Hear, see, feel the world! The Cactus Festival is well-known for directing its antennae towards the wide world of music. Eclectic musical styles and cultures intersect at the heavenly Minnewaterpark during this three day festival. Big-name musicians meet with innovative young talent before a broad-minded musical public. The offstage programme ensures that the person at play is also catered for. The festival is held in early July. Check the website for exact dates. [Read more]

The Reiefeest (rei=canal in Flemish) is an open air spectacle staged at numerous locations throughout Bruges' historic centre. Memorable moments from Bruges' past are re-enacted along the canals. During all this, attention repeatedly focuses on the historic buildings which form the backdrop and on the water. Various short events are staged, which are then repeated a number of times throughout the course of the evening. Once on the circuit, people can decide themselves the order in which they watch the various scenes. The events are a mix of attractively lit facades, open air theatre, dance and music, and multimedia scenes with special effects. [Read more]

Starting in September Bruges bursts with activity! Brugge Centraal is an enormous city festival lasting four months during which you can admire the works of renowned artists of Bruges and Central Europe. Concerts, films, theatre, art and exhibitions are all on the agenda. The programme varies from classic to modern and is spread throughout Bruges magnificent locations. You can go e.g. to the Groeninge museum for an exhibition of the spectacular artwork of the most important top collections. If you rather prefer to watch animated cartoons than you should go to the ‘A vision of Central Europe’ exhibition. Here, you'll discover the work of highly-praised animation artists. [Read more]