all day
Craftbeer Festival
Appelmarkt, Veurne
4th edition with 12 independent brewers, live music and a DJ, food trucks, an aperitif bar, a designated-driver bar and children's entertainment - relaxed and family-welcoming.
Sunday 16 Aug — Today
11:00to 23:59runs to 17 Aug
Bubbels aan Zee - sparkling wine festival
Epernayplein, Middelkerke
14th edition of the open-air bubbles festival (runs 12-17 Aug): prosecco, cava, cremant and Belgian sparkling wines, food pairings, DJs and live music every evening. Free entry; glasses 2.50 EUR, wines from 5 EUR/glass. Listed as 18+, though the site also offers alcohol-free bubbles and fresh juices for kids. The town page contradicts itself on the dates: its date block reads Sat 15 to Mon 17 Aug, while the text says Wed 12 to Mon 17 Aug and a Thursday 13 Aug programme is published - this card follows the text.
14:00to 23:59runs to 16 Aug
HAP food truck festival
Leopold II-park, Parklaan
Runs Thu-Sun 13-16 Aug, free entry. Hours differ per day: Thu 13 and Fri 14 Aug 14:00 to midnight, Sat 15 Aug 14:00-23:00, Sun 16 Aug 12:00-21:00 (HAP Family, with Bumba). Grass, shade and space for a pram; go early afternoon before the evening crowd.
17:00to 23:59runs to 17 Aug
Paulusfeesten
Sint-Petrus-en-Paulusplein
53rd edition, 11-17 Aug, free. One of the country's oldest city festivals - loud and packed after dark.
all dayruns to 20 Sep
Summer treasure hunt for children
Start at Infopunt Toerisme, Hoogstraat 2
Self-guided children's search game through town, available daily from the tourism office until 20 Sep.
all dayruns to 30 Sep
Pop-up playground at Park de Ronde
Park de Ronde
Free open-access pop-up playground with play cubes for children up to 12, installed in Park de Ronde from 4 August until 30 September.
all dayruns to 20 Sep
Sculptures in the White Village
Lissewege village and Ter Doest abbey farm
32nd free open-air art route through whitewashed Lissewege: 100+ sculptures by 80+ artists along the canal, church, parsonage garden and medieval Ter Doest abbey site. Runs until 20 September; signposted walking route.
all day
CAMILLE circus tent - closing day
Klein Strand, Oostende
Ticketed. The pink circus tent leaves the beach after today.
all day
For an Apple and an Egg (bargain shopping day)
Grote Markt, Veurne
Local merchants sell their wares at heavily reduced prices on the main square - a folksy bargain-hunting day ('voor een appel en een ei' = dirt cheap).
08:00to 18:00
Flea market
Koning Leopold III-plein
Sunday flea market on the Koning Leopold III-plein, 08:00-18:00.
09:00runs to 16 Aug
Belgian beach volleyball championship - final weekend
Beach at Hendrikaplein, Nieuwpoort-Bad
Final days of the 11-day beach volleyball festival (6-16 Aug): Masters Belgian Beach Tour qualifications Fri/Sat, finals Sunday. Free entry and seating, great summer atmosphere.
09:00to 18:00
Montmartre art and crafts market
Sint-Antoniuspark, Kennedyplein
Around 30 artists paint, sculpt and sell on site in the park near the station — 6th edition of this Montmartre-style art market.
09:15to 17:00
Village festivities
Markt, De Haan
09:15to 17:00
KruwerFestijn Folklore Festival
Markt, Wenduine (De Haan)
Folklore festival of the 'kruwers' (traditional shrimp pushers) on the Markt of Wenduine, not the De Haan centre square. Shrimp-pushing contest for adults on the beach by the Rotonde 09:15 to 10:45, parade from the beach to the Markt at 11:15, weighing of the catch at 12:00, cooking and handing out shrimp at 15:00, peeling demonstration at 16:00. Free.
10:00to 18:00runs to 16 Aug
Street market
Centre streets, Blankenberge
Three days of open-air bargain shopping through the town-centre shopping streets, organised by the local traders' association.
10:00to 23:00runs to 16 Aug
Westende street fair
Westende-Bad, Meeuwenlaan, Westende
Two-day summer street fair with strolling singers, magicians, balloon artists, live bands and DJs at the bars, plus face painting and crafts for kids. A funfair runs 12-16 Aug.
10:00to 17:00
Oude Klepper Parade (pre-1920 motorcycle rally)
Parkdomein La Potiniere, De Haan
35th edition international rally for motorcycles built before 1920. Machines on display along Leopoldlaan; tour departs from the town hall at 10:00 and returns around 17:00.
10:30to 17:30runs to 31 Aug
Beach library
Zeebrugge beach
Pop-up library on the sand, open daily through 31 August: borrow up to 3 books free, no library card needed - just give your name and address.
10:30to 17:30runs to 31 Aug
Sports beach Zeebrugge - free gear to borrow
Badengebouw, Zeedijk (sports beach)
Daily through 31 August: borrow free equipment at the big beach cabin — footballs, beach volleyballs, baseball sets, petanque sets, frisbees and more.
10:30to 18:30runs to 31 Aug
Sun, Sea... Carefree: accessible beach
Badengebouw, Zeedijk
Daily through 31 August the beach is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility: free beach wheelchairs (one electric, reserve ahead), a floating Tiralo, trained helpers, adapted toilet/shower and a free 'Back to Sea' shuttle from dike to waterline.
11:00
Artists' Mass with Aura Vocis
Sint-Rikierskerk, Bredene-Dorp
Assumption Day artists' mass: Ghent vocal ensemble Aura Vocis sings a six-voice Renaissance mass by Victoria plus Marian hymns (Rachmaninoff, Palestrina, Byrd, Sibelius).
11:00to 12:00
Kiosk Concert: Oedyzer
Grote Markt
Free Sunday aperitif concert at the bandstand on the market square. The series runs every Sunday from 28 June to 30 August 2026, from 11:00.
11:00to 13:00
Aperitif Concert: Julie Huard & Band
Van Bunnenplein
French chansons at the Sunday-morning aperitif concert series on the square - relaxed drink with live music.
11:00
Apero Locale aperitif concert: Oostende Zingt
Wapenplein (kiosk)
Free Sunday-morning aperitif concert with local talent on the main square: a sing-along edition.
11:30to 13:30
Apero Sundays Lombardsijde
Oude Nieuwpoortstraat, Lombardsijde
Free Sunday-morning aperitif with drinks, small bites and a live party band - a rotating summer series through the Middelkerke villages.
13:00to 20:00runs to 16 Aug
International Table Tennis Tournament The Charlies
Sport- en Recreatiecentrum Haneveld, De Haan
The town page contradicts itself. Its programme lists three days: Fri 14 Aug youth series from 13:00, Sat 15 Aug E and D series from 09:00, Sun 16 Aug B series from 09:00 and A series from 14:00. Its own date block lists only Sat 15 and Sun 16, 09:00 to 20:00. Entry is free. The hall is in De Haan; only the organising club is based in Wenduine.
13:00runs to 16 Aug
Summer Bloom Festival
Duin en Zee event meadow, Fortstraat 128 (next to Fort Napoleon)
Two-day wellness and consciousness festival: 100+ workshops, yoga, meditation, sound healing and breathwork. Sat 13:00-21:30, Sun 10:00-18:00. Day ticket EUR 30 advance / 35 door, combo EUR 45.
14:00to 18:00runs to 27 Sep
What the Sea Keeps - Johan Tahon Expo
Cultuurhuis De Scharbiellie, Kasteelstraat 34
Sculpture exhibition (clay, bronze, salt, sand) about the sea and memory, inspired by the artist's great-grandfather lost at sea in 1943. Runs 28 Jun-27 Sep, daily 14:00-18:00 except Mondays; EUR 5, under-12s free.
14:30to 18:00runs to 15 Sep
Jacky's Jubilee Show
Het Witte Paard show theatre
Glittery jubilee variety show at the coast's famous show temple Het Witte Paard — Jacky Lafon's sixty years on stage, with Flemish guests, medleys, showballet and international circus acts. Every performance runs 14:30-18:00, and only on selected dates: 13-16, 20-23 and 28 Aug, then 3-6 and 11-13 Sep. The run continues past this planner's window with 18-20 and 25-26 Sep and 3-4 Oct; this card's end date is capped at 15 September. Tickets from EUR 35.
15:00to 20:00runs to 16 Aug
Knokke Art Fair
La Réserve Resort, Elizabetlaan 160
Modern and contemporary art fair with international galleries (France, Germany, NL, Italy, UK, South Korea). Open 15:00-20:00 daily.
17:00to 01:00runs to 16 Aug
WECANDANCE 2026 - Transparency
Zeebrugge Beach, Zeedijk 1
Belgium's stylish beach festival: 60,000 visitors, three days of electronic music, fashion and design with the North Sea as backdrop. Fri 17:00-01:00, Sat 14:00-01:00, Sun 14:00-24:00. Tickets from ~EUR 86; expect a very busy seafront all weekend.
17:00to 22:00
Evening market Mariakerke
Zeedijk, Mariakerke
09:30to 17:30runs to 8 Nov
Hands-on Expo: 150 Years of Middelkerke
De Oude Post, Joseph Casselaan 1, Middelkerke
Free interactive exhibition for children aged 6-11 about 150 years of the seaside resort: design your own coastal villa, play a beach-town board game. Great rainy-day option. The town's date block gives Sat 15 Aug to Sun 8 Nov 2026, 09:30-17:30, while the text on the same page says the expo has been open since the Easter holidays.
14:00to 17:00runs to 27 Sep
Expo: Belle Epoque in Playmobil
Belle Epoque Centrum
Temporary exhibition recreating belle-epoque Blankenberge as a charming Playmobil mini-world — a good indoor option for families. Open Tuesday to Sunday 14:00-17:00, closed on Mondays, running until 27 September. Entry EUR 5, with museum-pass and UiTPAS reductions.
14:00to 17:00
Aquarium Discovery Afternoon
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Drop-in afternoon at the Duinpanne nature centre: a nature guide shows off the North Sea aquarium's secrets. For everyone, no booking needed.
Monday 17 Aug
10:15to 11:00
Shrimp fishermen on horseback
Beach at Astridplein, Oostduinkerke-Bad
17:00to 22:00
Evening market on the sea dike
Zeedijk, Westende
10:00to 11:00
Kids' shrimp-netting contest
Beach at the first-aid post, Zeedijk, De Haan
Shrimp-catching contest for kids in three age groups (4-6, 7-9, 10-14). Bring a wooden push-net and water shoes; register online until noon the day before.
10:00to 12:00
The Shrimp Fisherman and His Catch
De Rampe / Side Shore Surfers, beach
Watch a traditional shrimp fisherman come ashore and explore his catch (shrimp, crabs, small fish) with a nature guide. Fun for young and old; boots recommended.
10:30
Oostende Koerse: Premium horse racing day
ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Premium race day at the seaside racecourse. The organiser's own site gives two different door times for this day: the programme block says doors 10:30 with races from 11:30, the ticket section says doors 11:00 — check before you travel. EUR 13 online / 15 at the gate, children under 10 free.
19:30to 20:30
Moving Monday: Swissjump
Grote Markt
Free open-air fitness session (trampoline workout) on the market square; registration required.
20:00to 23:00
Parkies Concert: Paul Michiels
Tuin Scharpoord (Scharpoord garden)
Free Monday-evening park concert: support act 20:00, Paul Michiels (Soulsister) 20:45. Listed for ages 12+.
08:30to 12:00
Tuesday 18 Aug
08:00to 18:00runs to 21 Aug
Four Days of the Yser - day 1
Start Oostduinkerke
53rd edition, 18-21 Aug, starting at the Sint-Niklaaskerk in Oostduinkerke. You can walk a single day. The 8 km loop is explicitly pram-passable and has entertainment along the route. EUR 7 in advance and EUR 9 from 14 Aug onward; under 18s pay EUR 5, or EUR 7 from 14 Aug.
17:00to 22:00
Evening market on the esplanade
Leopold I-Esplanade, De Panne
10:00to 12:00
Shrimp Netting in the Sea
Beach at low-water line near P. Bortierplein
Wade in with a hand net and catch shrimp yourself, guided by an experienced shrimper. Kids from age 4 get smaller nets; adults need to be 1.4 m+ (waders provided). Free but register via Duinpanne.
15:00to 16:00
15:00
Kiosk concert: IKL e.V.
Wapenplein (kiosk)
Free open-air concert at the kiosk on the main square, part of the summer kiosk concert series.
17:00to 22:00
Evening market Bredene-Dorp
Bredene village
19:00to 23:00
Parkies Open-Air Concert: TB90 x DJ RVG
Parkdomein La Potiniere, De Haan
Free Tuesday-evening open-air concert in the park, part of the Parkies summer series.
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Tuesday Market
Marktplein along Kapelstraat, Bredene
Regular weekly market, every Tuesday morning on the market square (full summer setup).
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Market Oostduinkerke
Zeedijk, Oostduinkerke
Tuesday-morning market, held on the seawall April through September.
14:00to 17:00
Aquarium Discovery Afternoon
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Drop-in afternoon with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
20:30
BLUAI (try-out) at 4AD
Muziekclub 4AD, Kleine Dijk 57
Dreamy indie-pop trio from Antwerp (Rock Werchter, Pukkelpop) trying out their new set at the 4AD music club. Doors 20:00, concert 20:30. Tickets 17-19 EUR.
Wednesday 19 Aug
08:00to 18:00
Four Days of the Yser - day 2
Grote Markt, Diksmuide
10:00to 11:00
Sand Sculpture Contest for Kids
Beach at 't Strangegat, De Haan
Beach-games series sand figure competition; register in advance via visitdehaan.be.
10:00to 11:30
Boat trip on lifeboat Watson
Nieuwpoort harbour
10:30to 12:30
Shrimp Netting in the Sea
Beach at low-water line near P. Bortierplein
Second session: catch shrimp with hand nets under guidance. Kids from age 4; free with registration via Duinpanne.
14:00to 17:00
Kids Afternoon: Giant Soap Bubbles & Puppet Show
Heldenplein, Heist
Free Wednesday children's entertainment: workshops from 14:00, giant soap bubbles and Professor Pillemans puppet show at 16:00. From age 3.
14:00to 14:45
Paper flower workshop
Strand t.h.v. Hendrikaplein, Nieuwpoort
Make one paper flower with guidance; takes about 45 minutes. Workshop for children aged 7 to 12, on the beach at the Hendrikaplein.
16:00to 22:00
Evening market Westende village
Westende-Dorp
17:00to 22:00
19:00to 23:00
Parkies park concert
Park De Craene, Uitkerke
Last of the free Wednesday-evening Parkies concerts of the summer — well-known Flemish acts in a relaxed park setting (music from 20:00).
19:00to 23:30
Golden Oldies
Schatseplein
Free open-air oldies night: Men and a Lady, The Beatles Revival and DJ David B play Beatles, Stones, Elvis, U2 and more. Fully accessible incl. wheelchair platform.
20:00to 22:00
Wenduine Covert: Band Marginal (rock covers)
Rotonde, Zeedijk, Wenduine
Free open-air show on the seafront Rotonde: 8-piece band playing high-energy rock covers and party classics.
20:00to 22:00
Abbey Evening Concert: Donovan Keith
Ten Duinen abbey site, Koksijde
Open-air soul/funk concert (artist from Austin, Texas) in the abbey-evening summer series.
20:00
Summer concert in St Peter and Paul church
Sint-Petrus- en -Pauluskerk
Organ and choral summer concert in Ostend's landmark neo-Gothic church.
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Wednesday Market
Grote Markt, Veurne
Classic weekly morning market on the beautiful main square: flowers, plants, textiles, fruit and veg, dairy and more.
19:30to 20:30
Summer carillon concert
Belfry, Marktplein
Also 26 Aug. Free, heard from the square - no need to go inside.
Thursday 20 Aug
17:00to 22:00
Evening market - last of the summer
Zeedijk, Koksijde-Bad
19:00to 22:30
Parkies - final free concert
Normandpark, Middelkerke
Last of the eight Thursdays.
all day
D-Day: Slide & Splash
Family pool De Pluimen
Extra water-fun day at the family swimming pool with slides and attractions, part of the summer D-Days programme.
08:00to 18:00
Four Days of the Yser - day 3
Poperinge (bus from the coast)
08:00to 18:00
Zeedijk Flea Market Westende
Koning Ridderdijk (from nr. 44), Westende
Big flea market along the sea dike: antiques, books, clothing, toys, Pokemon cards, old coins and more.
10:00to 11:00
Kids' Treasure Hunt and Sack Race
Beach at the Rotonde, Wenduine
Beach-games morning: treasure hunt plus sack races; register in advance via visitdehaan.be.
12:00to 14:00
Renewi Tour — pro cycling stage start
Zeedijk at the lighthouse
The Renewi Tour peloton starts a stage on the seafront: team presentation at 12:00, official start 13:15. See the pros up close for free.
13:30to 17:00
Beach lab
Zeedijk between the Gadeyne and De Saedeleer ramps
Hands-on beach discovery lab on the Zeedijk, 13:30-17:00: identify shells and crabs, look at sea life under the microscope, examine sand and beach litter. Free, run by Natuurpunt Blankenberge.
14:00to 22:00
Film on the Beach (final screening day)
Beach at Zeedijk 50, next to Club North by Icarus
Free open-air cinema on the sand, last Thursday of the summer series: kids' films at 14:00 and 16:00, evening film Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning at 20:00. Bring a beach chair or sit in the sand.
17:00to 21:00
Evening market - last of the summer
Zeedijk, De Haan
The town gives 17:00 to 21:00 on the Zeedijk. A coast-wide evening-market aggregator says the stalls open from 16:30; the town's own page is the authority here.
18:30to 23:30
Thursday Tunes
Manitobaplein
Free open-air music evening on the Manitobaplein: DJ from 18:30, live set by Bouvier at 20:30, finishing at 23:30.
18:30to 20:00
Wielingen Sea Swim Crossing
Beach at 't Strangegat, De Haan
Special evening edition of the guided sea swim organized by the beach rescue service.
19:00to 20:30
Clown Rocky & Little Rocky Dancers
Rotonde, Zeedijk, Wenduine
Free children's party show with dance and music on the Rotonde, aimed at ages 4-10.
19:00
Parkies Open-Air Concert: Ronny Mosuse
Normandpark, Kleine Kerkweg, Middelkerke
Free open-air concert in the Normandpark, part of the Parkies Thursday summer series. The cited Parkies page lists only the venue — no line-up, no date and no times — so the billed artist (Ronny Mosuse) and the 19:00 / 20:00 timings are unconfirmed; check before travelling.
19:30to 22:00
Jazz in the Park
Brasserie La Potiniere, De Haan
Evening jazz session at the brasserie in park La Potiniere.
21:00runs to 23 Aug
Dark Weekender
Langestraat nightlife street (several venues)
Free weekend of alternative music: new wave, post-punk and 80s synthpop DJ sets, outdoors and in the Langestraat bars. Thursday pre-party, Sunday afterparty.
08:00to 13:00
Weekly market - on the sea dike today
Zeedijk, Middelkerke
Moves from Populierenlaan to the dike on 6 and 20 Aug only.
14:00to 17:00
Aquarium Discovery Afternoon
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Drop-in afternoon with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
Friday 21 Aug
10:00runs to 23 Aug
Sint-Bernardusfeesten
Albert I-laan / Zeedijk, Nieuwpoort-Bad
Nieuwpoort's big end-of-summer street festival: braderie (10:00-18:00), funfair on the Zeedijk, charity fish-frying record attempt, and concerts including Ian Thomas, Gers Pardoel and Holliz. Kids disco and Vlaanderen Zingt sing-along on Sunday.
19:00to 23:59runs to 23 Aug
Country Festival
Middelkerke
Country by the sea: live music, stalls, food trucks, a parade and international acts in the festival tent on the Marktplein. The festival site publishes no calendar dates — only 'the penultimate weekend of August' and an opening parade on Friday at 19:00 — so the 21-23 Aug dates on this card are inferred, not confirmed.
all dayruns to 30 Aug
Summer funfair
Oude Loskaai and Driftweg, De Haan
Funfair rides at two spots: along Driftweg until 25 Aug, at the Oude Loskaai until 30 Aug.
all dayruns to 23 Aug
Summer Braderie Shopping Days
Lippenslaan & Dumortierlaan
Three-day street sale (braderie) along Knokke's two main shopping streets, organised by the local traders' association.
08:00to 18:00
Four Days of the Yser - final day
Ieper, Grote Markt
Last Post at the Menin Gate 16:00, closing parade 16:45.
10:00
Bunker safari guided bike tour
Atlantikwall Raversyde
Guided ~25 km bike tour past WWII Atlantic Wall bunkers, leaving from Atlantikwall Raversyde, 10:00-13:00. EUR 5, bring your own bike, registration required. The listing shows exactly one other date: Friday 28 August, same hours.
12:00runs to 23 Aug
La Luna Obscura festival (Edition II)
Christinastraat 18g (underground venue)
Dark alternative festival: industrial, EBM, darkwave and post-punk. This Morn' Omina plays an exclusive 30th-anniversary show on Friday; Sunday club day 15:00-03:00. Wheelchair access via a ramp at an alternative entrance.
14:00to 17:00
Kite-Making Workshop for Kids
MEC Staf Versluys, Kapelstraat 76, Bredene
Kids (6+, one accompanying adult) build their own kite and then fly it together. Free, but registration required via [email protected].
15:00
Kiosk Concert: Het Veerse Scheeptuig (sea shanties)
Grote Markt
Extra afternoon bandstand concert: Dutch sea shanty choir on the market square. Free, from 15:00. Date unverified: the town page lists it as 21/08 at 15:00 but calls that day a Sunday, while 21 August 2026 is a Friday - check before you travel.
17:00to 22:00
Evening market
Marktplein / Kapelstraat, Bredene
18:00
Smulmarkt Keiem
Keiem (Diksmuide)
Village food evening in Keiem: fries, sausages and snacks at low prices to support local activities.
18:00to 22:00
Fishing Folklore Evening
NAVIGO Museum square, Oostduinkerke
Second folklore evening of the summer at the fishery museum square.
19:00to 21:00
Dana Winner - Cocoon Summer Evening
Vijvers Markey
Intimate open-air concert (max 500 seats) by Dana Winner with piano and two musicians as daylight fades. Tickets EUR 39-49 via danawinner.com; wheelchair spots reservable.
20:00to 21:00
Children's show with Clown Rocky, Jens the Sailor or Clown Flipo
Floreal Blankenberge, Koning Albert I-laan 59
Final free Friday-evening clown show of the summer series.
20:00
Summer Friday: Astrid Troubadour
De IJzerboomgaard, IJzerdijk 41
Free evening concert of nostalgic Dutch-language songs at the IJzerboomgaard along the river.
20:00to 21:30
Summer Concert Sint-Cecilia Band
Koninklijk Plein, De Haan
Open-air evening concert by the local Sint-Cecilia band.
21:00to 23:30runs to 22 Aug
Light Festival Lissewege
Lissewege village (3 km inland from Zeebrugge)
26th edition: the whitewashed village of Lissewege is bathed in light, fire and candle glow for two evenings. Free atmospheric evening walk past the prettiest corners - a lovely outing from Zeebrugge.
22:00
International Fireworks Festival: Finland
Beach at Meerlaan, Albertstrand
Opening night of the international fireworks competition - Finland tells a story with fireworks synced to music over the sea.
07:00to 12:30
08:00to 13:00
Saturday 22 Aug
14:45to 15:30
Shrimp fishermen on horseback + shrimp cooking
Beach at Astridplein, Oostduinkerke-Bad
Unconfirmed. The official horseback shrimp-fishing calendar lists no session on 22 August 2026; its August dates are 15 and 17 August, then 30 August. What does run at this hour on 22 August is the on-foot demonstration by the women's shrimp-pushing group De Stienesteekers, 14:45 to 16:15, which this planner already lists separately. Treat this entry as doubtful until the town confirms it.
22:30to 22:45
Fireworks
Rauschenbergplein beach, Westende
Fireworks over the sea at the Rauschenbergplein, closing the Noordzeefakkeltocht. The town's two pages disagree on the time: the fireworks page says 22:30-22:45, the torch-procession page says 22:45-23:00, after the procession that leaves at 21:45.
22:30to 22:45
Fireworks
Zeedijk, Nieuwpoort-Bad
09:30to 19:30
Porsche Classic Coast Tour (9th edition)
Parkdomein La Potiniere, De Haan
Classic Porsche gathering and coast tour based at park La Potiniere — nice spectacle for car fans.
10:00to 14:00
Beach in Motion (final session)
Badengebouw, sports beach, Zeedijk
Last of the summer beach-fitness Saturdays: breathwork 10:00, yoga 11:30, sea-gym in the surf 13:00, guided by Studio Fit. Free but pre-registration required; cancelled in bad weather.
10:45to 12:00
Guided sea swim
Beach at the first-aid post, Zeedijk, De Haan
Lifeguard-guided ~800 m sea swim, ages 15+, swim buoy mandatory (free loan). Last Saturdays of the summer series.
12:00to 02:00runs to 23 Aug
Illusion at the Beach
Boho Village Experience, Koning Albert I-laan 59
Reunion of the legendary Illusion club at the coast: outdoor lounge and pool with DJs until 21:00, then indoor retro classics until 02:00. Tickets from 26 EUR.
12:00to 23:00
Family festival
Kapelstraat 76, Bredene
13:00to 17:00
Kinderstreken: Soap Box Race
Grote Markt
Free kids' afternoon: build, tune and race your own soap box on a circuit on the market square, plus giant building blocks. From age 3.
14:30to 16:30
Shrimp-netting: discover North Sea life
Beach at the Badengebouw, Zeedijk
Nature centre Beisbroek session on the beach: wade into the surf with a push-net and learn about the animals and shells of the North Sea. Registration required via brugge.be/natuurcentrum.
14:45to 16:15
Shrimp Fishing on Foot Demo (Stienesteekers)
Beach, Oostduinkerke
Shrimp-dragging demonstration in the surf; shrimp cooking afterwards on the seawall.
18:00to 22:00
Museum Nocturne: Fort Napoleon
Fort Napoleon
Free evening opening (18:00-22:00) of the Napoleonic fort in the dunes on the east bank, part of the summer museum nocturne series.
21:00to 23:00
North Sea Torch Procession (50th edition)
Rauschenbergplein, Zeedijk and beach, Westende
50th edition: hundreds of torches light the coastline. Parade with music and costumed dancers at 21:15, torch walk on the beach at 21:45, fireworks to close the evening. Come on foot or by bike.
06:00to 13:00
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Market (Gemeenteplein)
Gemeenteplein, Knokke
Saturday food and flower market on the town square.
09:00to 12:00
13:00to 17:00
Farmers' Market
Grote Markt
Weekly Saturday-afternoon farmers' market: about ten local producers with vegetables, fruit, dairy, meat, smoked fish and flowers. (No market on 15 Aug.)
Sunday 23 Aug
10:00
C-Mart handmade market
Sint-Antoniusplein, Oostende
Creative market with about 50 stalls of handmade, craft and local goods — ceramics, jewellery, 3D prints and home-made care products. Free, on the Sint-Antoniusplein, 10:00-17:00.
11:00
Kiosk Concert: Hoger Op Woumen
Grote Markt
Free Sunday aperitif concert by the royal music society of Woumen at the bandstand.
11:00to 13:00
Aperitif Concert: Orkest De Brasserie
Van Bunnenplein
Sunday-morning aperitif concert on the Van Bunnenplein, 11:00-13:00: classical, modern, jazz and chansons by Orkest De Brasserie.
11:15
Sint-Bernardus Dog Walk and Blessing
Sint-Bernardusplein, Nieuwpoort-Bad
Traditional folklore: a one-hour walk with Saint Bernard dogs (and everyone's own dogs) starting with a blessing on the square. Fun family spectacle.
11:30to 13:30
Apero Sundays Middelkerke
Normandpark, Middelkerke
Free Sunday-morning aperitif with drinks, small bites and a live party band in the Normandpark.
13:00to 17:00
Kiosk 4 Kids
Stadspark, Veurne
Free kids' afternoon turning the city park into one big playground: bouncy castles, face painting, slime and cookie workshops, soap-bubble caravan, photos with Maya the Bee (14:00-15:30) and a closing DJ Ketnet set at 16:30.
17:00to 22:00
Evening market Mariakerke
Zeedijk, Mariakerke
22:00
International Fireworks Festival: Spain
Beach at Meerlaan, Albertstrand
Spain's entry in the fireworks-and-music competition on the beach.
14:00to 17:00
Aquarium Discovery Afternoon
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Drop-in afternoon with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
Monday 24 Aug
17:00to 22:00
Evening market on the sea dike
Zeedijk between De Greefplein and Logierlaan
The last Middelkerke dike market of the season.
10:00to 11:00
Sand Sculpture Contest for Kids
Beach at the first-aid post, Zeedijk, De Haan
Beach-games sand figure competition, second August edition.
14:00to 16:00
Paper Beach Flowers Workshop
MEC Staf Versluys, Kapelstraat 76, Bredene
Kids (6+, max one accompanying adult) craft traditional paper beach flowers. Bring your own scissors. Free, registration required via the tourism office.
15:30
Oostende Koerse: Belgian horse racing day
ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Belgian race day at the seaside racecourse. The organiser's own site gives two different door times for this day: the programme block says doors 15:30 with races from 16:30, the ticket section says doors 16:00 — check before you travel. EUR 13 online / 15 at the gate, children under 10 free.
19:00to 20:30
Jeanne Panne Witch Evening Walk
Stadhuis (City Hall), Nieuwpoort-Stad
Guided evening walk about Jeanne Panne, Nieuwpoort's famous 17th-century 'witch'. The series runs on Mondays from 10 to 24 Aug 2026, 19:00-20:30, leaving from the town hall on the Marktplein. 4 EUR, 2 EUR under 12, 0.80 EUR with UiTPAS Westhoek.
08:30to 12:00
Tuesday 25 Aug
17:00to 22:00
Evening market on the sea dike
Zeedijk, Nieuwpoort-Bad
Listed on the coast-market calendar but not on the city's own agenda, which ends at 11 Aug. Worth confirming.
15:00to 16:00
17:00to 22:00
Evening market on the esplanade
Leopold I-Esplanade, De Panne
Weekly Tuesday evening market on the Zeedijk/Esplanade, 17:00-22:00 - the last one of the 2026 season.
19:00to 23:00
Parkies Season Finale: Cookies and Cream
Parkdomein La Potiniere, De Haan
Final free open-air concert of the Parkies summer series.
22:00
International Fireworks Festival: Canada
Beach at Meerlaan, Albertstrand
Canada's fireworks-and-music show over the sea.
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Tuesday Market
Marktplein along Kapelstraat, Bredene
Regular weekly market, every Tuesday morning on the market square.
08:00to 13:00
14:00to 17:00
Aquarium Discovery Afternoon
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Drop-in afternoon with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
Wednesday 26 Aug
16:00to 23:59
Evening market Lombardsijde
Schoolstraat, Lombardsijde
Evening market in the Schoolstraat; De Kust lists 16:00-23:59 and Middelkerke's own market list gives no times. The closest one to Nieuwpoort - about ten minutes.
10:00to 11:00
Kids' Treasure Hunt and Sack Race
Beach at 't Strangegat, De Haan
Beach-games morning: treasure hunt plus sack races.
17:00to 22:00
Evening market
Koning Leopold III-plein, Blankenberge
Evening market on the Koning Leopold III-plein, 17:00-22:00 — a different square from the 19 August evening market on the Grote Markt.
19:30to 22:00
Nocturne at Museum aan de IJzer
Museum aan de IJzer (IJzertoren)
Evening opening of the WWI museum in the IJzer Tower: free visit 19:30-22:00 (EUR 7 adults, EUR 4 under 17), ask-a-peace-ambassador 19:30-21:00, children's trail 19:30-22:00, museum bar from 20:30. Payment possible on site.
20:00to 21:30
Summer concert: flute - Händel, Bach, Piazzolla
Sint-Petrus- en -Pauluskerk
Flute recital by Els Van den Borre with music by G.F. Händel, J.S. Bach and A. Piazzolla, 20:00-21:30, free entry. Part of the Zomerconcerten series in the Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk, where Peter Ledaine plays the church's monumental organs on Wednesdays.
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Wednesday Market
Grote Markt, Veurne
Classic weekly morning market on the main square: flowers, plants, textiles, fruit and veg, dairy and more.
19:30to 20:30
Summer carillon concert
Belfry, Marktplein
Thursday 27 Aug
09:30to 11:00
Summer on the farm
Kinderboerderij De Lenspolder
10:00to 11:00
Beach Flower Contest for Kids
Beach at the Rotonde, Wenduine
Beach flower-making competition, part of the summer beach-games series.
20:30to 22:30
Summer closing party with Stijn Van de Voorde & Lissa Lewis
Floreal Blankenberge
Floreal's free end-of-summer party evening with radio DJ Stijn Van de Voorde and singer Lissa Lewis, 20:30-22:30.
20:30to 23:00
Drift-In Cinema
Wulpenbrug, Wulpen (Koksijde)
Open-air film watched from a boat, SUP or kayak on the water, or from the bank. It is at the Wulpenbrug in Wulpen, inland on the canal, not on the Koksijde seafront. Registration required; access to the water is from 19:00 and closes at 20:00 at the latest, and a life jacket is compulsory for everyone.
22:00
International Fireworks Festival: Germany
Beach at Meerlaan, Albertstrand
Germany's fireworks-and-music show over the sea.
14:00to 17:00
Aquarium Discovery Afternoon
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Last listed school-holiday drop-in with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
Friday 28 Aug
15:00to 22:00
Evening market
Grote Markt, Veurne
Held on one of the finest squares in Flanders - worth the fifteen-minute drive inland.
all dayruns to 1 Sep
Zeebrugge funfair weekend
Marktplein
Traditional end-of-summer kermis with fairground rides and stalls on the market square, organised by the Zeebrugge festival committee. Free entry.
10:00to 16:00
International K9 Day
Koksijde
Free demo day with police and security dogs and their handlers — fun with kids.
16:00to 01:00runs to 29 Aug
Bomboclat Festival
Zeebrugge Beach
Tropical beach festival closing the summer: international live acts, DJ sets, tropical bars and a world street-food market. Fri 16:00-01:00, Sat 13:00-01:00. Ticketed.
17:00to 22:00
Evening market
Marktplein / Kapelstraat, Bredene
18:30
Coast Run (beach and dune race)
Sint-Laureins beach, Strandlaan 1, Westende
Evening race through beach and dunes: free youth run ~1 km at 18:30, 6 km at 19:00 (7-10 EUR), 10 km at 20:00 (9-12 EUR) - the finale of the Coastal Running Circuit. Fun to watch from the dike too.
19:30
Open-air theatre premiere: The Fellowship of Lost Things
Admiraal Keyesplein
Free premiere of 'Het Genootschap van Verloren Dingen', a poetic, slightly absurd outdoor theatre expedition by Uitwijken, made for Bruges' neighbourhoods and kicking off in Zeebrugge.
21:00
Summer Friday: BaSSCaTS
Herberg De Speelman, Woumen
Free outdoor rock and pop covers night at a village inn in Woumen.
07:00to 12:30
08:00to 13:00
Saturday 29 Aug
16:00to 22:00
Evening market on the sea dike
Zeedijk, Westende
The last dike market of the summer on this stretch of coast.
08:00to 17:00
Flea Market Middelkerke Marktplein
Marktplein, Populierenlaan, Middelkerke
Flea market with antiques and second-hand goods on the central market square.
09:30to 23:59
Flanders Cat Cup & Beach Party
Anemos, Zeedijk-Duinbergen
Catamaran racing off Duinbergen beach at the Anemos sailing club: registration 09:30-11:30, skippers' meeting 11:30, race start 13:30, prize-giving and reception after, BBQ 18:30, beach party with live band from 21:00.
12:00
30th Whale Sloop Race
Prins Albertlaan 104, Oostende harbour
Company teams race traditional whale sloops — five rowers and a cox — in an open and a women's category, with side activities for children. Free to watch from the quays at Prins Albertlaan 104, 12:00-20:00.
15:00to 23:59runs to 30 Aug
Dance Festival
Vrijetijdspark De Krokodiel, Westendelaan 96
Ticketed, from EUR 30. Regi, Pat B, Maksim. Not a pram evening.
15:00to 21:00
Boulevard Dumont - Belle Epoque Festival
Albert Dumontlaan, Dumont district
Free Belle Epoque street festival among the historic Dumont villas: swing bands, food stalls, ballroom dance workshops, photo booth, face painting and glitter tattoos for kids. Fully accessible.
17:00to 22:00
Evening market Bredene-Sas
Sas-Slijkens, Bredene
18:00to 22:00
Museum Nocturne: The Crystal Ship street art
Vindictivelaan, Oostende (tour departure point)
Free museum nocturne around The Crystal Ship street-art festival (100+ murals), 18:00-22:00. Guided tours leave from the Vindictivelaan at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 and 20:00; reservation required, max 25 per walk.
20:30to 01:00
Fin de Saison Party
MEC Staf Versluys, Kapelstraat 76, Bredene
Free end-of-summer party: DJ set by Ruben Van Gucht, live band Dhondt & The Hitmen, then DJ DiMaro until 1 am. Free tickets at the tourism office or town hall reception.
20:45to 23:00
VRT Zomerhit — live finale on the beach
Beach at the Pier, Zeedijk 261
The live TV finale of Flanders' summer-hit competition: the 20 nominated acts perform on the beach and the Zomerhit 2026 winner is crowned.
22:00
International Fireworks Festival: Closing Show
Beach at Meerlaan, Albertstrand
Grand closing show of the fireworks festival; the winning country is announced.
06:00to 13:00
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Market (Gemeenteplein)
Gemeenteplein, Knokke
Saturday food and flower market on the town square.
09:00to 12:00
10:00to 18:00runs to 30 Aug
Art and Poetry Route 'Between Word and Image'
Kunstsite Persepit, De Haan
Weekend art and poetry walking route at the Persepit art site, 10:00-18:00 both days.
13:00to 17:00
20:00to 22:00
Sunday 30 Aug
08:45to 09:30
Shrimp fishermen on horseback
Beach at Astridplein, Oostduinkerke-Bad
Not the last session of the season. The official calendar lists further demonstrations on 6, 16 and 30 September and on 4 and 31 October 2026.
11:30to 17:00
Picnic in the park
Leopold II-park, Nieuwpoort
The season's closing act, and the single most baby-shaped event on this list: grass, blankets, daylight, no queues.
11:00
Kiosk Concert: Fanfare St.-Cecilia Vladslo (season finale)
Grote Markt
Last free Sunday aperitif concert of the summer at the bandstand.
11:00to 13:00
Aperitif Concert: Sugar & Spice
Van Bunnenplein
Jazz-pop edition closing the Sunday-morning aperitif concert season on the Van Bunnenplein, 11:00-13:00.
11:00to 13:00
Aperitif Concert with Hathor Consort
Private garden in the Dumont district (address shared with ticket holders)
Renaissance and baroque music on period instruments in a secret Dumont-district garden, EUR 20 incl. a glass of cava. Currently sold out - waitlist only.
11:30to 13:30
Apero Sundays Wilskerke
Fire station (Brandweerkazerne), Wilskerke
Final stop of the free Sunday-morning aperitif series: drinks, small bites and a live party band.
14:00to 17:30
Flower parade 'Wild with Imagination'
Centre streets, from J. Vande Puttelaan via the Zeedijk to Grote Markt
Thousands of dahlias on parade floats plus dance groups — Blankenberge's famous annual flower parade, this year themed around fantasy worlds. Free to watch along the route.
14:00
Final Cargo Sunset with Lil Kleine
Cargo Summerbar
Season-closing beach-bar party at Cargo Summerbar, 14:00-23:00; Dutch rapper Lil Kleine plays his only club show on the Belgian coast at 19:00, after DJ sets from 14:00. Tickets EUR 35 (early bird 25).
17:00to 22:00
Evening market Mariakerke - last of the summer
Zeedijk, Mariakerke
Last summer evening market of the season on the Mariakerke promenade.
18:00to 23:30
Stick To Your Guns - 10 Years of Disobedient
MEC Staf Versluys, Kapelstraat 76, Bredene
US melodic-hardcore band plays their 2015 album Disobedient in full, with Stab (BE) and State Power (NL). Tickets 28 euros via Eye Spy Records. Loud show, 50 m from the beach.
Monday 31 Aug
08:30to 12:00
Tuesday 1 Sep
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Tuesday Market
Marktplein along Kapelstraat, Bredene
Regular weekly market, every Tuesday morning on the market square.
08:00to 13:00
Wednesday 2 Sep
10:30to 12:00
Shrimp Fishing on Foot Demo (Stienesteekers)
Beach, Oostduinkerke
Shrimp-dragging demonstration in the surf; shrimp cooking afterwards on the seawall.
19:30to 20:30
Summer carillon concert
Marktplein, Nieuwpoort-Stad
Free open-air carillon concert with seated listening area.
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Wednesday Market
Grote Markt, Veurne
Classic weekly morning market on the main square: flowers, plants, textiles, fruit and veg, dairy and more.
Thursday 3 Sep
19:30runs to 12 Sep
Legally Blonde - The Musical
Cultuurcentrum Scharpoord
Musicalgroep Milo's production at CC Scharpoord; this card covers the whole run. Shows: Sep 3 19:30 avant-première (EUR 45, reception included), Sep 4 and 5 20:00, Sep 6 15:00, Sep 10 and 11 20:00, Sep 12 19:00 (VIP night + pink party). Regular tickets EUR 21, EUR 18 under 12.
Friday 4 Sep
all dayruns to 6 Sep
Uitkerke Fair
Ruiterstraat and around the church, Uitkerke
Traditional village fair weekend in Uitkerke: funfair rides, flea market (Sat-Sun in the Kerkstraat), food and drink stands and live performances. A separate listing ('Polderkermis') shows the fair running until 7 Sep.
all dayruns to 6 Sep
Lotto Unbreakable breaking battles
Zeeheldenplein
Free three-day breakdance event on the square by the sea: B-Boys and B-Girls battle it out in front of the crowd.
18:00to 01:00
Open Air Apero
Sint-Denisplaats, Veurne
Free open-air aperitif evening: cocktails, mocktails and bubbles, pizza from Maximo Gusto and Surfburger, DJs Funkhauser & LE VIN taking it from afterwork drinks into party mode.
21:30
Summer Friday: De Toape Geraapte On Stage
Brouwershuys, Grote Markt 19
Free live cover band with horns and vocal ensemble on the market square.
06:45to 14:00
Friday Fish Day: Fish Auction Tour
Stedelijke Vismijn, Nieuwpoort
Early-morning guided visit to the working fish auction, see the catch come in and be sold. Tickets required.
07:00to 12:30
20:00to 21:30
Grof Geschud: Broeikas (comedy try-out)
Casino Middelkerke Betfirst, Zeedijk 117A, Middelkerke
Dutch-language cabaret duo testing new material in the casino's cabaret hall. Tickets 15 EUR (under 21: 9 EUR); dinner-and-comedy package 49 EUR.
Saturday 5 Sep
10:00runs to 6 Sep
De Panne 4 Cars
Leopold I-Esplanade and beach
Automotive and lifestyle family weekend on the beach: nostalgic oldtimers, Land Rover Defenders and dreamcars plus activities for all ages. Sat 10:00-24:00, Sun 10:00-20:00.
11:00runs to 6 Sep
Tastoe Culinary Weekend
Koning Ridderdijk (near De Kwinte), Westende
Seaside food festival between dunes and sea: signature dishes from local chefs, wines, beers and cocktails, live DJs and a chill-out zone in the dunes. Free entry, pay with tokens (2.50 EUR). Sat until 01:00, Sun until 20:00. No dogs. Town agenda also lists it from Fri 4 Sep; detail page states Sat-Sun.
15:00
Kiwanis beach fort building contest
Beach at Thermae Palace Hotel
Charity team competition building sand forts on the beach at the Thermae Palace, 15:00-18:00, organised by Kiwanis Oostende Noordzee. Teams of six get about an hour to build the fort that survives the incoming tide longest. Taking part costs EUR 60 via the booking link — the listing does not say whether that is per team or per person.
18:00
18:00to 23:59
Shrimp fishers' feast
Vlaamse Yachthaven, Nieuwpoort
Evening feast of the local shrimp fishers at the marina: barbecued mackerel, sprats and fresh grey shrimp. Free — the food, the music and the atmosphere cost nothing, drinks are paid; no registration needed. The town page contradicts itself on the date: its 'Wanneer' block says Saturday 5 September 2026, 18:00-23:59, while the text says 'Op zaterdag 6 september vanaf 18 uur' — and 6 September 2026 is a Sunday.
20:00to 23:00
Klassiek aan Zee: The 5 Seasons
Silt, Zeedijk 117D, Middelkerke
Classical gala at the coast: Dirk Brosse conducts the Ataneres orchestra with sopranos, the Fine Fleur choir and a theremin soloist - Grieg, Verdi, Vivaldi, Gershwin and more. Tickets from 30 EUR.
all day
IRONMAN 5150 Triathlon
Evenementenstrand, Zeedijk-Duinbergen
Olympic-distance triathlon starting from the event beach - great to watch; expect road closures. Race info at ironman.com.
06:00to 13:00
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Market (Gemeenteplein)
Gemeenteplein, Knokke
Saturday food and flower market on the town square.
09:00to 18:00
Pumpking Challenge (pumptrack festival)
Urban Sports Park De Krokodiel, Westendelaan, Middelkerke
Family pumptrack race day - BMX, MTB, skateboard, scooter, skates, balance bike or wheelchair all welcome - ending with Belgium's first national pumptrack skateboarding championship. Spectators free; riders 20 EUR.
09:00to 12:00
10:00to 18:00
Brick Mania LEGO Fair (day 1)
MEC Staf Versluys, Kapelstraat 76, Bredene
First-ever Brick Mania in Bredene: LEGO builders showcase big creations, aimed at families, fans and the curious. Entry 3 euros. Organized by BeLUG vzw.
11:00to 20:00
Flower and plant market
Koning Leopold III-plein
Monthly first-Saturday flower and plant market on the Koning Leopold III-plein, 11:00-20:00. Free entry.
13:00to 17:00
14:00to 18:00
Open Museum Day
NAVIGO Fishery Museum & Ten Duinen Abbey Museum
Both town museums free to visit for the afternoon; advance tickets available.
Sunday 6 Sep
09:00
Vloedstraat Flea Market
Vloedstraat / field along Zandstraat, Bredene
Unconfirmed for 2026. The organisers hold this flea market on the first Sunday of September each year, which in 2026 is 6 September, along the Vloedstraat and the field beside the Zandstraat, with around 230 stalls plus food and drink stands. The aggregator this entry came from no longer shows any Bredene market on that date, and the organiser's own listing on that site has been deleted. No other source publishes a 2026 date. Check with the organisers before travelling.
09:00to 18:00
Klemskerke ZomerEnde (end-of-summer village fest)
Festival tent, Dorpsstraat, Klemskerke (De Haan)
Village end-of-summer festival: flea market, summer bar, folk games and bouncy castle, face painting, vintage-caravan photo shoot, guided 16 km bike tour, open windmill and live acoustic music. Breakfast 09:00-11:30 requires registration.
11:00
Apero Locale aperitif concert: OLVO-Band
Wapenplein (kiosk)
Free Sunday-morning aperitif concert with local talent on the main square.
14:00
The Shrimp Fisherman and His Catch
De Rampe / Side Shore Surfers, beach
Afternoon edition: a shrimp fisherman and nature guide show off the North Sea catch up close. Free, fun for young and old.
14:30to 15:15
Shrimp fishermen on horseback
Beach at Astridplein, Oostduinkerke
Afternoon horseback shrimp fishing demonstration, confirmed by both the town agenda and the NAVIGO museum calendar.
20:00to 23:00
Klassiek aan Zee: The 5 Seasons
Silt, Zeedijk 117D, Middelkerke
Second evening of the classical gala with Dirk Brosse and the Ataneres orchestra. Tickets from 30 EUR.
all day
IRONMAN 70.3 Knokke-Heist
Evenementenstrand, Zeedijk-Duinbergen
Half-distance IRONMAN with sea swim and coastal bike/run course - the big spectator sports weekend of early September.
06:00to 17:00
Children's Flea Market at the Fishery Museum
NAVIGO Museum courtyard, Oostduinkerke
Children up to and including 16 sell toys, books, puzzles and clothes in the NAVIGO museum courtyard. First edition, run by the local tourist office. A stall costs EUR 5, or EUR 1 with a UiTpas, and has to be booked in advance; places are limited.
09:00
Leffinge Tastes and Makes
Trefpunt De Wiek, Groenhagestraat 21, Leffinge
Village tasting-and-crafts day in Leffinge; details on the town agenda page.
10:00to 12:00
WWII guided walk
Start: Zeedijk at the Pier roundabout
Free guided walk along Blankenberge's Second World War traces on the seafront, 10:00-12:00, starting on the Zeedijk at the Pier roundabout.
10:00to 17:00
Brick Mania LEGO Fair (day 2)
MEC Staf Versluys, Kapelstraat 76, Bredene
Second day of the LEGO fair, closes at 17:00. Entry 3 euros.
Monday 7 Sep
08:30to 12:00
Tuesday 8 Sep
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Tuesday Market
Marktplein along Kapelstraat, Bredene
Regular weekly market, every Tuesday morning on the market square.
08:00to 13:00
Wednesday 9 Sep
19:30to 20:30
Closing Carillon Concert
Marktplein, Nieuwpoort-Stad
Final concert of the season on the Nieuwpoort carillon.
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Wednesday Market
Grote Markt, Veurne
Classic weekly morning market on the main square: flowers, plants, textiles, fruit and veg, dairy and more.
09:00to 22:00runs to 12 Sep
Yonex Belgian International Badminton 2026
Jeugd- en SportArena, Nieuwpoort
International badminton tournament with top players over four days; tickets required. Hours per day: Wed 9 and Thu 10 Sep 09:00-22:00, Fri 11 Sep 10:00-22:00, Sat 12 Sep 13:30-20:00 (finals day).
14:00to 16:00
Free guided art-nouveau walk 'Flamboyant flaneren'
Start: Belle Epoque Centrum / Infopunt Toerisme
Free guided stroll past Blankenberge's flamboyant art-nouveau facades and tile panels, 14:00-16:00, starting at the Infopunt Toerisme. No reservation needed; not for organised groups.
Friday 11 Sep
all dayruns to 13 Sep
Cacti and Succulents by the Sea
Corsendonk Duinse Polders
Weekend show and sale for cactus and succulent lovers.
20:30
Summer Friday: OedYzer (series finale)
Perruche, Begijnhofstraat 4
Free closing night of the Summer Fridays: energetic ten-piece band mixing jazz, funk and pop.
07:00to 12:30
18:10
Laat Mie Moar Lopen street run
Grote Markt, Veurne (start)
Annual Friday-evening street run through the historic centre: 10 miles (18:10), 10 km (18:55), 5 km and adapted G-run 3.2 km (19:05), plus a free kids run at 18:15. Entry 9-12 EUR in advance (until 4 Sep), doubled after; great to watch from the square.
Saturday 12 Sep
10:00runs to 13 Sep
ManiFiesta solidarity festival
ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
16th edition of the big solidarity festival: concerts (pop, hip-hop, electronic), debates, authors, film and comedy, Sat 10:00 to Sun 22:00. Day ticket EUR 24, weekend EUR 43.
14:00runs to 17 Sep
Oostduinkerke Funfair & Liberation Ceremony
Oostduinkerke village
Village funfair open Sat 12 Sep 14:00 through Thu 17 Sep 22:00, with a liberation commemoration ceremony.
20:00to 22:00
Duinklanken: Cinema Under the Trees (Deep Blue)
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Open-air film night in the dunes: ocean documentary Deep Blue, EUR 5 incl. a drink, ages 16+. Bring your own folding chair; registration required.
all day
Super Shopping Saturday
Diksmuide centre
Town-wide shopping day with promotions in the centre's shops.
06:00to 13:00
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Market (Gemeenteplein)
Gemeenteplein, Knokke
Saturday food and flower market on the town square.
09:00to 22:00runs to 13 Sep
Belgian Wingfoil Cup
Anemos, Zeedijk-Duinbergen
Open Belgian wingfoil championship off Duinbergen - spectacular from the dike. One-day event: it is sailed on whichever of Sat 12 or Sun 13 Sep has the best wind and sea, with the go/no-go published by 20:00 on the Thursday before; 19-20 Sep are held in reserve (outside this planner's window). The 09:00-22:00 hours cover the whole waiting period, not one day of racing.
09:00to 12:00
09:30to 13:30
Second-hand Fair
Bovenzaal Vismijn, Nieuwpoort
Indoor second-hand fair with table sales in the hall above the fish auction.
13:00to 17:00
14:00to 18:00runs to 13 Sep
Heritage Weekend: WWII railway battery Lissewege
Spoorwegbatterij, Patentestraat, Lissewege
Bruges' Open Monuments Weekend runs 12-13 September; the WWII German railway-battery bunkers near Lissewege are one of the sites guides open. Hours unverified: the city publishes the full programme only from 20 August, with reservations from 2 September 19:30, so the Sat 14:00-18:00 and Sun 10:00-13:00 slots shown here still need checking. Rough terrain, not suitable for reduced mobility.
14:30to 17:00
Tasty Belle Epoque Culinary Walk
Departs from Infokantoor Wenduine
Guided Belle Epoque heritage walk through Wenduine with local tasting stops. EUR 20 per person, max 20 participants — book via the tourist office.
18:00to 23:59
Lombardsijde Fiesta (Spanish evening)
De Zeekameel, Lombardsijdelaan 235, Lombardsijde
Spanish-themed evening with live band Otra Vez, flamenco dancing, paella and dessert. 29 EUR per person, reservation required.
20:00
Barn Concert: Emilie Mover & John Snauwaert
Diksmuide (barn venue)
Intimate barn concert by Canadian-born New York singer-songwriter Emilie Mover with saxophonist John Snauwaert.
Sunday 13 Sep
10:00to 19:00
Cycling Sunday: Pedal & Discover
Start at Grote Markt
45 km cycling loop by map with tasting stops (Trench of Death, chicken museum, De Dolle Brouwers brewery). 10 EUR, free start 10:00-14:00; stops close at 17:00, the De Dolle Brouwers brewery stays open until 19:00. Register online by 9 Sep.
12:00to 16:00
Ostrea Rose Classic Race (vintage sailing)
Oosterstaketsel (east pier), Zeedijk
Classic sailing race for the 'old-timers of the sea' — historic vessels like the B72 Jacqueline-Denise race off the coast, best watched from the east pier. Only goes ahead if the weather allows.
13:00to 17:00
Eneco Clean Beach Cup
Beachclub Blankenberge, Zeedijk 245
17th edition of the big coastal beach clean-up, at Beachclub Blankenberge, with bouncy castles, face painting, treasure hunts and live Studio Brussel. The page contradicts itself on the end time: its hours block says 13:00-18:00, its own text says you can come and clean up non-stop from 13:00 to 17:00 in Blankenberge. We follow the text.
13:00to 17:00
Children's Flea Market at the Funfair
NAVIGO Museum courtyard, Oostduinkerke
Kids sell their toys and books during the Oostduinkerke funfair.
13:00to 18:00
Eneco Clean Beach Cup
VY Nieuwpoort (marina/beach)
Family-friendly beach cleanup combined with water-sports fun; register online.
13:00to 17:00
Eneco Clean Beach Cup
Side Shore Surfers, Zeedijk 109
17th edition of the biggest beach cleanup of Belgium and the Netherlands - join thousands of volunteers (families welcome) to clear plastic from the beach.
all day
Open Monuments Day in the Westerkwartier
Westerkwartier district
38th edition of Flanders' heritage day; Ostend spotlights the multicultural Westerkwartier and openmonumentendag.be announces 35+ free activities there. No overall hours are published yet — the full programme goes online on 20 August. The town-agenda page we linked before now serves only one sub-activity, a free guided tour of the Kris Lambert library in four one-hour slots (10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00).
10:00to 17:00
Open Monuments Day: In Good Hands!
Various sites in Diksmuide
Free annual heritage day: guided medieval city walks, beguinage visits, UNESCO tour at the IJzer Tower museum, church exhibition and orchard activities with fruit pressing.
10:00to 18:00
Corvette meets Mustang (US car meeting)
Zeedijk 244, Middelkerke
American car gathering on the sea dike: static display from 10:00, group drive at 14:30, raffles from 17:30. Free to watch; participation restricted to 18+.
11:00
World neighbourhood market
Prof. Mac Leodstraat 11, Oostende (Westerkwartier)
Multicultural neighbourhood market showing off the diversity of the Westerkwartier, 11:00-17:00 in the Prof. Mac Leodstraat, with global flavours, small workshops and get-togethers. Free, and part of Open Monuments Day.
13:00to 17:00
Eneco Clean Beach Cup
De Kwinte, Koning Ridderdijk 100/90, Westende
Belgium's biggest beach cleanup (17th edition) — drop in any time between 13:00 and 17:00 at De Kwinte in Middelkerke. For kids: bouncy castles, face painting, airbrush tattoos and a treasure hunt. Free; registration via enecocleanbeachcup.eu or just walk in. The 18:00 closing moment on the listing is not here but at Surfclub Windekind in Oostduinkerke.
13:00
Eneco Clean Beach Cup
Koning Boudewijnpromenade 214, Oostende (Inside Outside & Ostend Sailing)
17th edition of Belgium's biggest beach clean-up. In Ostend you can join in free at Inside Outside and Ostend Sailing, non-stop from 13:00 to 17:00; the 18:00 closing moment is at Surfclub Windekind in Oostduinkerke, not here. (The listing's hours block says 13:00-18:00, its own text 13:00-17:00.)
13:00to 18:00
Open Monuments Day
Historic centre, Veurne
Free heritage expedition through the historic centre (13:00-18:00): monuments, hidden spots, the city carillonneur and a renovated town castle; optional tasting add-on 10 EUR. Also open: Bakery Museum 10:00-17:00 (free tours), Sint-Karels windmill 10:00-17:00 (only ground floor wheelchair-accessible, kids under supervision) and Bulskamp church with organ concerts.
14:00to 18:00
Open Monuments Day: Geersensmolen windmill
Geersensmolen, De Haan
Historic windmill open to visitors for Flanders' Open Monuments Day; the Hubertmolen is also open the same afternoon (14:00-17:00).
14:00to 17:00
Open Monuments Day
Churches of Slijpe, Sint-Pieters-Kapelle and Schore
Free self-guided visits to three polder-village churches, each with a contemporary artist present (Jo Broucke, Nick Ervinck, Koen Van Loocke). Nice as a countryside cycling loop.
Monday 14 Sep
08:30to 12:00
Tuesday 15 Sep
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Tuesday Market
Marktplein along Kapelstraat, Bredene
Regular weekly market, every Tuesday morning on the market square.
08:00to 13:00
Weekly Market Oostduinkerke
Zeedijk, Oostduinkerke
Tuesday-morning market on the seawall (last seawall edition of the season is 30 Sep).
Open every day
Not scheduled, no tickets to time — useful between naps, or when the wind picks up.
Beach library
Free books and deckchairs on the sand. Shade, and somewhere to sit that isn't a dune.
Sports beach
Free supervised beach sports.
De Lenspolder children's farm
Small petting farm on the edge of town. Flat paths, goats at pram height.
Westfront visitor centre
Under the King Albert I monument at the Ganzepoot - the sluice complex that flooded the front in 1914. Lift to the viewing platform.
Expo Bieke Depoorter
Photography, indoors, quiet. A genuine rainy-afternoon option.
NAVIGO fishery museum
Where the shrimp-fishing tradition is explained properly, with aquariums and a historic fishing boat.
Ten Duinen abbey site & Paul Delvaux museum
Ruins and dunes on one ticket; the Delvaux house is ten minutes away in Sint-Idesbald.
Duinenhuis nature centre, Schipgat dunes
Nature-education centre on top of the Schipgat dunes at Bettystraat 7, with changing exhibitions and boardwalks through the dunes. Check the site for what is on.
Plopsaland & Plopsaqua
Fifteen minutes from Nieuwpoort. Plopsaqua has a separate warm baby pool; the park has a toddler zone but not much for seven months.
Westhoek nature reserve
The wildest dunes on the Belgian coast. Sand paths, so a carrier beats a pram.
Ferris wheel on the promenade
Enclosed gondolas, slow, and the whole coast from the top.
Q-Beach House
Live radio, DJ sets and a beach bar on the sand. Free, busy, and loud from late afternoon.
Atlantikwall Raversyde
Two kilometres of preserved bunkers in the dunes, plus a reconstructed medieval fishing village.
Mu.ZEE & The Crystal Ship street art
Over a hundred large murals across the city; the walking route is entirely flat and pram-friendly.
IJzertoren & Museum aan de IJzer
Twenty-two floors of war history with a lift and a view over the polders. Hand-pulled ferries cross the IJzer nearby all summer.
Historic centre & bakery museum
One of the best-preserved market squares in the country, fifteen minutes inland. The bakery museum is the wet-weather half; the square itself is open air.
The coastal tram
Sixty-eight kilometres, De Panne to Knokke, every town in this app on one line. Prams travel free and it beats parking in August.