Events

This season, Toernee Mondial on Stage welcomes English singer-songwriter and guitarist Grace Petrie. Since the start of her solo career in 2006, Grace has already released three albums, including the acclaimed 'Tell Me A Story' from 2010.

The short-eared owl is an impressive bird of prey that is active during the day. However, you have to be lucky to spot it in Flanders. It is listed as rare on the Flemish Red List. But in the Uitkerkse Polder it does occur! Every year, a number of them hibernate in the nature reserve.

Valentine's concert: instruments and song.

The short-eared owl is an impressive bird of prey that is active during the day. However, you have to be lucky to spot it in Flanders. It is listed as rare on the Flemish Red List. But in the Uitkerkse Polder it does occur! Every year, a number of them hibernate in the nature reserve.

Sound of Music: singing classes of the municipal academy of music and word.

Backing vocalists live a special life: they are all remarkably strong singers, but their careers are often in the shadows of the stars. Unknown to the general public, they are nevertheless completely indispensable. Voices that are the salt in the soup of, among others, Chaka Khan, The Pointer Sisters, Clouseau and Arno.

In the Uitkerkse Polder, you can spot birds under the guidance of an enthusiastic guide.

Rebecca Vanhulle from Blankenberge has been bitten by the travel bug and is fascinated by the mysterious aspect and power of nature. Rebecca finds her inspiration in unspoilt places and in places where nature takes over, such as abandoned buildings. A selection of her most beautiful photos is exhibited in the library's main lounge.

Twenty years ago Marleen Pyckavet from Blankenberge started painting under the name Maryck. She is self-taught and allows her work to be strongly influenced by current events and everyday life, in which feelings such as happiness, fear, joy and despair occupy a central position.

Jacob Yi moves with his family from the big city to rural America. His dream of his own farm should help the family to a better life. However, their new lifestyle - in a house on wheels, in the middle of a field - requires more adaptability than expected.

Musical 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' by the Municipal Academy of Music and Word.

Get up early and head for the visitors' centre! A guide will be there to look for the bluethroat.

Get up early and head for the visitors' centre! A guide will be there to look for the bluethroat.

Double bill: one ticket, two artists!

Start 50 km at 7 a.m. Walk along the beach, in the dunes and polders. Animation along the track.

Start 50 km at 7 a.m. Walk along the beach, in the dunes and polders. Animation along the track.

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.

Performance of the singing classes of the Municipal Academy of Music and Word.

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!

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