2026 Namur International Nature Festival

Every year, the Namur International Nature Festival (FINN) dedicates an entire week to showcasing the beauty of the natural world. Its mission is clear: to inspire wonder and raise awareness. Through exceptional images, the festival invites the public to discover the richness of the nature that surrounds them and encourages them to act responsibly toward their environment.

Founded in 1995, FINN has become a must-attend event for lovers of nature and spectacular imagery. With more than 35,000 visitors each year, three international competitions (photography, amateur films, and professional films), and a multitude of activities, it is now one of the five largest European events dedicated to nature.

Among the highlights is the Nature Village, which brings together the festival’s partners. UNamur will have a booth there showcasing the most stunning photographs from the Biology Department’s multidisciplinary expedition. Interactive activities will also allow the public to explore nature from a scientific perspective. Brochures and information on academic programs related to the festival’s themes will also be available, as well as brochures on the Domaine d’Haugimont, La Maraude, and the Chronoxyle project (promoting the use of dead wood in Wallonia).

FINN is also organizing an Environment Day dedicated to the major issues affecting biodiversity and human well-being. This year, the event will take place on October 15 and will feature three thematic sessions followed by discussions led by our experts Isabelle Parmentier, Laurent Houssiau, and Frédéric Silvestre. For this 32nd edition, the speakers will be Professors Isabelle Parmentier (History), Laurent Houssiau (Physics), and Frédéric Silvestre (Biology).

This year, you can also join Corentin Fontaine for his lecture “Seeing Beyond Landscapes” on Wednesday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Village Nature. This event is part of the continuing education program he offers, “Les Ateliers du Paysage,” which consists of nine workshops.

On the evening of October 14, there will also be a lecture by Michel Fautsch, a bioengineer and photographer, at Quai 22 at 7:30 p.m. The lecture will provide an opportunity to learn about the role of dead wood in our forests, the situation in Wallonia, and efforts to better preserve it. The evening will continue with the photography exhibition “A Glimpse of the Living Forest,” featuring photos from the Domaine d’Haugimont, one of the recent showcases of the Chronoxyle project for the Province of Namur. This exhibition will run from October 12 to 23!