Events

The exhibition shows various paintings and sculptures.

Saturday 21 May, during the Week of the Short Chain, the first edition of the farm and regional products market will take place in Uitkerke from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Musical performed by the singing classes of the municipal academy.

During the Harbour festivities, you can also feast your eyes on the four-day flea market.

During the extended Ascension weekend, the port will go back in time during the atmospheric port festivities. This unique four-day event, packed with maritime activities, introduces visitors to the authentic fishing atmosphere of yesteryear.

During the Harbour festivities, you can also feast your eyes on the four-day flea market.

During the Harbour festivities, you can also feast your eyes on the four-day flea market.

During the Harbour festivities, you can also feast your eyes on the four-day flea market.

The exhibition 'Souvenir de Blankenberghe' gives an overview of the fine trinkets that tourists bought (and still buy) as a souvenir of their stay in Blankenberge. Expect to see beautifully illustrated postcards, little gadgets picked up in numerous souvenir shops and posters that aptly illustrate life in the seaside resort.

Looking for a lost treasure? Or would you rather feast your eyes on it? Then be sure to come to the flea market on the Grote Markt.

Looking for a lost treasure? Or would you rather feast your eyes on it? Then be sure to come to the flea market in the Rogierlaan and Graaf Jansdijk.

'Pearls and Duets' is a unique and innovative concept. We bring you an infectious programme of pure enjoyment. Enjoy a wonderful show with brilliant artists, such as Jo Vally, Steve Tielens, Lissa Lewis, Filip D'Haeze and Celien Hermans accompanied live by orchestra in seaside resort Blankenberge.

Start: Koning Leopold III-plein

Philippe Desmet, born and raised in Blankenberge, started painting - following his father's example - when he was 19 years old. Ever since the beginning of his artistic career, he has had a preference for painting heads and faces, with which he tries to depict the chaos that rages within people.

'De Mol' will once again be setting up shop in Blankenberge this summer. 'The Mol by the Sea' pop-up is enveloped in a sensational setting and is once again the epicentre of many mole experiences and tasks. The two sun terraces and the cosy café and restaurant will be open throughout the summer. Take part in the exciting virtual reality game which becomes a visually overwhelming total experience where players go in search of the mole. Nice to know: since this year, children from 9 years of age can also search for the mole.

Every day, MNM will broadcast live radio from the O'Neill Beachclub in Blankenberge.

Go on a treasure hunt with Fly along the Kievitspad (1 km). Families with children aged between 3 and 12 can participate throughout the summer holidays. Follow the scent hunt with a challenging nature quiz, crack the code, open the treasure and receive a nice reward.

On the Lighthouse Square at the end of the promenade (towards the port), you can enjoy a phenomenal view of the port, the sea and the city centre. A 40-metre-high Ferris wheel guarantees you this magnificent 360-degree view.

On Wednesday evening, the cosy Park De Craene (Uitkerke) is the meeting place where locals and tourists come to enjoy a musical performance in a relaxed atmosphere. The festival is known for its small-scale concerts featuring well-known artists.

WP - The Dinnershow: a unique concept in Belgium. A 3-course dinner while enjoying a wonderful show.

The traditional blessing of the sea in Blankenberge used to mark the start of the bathing season. No inhabitant of this old fishing village went into the sea before the consecration took place. This tradition still exists today.

On Monday evening 11 July Blankenberge celebrates the Flemish festival with a smashing live performance by Johan Verminnen.

On Wednesday evening, the cosy Park De Craene (Uitkerke) is the meeting place where locals and tourists come to enjoy a musical performance in a relaxed atmosphere. The festival is known for its small-scale concerts featuring well-known artists.

Looking for a lost treasure? Or would you rather feast your eyes on it? Then be sure to come to the flea market on Koning Leopold III-plein.

On Wednesday evening, the cosy Park De Craene (Uitkerke) is the meeting place where locals and tourists come to enjoy a musical performance in a relaxed atmosphere. The festival is known for its small-scale concerts featuring well-known artists.

Come and enjoy a magnificent fireworks spectacle on the promenade near the Pier.

In 2022 Het Witte Paard will be going for more, but above all, it will be going for crazier. This year we celebrate our 85th and 86th anniversaries! After two years of postponing Let's Go Bananas, the production has had to make the necessary adjustments. Not to worry: we are even more passionate than ever and are happy to present Colour of Passion.

In the middle of the 19th century, Blankenberge made the transition from a small fishing town to a vibrant seaside city. The Bruges–Blankenberge railway line in 1863 stimulated the breakthrough of the city as a tourist resort. Villas, hotels and beautiful public buildings such as the casino, emerged rapidly. All this, however, had an impact on the lives of the fishermen.

Lotto's music show with the following performances: Laura Lynn and Camille, from 8 p.m.: Margriet Hermans and 2 Fabiola.

On Wednesday evening, the cosy Park De Craene (Uitkerke) is the meeting place where locals and tourists come to enjoy a musical performance in a relaxed atmosphere. The festival is known for its small-scale concerts featuring well-known artists.

Fan of mystery and suspense? In a virtual city (murder) game, the murder mystery surrounding Belle is central. The game has been developed in four languages and will run until August 2022 via Facebook Messenger. Want to take part? All you need is a smartphone. After you have registered via the app, you will receive a code. This will guide you through riddles and assignments to ten places in Blankenberge. Together with your family you can solve a more than 100 year old mystery in Blankenberge. Exciting!

Tasting of various beers and performances: Camille, Helmut Lotti & special guest, DJs Ilsen & Verhulst.

Free sports initiations for the whole family.

On Wednesday evening, the cosy Park De Craene (Uitkerke) is the meeting place where locals and tourists come to enjoy a musical performance in a relaxed atmosphere. The festival is known for its small-scale concerts featuring well-known artists.

'Vlaanderen Zingt' puts the audience first. With the song sheet you can easily sing along with the mainly Dutch songs that are part of the collective memory. English and French success songs are also covered. A live band will lead the singing together in the right direction.

Looking for a lost treasure? Or would you rather feast your eyes on it? Then be sure to come to the flea market at the harbour.

Come to the Paravang, the windscreen at the harbour, on Sunday 7 August for the annual Paravang festivities! The harbour area is bathed in an authentic maritime atmosphere and forms the backdrop for fishing traditions and folklore all day long.

Live broadcasts from Blankenberge and performances by Flemish artists.

On Wednesday evening, the cosy Park De Craene (Uitkerke) is the meeting place where locals and tourists come to enjoy a musical performance in a relaxed atmosphere. The festival is known for its small-scale concerts featuring well-known artists.

Recording day of Radio 2 Zomerhit, broadcast on Saturday 13 August. The live finale of Radio 2 Zomerhit takes place on Saturday 20 August.

Party on the square with open-air aperitif and musical entertainment.

Bouncy castles and musical entertainment.

On Wednesday evening, the cosy Park De Craene (Uitkerke) is the meeting place where locals and tourists come to enjoy a musical performance in a relaxed atmosphere. The festival is known for its small-scale concerts featuring well-known artists.

Steve Ryckier sings songs of Elvis Presley on Friday 19 August 2022 in the casino of Blankenberge.

On Saturday 20 August, Blankenberge will be hosting Flanders' biggest music festival at the harbour! We expect music-loving Flanders for the crowning of the best in popular Flemish music of the past year. The show goes live simultaneously on Eén and on Radio 2.

Looking for a lost treasure? Or would you rather feast your eyes on it? Then be sure to come to the flea market on Koning Leopold III-plein.

On Wednesday evening, the cosy Park De Craene (Uitkerke) is the meeting place where locals and tourists come to enjoy a musical performance in a relaxed atmosphere. The festival is known for its small-scale concerts featuring well-known artists.

Come and enjoy a magnificent fireworks show on the promenade by the lighthouse. Preliminary animation on the promenade.

'Corso, get out!' That is the theme for the flower parade of 2022. It is also a nod to the period that we have experienced in the past two years. A period in which we have missed out on a lot, but also a period in which we discovered, or perhaps rediscovered, a lot of new things in our own region.

On Wednesday 31 August, a stage of the BeneluxTour will start in Blankenberge. After the start, the riders will first ride a local loop with an intermediate sprint at the start location. The BeneluxTour is the only stage race in the Netherlands and Belgium that is part of the UCI World Tour, the world's highest cycling competition.

Fiesta Europa is an international fair that lasts all weekend. You can come and discover all the beautiful and tasty things Europe has to offer.

Fiesta Europa is an international fair that lasts all weekend. You can come and discover all the beautiful and tasty things Europe has to offer.

Looking for a lost treasure? Or would you rather feast your eyes on it? Then be sure to come to the flea market in Uitkerke!

Entertainment for young and old during the Uitkerke Fair.

Fiesta Europa is an international fair that lasts all weekend. You can come and discover all the beautiful and tasty things Europe has to offer.

Looking for a lost treasure? Or would you rather feast your eyes on it? Then be sure to come to the flea market in Uitkerke!

Live performance by the following German-speaking singers: Rudy Giovannini, Daniela Martinez, Monique en Florian Fesl.

Blankenberge will once again be transformed into a real horror city, with plenty of 'scary' activities for young and old.

City walk along belle époque houses combined with a breath of fresh air along the beach, in the dunes and the polders.