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't Ostends Kerstpling
Het gezelligste plein van Oostende baadt deze winter in kerstsfeer. Geniet met een glühwein of jenever in de hand van de kerstanimatie en het aangepaste muziekprogramma.
The Tijdloze Tribute Festival
De Tijdloze Tribute Festival. Van krachtige gitaarsolo’s, ritmische drum fills, tot die ene juiste pianotoets die een publiek muisstil krijgt, de beleving van livemuziek staat op zaterdag 27 december ’25 centraal in de Coretec Dôme in Oostende. Daar…
The Crystal Ship
In het voorjaar van 2026 duiken opnieuw wereldbekende en gerenommeerde kunstenaars, gigantische muurschilderingen en interventies op in Oostende. The Crystal Ship ontvangt tijdens de paasvakantie een tiental nieuwe artiesten en breidt zo het street art parcours in de Stad aan Zee verder uit. Met…
Theatre by the Sea (TaZ)
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…
It’s Sunday at sea!
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…
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…
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.
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 grave of James Ensor
James Ensor passed away on 19 November 1949 in Ostend and is buried next to the tower of the picturesque Our Lady of the Dunes Church (Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerkje). Surrounded by his beloved dunes, close to his great love — the sea. Every year on April 13th, Ensor’s birthday, flowers are laid…
The James Ensor Monument
Another must-see for Ensor enthusiasts: the James Ensor Monument For those who admire Ensor, his presence can be felt throughout Ostend — even in its public spaces. A notable example is the James Ensor Monument, a bust of the artist created by Brussels sculptor Edmond de Valeriola. In 1930, the…
KAAP | Oostende
IN 2010 Vrijstaat O. became a new centre for the arts, and the only coastal one. On 1 January 2017 the De Werf and Vrijstaat O. centres joined forces to become a single new centre for the arts: KAAP. This centre distinguishes itself through its focus on unique formulas based on Ostend's specific…
Boat Charters Oostende
Boat Charters guarantees an unforgettable experience on a nearly 18-meter sailing yacht where you can take the helm yourself. Whether it's sailing trips or sea-based incentives from Ostend, we ensure a day to remember. Options are available for half or full days, as well as weekends and midweek. …
Venetian Galleries
In 1900, Belgian King Leopold II commissioned architect Henri Maquet to design the first royal gallery: an L-shaped, closed and covered walkway between the royal villa and a large octagonal salon. Nowadays it is known by the name 'Venetian Galleries', referring to Venice's classicist architecture…
De Grote Post
De Grote Post is the cultural hub of the city. Not only does it fulfill an indispensable role as a supporter in the development and presentation of the professional arts, it also offers a hospitable platform for the many associations, art and culture organizations in Ostend and beyond. De Grote…
Children's farm 'De Lange Schuur'
The children's farm is located in the Schorre on the edge of Ostend, south of the centre. The children's farm aims to introduce children and young people to all aspects of farm life, so that they may rediscover the connection with nature and the biotope of farm animals. Much attention is paid to…
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.
BEAUFORT 21 - Pillage of the Sea
Rosa Barba Since time immemorial, 'cairns' have graced our landscape. They crop up as piled-up stones; small towers as handy anchor points for lost hikers. They have a spiritual significance in various cultures. Above all in Japan they are seen as ceremonial or sacred places for reflection…
Kursaal Oostende
The building dominates the view at the Albert I promenade. The Casino, a design by Leon Stynen (1953) stands on the spot where in 1875 the first casino already stood. The latter was destroyed during WWII. After the war it would still be eight years before the current building was erected. This…
