What’s on 10-16 Jul 2025
⭐ This Week's Top Picks
Cactusfestival. With the beautiful Minnewaterpark as its backdrop, Cactusfestival unfolds this weekend as a unique festival on a human scale.
Summer salsa. Dance the evening away at the Fiesta Latino.
Klinkende kroegen. Clink your drinks while enjoying a range of unique summer performances in the bars and pubs of Bruges.
🎨 🎻 🧺 Art, Music & Markets
Cactusfestival. “The 42nd edition of Cactus Festival, on 11, 12 and 13 July 2025 in Bruges. With the beautiful Minnewaterpark as its backdrop, Cactusfestival unfolds as a unique festival on a human scale. Come for the (inter)national top acts and musical surprises; stay for the friendly atmosphere, the delicious food, and the cozy hangouts scattered throughout the park. From dancing as the sun peeks through the trees to immersing yourself in the magic of unique concerts as evening falls, Cactusfestival has something for every mood and age.”
Tickets: variable prices covering day, multi-day, camping, kids/young people options. €12-170. 11 Jul (from 15:00)-13 Jul. Minnewaterpark.
https://www.cactusfestival.be/home-en/
Exhibition: Ballet meets fashion. “Exhibition of paintings on the theme of ballet and dance. Works of Patrick Louwyck and Ira Dynova.” Until 31 Aug (open Mon-Sat). Softline, Sint-Jakobsstraat 4. https://www.visitbruges.be/en/whats-on/events-calendar/ballet-meets-fashion
Fiesta Latino. “Fiesta Latino is dancing, connecting and above all enjoying.”
“What is Fiesta Latino and why should you not miss this event?
Fiesta Latino is the dance party of Salsa de Brujas where Latin vibes, fun and connection are central. Expect a sizzling evening full of salsa, bachata and kizomba, brought to you by passionate DJs. Everyone is welcome, with or without experience.
Is Fiesta Latino also suitable for beginners?
Yes! Fiesta Latino is accessible to everyone – even if you have never danced salsa before. There are initiation workshops at the beginning of the evening. This way you learn the first steps and you immediately feel at ease on the dance floor. See our poster for when they take place.👇
Why choose to come to Fiesta Latino?
Salsa de Brujas is not just about dance, it is also about connection, fun and community. Our events are warm, inviting and with attention for everyone. Fiesta Latino is the place to let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of the music, meet new people and enjoy yourself to the fullest.”
Starts 5 Jul. Every Saturday (except 9 Aug) until 30 Aug. Vismarkt. Info and registration: https://www.salsadebrujas.be/
Klinkende Kroegen (‘clinking/clanking pubs/bars’). “Klinkende Kroegen is a unique series of summer performances at/in pubs in the centre of Bruges. The performances take place from 19.00 to 23.30 every Wednesday in July and August. Find out where and when to go here.”👇 https://www.visitbruges.be/en/whats-on/events-calendar/klinkende-kroegen-2025
Weekly markets. The Saturday market (12 Jul) will be on ‘t Zand, and the Wednesday market (16 Jul) will be on the Grote Markt/Burg.
🎬 🎭 Stage, Screen, and Scene
Cinema. Cinema Lumière (Sint-Jakobsstraat 36) will be showing a variety of films over the next week. These include Enzo, Materialists, 28 Years Later, High and Low (1963), The Phoenician Scheme, How To Train Your Dragon, and Lilo & Stitch. Ticket prices are up to €12, with a family film option before 16:30 costing €9. Visit the cinema’s website for films, timings and bookings: https://lumiere-brugge.be/agenda-lumiere-brugge/
Kinepolis (Koning Albert l-laan 200) will offer films and showings over the coming week including a family weekend release of The Smurfs (12-13 Jul), F1Ⓡ The Movie, How To Train Your Dragon, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and Superman.
A standard ticket costs €14,10. Visit https://kinepolis.be/nl/nl/movies/overview/ for more information and bookings.
⚽ Game On: Sports & Recreation
Open water swimming. “The swimming area at the Coupure has been attracting residents and visitors for several years who want to take a refreshing dip or paddle for free. There is also a sports swimming area for distance swimming and a paddling pool for the little ones. Lifeguards keep an eye on things during opening hours. Provided you can swim and the water quality is good, you are allowed to enter the water.” FREE. Opens 28 Jun. de Coupure (at the top of Predikherenrei), Bruges city centre. 28 Jun-31 Aug, 12:30-18:00. www.brugge.be/zwemmenindecoupure
🌈 Family Fun: Events & Adventures
Bar Visart. “For seven summers now, our container bar has been a fixture in Graaf Visartpark. Come by for a unique mix of peace, fun and summer cosiness in a green environment. The drinks are already fresh!” Opens 27 Jun, 16:00. Normal opening hours from 14:00 until 30 Aug. Graaf Visartpark. https://barvisart.com/
Concertgebouw tours. The concert hall offers tours of its architecture and (sound) art exhibition. https://www.concertgebouw.be/nl/concertgebouw-circuit Guided tours are available on some days, including on 10,11,12, 13, 16 Jul. Tickets: €6-12, FREE for children under 6. Concertgebouw ('t Zand 34.) https://ticketshop.ticketmatic.com/concertgebouw/shop
🌤️🌧️ Weather
The forecast is mainly sunny and warm, with some chance of rain on a few days. 20-26°C are the daytime temperatures expected.
Find latest forecasts covering Bruges at: https://www.meteo.be/en/belgium