Régate de Baignoires de Dinant (Dinant Bathtub Regatta) is Dinant’s most delightfully eccentric summer tradition in Dinant, Belgium, when the River Meuse becomes a floating stage each August 15 for a folkloric, family-friendly showdown of hand-built, wildly decorated bathtub boats. The challenge is simple and hilarious: teams muscle their creations through a 1 km race “à la seule force des bras” (human-powered only), with plenty of splashy drama, costumes, and crowd-pleasing ingenuity, while the town’s holiday atmosphere spills onto the quays with the classic brocante (flea market) and lively riverside cheering that turns a quick look into an all-day hangout.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Dinant or a Belgium route—we’ll plan riverbank race-day viewing, smart timing & crowd routes, easy train/transfers, and a walkable stay along the Meuse.
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DATES & TIMES
• Event date (2026): Saturday, August 15, 2026. Tripologiste event page · Event overview.
• The regatta is held annually on August 15 (Assumption Day). Exact start times and the day schedule are released by the organizers closer to the date. Official Facebook · Organizer contact.
LOCATION
• Dinant, Belgium — on the River Meuse (La Meuse). Open in Google Maps.
• Official address reference: La Meuse, 5500 Dinant. Map.
• Viewing areas are typically along the riverbanks and near the Charles de Gaulle Bridge. Bridge map.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• The event is listed as free for both spectators and participants. Source.
• For participant rules/registration (human-powered craft requirements, safety rules, etc.), check the organizer’s official channels. Facebook.
• Organizer contact: +32 479 27 91 25 · lesbaignoires@gmail.com. Contact details.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Course basics: a 1 km “bathtub boat” race on the Meuse, propelled by human power only. Event details.
• August 15 is one of Dinant’s busiest days—expect crowds and limited parking near the riverfront; arrive early if you want a prime viewing spot. Visitor advisory.
• For last-minute updates (timing, route notes, or local restrictions), monitor the organizer’s official posts. Official Facebook.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest a Belgium route that includes the Régate de Baignoires de Dinant at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
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