Events

Events calendar

As a cosmopolitan city, Bruges has a lot to offer, to see and to enjoy. Below you will find an events overview.

2012

• February
  > Bruges Beer Festival (04-05/02/2012), Belfry, Markt
  In beer-country Belgium Bruges has earned a reputation with its long tradition of brewing and café culture. The beer festival brings together more than 65 Belgian breweries and more than 250 beers.
  
  > Event "K@osmos & le chant des sirènes" (19 + 20/02/2012), 't Zand
  Brugge Plus celebrates 10 years Bruges 2002 and 10 years Concertgebouw with the spectacular production K@osmos by the Spanish-Argentinian Grupo Puja!
  
  > Winter walk (until 31 March 2012), Start: In&Uit, 't Zand (every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 5 PM)
  These walks introduce you to the different sides of Bruges. You will see many of the classic sights, but you will also go off the beaten track and be shown winding mysterious alleyways, where you will hear evocative stories of Bruges' past.
   
• May
  > The Procession of the Holy Blood (17/05/2012), 't Zand
  For centuries, this popular municipal procession has been depicting arresting and moving scenes from the Old and New Testament. The procession's roots go back to 1291!
   
• August
  > The Pageant of the Golden Tree (19 + 26/08/2012), city centre
  The five-yearly Golden Tree Pageant was first held in 1958. Ever since this first edition the pageant has been organised by the City of Bruges, in collaboration with the Initiatives Committee. The Golden Tree Tournament continues to be the central theme. This was a joust that was 'fought' in 1468 on the market square in Bruges to mark the occasion of the marriage of Charles the Bold, Count of Flanders and Duke of Burgundy, to the English princess, Margaret of York. In addition to the medieval legend of the Golden Tree, the pageant also depicts scenes from the history of Flanders and the ceremonial entry of the bridal couple into the city. The Golden Tree Pageant is a magnificent and enchanting spectacle, for young and old alike. The 'giants', the ceremonial floats and the 2,000 colourfully dressed historical figures are a sight not to be missed!