Hasselt Genever Festival: atmosphere and tastings in honour of the smallest glass

Step into the heart of Hasselt’s genever culture during the Genever Festival on October 18 and 19, 2025. This vibrant city festival attracts thousands of visitors every year. A must-see is the Borrelmanneke and its miracle – usually it pours water, but during the festival, it magically turns into genever!
Also worth watching: the waiter race through the city centre. Dozens of waiters compete to win glory for their bar or restaurant. The winner takes home their weight in genever.
Can’t get enough of genever? Visit the Genever Museum, where special exhibitions run throughout the weekend.