Agenda

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Oostende Koerse 2023 (horse races)

ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Mon 3 Jul 2023 16:00
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.

Oostende Koerse 2023 (horse races)

ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Mon 10 Jul 2023 16:00
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.

Oostende Koerse 2023 (horse races)

ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Mon 17 Jul 2023 11:00
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.

Oostende Koerse 2023 (horse races)

ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Mon 24 Jul 2023 16:00
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.

Theater Aan Zee 2023

Leopoldpark
Wed 26 Jul 2023 to Sat 5 Aug 2023
Theater Aan Zee (TAZ) is a theatre and music festival. The festival presents performing arts (theatre, dance, performance) in a unique combination with music, literature, photography and other art disciplines.

Oostende Koerse 2023 (horse races)

ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Mon 31 Jul 2023 11:00
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.

Oostende Koerse 2023 (horse races)

ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Mon 7 Aug 2023 11:00
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.

Paulusfeesten

Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein
Wed 9 Aug 2023 17:00
At the Paulusfeesten in August, you can party to your heart’s content in the centre of Ostend once more. This event first took place nearly half a century ago. It remains true to the original vision of a party for everyone.

Paulusfeesten

Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein
Thu 10 Aug 2023 17:00
At the Paulusfeesten in August, you can party to your heart’s content in the centre of Ostend once more. This event first took place nearly half a century ago. It remains true to the original vision of a party for everyone.

Paulusfeesten

Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein
Fri 11 Aug 2023 17:00
At the Paulusfeesten in August, you can party to your heart’s content in the centre of Ostend once more. This event first took place nearly half a century ago. It remains true to the original vision of a party for everyone.

Paulusfeesten

Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein
Sat 12 Aug 2023 17:00
At the Paulusfeesten in August, you can party to your heart’s content in the centre of Ostend once more. This event first took place nearly half a century ago. It remains true to the original vision of a party for everyone.

Paulusfeesten

Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein
Sun 13 Aug 2023 17:00
At the Paulusfeesten in August, you can party to your heart’s content in the centre of Ostend once more. This event first took place nearly half a century ago. It remains true to the original vision of a party for everyone.

Oostende Koerse 2023 (horse races)

ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Mon 14 Aug 2023 16:00
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.

Paulusfeesten

Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein
Tue 15 Aug 2023 17:00
At the Paulusfeesten in August, you can party to your heart’s content in the centre of Ostend once more. This event first took place nearly half a century ago. It remains true to the original vision of a party for everyone.

Oostende Koerse 2023 (horse races)

ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Mon 21 Aug 2023 11:00
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.

Oostende Koerse 2023 (horse races)

ACEG Wellington Hippodroom
Mon 28 Aug 2023 11:00
A day at the races! Experience the horse races in July and August at the Wellington Racecourse. While adults place their bets and follow the races in suspense, there is special entertainment for children.

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.

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.

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…

Hangtime

1,000 square metres of trampolines, a huge ball bath, and a challenging play area for the little ones, all connected by an inspiring coffee bar: that is the definition of Hangtime! In addition to the trampolines, we offer heaps of extras: basketball hoops, dodgeball trampolines, foam pits—the list…

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…

North sea cruise offshore windfarm - Captain Blue

"Discover the wind turbine parks at sea Captain Blue gives you a whole new perspective on our 11th province, the North Sea and wind energy. During the 5-hour boat trip, a Dutch speaking guide will immerse you in coastal navigation and port signaling, from various buoys and beacons to the…

O.-L.-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerk

The Dune church was made a listed monument in 1946. The trapezoidal cemetery with lawns, weeping willows and shrubs followed suit in 1975. Many of the people who are buried here belonged to well-known families of Mariakerke. Leopold Passchyn was Mariakerke’s last mayor (they have even named a…

Herdenkingsmonument HMS Vindictive

In May 2013, the restored bow of the HMS VIndictive was given a prominent place on the east bank of the port of Ostend. During the night of 9 to 10 May 1918, the British attempted to use the HMS Vindictive to block the port of Ostend and thus prevent passage of German submarines to the North Sea…

Walk "Ostend's Maritime Heritage"

Ostend offers a wide range of unique events for people of all ages. Although the city itself is developing at a rapid pace, its maritime character remains proudly intact. Take a stroll along the many landmarks of Ostend's fishing industry, visit its vibrant port and experience its unique maritime…

Walk 'Out and about in Ostend'

Ostend has all the advantages of a city, without the disadvantages. It is a pocket-sized city, everything is easy to reach. All you need is a pair of comfortable walking shoes and this walking map to see all the sights of Ostend. And with these two detailed walks you are already halfway there. You…