Agenda
Full calendar
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…
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…
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 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.
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…
Kinepolis Oostende
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
