Agenda

Ensor 1940

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…

Ostend, Ensor's imaginary paradise

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…

The Marvin Gaye Songbook

A tribute to the Prince of Motown. Marvin Gaye's hits are performed by West End and X Factor star NATE SIMPSON, accompanied by excellent West End musicians. An unmissable 2-hour concert.  

7EVEN

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James Ensor: Satire, parody, pastiche

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…

MetaRelax® Ostend Night Run 2024

At sunset, the starting shot of the MetaRelax® Ostend Night Run is given on the beach promenade. Participants can choose from three distances (7 km, 14 km and 21 km) and a Kids Run.

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

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…

Kiosk concert Koninklijke Fanfare Vreugd in Deugd Lichtaart vzw

The shrimp croquettes festival 2024

Put inside a tomato, in an Ostend ‘smeus’ or just as a snack, shrimps are always a good choice. Just because life is a little better with a layer of bread crumbs, nothing surpasses the creamy shrimp croquette. During the newest shrimp croquette festival, the city of Ostend will be looking for the…

Whitney - Queen of the Night

Whitney - Queen Of The Night is an ode to the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time, Whitney Houston. This vibrant production pays tribute to her timeless songs such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I'm Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love…

The shrimp croquettes festival 2024

Put inside a tomato, in an Ostend ‘smeus’ or just as a snack, shrimps are always a good choice. Just because life is a little better with a layer of bread crumbs, nothing surpasses the creamy shrimp croquette. During the newest shrimp croquette festival, the city of Ostend will be looking for the…

The shrimp croquettes festival 2024

Put inside a tomato, in an Ostend ‘smeus’ or just as a snack, shrimps are always a good choice. Just because life is a little better with a layer of bread crumbs, nothing surpasses the creamy shrimp croquette. During the newest shrimp croquette festival, the city of Ostend will be looking for the…

Ashtabiez

Ashtabiez consists of trumpeter Yamen Martini, drummer Victor Khaddaj, bass guitarist Mehrad Hezarkhani, pianist Kuan Yu Chen and guitarist Thomas Decock. Five masterful musicians who have already put their weight behind various successful international projects. Be sure to stick around after…

Duo Art – New Folks - Philip Catherine & Martin Wind

Guitarist and composer Philip Catherine is a true legend within the European jazz scene. He has already worked with Chet Baker, Tom Harrell, NHOP, Stéphane Grappelli, Dexter Gordon and Charles Mingus. As an 18-year-old he toured Europe and released his first album Stream. More than 20 albums have…

Benjamin Herman Trio (NL)

Saxophonist Benjamin Herman is one of the most prominent saxophonists on the Dutch jazz scene. In the 1990s, with New Cool Collective, he blew the dust off classical jazz and made a danceable plea for groove jazz. An international career followed, in which Herman's characteristic, clear playing…

Maruja (UK) + support

Maruja has occupied a unique place within the music world. Their dynamic mix of genres and intense live performances makes them one of the most exciting new acts. Singer and guitarist Harry Wilkinson, drummer Jacob Hayes, bassist Matt Buonaccorsi and saxophonist Joe Carroll form this quartet from…

Bas Bulteel (W.E.R.F. records release)

  Bas Bulteel is a fixture in both the jazz landscape and Ostend. He has already released several albums on our W.E.R.F. records label. Now it is time for new work - a collaboration with visual artist Jan Frederik De Cock.  

Skordatura (WERF release concert)

Skordatura Punkjazz Ensemble nowadays goes by the name Skordatura. For their first release on W.E.R.F. records they join forces with several prominent figures from the Belgian jazz scene: keyboardist and electronics wizard Jozef Dumoulin and the wind ensemble of Mâäk. Skordatura brings music to…

Meral Polat Trio

  The Amsterdam singer Meral Polat has Kurdish roots. Together with the American multi-instrumentalist Chris Doyle and the Belgian drummer Jens Bouttery, she takes you on a journey through contemporary Anatolian folk, Kurdish sounds and the roots of the blues.  

Wajdi Riahi Trio

Pianist Wajdi Riahi is a comet within Belgian jazz, both alongside Stéphane Galland (Aka Moon) and with his own music. With his Trio he presents warm-blooded jazz combined with his Tunisian roots. Their second album 'Essia', with North African Tribal and Gnawa traditions that form the basis for a…

Infectious Songhaï Music From Mali - Samba Touré Trio

On the successful albums Albala, Gandadiko and Wande, Samba Touré mixed his own original style with Western and American blues influences. Now he goes back to his musical roots in Timbuktu and resolutely chooses Songhai music, which is also sometimes called 'desert blues'. During the concert he is…

Saudade - Brussels Jazz Orchestra met Naima Joris

Brussels Jazz Orchestra remains true to its own dynamic, energetic sound. But you also get a taste of an intimate, quiet, subtle side of the band. In this way the orchestra highlights the different depths of Naima Joris' voice.The songs were arranged by Pierre Drevet, Lode Mertens and Dieter…

Heather Nova

Heather Nova conquered the world with hits such as London Rain and Walk this World. Major Belgian festivals such as Pukkelpop and Rock Werchter welcomed her several times. In recent years, her smaller-scale theater tours have made a big impression on audiences. With her enthusiastic performances…

Going like the wind - interactive exposition

Visitors are taken on a journey through the wind farms in the North Sea. They discover how electricity from offshore wind turbines comes ashore and learn about the importance of innovations such as the Princess Elisabeth Island. This will be an artificial island off the coast of Ostend, designed to…

Expo 'In the shadow of the master, contemporaries of Ensor'

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…