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Ensor 1940
On the night of 27-28 May 1940, Ostend Town Hall was bombed. Three paintings and numerous etchings by Ensor are lost. Lost forever. Because in the archives, only some vague images remain. Were they also masterpieces? Did they add anything to the Ensor we know? At the request of conceptual artist…
Ostend, Ensor's imaginary paradise
Discover the unique connection between James Ensor and his birthplace Ostend in the surprising exhibition 'Ostend, Ensor's imaginary paradise' at the Venetian Galleries. As Ostend developed as a tourist and cultural destination to become the Queen of seaside towns, Ensor developed his artistic…
The Marvin Gaye Songbook
A tribute to the Prince of Motown. Marvin Gaye's hits are performed by West End and X Factor star NATE SIMPSON, accompanied by excellent West End musicians. An unmissable 2-hour concert.
7EVEN
7EVEN WILL RISE AGAIN SUNDAY 15.09.2024 more info soon.
MetaRelax® Ostend Night Run 2024
At sunset, the starting shot of the MetaRelax® Ostend Night Run is given on the beach promenade. Participants can choose from three distances (7 km, 14 km and 21 km) and a Kids Run.
The shrimp croquettes festival 2024
Put inside a tomato, in an Ostend ‘smeus’ or just as a snack, shrimps are always a good choice. Just because life is a little better with a layer of bread crumbs, nothing surpasses the creamy shrimp croquette. During the newest shrimp croquette festival, the city of Ostend will be looking for the…
Whitney - Queen of the Night
Whitney - Queen Of The Night is an ode to the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time, Whitney Houston. This vibrant production pays tribute to her timeless songs such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I'm Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love…The shrimp croquettes festival 2024
Put inside a tomato, in an Ostend ‘smeus’ or just as a snack, shrimps are always a good choice. Just because life is a little better with a layer of bread crumbs, nothing surpasses the creamy shrimp croquette. During the newest shrimp croquette festival, the city of Ostend will be looking for the…The shrimp croquettes festival 2024
Put inside a tomato, in an Ostend ‘smeus’ or just as a snack, shrimps are always a good choice. Just because life is a little better with a layer of bread crumbs, nothing surpasses the creamy shrimp croquette. During the newest shrimp croquette festival, the city of Ostend will be looking for the…
Ashtabiez
Ashtabiez consists of trumpeter Yamen Martini, drummer Victor Khaddaj, bass guitarist Mehrad Hezarkhani, pianist Kuan Yu Chen and guitarist Thomas Decock. Five masterful musicians who have already put their weight behind various successful international projects. Be sure to stick around after…
Duo Art – New Folks - Philip Catherine & Martin Wind
Guitarist and composer Philip Catherine is a true legend within the European jazz scene. He has already worked with Chet Baker, Tom Harrell, NHOP, Stéphane Grappelli, Dexter Gordon and Charles Mingus. As an 18-year-old he toured Europe and released his first album Stream. More than 20 albums have…
Benjamin Herman Trio (NL)
Saxophonist Benjamin Herman is one of the most prominent saxophonists on the Dutch jazz scene. In the 1990s, with New Cool Collective, he blew the dust off classical jazz and made a danceable plea for groove jazz. An international career followed, in which Herman's characteristic, clear playing…
Maruja (UK) + support
Maruja has occupied a unique place within the music world. Their dynamic mix of genres and intense live performances makes them one of the most exciting new acts. Singer and guitarist Harry Wilkinson, drummer Jacob Hayes, bassist Matt Buonaccorsi and saxophonist Joe Carroll form this quartet from…
Bas Bulteel (W.E.R.F. records release)
Bas Bulteel is a fixture in both the jazz landscape and Ostend. He has already released several albums on our W.E.R.F. records label. Now it is time for new work - a collaboration with visual artist Jan Frederik De Cock.
Skordatura (WERF release concert)
Skordatura Punkjazz Ensemble nowadays goes by the name Skordatura. For their first release on W.E.R.F. records they join forces with several prominent figures from the Belgian jazz scene: keyboardist and electronics wizard Jozef Dumoulin and the wind ensemble of Mâäk. Skordatura brings music to…
Meral Polat Trio
The Amsterdam singer Meral Polat has Kurdish roots. Together with the American multi-instrumentalist Chris Doyle and the Belgian drummer Jens Bouttery, she takes you on a journey through contemporary Anatolian folk, Kurdish sounds and the roots of the blues.
New Year’s Dive 2025
Celebrate the new year with a typical Ostend tradition: The New Year’s Dive. The New Year’s Dive is cold, bold and the best way to start the year! It is also the fastest way to get rid of you New Year’s Eve hangover… So come and join the thousands of brave men and women on the beach of Ostend on…
Wajdi Riahi Trio
Pianist Wajdi Riahi is a comet within Belgian jazz, both alongside Stéphane Galland (Aka Moon) and with his own music. With his Trio he presents warm-blooded jazz combined with his Tunisian roots. Their second album 'Essia', with North African Tribal and Gnawa traditions that form the basis for a…
Infectious Songhaï Music From Mali - Samba Touré Trio
On the successful albums Albala, Gandadiko and Wande, Samba Touré mixed his own original style with Western and American blues influences. Now he goes back to his musical roots in Timbuktu and resolutely chooses Songhai music, which is also sometimes called 'desert blues'. During the concert he is…
Saudade - Brussels Jazz Orchestra met Naima Joris
Brussels Jazz Orchestra remains true to its own dynamic, energetic sound. But you also get a taste of an intimate, quiet, subtle side of the band. In this way the orchestra highlights the different depths of Naima Joris' voice.The songs were arranged by Pierre Drevet, Lode Mertens and Dieter…
Heather Nova
Heather Nova conquered the world with hits such as London Rain and Walk this World. Major Belgian festivals such as Pukkelpop and Rock Werchter welcomed her several times. In recent years, her smaller-scale theater tours have made a big impression on audiences. With her enthusiastic performances…
Going like the wind - interactive exposition
Visitors are taken on a journey through the wind farms in the North Sea. They discover how electricity from offshore wind turbines comes ashore and learn about the importance of innovations such as the Princess Elisabeth Island. This will be an artificial island off the coast of Ostend, designed to…
Expo 'In the shadow of the master, contemporaries of Ensor'
Ensor was a loner, but not alone. Besides the grand master himself, other artists worked and exhibited in Ostend. After all, the city by the sea has always attracted countless artists who, either occasionally or sometimes for a longer period, stayed in Ostend to work or to settle there permanently…
Ostend City Museum
The museum tells you Ostend’s fascinating life story and also casts light on its future. A host of objects, posters, documents and multimedia applications reveal the secrets behind the development of the city, its tourism, fishing industry and shipping. Discover the Ostend of former times and the…
Het Groen Lint
Ostend has more to offer than just the sea. Did you know that Ostend has a surprisingly green city edge? To strengthen that green city edge, the City had a master plan developed to connect all green zones and landscapes: The Green Ribbon. This green ribbon forms an attractive 35 km loop for…
Provincial domain Atlantikwall Raversyde
The Provincial Domain Atlantikwall Raversyde is a unique natural area located close to the sea. A diverse landscape invites visitors to a lovely walk. Raversijde is also a home to a rescue centre for birds and wild animals (VOC). Go On Time Travel (+6) in the provincial domain Atlantikwall…
Ensor walk
Download the app and take the brand-new Ensor-themed walk to visit all the locations that were significant to the life and work of James Ensor. You will be given information and will be able to see things for yourself at each of these places, using the latest high-tech. Young and older Ensor fans…
