Enjoy the 3 km route and its 16 installations
from January 30 to February 2 and from February 6 to 9, 2025
on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
from 7 PM to midnight.
Starting and ending point of the route: Place Léopold. The route is marked with signs.
Mons en Lumières 2025 will start and end at Place Léopold, near the Mons train station.
Yes, the event is free to access.
Getting to Mons en Lumières Takes a Bit of Planning
Whether by bus or train, everything has been arranged to enhance your experience at Mons en Lumières. Special transportation options are available for the event.
Details:
By Train:
For Mons en Lumières, the SNCB has increased train services to and from Mons to welcome many visitors to our event from January 30 to February 2 and February 6 to 9, 2025.
For more information and to purchase your ticket, visit the SNCB website.
Getting to Mons en Lumières Takes a Bit of Planning
Whether by bus or train, everything has been arranged to enhance your experience at Mons en Lumières. Special transportation options are available for the event.
Details:
By Bus:
For detailed information on schedules and routes, check letec.be, which will soon be updated with all the necessary details.
Several parking areas are available to avoid city center restrictions:
Travel times to Grand-Place from these parking lots are indicated to guide you.
Take advantage of the parking area at Sparkoh! with shuttles available to take you to the light route.
Carpooling:
Join the ecological effort by sharing your trips. Sign up now on Togetzer to find or offer a carpool for Mons en Lumières.
Several parking areas are available to avoid city center restrictions:
Travel times to Grand-Place from these parking lots are indicated to guide you.
Take advantage of the parking area at Sparkoh! with shuttles available to take you to the light route.
Mons and its local region have many accommodation options all over the province.
We can help you make the right choice by giving you access to detailed, transparent information about our hotels, youth hostel, gites, B&Bs and our camp site.
Follow this link to see all our accommodation recommendations:
Mons city center has a wealth of restaurant options. See all available restaurants in Mons.
In addition to these options, Mons By Light is providing a communal eating area created specifically for the event.
It is located at the Anciens Abattoirs (rue de la Trouille 17, 7000 Mons) and is open from 6.30pm until midnight.
A social and dining area has been created specifically for Mons en Lumières.
It is located at Place du Parc and is open from 7 PM to midnight.
You will find 4 information points along the Mons en Lumières route, marked by white containers where staff will be available to answer all your questions.
These information stands are located at:
Download the map (available soon)
Mons en Lumières is committed to providing a memorable and accessible experience for everyone, especially for people with specific needs. Discover the measures in place to welcome you under the best conditions.
Personalized Assistance
Need specific support? A team of trained volunteers, easily recognizable by their equipment (red K-Way, hat, fluorescent yellow vest), is available throughout the route. You can request proactive assistance by filling out our online form or by calling +32 (0) 65/33.55.80.
Collaboration with Access-i
In partnership with Access-i, a specialist in accessibility, we have adapted the route to meet the diverse needs of visitors. You can view the full accessibility evaluation here.
Specific Amenities
Parking Facilities
A reserved parking area for persons with reduced mobility (40-50 spaces) is located on Rue Chisaire, near the start of the route. Security and accessibility are ensured by an on-site security agent.
Contact us for any questions or to request personalized assistance.
Join us for an inclusive, unforgettable, and luminous experience at Mons en Lumières!
Tours for Individuals:
Join us every evening at 7 PM, 7:30 PM, 8 PM, and 8:30 PM, starting at visitMons. Discover the secrets behind our artistic installations and be enchanted by the theme “Between Earth and Sky” (duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes).
Book now at the attractive rate of €10 for adults, €5 for youth aged 12 to 18, and free for children under 12 through the visitMons reception, or on the websites visitMons.be or Monsenlumieres.be.
Tours for Groups:
For groups, personalized tours are available upon request. Contact us by email at groupes@ville.mons.be or by phone at +32 (0) 65 40 53 46 to book. Choose start times between 7 PM and 9 PM, based on your availability (duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes).
Take this unique opportunity to explore the installations with your group. The cost is €157.50 per group of 20 people.
Don’t miss this chance to dive into the art and magic of Mons en Lumières 2025 with our exciting guided tours. Book today to enjoy an enlightening and enriching experience.
Practical Information:
Reserve through the visitMons reception, on the website www.visitmons.be, or by phone: +32 (0) 65 33 55 80.
For the 2025 edition, Mons en Lumières explores the theme “Between Earth and Sky.” This illuminated journey through Mons’ historic heart highlights the natural and celestial elements that fill the city. Around twenty artistic installations by contemporary artists merge vegetation, animals, stars, and the night sky to create a magical and immersive atmosphere along a 3 km route through Mons’ city center.
The festival continues its tradition of presenting a new theme each year, emphasizing a strong visual dimension in 2025, rooted in the relationship between humanity, nature, and the universe. Tadashi Kawamata, the featured artist, will embody this theme through works that integrate nature into the urban space, evoking concepts of refuge and connection with the natural world.
The festival thus invites visitors to dream and reflect on their relationship with the environment, through a poetic dialogue between earth and sky.
Tadashi Kawamata is a renowned Japanese artist, born in 1953 in Mikasa, on the island of Hokkaido. His work is distinguished by monumental, often ephemeral installations, typically made from recycled materials like wood, transforming public spaces and inviting viewers to rethink their surroundings. Tadashi Kawamata studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts and quickly gained international recognition, especially after his participation in the Venice Biennale in 1982 while he was still a student.
Through his works, Tadashi Kawamata explores themes such as urbanism, the memory of places, and the relationship between humans and their environment. His projects unfold in diverse urban and natural contexts around the world, transforming buildings, parks, and public spaces into contemplative spaces. His installations, sometimes resembling perched huts or interwoven wood structures, question the transient nature of architecture and emphasize the fragility of nature in the face of urbanization.
Kawamata often works closely with local communities, emphasizing the participatory and social aspect of art. His unique approach combines poetry with social reflection, making each installation a dialogue between past and present, and an invitation to reconnect with nature.
For Mons en Lumières, Tadashi Kawamata will explore themes of refuge, connection with nature, and escape from the modern world. By exceptionally integrating light into his works for Mons en Lumières, Tadashi Kawamata will add a poetic and magical dimension, further strengthening the bond between urban life, natural habitats, and the starry sky.