What’s on 25 Sep-1 Oct 2025
⭐ This Week's Top Picks
Palestinian dance. Enjoy a performance of the contemporary version of the traditional Palestinian folk dance dabke (remix).
Emmy D’Arc. With her voice, guitar, and storytelling, Emmy d’Arc captivates the audience, drawing them into her deeply felt music.
Flea markets. Your chance to find a bargain at the last of the city’s famous annual summer flea markets (Zandfeesten) this weekend.
🎨 🎻 🧺 Art, Music & Markets
Palestinian folk dance meets contemporary, hip hop & capoeira. Badke (remix) LaGeste & Stereo for Arts & Culture. In 2013, Les Ballets C de la B created Badke, a dance performance with ten Palestinian dancers that toured the world. Now, more than a decade later – with the situation in Gaza more topical than ever – this repertoire is revived by two Palestinian makers. They re-choreograph the dance material and create a contemporary version of the traditional Palestinian folk dance dabke. Badke(remix) is brimming with a zest for life and the urge to dance as a positive form of resistance. Tickets €12,50-39. 1 Oct, 20:00. Concertgebouw, ‘t Zand, 34.
https://www.concertgebouw.be/en/badke-remix
Trots en Troost (Pride and Solace) - medieval books of hours and their readers.
Little books full of fervent prayers and breathtaking miniatures; books of hours were more precious than jewels to people of medieval times. They served as a powerful tool to ward off calamity and disease and to prepare a favourable fate in the afterlife. Today, they offer us an intimate look into the desires and fears of our ancestors.
But there is more: why did influential ladies and gentlemen commission portraits of themselves with a book of hours by masters such as Petrus Christus or Hans Memling? What did this reveal about their identity, status and ambitions? This collection presentation invites you to look beyond the glittering gold leaf and vibrant miniatures. Immerse yourself in a world of hope, intentions and image and discover the deeper meaning of these medieval bestsellers.
The exhibition "Trots & Troost" gathers never-before-shown medieval books of hours, paintings, and objects from the collections of the Public Library, Musea Brugge, the Jean van Caloen Foundation, and the Flemish Government. Tickets: €15 (FREE for Brugge residents). Until 7 Oct. Groenigemuseum, Dijver 12.
https://www.museabrugge.be/en/calendar/activiteiten/trots_en_troost
Dalí Cybernetics in Bruges – A new exhibition opened in August at the Site Oud Sint-Jan … Enter our immersive room where Dalí’s iconic works come to life around you. Vivid colors, dreamlike shapes, and unexpected details create a multi-sensory journey through the mind of one of the 20th century’s greatest artists. Discover Dalí’s magic like never before—an unforgettable experience that stays with you long after you leave. Tickets: €19-21, FREE for children <5 years. Until 25 Jan 2026. Site Oud Sint-Jan Mariastraat 38.
Weekly markets. The Saturday market (27 Sep) will be on ‘t Zand and the Wednesday market (1 Oct) 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 Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, The North, The Roses, Sentimental Value, and The Salt Path. They will also screen Wisdom of Happiness, a documentary filmed with The Dalai Lama. 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 over the coming week including Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, F1Ⓡ The Movie, Splitsville, The Roses, and The Smurfs.
A standard ticket costs €14,30. Visit https://kinepolis.be/nl/nl/movies/overview/ for more information and bookings.
⚽ Game On: Sports & Recreation
Football fans visiting Bruges can watch the city’s two world famous clubs, Brugge KSV (“Club Brugge”) and Cercle Brugge KSV (“Cercle Brugge”) play during the season at the city’s Jan Breydel stadium (Koning Leopold III-laan 50). There are a trio of home game fixtures over the coming week. In the Jupiler Pro League, Cercle will play KAA Gent, 16:00, 28 Sep.
Planning to watch a game? You are highly advised to register well in advance for a fan account on the club(s) websites to improve your chances of getting a ticket. https://cerclebrugge.be/en/ticketing https://tickets.clubbrugge.be/
🍻🎶 Bruges After Dark: Nightlife
Emmy D’Arc. With her voice, guitar, and storytelling, Emmy d’Arc captivates the audience, drawing them into her deeply felt music. On stage, the disarming girl next door is unrecognizable and full of surprises. Recently, we saw her performing as the opening act for artists like Amy Macdonald, Birdy, Walk of the Earth, and Mimi Webb. She has also graced several festival stages, including Pukkelpop, Gent Jazz, Nostalgie Beach Festival, and M-Idzomer in Leuven. Behind her smile lies a perfectionist full of ambition. It is no coincidence that her name is an ode to the resilient French heroine Jeanne d’Arc, something you can truly feel when experiencing her impressive performances. In 2025, Emmy’s long-awaited debut album will be released. All the songs were written, nurtured, and developed from her own perspective. She teamed up with the legendary Jean Blaute, resulting in a beautiful collaboration. Emmy stands for simplicity and sincerity. Pure and raw, she sings about life, thoughts, and things we all share.
Tickets: €14-21. 1 Oct, 19:30. Cactusmuziekcentrum, Bargeweg, 10.
https://cactusmusic.be/EN/Concerts/Calendar/emmy-darc
🌈 Family Fun: Events & Adventures
Flea markets. The largest antiques and brocante market in Flanders! The Bruges Sand Festival (Zandfeesten) enjoys fame in Belgium and in many other countries in Europe for its huge range of quality items. Antiques, brocante as well as many other curiosities are offered here in a summery atmosphere.This, combined with a bite to eat and a drink on one of the catering terraces, make a visit to the Bruges Sand Festival an absolute must. Set-up of stands. Stallholders are lined up from ‘t Station to ’t Zand and environs. FREE. 28 Sep, 06:00‐18:00. https://brugsezandfeesten.be/
Atelier Matinée, Concertgebouw (Concert hall). The entrance hall of the Concertgebouw transforms into a play, craft, and discovery zone on (almost) every Sunday morning. FREE, next on 28 Sep, 09:30. https://www.concertgebouw.be/nl/atelier-matinee-en-workshops
Concertgebouw tours. The concert hall offers tours of its architecture and (sound) art exhibition. https://www.concertgebouw.be/nl/concertgebouw-circuit Tickets: €6-12, FREE for children under 6. Guided tours are available on some days, including on 1 Oct. Concertgebouw ('t Zand 34.) https://ticketshop.ticketmatic.com/concertgebouw/shop
🌤️🌧️ Weather
The forecast is cloudy sunshine over the next week, with a top daytime temperature of 17°C.
Find latest forecasts covering Bruges at: https://www.meteo.be/en/belgium