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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…

Beaufort24 - Ostend

Wed 27 Mar 2024 to Sun 3 Nov 2024
Beaufort is the Triennial by the Sea. An art happening along the Belgian Coastline. For its eighth edition in 2024, the triennial brings 18 new works of art.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Camerata Ostendia : Ensor's colour in sound

Sat 1 Jun 2024 16:00
Ensor's colour in sound, that immediately pricks up your ears, doesn't it? This is a concert in which James Ensor's oeuvre is translated into a colourful choral palette. With projection of paintings and atmospheric images throughout the songs, the perfect fusion of ear and eye.

Camerata Ostendia : Ensor's colour in sound

Sat 1 Jun 2024 20:00
Ensor's colour in sound, that immediately pricks up your ears, doesn't it? This is a concert in which James Ensor's oeuvre is translated into a colourful choral palette. With projection of paintings and atmospheric images throughout the songs, the perfect fusion of ear and eye.

Tina Turner Tribute

Kursaal Oostende
Sat 8 Jun 2024 20:00
Simply The Best tribute to Tina Turner On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Kursaal Oostende will commemorate Tina Turner with this fantastic tribute show. Enjoy hits such as Simply The Best, Goldeneye, Steamy Windows, What's love got to do with it, I can't stand the rain, Nutbush City Limits, What you…

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…

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…

Joss Stone

Kursaal Oostende
Thu 11 Jul 2024 20:00
Joss Stone is coming to Ostend this summer! Joss Stone is set to captivate audiences once again with her upcoming 'Ellipsis' tour. This highly anticipated string of shows in the US, South America, Europe and the UK promises a night of unparalleled musical magic, as Joss takes to the stage to…

Abba Gold - The Concert Show

Kursaal Oostende
Fri 23 Aug 2024 20:00
Would you like to feel the magic of ABBA up close in this special tribute performance? Are you looking for a combination of first-class music and an impressive stage presentation? Then “ABBA GOLD – the concert show” is your perfect experience! Be enchanted by the dazzling world of the 70s and 8s…

Abba Gold - The Concert Show

Kursaal Oostende
Sat 24 Aug 2024 20:00
Would you like to feel the magic of ABBA up close in this special tribute performance? Are you looking for a combination of first-class music and an impressive stage presentation? Then “ABBA GOLD – the concert show” is your perfect experience! Be enchanted by the dazzling world of the 70s and 8s…

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…

50 YEARS DARK SIDE OF THE MOON - A TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD

Kursaal Oostende
Sat 21 Sep 2024 20:00
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the iconic album "The Dark Side Of The Moon", the nine-piece Belgian band F.l.o.y.d brings a Greatest Hits set with, among others. 'Echoes', 'Another Brick in The Wall', 'Money', 'Wish You Were Here', 'The Dark Side of The Moon', 'Shine On You Crazy…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

Active sailing on the North Sea

Active sailing on the North Sea, departing from Ostend. The Elise will give you an unforgettable day on a luxury 20 metres sailing yacht. The Elise can be rented for full or half days, 12 people can board. Weekends and midweeks are possible, there is room for 8 people for the multi-day trips. You…