Events in Bruges
March - September 2012Beaufort04 Zeebrugge
Contemporary Art along the Flemish Coast.
1st May 2012
Red Rock Rally
This free rock concert in the Astridpark, is an event to celebrate Belgium's Labor Day, on the 1st of May.
16th until the 20th of May 2012
Inside Bruges "Binnenkijken in Brugge"
This extraordinary interior design event has an exceptional twist, since visitors follow a design trail through the city's narrow cobbled streets and along the canals into contemporary lofts, sumptuous convents and private mansions.
This event provides a rare opportunity for the visitors to discover local landmarks that are off the beaten track or usually closed to the public. Interior designers, antique dealers, florists and artists exhibit the best of their work.
17th of May 2012
Procession of the Holy Blood
This impressive religious event celebrates the most sacred relic in Bruges. It has been taking place since 1150, when the Count of Flanders appeared with a stained cloth, allegedly used to wipe Christ's wounds.
Once a year, the holy relic is paraded around the town with great ceremony in a very impressive procession re-enacting religious and historical moments. The return of the Count of Flanders is performed to commemorate the importance of the Holy Blood in Bruges' heritage. The procession is on the Unesco World Heritage list.
1st of July 2012
Zandfeesten
On three Sundays during the summer period, the town centre becomes a big flea market, also better know as the "Zandfeesten". Professionals and antique lovers scour the stands for bargains.
6th until the 8th of July 2012
Cactus Festival
On the 6th, 7th and 8th of July 2012 the 30th edition of the Cactus Festival takes place in the Minnewaterpark. This festival hosts rock, reggae, dance and world music. This electric outdoor concert is a multicultural treat for all senses: Hear, see and feel the world.
19th, 20th and 21st of July 2012
Bruges Triple Days
The free festival “Bruges Triple Days” is a synonym for three days of fun and music on Bruges’ Market Square. The event mainly features local artists and is being closed off every year by “Flanders Sings”: a sing-along happening for the huge crowd. This is a unique experience for young and old.
27th of July until the 11th of August 2012
Klinkers
City festival Klinkers will inject Bruges' summer with a solid and surprising cultural offering. This event stands for a festive and adventurous journey through Bruges' city centre, which is mostly free of charge for visitors. It has become an overall total experience with tentacles stretching to all corners and cultural layers of the city centre.
3rd until the 12th of August 2012
MA Festival
Already since 1964, the Flanders Festival Bruges, also called “MA festival”, wants to be a guiding, critical and contemporary festival, specialized in early music. It constantly searches for new developments and launches new developments through creation, presentation. Held at venues throughout the city, watch out for the many free concerts which pepper the festival's programme.
5th of August 2012
Zandfeesten
On three Sundays during the summer period, the town centre becomes a big flea market, also better know as the "Zandfeesten". Professionals and antique lovers scour the stands for bargains.
11th of August 2012
Benenwerk - Bruges Ballroom
Every year the festival Klinkers is being closed off in style by “Benenwerk – Ballroom Brugeoise.” It transforms Bruges into one giant ballroom with 10 stages for Foxtrot, Tango, Zumba, Bollywood, Hip Hop, … This free dance festival is the biggest dance event in Flanders.
Sunday 19th and Sunday 26th of August 2012
Pageant of the Golden Tree
Since 1958 this pageant is colouring the streets of Bruges, every five years, in commemoration of the festivities in 1468 on the occasion of the wedding of Charles The Bold, Count of Flanders and Duke of Burgundy with the English Princess Margaret of York. This magnificent and enchanting spectacle is not to be missed.
August 2012
Lace days
Belgium and especially Bruges is better known as “the cradle” of lace-making. This four-day exhibition and sales event, held at the De Halve Maan Brewery, provides visitors with a unique opportunity to sample two of Belgium's best exports on the same day - lace and beer!
9th of September 2012
Heritage Day
Heritage Day offers free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture.
30th of September 2012
Zandfeesten
On three Sundays during the summer period, the town centre becomes a big flea market, also better know as the "Zandfeesten". Professionals and antique lovers scour the stands for bargains.
30th of September 2012
Bruges Record and CD Fair
Held at the same time as the Zandfeesten, this is your chance to dig out collector's items, vinyl’s and cheap CD’s. Collectors flock together in the Beurshalle for the Bruges’ Record and CD Fair.
4th until the 7th of October 2012
Jazz Brugge
European Jazz takes centre stage during Bruges' Jazz Brugge Festival. While centered on the Concertgebouw, other locations also lend precious stage space for jam sessions, master-classes, workshops and introductory concerts. A jazz-vinyl fair also adds to the festivities.
November 2012
Choco-Laté Festival
Held in the Belfry Bell tower, visitors can expect a gamut of activities making mouths water and waistlines expand at Bruges’ Choco-Laté Festival. The self-proclaimed Belgian chocolate capital lays on chocolate sculpture contests, children's activities and even a "chocolate walk."
November 2012
Choc’in Bruges
As chocolate capital of the world, Bruges celebrates its dark, white and milky delights with the annual Choc'in Brugge festival, a must-see for chocoholics. Perfect for pre-Christmas shopping since chocolatiers across town sell wonderful chocolate goodies and hotels offer special deals.
23rd of November until the 2nd of December 2012
Magical Winter Moments Christmas Happening
Formerly known as “The Grand Christmas Happening Bruges”, this is a stylish and festive event, which features all the newest trends in home and floral decoration. Located in the heart of the city, be inspired by “Magical Winter Moments” with flowers at the Oud Sint Jan. Under the influence of the flower arranging enthusiasts' publication 'Fleur créatif', master florists and decorators will be displaying brilliant Christmas floral arrangements. There will be plenty of opportunity to buy souvenirs at this first class Christmas event, which is guaranteed to provide fresh ideas and inspiration for the floral enthusiast.
25th of November 2012 until the 3rd of January 2013
Bruges Christmas Market
Take yourself off for a unique shopping experience to the Bruges’ Christmas market. There can't be many settings more beautiful at Christmas than this medieval town, with its cobbled streets, historic buildings and horses and carts plodding by. Colourful lights illuminate festive stalls crammed with Christmas goodies.
25th of November 2012 until the 3rd of January 2013
Ice Skating Rink
During the Christmas period the Bruges’ market square looks like a winter wonderland. Spin around and turn pirouettes on Bruges' Market Square Ice Rink. It wouldn’t be winter without this fantastic experience. The Christmas market on the main square forms a ring around the open-air ice rink.
25th of November 2012 until the 6th of January 2013
Ice Sculpture Festival
Every year, Bruges proudly presents the Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival hosted at the railway station. It is a must-see and very unique winter experience in Europe. Three hundred thousand kilos of ice and 400 tons of snow are shipped in and professional ice sculptors work hard to carve the most beautiful glacial creations. After your adventure through the ice you can enjoy a heart-warming glass “in the rocks” at the ice bar or warm up in the nostalgic tent of mirrors
December 2012
December Dance
December Dance is an international dance festival and the latest addition to Bruges' festival landscape. Every year this event is being curated by a different choreographer. Most of the performances are live where new and old pieces are being mixed.
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