During the parade you can make a small contribution to a local charity. From September 2020Kook-eet: Foodfestival where more than 30 topchefs serve gastronomy at its best. As always, we warm up with Crazy about Bach and close with the wonderful Brussels Philharmonic, this time performing some well-known classics. (entrance free of charge), December 5th – January 26th, 2020 (Poortersloge) (Exhibition)Exhibition ‘Groetjes uit Molenbeek’: Greetings from Molenbeek offers a layered insight into the visual work of Needcompany, the company which is curating the contemporary dance festival December Dance in 2019. Since 1964 the Flanders Festival Bruges organizes every year the famous MA Competition. During his lifetime, Ryelandt’s music was popular both in Belgium and abroad and nowadays he is rated as one of the leading composers of the Belgian fin de siècle. (free entrance) (dates follow later). As a tourist it can be very gratifying to take part in cultural or other events in the city you visit. Due to corona, all large events untill the end of August are cancelled. The paintings of Hans Memling are put in dialogue with modern art. Par Belga. Great for kids! ( Log uit /  December 13-14-19-20, 2020 (Museum of Folk Life, Balstraat)The Midwintershop replaces the Midwinterfestival: You can buy handmade Christmas gifts at a shop in the museum of Folk Life between 9:30 AM and 5 PM. (entrance free – reservation online). More info. Nobody managed to master his mythically bare notes until Reinbert de Leeuw came along. Six architects worked on the plans for this building. Bruges has many great cultural events throughout the year, that are primarily organised for locals but can also accommodate or interest visiting tourists. The exhibition at Site Oud Sint-Jan shows 70 full size replica figures, including various ranks of warriors, impressive chariots and horses. October 1st, 2020 – February 1st, 2021 (Saint Johnshospital) (exhibition)Memling Now: Hans Memling in contemporary art: This exhibition focusses on the paintings of Hans Memling, one of the most significant painters of the Burgundian Bruges genre. A summer with no MAfestival for the first time in 57 years? Opening hours: Saturday 22 August from 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 23 August from 11 am to 4 pm. Online exhibition:Exhibition Joke Raes and Jonas Vansteenkiste: Synergia: Contemporaray art exhibition by two young Bruges’ artists. Saturday, August 15th, 2020 (city centre) – CancelledBenenwerk: On one Saturday evening in August, the city centre becomes one large ballroom, with several styles of music on different squares and parks of Bruges. Sounds great! February 1 and 2, 2020 (Zand) (beer festival)13th Bruges Beer Festival: Here you can taste more than 300 different kinds of beer from over 70 different brewers! This is worth a walk to see the windmills. Our Lady of blindekens is carried in procession and more than 200 citizens evoke historical scenes like the war on the Pevelenberg against the French in 1304. Contact MFW July 7, 2020 Household shopping in Belgium: clothes, electronics, and more. It is a Roman Catholic basilica in Bruges and it consists of … After eveluating the restrictions when dealing with COVID-19 at a festival we, BAB board and festival team, have decided to postpone the next edition of the festival till 2022. This ninth edition of Jazz Brugge presents a topical sample of the jazz and allied activities that underpin this assertion. Cactusfestival When? 7 people follow this. Community See All. Take good care of yourself and each other and keep it safe and healthy. July 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2020 (Castle of Loppem – Zedelgem) (Music festival) CancelledVegamping : During this extraordinary experience you will be immersed in an idyllic setting: the gardens and the park of castle of Loppem. July 31st – August 9th, 2020 (Concertgebouw) (music festival) – Cancelled MA-Festival: Musica Antiqua Bruges is a festival of ancient music and historically informed performances. July 10th, 2020 (Burg)Flemish national day: On July 11th the Flemish part of Belgian celebrates its national day. Bruges annual spring-time fair, dating back to 1200, is held after Easter with a month of festivities involving costumed parades, fun fairs and fireworks. The municipal council of Bruges has decided not to authorise any ice skating rinks this winter, and to cancel its traditional ice sculpture festival. Due to its growing popularity the festival changed venue from the ancient and iconic town hall, at the Belfort in the centre of Bruges, to the Beurshalle centre on ‘t Zand. Agenda culturel, fêtes et festivals à Bruges Les fêtes, festivals et événements incontournables et insolites à ne pas manquer sur votre itinéraire à Bruges. But for 2017 and its 10 year anniversary the Bruges Beer Festival returned to the historic city centre, this continued for … Acteursopleiding, toneelschool, theateropleiding, acting – what's in a name. All that matters in life. Samedi 1 février 2020 à 08:15. Every week from Wednesday to Saturday from 8 AM to 1:30 PM on the Fishmarket on the Fishmarket: fresh fish and seafood. The procession of the Holy Blood (Heilig Bloedprocessie) is a mixture of the sacred and profane: a collective … July 4th, 2020 (Burg)  CancelledTaptoe: an evening with international fanfare, brass bands and pipe bands starting at 8:30 PM on the Burg, tickets: 10 euro standing places, 40 euro for numbered seat. Mid June to Mid September 2020 (inner courtyard Belfry)Carillon concerts: The carillon is played every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 12 pm. A few years ago, it became obvious that the festival outgrew its location and could no longer hold that many beer-lovers and producers: in 2016 alone, over 20,000 people attended the Bruges Beer Festival. Long Tall Danny and a starting band invite several guest musicians – starters and more experienced – and give the audience some hours of live blues. All year (Concertgebouw)Concertgebouw Circuit: You can visit the Concertgebouw and its (sound) art collection from Wednesdays to Sundays via the Visitors’ Trail, with surprising additions, such as a huge sound model of the building and a musical postcard. When is the Bruges Beer Festival 2020? On 10 locations light installations are placed around the theme : Connection, something we all need but have often missed this year. Like many buildings in Bruges, the Windmills are visually very striking and provide excellent opportunities for photographs. From coach drop off point near Minnewater Lake it took about 30 minutes to walk around to the windmills. In view of the COVID-19-situation, specific safety measures and additional restrictions are currently in place across Belgium. Both have already developed a layered and substantive visual oeuvre, exhibiting in Flanders and abroad. (dates and program follow later), December 19th and 20th 2020 (Old Saint-Johnshospital and Mariastraat) Cancelled! January 18th, 2020 10 AM – 6 PM (Start City Theatre and Central market square and troughout the centre)Costumés de Venise: Costumés de Venise – an international group of 35 men and women dressed in magnificent costumes –  spend a whole day in Bruges, steeping the city in the atmosphere of Baroque Venice. The purpose is not to stress the element of competition but rather to stimulate the highest level of execution. Charleroi s’impose au Cercle de Bruges après un festival de buts (3-4) Mis en ligne le 15/12/2020 à 18:21. Discover them in the museum, as well as in the city! Sunday evenings – 9PMBistro Zwart huis: Monthly live performances on Sunday evenings (small entrance fee) Check their website because the place changed owners in february 2019! Not an option! The museum recently acquired a seventh masterpiece by Hans Memling which will also be on show. Meanwhile, this network counts 75 label holders. They are open to young, highly qualified performers from all over the world, who specialize in the historically informed performance practice. All non-essential shops, musea, movie-theatres, theatres, zoos, theme parks, bars and restaurants are closed. People who shape the world around us every day with their passion and drive. The exhibition at Site Oud Sint-Jan shows 70 full size replica figures, including various ranks of warriors, impressive chariots and horses. Load more. Some bars and restaurants offer take-away service. Cette année, les dates retenues sont les samedi 1 et dimanche 2 février 2020. The Concertgebouw is putting together a lavish celebration, with offshoots all over the inner city. July – August, 2020 (different cafés and pubs in the city centre)Klinkende kroegen: Every wednesday evening there are three free concerts in different pubs in the city centre, between 6 PM and midnight. Cactusfestival profileert zich als een muziekfestival met een antenne op de wijde muziekwereld. Lots of activities for children. Are you a festival enthusiast? June, 2020  (Astridpark)Signaal : A free summer radio festival in one of the beautiful city parks smack in the centre of Bruges, with the following ingredients: talks and workshops on making radio, live music, after-parties and dj-sets in the evening. Bruges-born scientist Simon Stevin (1548-1620) moved to the present-day Netherlands around 1577 and eventually became counsellor to Prince Maurits. 40 check-ins. March 12th – November 8th, 2020 (Groeninge museum) (exhibition)Jan Van Eyck in Bruges: This exhibition is devoted to two masterpieces by the Burgundian court painter from Bruges: ‘Madonna with Canon Joris Van der Paele’ and ‘Portrait of his wife Margaretha van Eyck’. If you are travelling to Flanders, Brussels or elsewhere in Belgium for a duration of 48 hours or more, you will need to complete a Passenger Locator Form, within the 48 hours before your arrival in Belgium. By looking at things from a fresh perspective, Stevin constantly enriched new fields of study, such as hydraulic engineering, navigation, accountancy, physics, military science, architecture, urban development, political sciences and mathematics. Locations. Two synthesizer masters, Alessandro Cortini and David Martijn – both inspired by his ‘fewer notes, more expressiveness’ – further immerse us in a musical trance. The event programs often big national and international pop and rock bands, but it's also a good place to get to know some new names. Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival: Well renowned for its craftwork, it is interesting to see beautifully carved snow structures made by artistes from Bruges.Held in November through January. December 31st, 2020, 10:45 PM to 1 AM (Het Zand) CancelledNew Years Eve – Bruges sings: Bruges welcomes the new year with a songfest featuring the most popular hits of recent years. Entry is free while a “starters pack” can be bought for 15€ that includes a tasting glass, tokens and a festival guide. You can taste over 350 beers at the festival and 15,000 people will join you in sampling this epic range of beers in historic Bruges. Theatres and cinemas will reopen on July 1st with a maximum of 200 spectators. Tuesday – Sunday: 09:30 – 17:00. Impossible not to move on this open air music event! Basilica Of The Holy Blood: Explore It All. The carillon also takes part. Deep in the tourist heart of Bruges lies hidden 27Bflat: a jazz & blues club where music and cosiness take centre stage with weekly live performances, jam sessions… from well-established artists to up-and-coming musical talent. You need to make a reservations before your visit on the website of Musea Bruges. Chaque année, début février, la ville de Bruges accueille le Festival de la Bière (Brugs Bier Festival). Followed by fireworks or light show at midnight. The old Saint-Johnshospital where you step 800 years back in time. Every year on Ascension Day, thousands of people gather in Bruges to celebrate the day when the Relic of the Holy Blood was brought to the city. There will be an evaluation of the lockdown after six weeks. Find live music near you. Knowing the correct dates helps tourists to plan certain events into their trip to Bruges. Alles wat ertoe doet in het leven. But concerts, flea markets or sport events are not limited by language barriers. Visit:Walk in Bruges – Your private guide in Bruges. We even have a street and a concert hall that bear his name. The biblical and historic evocation is well known as the religious procession which originated as a purely religious expression at the end of the thirteenth century. It is also how both artists approach their friendship and the visual dialogue they develop here. On the eve of July 11th there is a free concert on the Burg. June 26, 2020 Bruges Beer Festival 2020. Today, he is regarded as one of the most important composers of the Belgian fin-de-siècle. Het feeërieke Minnewaterpark wordt het kruispunt van muzikale stijlen en culturen: een trefpunt van internationaal gereputeerde artiesten, muzikale nieuwlichters met toekomst ën een muzikaal ruimdenkend publiek. !Procession of the Christmas star: Folklore procession proceeding through the festive streets of Bruges. July 21st, 2020 – January 17th, 2021 (Gruuthusemuseum)Expo Studio and Handmade in Bruges: This exhibition shows creations by 25 contemporary makers who work under the label ‘Handmade in Brugge’. He is also an activist: thanks to his deep-rooted commitment, he regularly speaks out against social and political injustice. (free entrance). December 15th, 2020 – April 25th, 2021 (Arentshuis)Photo Exhibition: Nele Van Canneyt zooms in on Bruges during the Corona lockdown: Bruges was a empry quiet city during the corona lockdown. With a phenomenal line-up of (international) vegan (minded) artists and renowned speakers. Synergy (from the Greek word synergia, working together) is the extra yield that arises when parts are combined, compared to the sum of those parts. Total of six stages exploring hip hop, techno, house & disco, all-round, slow dance and live music. Melancholy and loneliness are returning themes in her photographs. In addition to its own projects, WORKac will also examine the Floating Cities of the legendary American architects Ant Farm. Saturday afternoon April 25th and Sunday April 26th, 2019 (city centre) – CancelledErfgoeddag – Heritage day: Yearly recurring event, where you can visit monuments and historical sites organized around a theme. Every Saturday, Sunday and holiday from March 15th to November 15th, and every Friday from June to September on De Dijver (in front of the Groeningemuseum) and on the Fishmarket – 10 AM to 6 PMAntique and flea market– Folklore market. This is one of the few, if not only, festivals in the world where all seven Belgian & Dutch Trappist beers are available, including the elusive Westvleteren. A great event for all beer lovers and affecionados. Buy tickets for every upcoming concert, festival, gig and tour date taking place in Bruges in 2020 & 2021 Au total plus de 10000 visiteurs sont attendus. The Christmas Story is depicted in a folkloristic, yet atmospheric, procession. Heritage Day Festival: Held in January each year, Bruges opens its hidden heritage treasures in this festival. He is a career booster: via the Budapest Festival Orchestra, he helps to introduce new faces to classical music. Every day from 3:30 PM till midnight. To build this theater a whole neighbourhoud of medieval houses had to be demolished, and streets widened. The Chocolate Line Bruges is open: Sun - Mon 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM; Tue - Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM; Buy tickets in advance on Tripadvisor. Bruges? March 19th – November 8th, 2020 (Arentshuis) (exhibition)Joseph Ryelandt at home. The Procession of the Holy Blood is included on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This second festival edition explores the amazing, detective-story-worthy history of the thoroughly Bruges Lucca Choirbook and the fabulous music on its parchment pages. Hundreds of heritage sites throughout Flanders are open to visitors, free of charge, on the 2nd Sunday in September. Anima: The Brussels Animation Film Festival. Pour cette 13ème édition, 90 brasseries seront présentes et plus de 600 bières pourront être dégustées. March 6th till May 3rd, 2020 (Poortersloge) (exhibition)Scales of Water – WORKac: In the margin of the 150th anniversary of the Koninklijke Stadsschouwburg (Royal City Theatre), the American architects of WORKac will bring their “Scales of Water” exhibition to the Poortersloge. Kookeet Food Festival in Bruges, Belgium April 4, 2020 / by Roger. You will find more detailed information on following website. November 13th-15th, 2020 (Concertgebouw) CancelledJazz Brugge Festival: An explosion of ideas and approaches – that’s how jazz critic Nate Chinen describes the heady course jazz has taken in recent decades. Entry is free, however, there are starter packs which are available for 15€. The opening and final concerts start at 20.00 p.m, June 27th, 2019 (Minnewater park) – CancelledFeest in ’t park, Festival in the park: A small scale music festival organized by NGO’ s working in aid and development, and promoting solidarity, human rights, fair trade and world peace. Weekend Bruxelles & Bruges & Festival de la Bière 2020 Samedi 1 février 2020 à 08:15 From there it was about a 20 minute walk back into the centre of town. Bruges Music? This Bruges music festival welcomed 20,000 visitors last year. Bijwerken ), Je reageert onder je Google account. Beer was always an intrinsic component of social life & diet in Belgium for the past few centuries. Needcompany was founded by Jan Lauwers and Grace Ellen Barkey in 1986. Personal contact with musicians and fellow audience members gives the listening experience an extra dimension. … Register and receive a trip card, visiting two or more of the participating restaurants will give you several advantages during Kook-eet 2021. August 28th, November 29th, 2020 (City archive Bruges)Exhibition: Simon Stevin from Bruges: In the 16th and 17th centuries, Bruges-born scientist Simon Stevin brought about various revolutionary innovations in the fields of navigation, physics, architecture, urban planning and mathematics. In addition, the exhibition also shows traditional Chinese art, old clothing, centuries-old coins, a documentary and photographic report, Walk in Bruges – Your private guide in Bruges. Bars and restaurants open on Monday June 8th. Almost his entire oeuvre is owned by the City of Bruges. !December Dance: International Dance Festival: Every year another curator chooses international dance performances resulting in an exciting program featuring mostly modern dance. ( Log uit /  We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in July and AugustDancing on the Fishmarket: folklore dance on Thursdays, Salsa on Saturdays and Tango on Sundays between 6 PM and 10 PM, everyone can join. Starts at 8:45 PM. January 20th to 24th, 2020 (Concertgebouw) (music festival)Bach Academy: This 11th Bach Academy Bruges is focussed on completeness: the complete Well-Tempered Clavier, performed by four young harpsichordists; all six of Bach’s motets, performed by the English ensemble Solomon’s Knot; Reinoud Van Mechelen singing the most beautiful tenor arias … Regular festival guest Philippe Herreweghe and his Collegium Vocale Gent underline the message: Bruges is completely Bach! MA Festival 2020: Your Window into Early Music; MA Festival 2020: Your Window into Early Music. Weekend Bruxelles & Bruges & Festival de la Bière 2020. January 15 to 19th, 2020 (Concertgebouw) (music festival)Bach Academy: In this years tenth Bach festival everything revolves around Bach’s private life and on that of his family. From Saturday, February 1, 2020To Sunday, February 2, 2020, Below you will find an interactive map.Text version. It would be a 6 days business Trade Show organized by BBM focusing on the companies news, products and services of Food & … January 2020 edition of Bruges Beer Festival is going to be held in Bruges, Belgium starting from 31 January. You need to make a reservations before your visit on the website of Musea Bruges. Tuesday – Sunday: 09:30 – 17:00. Bijwerken ), Je reageert onder je Facebook account. Entry to the Bruges Beer Festival 2020. A place where the world seems to slow down. Photogapher Nele Van Canneyt captures this exceptional time in het pictures. Just pitch your tent and enjoy the festival atmosphere. A mix of extraordinarily artfully made dolls and teddy bears in combination with beautiful antiqueand old dolls and Reborn dolls will be offered for sale. 2020. The traditional way but also very contemporary at the same time. This brilliant conductor of the Budapest Festival Orchestra is also a father: perhaps that is partly why he composed music to accompany a children’s book. It is also how both artists approach their friendship and the visual dialogue they develop here. For some events you might need to buy tickets and knowing about it in advance can help avoid disappointments when the event sells out. These summer concerts attract a lot of listeners to the inner courtyard of the Belfry. August 20, 2020 Home insurance in Belgium. We hope to welcome you again soon, with twice the heart, love and hospitality. Sunday September 22nd, 2020 (city centre) – CancelledCarfree day: Yearly day when cars are banned from most city centres in Belgium. Wacko: True to its name, this open festival is where the music scene comes alive in Bruges. The in-ternational beer festival brings together over 80 breweries. Events will be added as they are being announced, so come back later for more news!! (program follows later), August 7th – 9th, 2020 ( beach Zeebrugge) (music festival) – CancelledWe Can Dance: Electronic Beach Festival, International musical talent on 5 stages and one livestage. August 21st- 22th, 2020 (beach Zeebrugge) (music festival) – CancelledBomboclat: Tropical Afrobeats and Dancehallfestival. Every Wednesday morning on the central square and The Burg and every Saturday morning on ’t Zand or Beursplein and surrounding streets. 2020 will be the year in which the people of Bruges really get to know their homegrown composer. The Zandfeesten attract hundreds of vendors, and thousand of bargain-hunters from far and wide. You will find lots of humor, acrobats, large emotions and a cosy summer terrace with lots of summer vibes. Brussels Comic Strip Festival, 11 – 13 September 2020 April 4, 2020 / by Roger. Crossing Cultures embraces jazz influences from all over the world and from all genres of music. Synergy (from the Greek word synergia, working together) is the extra yield that arises when parts are combined, compared to the sum of those parts. Fortunately, they no longer have to be men, but the spirit of his law still applies: for chamber music, you gather together. You can taste over 350 beers at the festival and 15,000 people will join you in sampling this epic range of beers in historic Bruges. On the second day of the festival, we visit French composer Erik Satie, who grew from a forgotten eccentric into an enigmatic cult hero. (exact program with  locations follows later). December 3rd – 13th 2020 (Concertgebouw) Cancelled! During the festival’s days the historic center of Bruges turned to a marvelous museum of contemporary art and architecture. Upcoming events in the Netherlands – Belgium http://music-today03.tk/festival.php?event=sensual+festival+2020++&festid=39412031&v=Bruges,+Belgium … Every Wednesday evening in July and August 2020Klinkende Kroegen – Free live music performances in three bars every Wednesday from 8 PM to midnight (free entrance) (program with dates and locations follows later). Houd me via e-mail op de hoogte van nieuwe reacties. (free entrance), July , August and September, 2020 (on and around Het Zand)- CancelledThe Zandfeesten: The largest open air antique and flea market in Belgium, organised every year in the summer on three sundays, from dusk till dawn. Especially for this expo, the Gruuthusemuseum brings 25 of them in the spotlight. Bruges has earned a reputation with its long tradition of brewing and café culture. August 22nd and 23rd, 2020 (Halls of the Belfry) (fair)International Doll and Teddy-bear fair. July 21st,  2020 (Markt) – CancelledBrugge trippeldagen: On July 21st Belgium celebrates it national holiday. This years edition will be a culinary trip along several of Bruges’ top restaurants. Bruges has earned a reputation with its long tradition of brewing and café culture. Par Belga | Publié le 15/12/2020 à 18:21. September 12th – 13th, 2020 (city centre) – online eventOpen Monumentendag – Heritage day Flanders: Yearly recurring event, in which cities and  towns open their monuments. July 11th, 2020 (Burg) – CancelledBurgrock: Free festival that celebrated its 15th birthday in 2019. The Capital City of Belgium, Bruges is readying itself to host the Grand Bruges Beer Festival 2020. July 24th – 26th, 2020 (Grootseminarie Brugge) – CancelledCirque Plus: Free Circus festival hosting national and international circus artists. JEF festival 2020 This spring break, you can visit the festival for youth film and audiovisual experiment in Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Courtrai, Leuven, Roeselare and also online! During the summer there are concerts on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.. November 30th 2020 –  January 3rd 2021 (Central market square and Simon Stevinplein)Wintergloed – Winterglow: This year Winter Glow consists of a light trail from the train station to the central market square. This exhibition will familiarise you with Jan van Eyck’s Bruges period and uses authentic documents to demonstrate what kind of lifestyle the artist led in Bruges and where he lived. !Thursday, May 21st, 2020 (city centre) (procession) – CancelledThe Procession of the Holy Blood: The Procession of the Holy Blood takes place on Ascension Day every year. Goethe once defined the string quartet as ‘four rational gentlemen conversing with each other’. (theme and line-up follows later). These are considered to be masterpieces amongst the artwork of the Flemish primitives. It is one of the smaller scale music festival in this festival craze country Belgium. May 10th – 31st, 2020 (different locations in Bruges) – CancelledAirbag: an international accordion festival in a fairytale setting. Some local restaurants also produce beer inspired menus and the festival organizers have spiced up the event with lectures, debates, and a culinary showcase. Bruges Beer Festival 2020 is considered as one of the best beer festivals in Europe. End of July – beginning of  August, 2020 (city centre) – CancelledMoods: Summer music festival in the historic centre of Bruges. Museums reopen gradually as of May 18th, 2020. (8 euro for adults, 4 euro for under 26 years old), September 7th, 2019 – March 1st, 2020 (Arentshuis)Exhibition 150 years city theatre: The theatre first opened its doors on September 30th, 1869 and has made quite an evolution since then.