What’s on 3-9 Jul 2025
⭐ This Week's Top Picks
Taptoe Brugge. Enjoy this whirling musical spectacle of sound, light and colour on the beautiful and historic market square.
Summer salsa. Dance the evening away with the Fiesta Latino starting this weekend.
Brugse Zandsfeesten. A visit to the largest antique and flea markets in Flanders this summer is a must!
🎨 🎻 🧺 Art, Music & Markets
Taptoe Brugge 2025. “The taptoe signal is a trumpet signal that was originally played to end the day. Nowadays the taptoe signal is mainly used in Europe at military commemorations and funerals. A tattoo in the modern version is a musical show in which the various show bands present themselves to the public.
A tattoo is a musical spectacle, built up from light, sound and colour. Of course it is already beautiful to hear a band playing, but the audience is also visually oriented, and wants to see music above all. That is why it also has to be dressed up, preferably with many surprise effects. Some bands succeed in this in an astonishing way.
Following the English example, the tattoo has developed into a musical spectacle in which the participating bands give the best of themselves. The finale can be considered as the continuation of the original ceremonial tattoo. The tattoo was originally a purely military affair, but this is no longer the case. The performance of it by civilian bands has increased rapidly in recent years.
On Saturday 5 July 2025 we guarantee another wonderful evening with the absolute top show & marching bands from home & abroad. A more than 2 hour long whirling musical spectacle on the most beautiful historical square in Europe, namely the Burg van Brugge.The location, the groups and the cooperation of the Bruges carillon make this Taptoe Brugge unique in its kind. The largest outdoor Taptoe in Belgium welcomes you!” Tickets: €30-150. 5 Jul, 20:00. Burg.
https://www.taptoebrugge.be/nl/
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 (5 Jul) will be on ‘t Zand, and the Wednesday market (9 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 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 F1Ⓡ The Movie, 28 Years Later, 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
Brugse Zandfeesten (Antique and Flea markets). “The Bruges Sand Festival is well-known in Belgium and in many other countries in Europe due to the enormous range of quality items. Both antiques, brocante and many other curiosities are offered here in a summery atmosphere. This, combined with a snack and a drink on one of the catering terraces, makes a visit to the Bruges Sand Festival an absolute must. On the first Sunday of July, the first of August and the fourth of September, stalls are set up from the station to 't Zand and surroundings.The Sand Festival can be visited from approximately 06:00 in the morning until 18:00 in the afternoon.”
FREE. Starts 6 Jul. ‘t Zand. https://brugsezandfeesten.be/
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 9 Jul. Tickets: €6-12, FREE for children under 6. Concertgebouw ('t Zand 34.) https://ticketshop.ticketmatic.com/concertgebouw/shop
🌤️🌧️ Weather
The forecast is a mix of cloudy sunshine, with rain on several days. Daytime temperatures are expected to be between 17-22°C.
Find latest forecasts covering Bruges at: https://www.meteo.be/en/belgium