE OF THE SLOPES
4.10 - 6.10.24 IN LIEGE
ILLUMINATIONS & MAPPING, THE WEDDING NOCTURNE, CUSTOMER WEEKEND, CONNEXIONS URBAINES, TOURISM VILLAGE, OCTOBER FAIR
Nocturne 2024
Once again, the City of Liège illuminates its historic centre.
The renewed trail stretches from Place Saint-Lambert to the esplanade Saint-Léonard.Architectural heritage will be highlighted, while musicians, visual artists and circus performerswill enliven the public space.
Other elements will be added to this festival of lights. These include the Nocturne des Mariages,the Customer Weekend, a special edition of ‘La Batte po todi!’, the opening of the October fairand an artistic performance developed as part of the Connexions Urbaines project (Saturday 5 October).
Esplanade Saint-Léonard
Palais des princes-évêques
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An exceptional night event
The highlights of this edition
AKA - cie l'Homme debout
AKA is a live performance that combines a giant puppet and choreography, designed as a space for artistic encounters and experimentation. Lasting 15 minutes, it will be presented at various time slots on the esplanade Saint-Léonard.
Light Cases & Guerilla Lighting
The "light cases" will highlight certain heritage buildings in a colorful, graphic, or dynamic way: a spotlight both literally and figuratively to (re)discover the heritage of Liège. "Guerilla lighting" is a participatory workshop concept used by lighting designers to raise public awareness of the importance of lighting in urban spaces.
Light Shows
A host of artists—musicians, visual artists, and circus performers—will roam and enliven the public space, both at key points and in processions throughout the day.
I invite you to my house
As part of Connexions Urbaines
Artist Françoise Schein invites the residents of Liège to her home, located at Place Xavier Neujean, for a banquet. The artist creates elements that suggest the garden and the walls of the house, with a central table that celebrates gathering and communal living...
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Customer weekend
On October 5th and 6th, the Client Weekend will highlight the richness and dynamism of businesses in the city, featuring lively street animations. On Sunday, a special edition of the "Batte po Todi" will invigorate the heart of Liège, providing a dazzling celebration with both permanent and mobile vendors!
The Nocturne Wedding
Weddings will be celebrated on the evening of Saturday, October 5th, in the enchanting setting of the Lumière festival. What could be more poetic and unforgettable than this extraordinary ritual?
October Fair
With its 160 attractions, it is one of the three largest fairs in Belgium. Located in the heart of the city and stretching over more than a kilometer, the Liège fair welcomes nearly 1.5 million visitors each year!
October Fair website
Montagne de Bueren
On Saturday, October 5th, discover this staircase of 374 steps, beautifully illuminated by hundreds of candles, for a breathtaking experience.
Collegiate Churches Weekend
During this unique weekend, the collegiate churches will be open to the public. In addition to the presence of volunteers in the churches, numerous guided tours with exclusive access and exhibitions will showcase the rich heritage of these remarkable buildings.
Collegiate Churches Circuit Website
Grand Curtius
Access to the museum’s permanent collections will be free. The exhibition “Kroll Sends Bottles to the Sea” will remain open until 9 p.m. Musical performances, contemporary dance, and a guided tour of the Arms section by Loïc Servais will be offered. An immersive virtual reality experience, “Beethoven 360,” will plunge participants into Beethoven's 5th Symphony. The museum’s façade will be illuminated and animated with film projections by the Créahm workshops.
- Schedule for Saturday, October 5
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- Dans le cadre de Connexions Urbaines Parc de la Boverie (Street Art) : Performance live de Noir Artiste
- Place Xavier-Neujean : "Je vous invite à la maison" de 12h à 17h
- Entrée de la rue Pierreuse : Odessalavie 19h45 à 21h30 • 21h15 à 22h
- Numéro 38 rue Pierreuse : Bronzeto 19h à 19h45 • 20h30 à 21h15 • 22h à 22h45
- Palais des princes-évêques :
Guerrila Lighting 20h et 21 h
Kermesz à l'Est 22h à 22h30- Entrée du musée de la Vie Wallonne : Lavasax 19h à 19h45 • 20h30 à 21h15 • 22h à 22h45
- Musée de la Vie Wallonne : Chorale Anima 19h45 à 20h30 • 21h15 à 22h
- Rue Mère-Dieu : Hula-Hoop lumineux 19h50 • 21h15 • 22h15
- Rue Hors-Château devant l'imp. de la Couronne : Amlou 19h45 à 20h30 • 21h15 à 22h
- Rue Hors-Château devant l'imp. de la Vignette : Ensemble Darius 19h à 19h45 • 20h30 à 21h15 • 22h à 22h45
- Rue du Potay : Lollipop 19h • 19h45 • 20h30 • 21h15 • 22h
- Sentier des Coteaux : Exposition des étudiants de Saint-Luc jusqu'à 23h30
- Esplanade Saint-Léonard : AKA par la Cie. de l'Homme debout 18h30 • 19h30 • 20h30 • 21h30
- Place Saint-Barthélemy
La Mailloche 1900 19h • 20h30 • 22h
Oktaba Paradise Band 19h30 • 20h30
Sun Brass 21h • 22h- Grand Curtius :
Oktaba Paradise Band 13h à 16h
Beethoven 360 de 16h à 22h
Visite guidée par Loïc Servais, Conservateur du département des Armes à 16h30- Rue Féronstrée (121) : Niglos Swing 19h45 à 20h30 • 21h15 à 22h
- Rue Féronstrée (92) : Laterrateral 19h30 • 20h45 • 22h
- Rue Féronstrée (84) : Johan Dupont 19h à 19h45 • 20h30 à 21h15 • 22h à 22h45
- Rue Féronstrée (52) : La boîte à bijou 19h45 à 20h30 • 21h15 à 22h
- Place du Marché : Duo de jongleur (LED) 19h • 20h • 21h • 22h
- Rue de la Goffe : Michel Debrulle 19h45 à 20h30 • 21h15 à 22h
- Rue de la Violette (hôtel de ville) : Sun Brass 19h
- Rue de la Boucherie : Tagada 19h à 19h45 • 20h30 à 21h15 • 22h à 22h45
Full program coming soon
Practical information
- Access and transport
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A shuttle will be available every 10 minutes (theoretical) between the parking lot of the Citadelle Hospital and the Cadran, on October 5th from 6:30 PM to 1:00 AM.
Are you planning to come to Liège for the event? Visit this page for all practical information..
Do you want to easily reach the city center without taking your car?
Enjoy the River Shuttle to follow the Meuse, explore the rich heritage of Liège along the water, and access the historical heart in just a few minutes. More information is available on the River Shuttle website..
- By bus from Guillemins station to Place Saint-Lambert: lines 1, 2, 3, 48, …
- By bus from Coronmeuse to Place Saint-Lambert: lines 76, 5, 6, 1, 7, …
- By train from Guillemins station: stop at Liège-Saint-Lambert station.
- Available parking areas
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The city of Liège has several paid off-street parking options.
These parking facilities total approximately 8,900 spaces for drivers wishing to visit Liège with ease. A dynamic signage system informs you of the real-time availability of spaces and guides you to your chosen parking lot.
The parking facilities are concentrated around the city center on the left bank, in the Guillemins station area, and at Médiacité on the right bank. Several of these parking areas offer parking only through a subscription or reservation.
Towards the list of available parking areas.
Two parking lots will be free on Saturday, located at Boulevard du 12e de Ligne and rue des Glacis.
- Access to restrooms
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- Rue Moray (dans la cour)
- Rue Hors-chateau à proximité de la rue de la rose
- Rue Saint-Jean Baptiste
- Rue Crève Coeur (derriere l'église Saint-Barthélemy)
- Rue du Potay (au pied des Coteaux)
- The tourist office (quai de la Goffe, 13) will be open until 10 p.m. and has an accessible PMR toilet.
- Emergency contact numbers
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We invite you to download the 112 BE app; the main advantage of the 112 BE app is that you no longer need to memorize emergency numbers, so you won't risk forgetting them if you are panicked. You simply click on the icon for the fire department, ambulance, or police, depending on the assistance you need.
- 112 : The fire department and ambulances
- 101 : Emergency police assistance in Belgium
- 1722 : Number for non-emergency fire brigade response
- 1733 : Doctor on call
- 070 245 245 : Poison control centre
- 116 000 : Child Focus
- 0800 32 123 : Suicide prevention hotline
- 0800 30 230 : Safety in the station and on the train
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