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James Ensor: self-portraits

Thu 21 Mar 2024 to Sun 16 Jun 2024
Self-portraiture is of essential importance in Ensor's work and holds a special place within his body of work. The first three known painted self-portraits by James Ensor date back to 1879. Undoubtedly, his most famous self-portrait is "Self-portrait with Flowered Hat" (Mu.ZEE, Ostend), painted in…

Baron James Ensor

Atlantikwall Raversyde
Sat 9 Mar 2024 to Mon 11 Nov 2024
In 1929, King Albert I conferred the title of baron on James Ensor at the age of 69, elevating him to the peerage and gaining social recognition for his abilities. Today, some 90 people in Belgium carry the title in their names. Art project James Baron Ensor photographed those barons and baronesses…

Elle adore le noir

Tue 26 Mar 2024 to Sat 21 Sep 2024
During the Ensor Year, embark on an artistic quest through 40 shop windows of Oostendse traders. By bike or on foot! Along this route, you'll discover artworks created by Oostendse artists inspired by Ensor. For children, there's a grand puzzle game, and if they find the solution, they can collect…

Ensor 1940

Atlantikwall Raversyde
Sat 9 Mar 2024 to Mon 11 Nov 2024
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…

Street-art wandeling met gids

Wed 10 Apr 2024 14:00
Samen met Bazaar Trottoir kun je van zaterdag 6 april tot en met 14 april gratis op stap met gids en de street-artwerken in centrum Oostende ontdekken. Een unieke wandeling van vijf kilometer om de verhalen achter de unieke…

Street-art wandeling met gids

Thu 11 Apr 2024 14:00
Samen met Bazaar Trottoir kun je van zaterdag 6 april tot en met 14 april gratis op stap met gids en de street-artwerken in centrum Oostende ontdekken. Een unieke wandeling van vijf kilometer om de verhalen achter de unieke…

10CC

Kursaal Oostende
Thu 11 Apr 2024 20:00
The Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour 10cc are a soft rock band from Stockport, Cheshire. The band released their self-titled debut album in 1973, going on to put out a further 10 albums throughout their career – the latest being 1995’s ‘Mirror Mirror’. They split and reformed on several occasions…

Street-art wandeling met gids

Fri 12 Apr 2024 14:00
Samen met Bazaar Trottoir kun je van zaterdag 6 april tot en met 14 april gratis op stap met gids en de street-artwerken in centrum Oostende ontdekken. Een unieke wandeling van vijf kilometer om de verhalen achter de unieke…

Street-art wandeling met gids

Sat 13 Apr 2024 10:00
Samen met Bazaar Trottoir kun je van zaterdag 6 april tot en met 14 april gratis op stap met gids en de street-artwerken in centrum Oostende ontdekken. Een unieke wandeling van vijf kilometer om de verhalen achter de unieke…

Street-art wandeling met gids

Sun 14 Apr 2024 10:00
Samen met Bazaar Trottoir kun je van zaterdag 6 april tot en met 14 april gratis op stap met gids en de street-artwerken in centrum Oostende ontdekken. Een unieke wandeling van vijf kilometer om de verhalen achter de unieke…

Black Swan

Kursaal Oostende
Sat 27 Apr 2024 20:00
BLACK SWAN, a new ballet performance in world premiere. BLACK SWAN: the untold story behind Swan Lake! An unmissable global spectacle for all lovers of ballet, dance, emotion and the world of Tchaikovsky. An astonishing show that reinvents the story behind the famous Swan Lake ballet. This…

CM Urban Walk Oostende

Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein
Sun 28 Apr 2024
De CM Urban Walk Series leiden je in 2024 door de straten van maar liefst vijf Belgische steden. Op een parcours van 11 kilometer wandel je langs en door bijzondere gebouwen. Op je tocht ontdek je verborgen plekjes en…

Dirty Dancing in concert

Kursaal Oostende
Thu 9 May 2024 20:00
Join us for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty…

Dirty Dancing in concert

Kursaal Oostende
Fri 10 May 2024 20:00
Join us for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty…

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Kursaal Oostende
Sun 9 Jun 2024 17:00
Tribute band "Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac" strives to perform the songs of Fleetwood Mac as authentically as possible. The seven-piece company, which was formed in Liverpool in 1999, aims to be a real tribute to the legendary rock band! For early fans, the performance is a fun trip down memory lane…

Ostendaise - North Sea Food Fest

Zeeheldenplein
Sat 22 Jun 2024 11:00
Tijdens de tiende editie van 'Ostendaise - North Sea Food Fest' proef je de creaties van Oostendse chefs tijdens een sfeervol weekend met zicht op zee. Heel wat Oostendse chefs bereiden speciaal voor jou een waaier aan topgerechten. Noordzeevis en andere lokale, dagverse producten zijn daarin…

Ostendaise - North Sea Food Fest

Zeeheldenplein
Sun 23 Jun 2024 11:00
Tijdens de tiende editie van 'Ostendaise - North Sea Food Fest' proef je de creaties van Oostendse chefs tijdens een sfeervol weekend met zicht op zee. Heel wat Oostendse chefs bereiden speciaal voor jou een waaier aan topgerechten. Noordzeevis en andere lokale, dagverse producten zijn daarin…

Rammstein - Oostende

Park De Nieuwe Koers
Thu 27 Jun 2024 19:30
Rammstein, the world's most spectacular live band, is coming to Ostend again this summer! On June 27 and 28, the German metal band Park will take over Nieuwe Koers. Attending an outdoor Rammstein concert has become a must!  

Rammstein - Oostende

Park De Nieuwe Koers
Fri 28 Jun 2024 19:30
Rammstein, the world's most spectacular live band, is coming to Ostend again this summer! On June 27 and 28, the German metal band Park will take over Nieuwe Koers. Attending an outdoor Rammstein concert has become a must!  

Ostend, Ensor's imaginary paradise

Venetiaanse Gaanderijen
Sat 29 Jun 2024 to Sun 27 Oct 2024
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…

NICK MASON'S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS

Kursaal Oostende
Wed 3 Jul 2024 20:00
In the rich tapestry of Pink Floyd’s history, one might argue that their initial, psychedelic phase is often overshadowed by their later, more commercially successful albums. Addressing this imbalance, Nick Mason, the venerable drummer and the only member to have been consistently part of Pink…

James Ensor: Satire, parody, pastiche

Thu 19 Sep 2024 to Sun 12 Jan 2025
The body of work of James Ensor is characterized by humor and satire. Various works attest to his talent for paraphrasing themes or specific works of other artists. Some works result in parodies or pastiches, and stand out with humor, criticism, and/or caricature. He does not hesitate to denounce…

Great Art for Great Kids - James Ensor

Fort Napoleon
Sat 16 Dec 2023 to Sun 12 May 2024
On the occasion of the Ensor Year, Thaïs Vanderheyden transformed several iconic paintings by grandmaster James Ensor into works of art tailored to kids. Discover them at the interactive exhibition in Fort Napoleon.…

Arno. The Show of Life

Venetiaanse Gaanderijen
Tue 19 Dec 2023 to Tue 21 May 2024
Tussen 19 december 2023 en 21 mei 2024 ontdek je in de Venetiaanse Gaanderijen het ultieme eerbetoon aan Arno.

The Crystal Ship 2024

Mon 25 Mar 2024 to Sun 14 Apr 2024
In spring 2024, world-renowned and renowned artists, giant murals and interventions will once again pop up in Ostend. The Crystal Ship will welcome a dozen new artists during the Easter holidays, further expanding the street art trail in the City by the Sea. With a free cycling or walking plan, an…

UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup 2024

Thu 2 May 2024 to Sun 5 May 2024
Every year five world cup competitions para-cycling are held worldwide. The first races in Ostend are the largest in the series. Para-cycling is the fastest growing paralympic discipline in Belgium. The UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup is the most important competition after the World Cup and the…

Ostend at Anchor 2024

Haven Oostende
Thu 23 May 2024 to Sun 26 May 2024
Ostend at Anchor is the must-attend event for all who are interested in maritime history. More than 150 ships set sail for Ostend: from three- masters to inland barges to the smallest clinker-built longboats. The streets and squares around the docks are buzzing with activity. Learn more about old…

Expo 'In the shadow of the master, contemporaries of Ensor'

Stadsmuseum
Sat 15 Jun 2024 to Tue 31 Dec 2024
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…

TikTokTour

Ostend has its own TikTokTour now! This crazy TikTok tour takes you to ten highlights of our lovely City by the Sea where you can recreate fun TikTok videos. Get your free TikTokTour at the Ostend Tourist Information Centre or download the tour at www.tiktokoostende.be.