Belgian coast · Kusttram line · summer 2026
De Panne has the widest beach on the coast and borders the De Westhoek nature reserve. From beach entertainment to evening markets: here you'll find everything happening in De Panne today and for the rest of the summer, ready to plan your seaside days with.
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.
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.
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.
Leopold I-Esplanade, De Panne
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.
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Drop-in afternoon with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
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.
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.
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Drop-in afternoon with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
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.
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Drop-in afternoon with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
Leopold I-Esplanade, De Panne
Weekly Tuesday evening market on the Zeedijk/Esplanade, 17:00-22:00 - the last one of the 2026 season.
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Drop-in afternoon with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
Duinpanne visitor centre, Olmendreef 2
Last listed school-holiday drop-in with a nature guide at the North Sea aquarium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not scheduled, no tickets to time — useful between naps, or when the wind picks up.
Fifteen minutes from Nieuwpoort. Plopsaqua has a separate warm baby pool; the park has a toddler zone but not much for seven months.
The wildest dunes on the Belgian coast. Sand paths, so a carrier beats a pram.