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Cinéma Ensor

Thu 18 Jun 2026 to Sun 20 Sep 2026
This exhibition presents an intriguing encounter between moving and still images. The screening of three exceptional films by Guillaume Bijl and Jean Strijckers is combined with striking photographs that bring moments from the past and the imagination to life. From a seemingly authentic…

Ferris wheel

Zeeheldenplein
Sat 11 Jul 2026 to Sun 6 Sep 2026
From July 11 to September 6, the impressive Ferris wheel rises on the Zeeheldenplein. And from 10am to 10pm you get on here for an unforgettable ride. After all, the wheel is 50 metres high so you get a unique view of the sea and the city served. Guaranteed good for goosebumps. See the sun rise…

Oostende Koerse - Horse racing

Mon 6 Jul 2026 to Mon 17 Aug 2026
De statige hippodroom, of Wellington Renbaan, werd in 1883 aangelegd en tal van koninklijke hoofden en prominenten kwamen hier al hun favoriete paard aanmoedigen. Wie goed kijkt, kan zelfs nog het kroontje spotten op het koninklijke paviljoen. Die glamour van toen is vandaag nog steeds alive and…

Theatre by the Sea (TaZ)

Leopoldpark
Wed 29 Jul 2026 to Sat 8 Aug 2026
Theater Aan Zee is een 11-daags kunstenfestival op unieke locaties in Oostende met de focus op podiumkunsten en jonge, beginnende artiesten. Van woensdag 29 juli tot en met zaterdag 8 augustus strandt het gezelligste podiumkunstenfestival van het land weer in Oostende. Dan omarmt…

Sailing on the North Sea with luxury yacht Elise

Tue 7 Apr 2026 to Sun 8 Nov 2026
Zeilen op de Noordzee vanuit Oostende of Nieuwpoort. Beleef een onvergetelijke dag op een luxe zeiljacht van 20 meter. Ideaal voor je familieuitstap of teambuilding. De…

Q-Beach House

Sat 27 Jun 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Dé zomerse hotspot op het strand! Je mag je opnieuw verwachten aan een hippe beachbar, live radio, DJ-sets, concerten en uiteraard de nu al befaamde Sunset Concerten. Of je favoriete artiesten het beste van zichzelf zien geven terwijl de zon ondergaat. Beter wordt het niet! Houd dus de socials…

Apero Locale: The Cave

Wapenplein
Sun 2 Aug 2026 11:00
De Aperitiefconcerten in Oostende vormen de ideale start van jouw zondagochtend. Deze reeks muzikale bijeenkomsten nodigt iedereen uit om, telkens om 11.00 uur, te genieten van een gevarieerd programma vol lokaal muzikaal talent. Je kan je verheugen op een rijke muzikale waaier, van…

Bandstand Concert Sonora Tremelo

Wapenplein
Sun 2 Aug 2026 15:00
The bandstand  on the Wapenplein is the place to enjoy cozy, free open-air concerts featuring various bands from Belgium and abroad.      

Evening Market

Sun 2 Aug 2026 17:00
Come and enjoy the atmospheric evening market on the Zeedijk in Mariakerke on Sundays!  A perfect end to your weekend by the sea.

Statuettes. Small Sculpture at Home

Venetiaanse Gaanderijen
Sat 28 Mar 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027
When reflecting on ‘sculpture’, many people’s minds initially turn to monumental works and statues. Yet a large number of sculptures are small in scale: compact, portable objects executed in bronze, stone, terracotta, wood, plaster, or other materials. These small sculptures were often intended for…

Indoor Expo: Subway Art

Fort Napoleon
Thu 2 Apr 2026 to Wed 30 Sep 2026
SUBWAY ART – Een speelse reis door de ondergrondse wereld van graffiti Ter gelegenheid van de tiende editie van The Crystal Ship nodigt de tentoonstelling SUBWAY ART je uit om terug te keren naar de oorsprong van street art. Want in den beginne was er… graffiti. Wat vandaag…

Het Rijk der Vrouw

Sat 20 Jun 2026 to Sat 15 Aug 2026
Villa Volta nodigt u uit op haar derde tentoonstelling: Het Rijk der Vrouw. Wist u dat Herr Seele’s grootmoeder, Valerie Gevaert, en zijn moeder, Odette Pannecoucke (de oorspronkelijke bewoners van de fraaie belle-epoque woning Villa Volta) kunstschilders waren? Laat u…

Museum Late-Night Openings 2026

Sat 4 Jul 2026 to Sat 29 Aug 2026
Tijdens de zomervakantie openen de Oostendse musea elke zaterdagavond gratis hun deuren van 18.00 tot 22.00 uur. Ontdek expo’s in de rust van de avond, volg een rondleiding of geniet van verrassende extra’s. Elke week een ander museum, telkens helemaal gratis. Zin in een portie cultuur…

I, Léon Spilliaert

The renowned Ostend artist Léon Spilliaert is known for his enigmatic works. But what if you could step into his world yourself? In Ostend, an innovative installation offers you that chance: a unique experience where you can see the city and art through Spilliaert's eyes.

Audio guide International Photobiennial Ostend

Experience the International Photo Biennale at your own pace with the audio guide and gain access to exclusive audio stories about the exhibited works and participating photographers. Discover more than thirty (inter)national artists across surprising locations in Ostend: from the iconic Fort…

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…

Japanese Garden

Take a stroll in this magnificent 'Kaiyusschiki-style' garden and marvel at the various landscapes which unfold before your eyes. No-one would expect this oasis of tranquillity and contemplation so near to the sea and Oostende's vibrant city centre. The Japanese Garden is open during weekends …

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…

The Crystal Ship - Street Art in Ostend

Discover 'The Crystal Ship' in Ostend: renowned and world-famous artists make enormous paintings on walls as well as fantastic art installations in open spaces.

Ostend City Museum

Welcome to the City Museum of Ostend, the collective memory of the city. Dive into the rich history of Ostend and discover how the city grew over the centuries into the bustling place it is today. From tourism and urban development to fishing, harbour activities and shipping: behind each theatre…

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…

The Coast by plane

How about exploring the coastal region from the air? The Noordzee Vliegclub is ready to discover with you the magnificent views of the region on one of our airplanes. You would be able to choose amongst several routes or design your own in consultation with the pilot. During the flight,…

Move-Stretch-Breathe

“Move-Stretch-Breathe” Conscious movement and breathing accessible to every body Floor De Vlieghe of "Pilates aan Zee" takes you through a blissful hour of "Mind-Body Connection". Using accessible Pilates exercises, safe for everyone, stretches and calming breathing exercises. - Are you…

Eau de Vie

Welcome to Eau de Vie, a private wellness resort in the heart of Ostend that offers a jacuzzi, a Finish sauna, a hammam and an infrared sauna. You can also book a wide range of massages, laser hair removal and a full body treatments to complete your wellness experience. There’s hardly a better…

Sluizencomplex Plassendale

In the 17th century, the canals Ghent-Ostend and Oudenburg-Nieuwpoort were dug. These two canals were connected in the Plassendale district. Because of different sea currents, two locks were built, one of which was later moved to the Slijkens district, closer to Ostend. The cute Spanish toll…