This week: Bruges’s winter festival Wintergloed opens this Fri (21 Nov), transforming the city centre into a winter village with festive lights, artisanal markets, ice skating, and seasonal food and drinks. This is an essential stop for festive cheer and family-friendly winter fun.​

Jazz Brugge 2025 (Concertgebouw). Three nights of boundary‑pushing jazz and global sounds under the “Crossing cultures” banner, in one of Europe’s great concert halls. Concertgebouw Brugge and arts centre KAAP celebrate a jubilee edition with a densely packed programme from Friday to Sunday across the main hall, chamber hall and foyers.​ Dalí Cybernetics continues to dazzle at Oud Sint‑Jan, immersing you in Salvador Dalí’s surreal universe through large‑scale projections and interactive installations.​ Book your visit now!

Bruges Accordion Festival. Breathing new life into this beautiful instrument—with a fantastic programme. Dalí Cybernetics is an unforgettable experience where Dalí’s iconic works come to life around you. Plus, there’s a great mix of punk, metal, and intimate folk on offer at Cactus Club and Cactus Café including Janez Dtd, Caoilfhionn Rose & Bianca Steck, and Spectral wound & Dudsekop. Book your stay in Bruges now!  

TTSSFU. Tasmin Nicole Stephens freely draws inspiration from the musical magic of the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. See her performing live this week. Afanador. Discover the stunning fusion between the worlds of photography and contemporary flamenco dance. Krikrak. Bruges' cultural houses join forces to transform the whole city into one big play area for families this weekend. Book your visit to Bruges now!  

Iedereen Klassiek (Everyone Classical) is an annual event that demonstrates that classical music lives, inspires, and connects. The 2025 theme is: Everyone IN harmony!  See Kim Wilde and her band kicking off the "Closer Tour" performing the legendary "Close" album and songs from the upcoming "Closer" album, along with her previous hits. Plus, there’s a moving ode to the life and work of South African singer, activist and exile Miriam Makeba. Book your stay in Bruges now!  

There’s a real music fest on offer this week. Enjoy pianist Noah Vanden Abeele and the moving beauty of his music in an experience that will take your breath away. ICOON 'Gimme Gimme Gimme' features greatest hits of the ICON ABBA, along with a jam-packed night of pop hits from the '80s to today. Molly Lewis is a unique phenomenon … a flautist who needs no instrument in her seductive ‘On The Lips’ compositions. Book your visit to Bruges now!  

Come and watch the runners take on the Agora Marathon, a fast and flat course through one of the most beautiful settings in Belgium. Helena Casella performs organically flowing music that combines in a very unique way different genres such as R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, modern jazz and Brazilian rhythms. Corps extrêmes offers a dizzying acrobatic experience that brings together endurance, strength, courage and the fragility of the human body. Book your visit to Bruges now!  

ABBA Gold - The Concert Show is the must-see show of the year for all fans of the legendary Swedish supergroup. The full-fledged comeback post hardcore Welsh legends, mclusky is real, and they’re performing live in the city this weekend. Plus, gourmets and seafood lovers come together to enjoy the Bruges oyster festival. Book your stay in Bruges now!  

Enjoy a performance of the contemporary version of the traditional Palestinian folk dance dabke (remix). With her voice, guitar, and storytelling, Emmy d’Arc captivates the audience, drawing them into her deeply felt music. Plus, your chance to find a bargain at the last of the city’s famous annual summer flea markets (Zandfeesten) this weekend. Book your trip to Bruges now!  

WELKOM BRUSK kicks off a new and lively chapter in Bruges city culture with a new art hall … and a giant mobile spider. The London Philharmonic Orchestra will perform classics from Sibelius and Berg. There’s a thought provoking dance performance by Mohamed Toukabri. Fans of adventurous jazz and old-school hip-hop can enjoy Polish jazz group Omasta playing Madlib. Book your trip to Bruges now!  

Discover a multitude of architectural styles during the Open Monuments Weekend in Bruges and get in your 10,000 steps a day around the city! The Bruges Beer Festival is the annual meeting place in the city for beer lovers from home and abroad with around 350 beers to sample. For punk rock, ska, and hardcore influences, enjoy the Villa Bota Bar Night Concert Numb Nuts. Book your visit to Bruges now!  

Immerse yourself in a world of hope, intentions and image and discover the deeper meaning of medieval bestsellers at the Pride and Solace exhibition - medieval books of hours and their readers. Get your tickets for American alt-rock icons, Throwing Muses, performing live in their first return to Europe since 2011. Sample local delicacies at the 15th annual Cheese Market, led by Bruges Cheese, with brass bands creating a lively and festive atmosphere at the event. Don’t miss the variety on offer in Bruges. Book your visit now!  

Dalí Cybernetics in Bruges. Enter an immersive room where Dalí’s iconic works come to life around you. Cactus Café Rooftop Street Food. Exciting comfort food is on the menu with Onslow in this Saturday night’s eats and beats. There’s still time to relax and have a drink at summer bars and cafés in the city, including Kafé Keramiek and Bar Visart. Enjoy a late summer trip to Bruges!

Dalí Cybernetics in Bruges. Enter an immersive room where Dalí’s iconic works come to life around you in this new exhibition opening. Cactus Café Rooftop Street Food. Locàle offers local, organic and pure in this Saturday night’s eats and beats. Relax and have a drink at summer bars and cafés in the city, including Kafé Keramiek and Bar Visart. Visit Bruges, book now! 

Don’t miss Brugse Belofte (Procession of the Blind) a religious procession every 15 August honouring the promise the soldiers or their wives made to offer a weighted candle to our Lady of the Pottery if they came home safely after the battle at the Pevelenberg in 1304, where the warriors of Bruges faced the army of the King of France. Cactus Café Rooftop Street Food. It’s ‘worldwide and heavenly’on the menu for this week’s eats and beats offer during the summer at this premier music venue in the city. Relax and have a drink at summer bars and cafés in the city, including Kafé Keramiek and Bar Visart. Book your summer stay in the city now! 

Benenwerk 2025. Legwork ‘Ballroom Brugeoise’ is back on 9 August! Bring out the best dancer in you as bands and DJs will take you in tow for a dance marathon along 13 stages spread across the city centre. Cactus Café Rooftop Street Food. Enjoy the eats and beats on offer during the summer at this premier music venue in the city. It’s wood-fired pizza on the menu this week. Have a drink and relax at summer bars and cafes in the city, including Kafé Keramiek and Bar Visart. Book your summer visit to the city now! 

MA festival concerts. Discover this 10-day festival of music past and present at the city concert hall. Cactus Café Rooftop Street Food. Try the Saturday night eats and beats on offer during the summer at this premier music venue in the city. It’s Mexican on the menu this week. Enjoy and relax at summer bars and cafés in the city, including Kafé Keramiek and Bar Visart. Book your summer visit to beautiful Bruges now! 

Enjoy the sounds of the Carillon summer concerts within the fairytale setting of the inner courtyard of the city halls. With performances across 3 days by international artists, new circus talent and fun workshops, there is something for everyone at Cirque Plus. Clink your drinks while enjoying a range of unique Klinkende kroegen summer performances in the pubs and bars of Bruges. Book your visit to the city now! 

Enjoy the sounds of the Carillon summer concerts within the fairytale setting of the inner courtyard of the city halls. Let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of the music, meet new people and enjoy yourself to the fullest at Fiesta Latino. Clink your drinks while enjoying a range of unique Klinkende kroegen summer performances in the pubs and bars of Bruges. Book your visit now! 

With the beautiful Minnewaterpark as its backdrop, Cactusfestival unfolds this weekend as a unique festival on a human scale. Dance the evening away as Fiesta Latino gets into full swing. Clink your drinks while enjoying a range of unique Klinkende kroegen summer performances in the bars and pubs of Bruges. Book your visit now!