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Salut James

Wed 28 May 2025 to Sun 7 Sep 2025
A night-time burglary, three stolen Ensors and a mysterious thief who disturbs the police with cryptic notes. In the expo Salut James, dive into the true story of the art robbery that rocked Ostend in 1978. Podcast maker Ronald Verhaegen and journalist Stefaan Kerger reconstruct the most exciting…

Q-Beach House 2025

Groot Strand
Sat 28 Jun 2025 to Sun 31 Aug 2025
Het Q-Beach House is al vele jaren een vaste waarde aan de Oostendse kust en met reden: liveradio op het strand, gecombineerd met heerlijke cocktails en lekkere hapjes. De opvallende studio op het strand waar de Q-DJ’s gans de zomer lang het mooie weer maken valt niet te missen.

Illustrated War '45

Sat 15 Mar 2025 to Tue 11 Nov 2025
This exhibition focuses on the events of the last year of the war, 1945. The Ardennes Offensive, the liberation of the (concentration) camps, the hunger winter and the further course of the war in the Netherlands, the use of the ‘secret’ V-weapons, the death of Hitler, the end of the Third Reich…

Fairy Tales

Kursaal Oostende
Sat 28 Jun 2025 to Sun 31 Aug 2025
This summer, enjoy an unforgettable virtual reality journey for the whole family! Fairy Tales, a unique Virtual Reality exhibition, immerses young and old in the magical world of their most beloved children's fairy tales. From 28 June to 31 August at Kursaal Oostende, you can literally step into…

It’s Sunday at sea!

Venetiaanse Gaanderijen
Sat 28 Jun 2025 to Sun 22 Feb 2026
What draws people to the sea again and again? What do they hope to find or feel there? The allure is timeless. Artists try to capture that feeling – their own longing, but that of others too. Ostend expanded to become the ‘Queen of Seaside Resorts’ in the 19th century and is still the place…

Museumnocturnes 2025

Sat 5 Jul 2025 to Sat 30 Aug 2025
Tijdens de zomervakantie openen de Oostendse musea elke zaterdagavond 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 bij…

Atlantikwall Raversyde

Atlantikwall Raversyde is een van de best bewaarde restanten van de Duitse verdedigingslinie, met meer dan zestig bunkers, open en ondergrondse gangen, observatieposten en geschutstellingen.

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 …

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

Ostend Padel Club

In an oasis of green in the heart of Ostend, you'll find Ostend Padel Club. Member or not? Everyone is welcome! Play on one of the 12 outdoor or 3 indoor padel courts, change in the comfortable changing rooms. Enjoy the afterglow on one of the sun terraces or with a drink or snack at the friendly…

The Crystal Ship wandeling met Bazaar Trottoir

Sinds 2016 doopte The Crystal Ship Oostende om tot één van de belangrijkste Street Art steden. Bazaar Trottoir neemt je graag mee door het stadscentrum op zoek naar de mooiste kunstwerken in open lucht.

Oostende Coast Greeters

Discover Ostend in a unique way with a Ostend Greeter. Greeters are volunteers who want to take visitors on a tour of the city they love so much. They do this completely free of charge! Get to know their stories, hidden gems of the city and cool hotspots on the Belgian coast. Fancy going out and…

Fietspunt Oostende

Repair bicycles, all brands. Rental of bicycles and E-bikes. Free rental of bikes for people with disabilities.

BEAUFORT - Het Groen Geruite Huis

This work is located in the provincial domain Atlantikwall Raversyde. Check the website for opening hours and admission price. Most works by Lily van der Stokker assume the shape of extensive decorative and colourful murals, often with a childlike innocence and naivety. In a disarmingly shameless…

BEAUFORT - Das Meer Bei Erbe Getraümt

Harald Klingelhöller The German artist created an aluminium wall containing and cabinetry. The aluminium is polished to achieve a mirror effect, making the work a great contrast to its surroundings. This makes the surroundings part of the work. The work evokes the image of a mass of shimmering…

Skatebowl De Velodroom

The Velodrome is more than just a mega cool skate spot, there is also plenty of room to chill out in the grass. Besides the skate bowl, there is also a graffiti zone. The Velodrome is the place to be if you ask us. Sweet lines, soft curves, sturdy, a beautiful whole and a great challenge!…