Future Events
The events highlighted below comprise the top most popular festivals, processions and happenings that take place on a biannual/triennial basis throughout Flanders. For details on exhibitions see the Exhibitions page or for a quick reference guide to "What's On" in Flanders, go to the Events page.
If you still are unable to find specific dates of an event that you are looking for, then please contact trade@visitflanders.co.uk
Ostend Dead Rat Ball
3 March 2012
3 March 2012
Cast inhibitions to the wind and dress up in an outrageous outfit at the Bal du Rat Mort, held at the Kursaal Oostende. The tame can opt for evening dress, though the brave could win the coveted best dress prize, this year's theme being French Can Can.
Some 2,500 visitors from home and abroad enjoy this themed party evening which was originally created by James Ensor over 100 years ago.
Group tickets start from €25 per person and can be purchased via Tourism Ostend. Contact: +32 59 70 11 99, email: groepen@toerisme-oostende.be, web: www.ratmort.be
August 2012
Bruges Pageant of the Golden TreeSunday 19 & Sunday 26 August
The five-yearly Pageant of the Golden Tree was first introduced in 1958 to commemorate the marriage of the English Princess Margaret of York and the Count of Flanders, Charles the Bold. At 16.00 hrs a colourful spectacle, with some two-thousand participants, giants and floats sets off through the streets of Bruges, attracting crowds from home and abroad. www.brugge.be
August 2012
Brussels Flower CarpetAugust 2012
A million begonias in one carpet…. The famous Flower Carpet gracing the middle of the Grote Markt/Grand-Place in Brussels measures a staggering 300m2! Each year the design is different, which in 2012 will have an African theme. It is created by market gardeners from Ghent, who are world famous for their speciality, the begonia. The colourful carpet can best be admired from the balcony of the Town Hall, which is open to the public for the occasion during 09.00 and 11.00 am. Tickets for this panoramic visit cost €3.00. www.brusselsinternational.be, www.flowercarpet.be
August 2013
Bruges Canal Festival 2013August 2013
Bruges, various locations
Usually held every three years, this spectacular triennial Canal Festival will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2013. The festival recreates the history of the city along the magically lit Canals and on the Burg in the heart of Bruges. Last held during august 2008 all activities start at 21.00. Contact: 0032 70 22 50 05
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