Evenementenkalender

Tijdens de donkerste periode van het jaar brengt Wintergloed traditiegetrouw sfeer in de Brugse binnenstad en dit telkens in een ‘lichtjes’ andere format. Vaste ingrediënten zijn de overvloed aan fonkelende lampjes, de kerstmarkten, de schaatspiste in kunstijs en de gezellige winterbar alsook een heus lichtparcours. Het belooft opnieuw een hartverwarmend winterfestival te worden.

After Mozart's famous overture, this lively opera buffa tells the story of Figaro's wedding. Figaro is about to marry his beloved Susanna, but Count Almaviva comes to disrupt the peace, housekeeper Marcellina is in love with Figaro, and Cherubino is in love with the countess. Everyone is beset by trouble, but not by his or her beloved. After rain comes sunshine, and after charming amorous chaos, everyone gets a happy ending. The Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne knows exactly how Mozart's witticisms should sound in this romcom avant la lettre.

The Classic Brugge-De Panne will be renamed the Tour of Bruges from 2026 onwards. The event will be a two-day WorldTour race, with the men's race on Wednesday 25 March and the women's race on Thursday 26 March. Both races will start and finish in Bruges and are tailor-made for sprinters, with a focus on safety.

The 2026 edition of the Meifoor will take place at 't Zand, in King Albert I Park, and on Simon Stevin Square, running from Friday, May 24, to Sunday, June 17. All fairgrounds are within walking distance of each other and are definitely worth a visit. The Bruges Meifoor is a folk festival that dates back to the year 1200. Today, the May Fair is a celebration for young and old alike, with major attractions, traditional fairground stalls, and numerous food and drink stands.

From Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10, Bruges' Museum Quarter will be transformed into one big party zone. For three days, residents and visitors will celebrate the opening of the new BRUSK art gallery with an extensive city festival: BRUSK FEST. At the same time, Musea Brugge will open its first exhibitions: ‘Breedbeeld’ and ‘Refik Anadol. Latent City’.

On Sunday, May 10, EnergyVision Dwars door Brugge is back on the agenda: an atmospheric city run through the historic heart of Bruges. Participants can choose between 5 km and 15 km, while children aged 4 to 12 can enjoy themselves during the 1 km Persil Kids Run. The starting shot will be fired in the morning. The route takes you over the iconic cobblestones, past the green Vesten and through the charming passages on 't Zand and the Market Square. A unique running experience in a beautiful setting!

Quarter Triathlon in and around Bruges. Starts at 5:15 p.m. at Sasplein; finish starting at 7:00 p.m. at Kruisvest. 1,000-meter swim in the Langerei, 45-kilometer bike ride along the Bruges-Ostend Canal and through the polders, 10-kilometer run in the Sint-Annakwartier. Watch the race live at Kruisvest.

From July 1 through July 11, 2026, the Belfry will serve as the backdrop for a prestigious, free light show. Two stories will be told through sound and visual projections—over the course of 11 evenings and 22 performances. The first performance, at 10:45 p.m., titled “A Story of Ebb and Flow,” focuses on Bruges’ turbulent relationship with the sea: from the silting up of the Zwin to the cultural revival of the city once described as “la Morte.” At 11:15 p.m., the Belfry brings to life “The Story of Bruges,” exploring the rich history of Bruges and Flanders, as well as the role Bruges has played in Flanders—both economically and on the international stage.

From Thursday, July 9, through Saturday, July 11, the Burg will once again become the beating heart of the Flemish festival week. For three days, you’ll get a taste of a wide variety of music: on Thursday, local guitar powerhouses take the stage, featuring Geitenvel, Crying Lupus, and Mantah. On Friday, the evening will feature Dutch-language music with Augustijn and the Belpopband. And on Saturday, it’s family day with a kids’ village full of entertainment. Everything is free, accessible, and designed for all ages. So come on down and party with us.

Op de Brugse Zandfeesten worden zowel antiek, brocante als heel wat andere curiosa aangeboden. Dit jaar de eerste zondag van juni, juli, augustus en de vierde zondag van september. Kraampjes staan opgesteld op 't Zand en omgeving.

Op de Brugse Zandfeesten worden zowel antiek, brocante als heel wat andere curiosa aangeboden. Dit jaar de eerste zondag van juni, juli, augustus en de vierde zondag van september. Kraampjes staan opgesteld op 't Zand en omgeving.