THINGS to do in
ANTWERPEN // ANVERS // ANTWERP // AMBERES
07 > 12.2012
ANTWERPEN // ANVERS // ANTWERP // AMBERES
07 > 12.2012
Shopping Shopping Shopping Shopping Compras
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//NEDERLANDS
THINGS to do in
Tentoonstelling Exposition Ausstellung Exhibition Exposición
//Deutsch
Topper Incontournable Topper Top Event Actividad Destacada Folklore Folklore Folklore Folklore Folclore
//Espaol
//English
Sport Sport Sport Sport Deporte
Evenement Événement Veranstaltung Event Evento
Muziek Musique Musik Music Música
Gay Gay Gay Gay Gay
//English
Throughout the year.2012
Vlaanderen Feest
Public holiday of the Flemish Community with free music performance by various Flemish artists.
Carillon concerts in Our Lady’s CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY Cathedral
www.vlaanderen.be
01.01 - 31.12.2012: Mon - Wed - Fri 10.15 AM to 11.15 AM. 01.05 - 30.09.2012: Sun 3 to 4 PM 01.07 - 03.09.2012: Mon 8 to 9 PM
18.07 - 22.07.2012 [subject to change]
In the historic city centre | with an official guide
Every Saturday and Sunday, from January 7th until December 30th included and daily from July 1st till August 31st included, from 2 to 4 PM [French//English] and from 2.30 to 4.30 PM [Dutch// German]. It is strongly advisable to book in time! Call centre: +32 3 232 01 03
For more info and online reservations go to www.visitantwerpen.be
Opening exhibition Masterpieces | in the MAS | Five centuries of images MAS in Antwerp 17.05.2011 - 31.12.2012
The opening exhibition shows how Flanders and Antwerp figure as a cradle of current visual culture as demonstrated by the confrontation of the works of old masters with that of contemporary artists.
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cATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY Kathedraal
July.2012
Summer bargains with sales evening ANTWERP on 01.07 01.07 - 31.07.2012
With a festive market in Sint-Jansplein.
www.antwerpen.be // www.antwerpsemarkten.be
Antwerp Iron Man 70.3
START: LINKEROEVER
22.07.2012
Half triathlon benefiting To Walk Again.
www.marcherremansclassic.be
Sfinks Mixed Festival 27.07 - 29.07.2012
BOECHOUT // MOLENVELD
Sfinks is a welcoming festival, where good music, delicious food, drinks and some wonderful tents await you.
LEOPOLD DE WAELPLAATS
www.lambermontmartre.be
Santu Mofokeng | Chasing Shadows 04.05 - 29.07.2012
EXTRA CITY arT HAlL
Santu Mofokeng is widely considered as one of the most important and influential living South African photographers. This retrospective shows an overview of thirty years of photographic essays, completed with texts and new work by Mofokeng.
www.extracity.org
Sharon Lockhart | Podwórka 04.05 - 29.07.2012
EXTRA CITY arT HAlL
Extra City will be showing work by the American artist, Sharon Lockhart, simultaneously with the exhibition of Santu Mofokeng’s work. Podwórka is a half-hour film, which she made during her stay in Lodz, Poland.
www.extracity.org
GEDEMPTE ZUIDERDOKKEN
Annual fair featuring more than 150 attractions.
www.sinksenfoor.be
World Dance Festival Hello! Schoten
A life in fashion | women’s clothes 1750 - 1950
MOMU
21.03 - 12.08.2012
| SCHOTEN
06.07 - 13.07.2012
Folklore spectacle with performances by foreign dance ensembles.
www.helloschoten.be
MoMu presents the exhibition, A life in fashion, an exhibition which focuses on the influence of fashion on the daily life of middle-class women in Western Europe from 1750 until 1950.
www.momu.be
The Moderns. Art from the Netherlands
27.01 - 19.08.2012
KLOOSTERSTRAAT
Exciting event presenting an extensive range of unique and handmade quality products at very affordable prices. Very entertaining side shows.
www.marktvanmorgen.be
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
Open air local market for painters and illustrators in the style of the famous market of Montmartre.
www.dekathedraal.be
08.07.2012
National Day 21.07.2012
Lambermontmartre / musee
An exceptional and rare occasion. The cathedral is celebrating the 450th anniversary of the diocese of Antwerp with a prestigious exhibition. Magnificent altar pieces that were given a safe haven in the museum in the wake of the French revolution have been returned to the cathedral. This is one exhibition that art lovers should not miss!!!
Markt van morgen
www.fiestaeuropa.eu
29.07.2012
Reunion | From Quinten Metsijs to Peter Paul Rubens
Sinksenfoor
GROENPLAATS
www.sfinks.be
www.mas.be
26.05 - 01.07.2012
Fiesta Europa
European market with typical European local products.
The Antwerp locals bid you a warm welcome to a fascinating walk grote Markt
Until 2017
GROTE MARKT
11.07.2012
QUEEN FABIOLA HALL
This second exhibition in a series on the modern art collection of the KMSKA shows Dutch art from the 19th and 20th centuries. It brings together works by Vincent van Gogh and Karel Appel, among others.
www.kmska.be
//English
Throughout the year.2012
Vlaanderen Feest
Public holiday of the Flemish Community with free music performance by various Flemish artists.
Carillon concerts in Our Lady’s CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY Cathedral
www.vlaanderen.be
01.01 - 31.12.2012: Mon - Wed - Fri 10.15 AM to 11.15 AM. 01.05 - 30.09.2012: Sun 3 to 4 PM 01.07 - 03.09.2012: Mon 8 to 9 PM
18.07 - 22.07.2012 [subject to change]
In the historic city centre | with an official guide
Every Saturday and Sunday, from January 7th until December 30th included and daily from July 1st till August 31st included, from 2 to 4 PM [French//English] and from 2.30 to 4.30 PM [Dutch// German]. It is strongly advisable to book in time! Call centre: +32 3 232 01 03
For more info and online reservations go to www.visitantwerpen.be
Opening exhibition Masterpieces | in the MAS | Five centuries of images MAS in Antwerp 17.05.2011 - 31.12.2012
The opening exhibition shows how Flanders and Antwerp figure as a cradle of current visual culture as demonstrated by the confrontation of the works of old masters with that of contemporary artists.
|
cATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY Kathedraal
July.2012
Summer bargains with sales evening ANTWERP on 01.07 01.07 - 31.07.2012
With a festive market in Sint-Jansplein.
www.antwerpen.be // www.antwerpsemarkten.be
Antwerp Iron Man 70.3
START: LINKEROEVER
22.07.2012
Half triathlon benefiting To Walk Again.
www.marcherremansclassic.be
Sfinks Mixed Festival 27.07 - 29.07.2012
BOECHOUT // MOLENVELD
Sfinks is a welcoming festival, where good music, delicious food, drinks and some wonderful tents await you.
LEOPOLD DE WAELPLAATS
www.lambermontmartre.be
Santu Mofokeng | Chasing Shadows 04.05 - 29.07.2012
EXTRA CITY arT HAlL
Santu Mofokeng is widely considered as one of the most important and influential living South African photographers. This retrospective shows an overview of thirty years of photographic essays, completed with texts and new work by Mofokeng.
www.extracity.org
Sharon Lockhart | Podwórka 04.05 - 29.07.2012
EXTRA CITY arT HAlL
Extra City will be showing work by the American artist, Sharon Lockhart, simultaneously with the exhibition of Santu Mofokeng’s work. Podwórka is a half-hour film, which she made during her stay in Lodz, Poland.
www.extracity.org
GEDEMPTE ZUIDERDOKKEN
Annual fair featuring more than 150 attractions.
www.sinksenfoor.be
World Dance Festival Hello! Schoten
A life in fashion | women’s clothes 1750 - 1950
MOMU
21.03 - 12.08.2012
| SCHOTEN
06.07 - 13.07.2012
Folklore spectacle with performances by foreign dance ensembles.
www.helloschoten.be
MoMu presents the exhibition, A life in fashion, an exhibition which focuses on the influence of fashion on the daily life of middle-class women in Western Europe from 1750 until 1950.
www.momu.be
The Moderns. Art from the Netherlands
27.01 - 19.08.2012
KLOOSTERSTRAAT
Exciting event presenting an extensive range of unique and handmade quality products at very affordable prices. Very entertaining side shows.
www.marktvanmorgen.be
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
Open air local market for painters and illustrators in the style of the famous market of Montmartre.
www.dekathedraal.be
08.07.2012
National Day 21.07.2012
Lambermontmartre / musee
An exceptional and rare occasion. The cathedral is celebrating the 450th anniversary of the diocese of Antwerp with a prestigious exhibition. Magnificent altar pieces that were given a safe haven in the museum in the wake of the French revolution have been returned to the cathedral. This is one exhibition that art lovers should not miss!!!
Markt van morgen
www.fiestaeuropa.eu
29.07.2012
Reunion | From Quinten Metsijs to Peter Paul Rubens
Sinksenfoor
GROENPLAATS
www.sfinks.be
www.mas.be
26.05 - 01.07.2012
Fiesta Europa
European market with typical European local products.
The Antwerp locals bid you a warm welcome to a fascinating walk grote Markt
Until 2017
GROTE MARKT
11.07.2012
QUEEN FABIOLA HALL
This second exhibition in a series on the modern art collection of the KMSKA shows Dutch art from the 19th and 20th centuries. It brings together works by Vincent van Gogh and Karel Appel, among others.
www.kmska.be
Zomer van Antwerpen 29.06 - 02.09.2012
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
Fun urban festival with surprising acts in unexpected locations in the city.
www.zomervanantwerpen.be
Thomas Schütte 26.05 - 16.09.2012
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
Prestigious exhibition of works by the German artist, Thomas Schütte which also includes a number of new ceramic sculptures.
www.middelheimmuseum.be
Pietas
26.05 - 16.09.2012
Jimmie Durham
M HKA
24.05 - 18.11.2012
Major retrospective of the work of Jimmie Durham. This exhibition highlights his work as an activist, essayist, poet, performance artist and sculptor in great detail. It also focuses extensively on works from the Sixties which have never been shown previously as well as on documentary material. The exhibition will then travel to various cities in Europe and Mexico.
www.muhka.be
Middelheim
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
From 26.05.2012
PARK SPOOR NOORD // DAMPLEIN
The versatile artist Jan Fabre tools with the theme of the Pieta with these five large marble sculptures, including a reinterpretation of Michelangelo’s Pieta. The statues are exhibited on a large gold stage on which visitors can walk. This project was set up by Middelheim Museum which aims to present contemporary visual art in various locations across Antwerp.
The Middelheim museum and its collection will undergo a thorough metamorphosis in 2012. A new, half-open exhibition pavilion of artist-curator Paul Robbrecht will be inaugurated with a prestigious exhibition of Thomas Schütte’s work. Internationally renowned artists Jan Fabre, Roman Signer and Ai Weiwei will present new work for the collection.
www.middelheimmuseum.be
www.middelheimmuseum.be // www.angelos.be
Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012
Open-air theatre with an extensive program, including jazz concerts, family shows and free Friday night concerts.
MAS
Museum night
various locations in the city
04.08.2012
May - September 2012
The MAS viewing depot is putting the Red Star Line in the spotlight with several masterpieces in anticipation of the opening of the new museum.
www.mas.be
Diamond Wheel Giant ferris wheel
KONINGIN ASTRIDPLEIN
In addition to their permanent collections and current temporary exhibitions the museums of Antwerp will be enticing visitors with another mysterious nocturnal programme between 7 PM and 1 AM. Can you resist?
www.museumnacht.be
Havenpijl
MERKSEM
05.08.2012
From Here On
Cycling race.
FoMU
22.06 - 30.09.2012
From Here On examines photography from a radically different angle. Several international artists set to work with the huge number of digital images which they can find online. With this exhibition FoMu opens the debate on copyright, authorship, privacy and the future of photography.
www.fotomuseum.be
www.antwerpsehavenpijl.be
Antwerpen sings
GEDEMPTE ZUIDERDOKKEN
05.08.2012
A fabulous fun evening where everyone gets to sing along to popular Dutch, French and English songs.
www.vlaanderenzingt.be
Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections.
MUSEUM MAYER VAN DEN BERGH
Pieter Brueghel, together with Rubens, is one of the most important and popular artists to come from the southern region of the Netherlands. But he is so much more than a painter of peasants. Brueghel’s work is very funny, creative, particularly diverse and very astute… ‘Pieter Brueghel unseen!’ is an excellent exhibition to enter the world created by his imagination.
www.museummayervandenbergh.be
Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion
Antwerp Pride
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
06.08 - 12.08.2012
Antwerp Pride livens up gay-friendly Antwerp with parties, sports events, exhibitions, and cultural activities.
www.antwerppride.com
WereldDANSfestivalEDEGEM
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FESTIVALvillage // TERELST EDEGEM
08.08 - 15.08.2012
This colourful festival puts dance, music and traditions from all over the world in the spotlight.
www.werelddansfestivaledegem.be ROCKOXHUIS
June - October 2012
The Rockox House puts its historic courtyard garden in the spotlight with this project.
www.rockoxhuis.be
GROTE MARKT
Cycling competition and 5 km run in the historic city centre.
www.dernyspektakel.be
Presentation Red Star Line | MAS Viewing Depot
16.06 - 14.10.2012
After tour Derny show & Red Star Run 01.08.2012
www.openluchttheater.be
06.07 - 30.09.2012
August.2012
RIVIERENHOF DEURNE
Linkerwoofer 10.08 - 11.08.2012
Free urban festival
www.linkerwoofer.be
LINKEROEVER // BOEIENWEIDE - THONETLAAN
Zomer van Antwerpen 29.06 - 02.09.2012
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
Fun urban festival with surprising acts in unexpected locations in the city.
www.zomervanantwerpen.be
Thomas Schütte 26.05 - 16.09.2012
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
Prestigious exhibition of works by the German artist, Thomas Schütte which also includes a number of new ceramic sculptures.
www.middelheimmuseum.be
Pietas
26.05 - 16.09.2012
Jimmie Durham
M HKA
24.05 - 18.11.2012
Major retrospective of the work of Jimmie Durham. This exhibition highlights his work as an activist, essayist, poet, performance artist and sculptor in great detail. It also focuses extensively on works from the Sixties which have never been shown previously as well as on documentary material. The exhibition will then travel to various cities in Europe and Mexico.
www.muhka.be
Middelheim
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
From 26.05.2012
PARK SPOOR NOORD // DAMPLEIN
The versatile artist Jan Fabre tools with the theme of the Pieta with these five large marble sculptures, including a reinterpretation of Michelangelo’s Pieta. The statues are exhibited on a large gold stage on which visitors can walk. This project was set up by Middelheim Museum which aims to present contemporary visual art in various locations across Antwerp.
The Middelheim museum and its collection will undergo a thorough metamorphosis in 2012. A new, half-open exhibition pavilion of artist-curator Paul Robbrecht will be inaugurated with a prestigious exhibition of Thomas Schütte’s work. Internationally renowned artists Jan Fabre, Roman Signer and Ai Weiwei will present new work for the collection.
www.middelheimmuseum.be
www.middelheimmuseum.be // www.angelos.be
Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012
Open-air theatre with an extensive program, including jazz concerts, family shows and free Friday night concerts.
MAS
Museum night
various locations in the city
04.08.2012
May - September 2012
The MAS viewing depot is putting the Red Star Line in the spotlight with several masterpieces in anticipation of the opening of the new museum.
www.mas.be
Diamond Wheel Giant ferris wheel
KONINGIN ASTRIDPLEIN
In addition to their permanent collections and current temporary exhibitions the museums of Antwerp will be enticing visitors with another mysterious nocturnal programme between 7 PM and 1 AM. Can you resist?
www.museumnacht.be
Havenpijl
MERKSEM
05.08.2012
From Here On
Cycling race.
FoMU
22.06 - 30.09.2012
From Here On examines photography from a radically different angle. Several international artists set to work with the huge number of digital images which they can find online. With this exhibition FoMu opens the debate on copyright, authorship, privacy and the future of photography.
www.fotomuseum.be
www.antwerpsehavenpijl.be
Antwerpen sings
GEDEMPTE ZUIDERDOKKEN
05.08.2012
A fabulous fun evening where everyone gets to sing along to popular Dutch, French and English songs.
www.vlaanderenzingt.be
Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections.
MUSEUM MAYER VAN DEN BERGH
Pieter Brueghel, together with Rubens, is one of the most important and popular artists to come from the southern region of the Netherlands. But he is so much more than a painter of peasants. Brueghel’s work is very funny, creative, particularly diverse and very astute… ‘Pieter Brueghel unseen!’ is an excellent exhibition to enter the world created by his imagination.
www.museummayervandenbergh.be
Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion
Antwerp Pride
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
06.08 - 12.08.2012
Antwerp Pride livens up gay-friendly Antwerp with parties, sports events, exhibitions, and cultural activities.
www.antwerppride.com
WereldDANSfestivalEDEGEM
|
FESTIVALvillage // TERELST EDEGEM
08.08 - 15.08.2012
This colourful festival puts dance, music and traditions from all over the world in the spotlight.
www.werelddansfestivaledegem.be ROCKOXHUIS
June - October 2012
The Rockox House puts its historic courtyard garden in the spotlight with this project.
www.rockoxhuis.be
GROTE MARKT
Cycling competition and 5 km run in the historic city centre.
www.dernyspektakel.be
Presentation Red Star Line | MAS Viewing Depot
16.06 - 14.10.2012
After tour Derny show & Red Star Run 01.08.2012
www.openluchttheater.be
06.07 - 30.09.2012
August.2012
RIVIERENHOF DEURNE
Linkerwoofer 10.08 - 11.08.2012
Free urban festival
www.linkerwoofer.be
LINKEROEVER // BOEIENWEIDE - THONETLAAN
Markt van morgen
KLOOSTERSTRAAT
12.08.2012
www.marktvanmorgen.be
MOMU
www.portofantwerp.be GROTE MARKT AND SURROUNDING STREETS
Market stalls and stallholders will be all decked out in 17th century attire to offer you their goods. Authentic ambiance guaranteed.
Jazz Middelheim
DEN BRANDT park
16.08 - 19.08.2012
What could be cooler than a jazz festival in the beautiful Den Brandt Park with a host of international top musicians and jazz orchestras?
Zomer van Antwerpen
VLAAMSE- EN WAALSEKAAI // LEOPOLD DE WAELPLAATS
A fun city festival for people who love the good life.
MERKSEM
Cycling race.
www.antwerpen.be
23.08 - 26.08.2012
Thomas Schütte
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
26.05 - 16.09.2012
Pietas
20th Merksemse Pijl
Smart Times 2012
www.zomervanantwerpen.be
26.05 - 16.09.2012
PARK SPOOR NOORD // DAMPLEIN
www.middelheimmuseum.be // www.angelos.be
Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012
various LOCATIonS in the city
Antwerp is the backdrop for the biggest Smart event worldwide.
www.smart.com // www.smarttimes2012.com
The moderns. Art from the Netherlands www.kmska.be
www.openluchttheater.be
RIVIERENHOF IN DEURNE
Presentation Red Star Line | MAS viewing depot
MAS
May - September 2012
QUEEN FABIOLA HALL
27.01 - 19.08.2012
Various locations in the city
www.middelheimmuseum.be
www.bollekesfeest.be // www.antwerpenproeft.be
19.08.2012
KATTENDIJKDOK
The floating open-air swimming pool ‘Badboot’ will open in Antwerp’s Eilandje district in August. The Badboot will allow swimmers to take a cooling plunge as well as giving them the impression that they are swimming in the dock.
29.06 - 02.09.2012
Bollekesfeest | Antwerpen Proeft 16.08 - 19.08.2012
Badboot From August 2012 [subject to change]
www.antwerpen.be
www.jazzmiddelheim.be
www.mas.be
Diamond Wheel giant ferris wheel
Laus Polyphoniae
AMUZ
24.08 - 02.09.2012
Take a step back in time and listen to these concerts of ancient music that will create a wonderful atmosphere at different locations in the city. Festival theme: Mare Adriatico, the Adriatic Sea.
Flanders Cultural Market
Discover the new season’s offerings in museums and cultural centres from all over Flanders.
www.cultuurmarkt.be
Schaal J.C. Sels 26.08.2012
International cycling race.
From Here On
FOMU
Pieter Bruegel unseen! The hidden antwerp collections 16.06 - 14.10.2012
MUSEUM MAYER VAN DEN BERGH
www.museummayervandenbergh.be
Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion
ROCKOX HouSe
June - October 2012
Lambermontmartre / musee www.lambermontmartre.be
KONINGIN ASTRIDPLEIN
www.fotomuseum.be
GROTE MARKT AND SURROUNDING STREETS
26.08.2012
06.07 - 30.09.2012
22.06 - 30.09.2012
www.amuz.be
www.schaalsels.be
ANTWERP // ROTTERDAM
Two-day cycling competition between the port cities of Antwerp and Rotterdam.
www.momu.be
26.08.2012
World Ports Cycling Classic 31.08 - 01.09.2012
21.03 - 12.08.2012
15.08.2012
DE RODE LOOP MERKSEM sport centre
International athletics meeting.
www.antwerpen.be
A life in fashion | women’s clothes 1750 - 1950
Rubensmarkt
International athletics gala 26.08.2012
www.rockoxhuis.be
LEOPOLD DE WAELPLAATS
Jimmie Durham 24.05 - 18.11.2012
www.muhka.be
M HKA
MERKSEM
Middelheim From 26.05 - 31.12.2012
www.middelheimmuseum.be
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
Markt van morgen
KLOOSTERSTRAAT
12.08.2012
www.marktvanmorgen.be
MOMU
www.portofantwerp.be GROTE MARKT AND SURROUNDING STREETS
Market stalls and stallholders will be all decked out in 17th century attire to offer you their goods. Authentic ambiance guaranteed.
Jazz Middelheim
DEN BRANDT park
16.08 - 19.08.2012
What could be cooler than a jazz festival in the beautiful Den Brandt Park with a host of international top musicians and jazz orchestras?
Zomer van Antwerpen
VLAAMSE- EN WAALSEKAAI // LEOPOLD DE WAELPLAATS
A fun city festival for people who love the good life.
MERKSEM
Cycling race.
www.antwerpen.be
23.08 - 26.08.2012
Thomas Schütte
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
26.05 - 16.09.2012
Pietas
20th Merksemse Pijl
Smart Times 2012
www.zomervanantwerpen.be
26.05 - 16.09.2012
PARK SPOOR NOORD // DAMPLEIN
www.middelheimmuseum.be // www.angelos.be
Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012
various LOCATIonS in the city
Antwerp is the backdrop for the biggest Smart event worldwide.
www.smart.com // www.smarttimes2012.com
The moderns. Art from the Netherlands www.kmska.be
www.openluchttheater.be
RIVIERENHOF IN DEURNE
Presentation Red Star Line | MAS viewing depot
MAS
May - September 2012
QUEEN FABIOLA HALL
27.01 - 19.08.2012
Various locations in the city
www.middelheimmuseum.be
www.bollekesfeest.be // www.antwerpenproeft.be
19.08.2012
KATTENDIJKDOK
The floating open-air swimming pool ‘Badboot’ will open in Antwerp’s Eilandje district in August. The Badboot will allow swimmers to take a cooling plunge as well as giving them the impression that they are swimming in the dock.
29.06 - 02.09.2012
Bollekesfeest | Antwerpen Proeft 16.08 - 19.08.2012
Badboot From August 2012 [subject to change]
www.antwerpen.be
www.jazzmiddelheim.be
www.mas.be
Diamond Wheel giant ferris wheel
Laus Polyphoniae
AMUZ
24.08 - 02.09.2012
Take a step back in time and listen to these concerts of ancient music that will create a wonderful atmosphere at different locations in the city. Festival theme: Mare Adriatico, the Adriatic Sea.
Flanders Cultural Market
Discover the new season’s offerings in museums and cultural centres from all over Flanders.
www.cultuurmarkt.be
Schaal J.C. Sels 26.08.2012
International cycling race.
From Here On
FOMU
Pieter Bruegel unseen! The hidden antwerp collections 16.06 - 14.10.2012
MUSEUM MAYER VAN DEN BERGH
www.museummayervandenbergh.be
Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion
ROCKOX HouSe
June - October 2012
Lambermontmartre / musee www.lambermontmartre.be
KONINGIN ASTRIDPLEIN
www.fotomuseum.be
GROTE MARKT AND SURROUNDING STREETS
26.08.2012
06.07 - 30.09.2012
22.06 - 30.09.2012
www.amuz.be
www.schaalsels.be
ANTWERP // ROTTERDAM
Two-day cycling competition between the port cities of Antwerp and Rotterdam.
www.momu.be
26.08.2012
World Ports Cycling Classic 31.08 - 01.09.2012
21.03 - 12.08.2012
15.08.2012
DE RODE LOOP MERKSEM sport centre
International athletics meeting.
www.antwerpen.be
A life in fashion | women’s clothes 1750 - 1950
Rubensmarkt
International athletics gala 26.08.2012
www.rockoxhuis.be
LEOPOLD DE WAELPLAATS
Jimmie Durham 24.05 - 18.11.2012
www.muhka.be
M HKA
MERKSEM
Middelheim From 26.05 - 31.12.2012
www.middelheimmuseum.be
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
Laundry Day 01.09.2012
September.2012 NIEUW ZUID // LEDEGANCKKAAI
Dj festival.
Panamarenko and Fabre are exhibited alongside drawings by old masters including Rubens and Jordaens.
www.museumplantinmoretus.be
Car-free Antwerp
www.laundryday.be
Car-free Antwerp is a stunning party for everyone to enjoy the benefits of sustainable mobility in the city.
World Ports Cycling Classic
ANTWERP // ROTTERDAM
31.08 - 01.09.2012
www.portofantwerp.be
www.antwerpen.be
Thomas Schütte DEURNE
08.09.2012
Folklore event; Antwerp’s giant family dances with giants from Belgium and abroad.
www.middelheimmuseum.be
Pietas 26.05 - 16.09.2012
www.antwerpen.be
PARK SPOOR NOORD // DAMPLEIN
www.middelheimmuseum.be // www.angelos.be
Liberation Day Celebration
GROTE MARKT & DISTRICTS
08.09 - 09.09.2012
Commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the liberation of Antwerp. As is fitting for this happy yet moving event, there will be a traditional tattoo, parade of military vehicles and a floral tribute.
Zomer van Antwerpen 29.06 - 02.09.2012
www.zomervanantwerpen.be
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
Studay
Laus Polyphoniae
AMUZ
www.amuz.be
The opportunity to study is something worth celebrating, and what better way than with a festive opening of the new academic year.
www.studay.be
WaterkAnt
28.09 - 30.09.2012
EILANDJE // WILLEMDOK
Modern and classic ships, several events and passionate craftsmen are the main ingredients of this water festival.
Lambermontmartre / musee 30.09.2012
www.lambermontmartre.be
The Moderns | Constant Permeke 08.09.2012 - 24.02.2013
VLAAMSEKAAI
27.09.2012
www.waterkantwerpen.be // www.shiptoshore.be
24.08 - 02.09.2012
QUEEN FABIOLA HALL
During the closure of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp the museum will be showcasing various ensembles from it large collection of modern art in the Queen Fabiola Hall. The RMFAA will present a stunning collection of works by the Flemish Expressionist, Constant Permeke.
www.kmska.be
Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012
www.openluchttheater.be
LEOPOLD DE WAELPLAATS
RIVIERENHOF DEURNE
Presentation Red Star Line | MAS viewing depot
MAS
May - September 2012
Open Monument Day. Theme: ‘Music, words and images’ VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
www.mas.be
Diamond Wheel giant ferris wheel
09.09.2012
06.07 - 30.09.2012
Mme Grès
22.06 - 30.09.2012
www.openmonumenten.be MOMU
First retrospective of the work of the Parisian designer, Mme Grès. The work of this fashion designer has influenced the work of several contemporary fashion designers.
www.momu.be
FOMu
www.fotomuseum.be
Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections 16.06 - 14.10.2012
Giants’ parade
KONINGIN ASTRIDPLEIN
From Here On
12.09.2012 - 17.02.2013
MUSEUM MAYER VAN DEN BERGH
www.museummayervandenbergh.be BORGERHOUT
Parade of giants, featuring over 50 new Borgerhout giants.
www.reuzenjaar.be
Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion
ROCKOX HouSe
June - October 2012
The master’s soul | Antwerp drawings, from Rubens to Panamarenko
15.09 - 16.12.2012
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
26.05 - 16.09.2012
Ommegang
15.09.2012
CITY CENTRE
16.09.2012
MUSEUM PLANTIN-MORETUS | PRINTS ROOM
A selection of 100 drawings showcases highlights and stunning gems from the amazing collection of drawings of Museum PlantinMoretus / Prints Room. Contemporary drawings by such artists as
www.rockoxhuis.be
Jimmie Durham 24.05 - 18.11.2012
www.muhka.be
M HKA
Laundry Day 01.09.2012
September.2012 NIEUW ZUID // LEDEGANCKKAAI
Dj festival.
Panamarenko and Fabre are exhibited alongside drawings by old masters including Rubens and Jordaens.
www.museumplantinmoretus.be
Car-free Antwerp
www.laundryday.be
Car-free Antwerp is a stunning party for everyone to enjoy the benefits of sustainable mobility in the city.
World Ports Cycling Classic
ANTWERP // ROTTERDAM
31.08 - 01.09.2012
www.portofantwerp.be
www.antwerpen.be
Thomas Schütte DEURNE
08.09.2012
Folklore event; Antwerp’s giant family dances with giants from Belgium and abroad.
www.middelheimmuseum.be
Pietas 26.05 - 16.09.2012
www.antwerpen.be
PARK SPOOR NOORD // DAMPLEIN
www.middelheimmuseum.be // www.angelos.be
Liberation Day Celebration
GROTE MARKT & DISTRICTS
08.09 - 09.09.2012
Commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the liberation of Antwerp. As is fitting for this happy yet moving event, there will be a traditional tattoo, parade of military vehicles and a floral tribute.
Zomer van Antwerpen 29.06 - 02.09.2012
www.zomervanantwerpen.be
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
Studay
Laus Polyphoniae
AMUZ
www.amuz.be
The opportunity to study is something worth celebrating, and what better way than with a festive opening of the new academic year.
www.studay.be
WaterkAnt
28.09 - 30.09.2012
EILANDJE // WILLEMDOK
Modern and classic ships, several events and passionate craftsmen are the main ingredients of this water festival.
Lambermontmartre / musee 30.09.2012
www.lambermontmartre.be
The Moderns | Constant Permeke 08.09.2012 - 24.02.2013
VLAAMSEKAAI
27.09.2012
www.waterkantwerpen.be // www.shiptoshore.be
24.08 - 02.09.2012
QUEEN FABIOLA HALL
During the closure of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp the museum will be showcasing various ensembles from it large collection of modern art in the Queen Fabiola Hall. The RMFAA will present a stunning collection of works by the Flemish Expressionist, Constant Permeke.
www.kmska.be
Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012
www.openluchttheater.be
LEOPOLD DE WAELPLAATS
RIVIERENHOF DEURNE
Presentation Red Star Line | MAS viewing depot
MAS
May - September 2012
Open Monument Day. Theme: ‘Music, words and images’ VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
www.mas.be
Diamond Wheel giant ferris wheel
09.09.2012
06.07 - 30.09.2012
Mme Grès
22.06 - 30.09.2012
www.openmonumenten.be MOMU
First retrospective of the work of the Parisian designer, Mme Grès. The work of this fashion designer has influenced the work of several contemporary fashion designers.
www.momu.be
FOMu
www.fotomuseum.be
Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections 16.06 - 14.10.2012
Giants’ parade
KONINGIN ASTRIDPLEIN
From Here On
12.09.2012 - 17.02.2013
MUSEUM MAYER VAN DEN BERGH
www.museummayervandenbergh.be BORGERHOUT
Parade of giants, featuring over 50 new Borgerhout giants.
www.reuzenjaar.be
Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion
ROCKOX HouSe
June - October 2012
The master’s soul | Antwerp drawings, from Rubens to Panamarenko
15.09 - 16.12.2012
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
26.05 - 16.09.2012
Ommegang
15.09.2012
CITY CENTRE
16.09.2012
MUSEUM PLANTIN-MORETUS | PRINTS ROOM
A selection of 100 drawings showcases highlights and stunning gems from the amazing collection of drawings of Museum PlantinMoretus / Prints Room. Contemporary drawings by such artists as
www.rockoxhuis.be
Jimmie Durham 24.05 - 18.11.2012
www.muhka.be
M HKA
Middelheim
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
From 26.05.2012
www.middelheimmuseum.be
www.antwerpen.be
October.2012
06.10 - 07.10.2012 [subject to change]
BREWERY DE KONINCK
The Antwerp Beer College commemorates Modeste Van den Bogaert with this beer festival. Thirty Belgian brewers introduce their products to the public.
www.antwerpsbiercollege.be 07.10.2012
www.openbedrijvendag.be
ANTWERP & DISTRICTs
Annual commemoration of the end of World War I.
Modeste beer festival
Open Bedrijvendag
Armistice Day 11.11.2012
Various LOCATIonS in the city
Huysman Antwerp Race
REDE
13.10.2012
No sailing lovers will want to miss this event - the biggest yachting regatta in the Benelux with a finishing line right in front of the Antwerp Port Authority.
Antwerp Book Fair
ANTWERP EXPO
31.10 - 11.11.2012
www.boekenbeurs.be
The arrival of Saint Nicholas
QUAYS OF THE SCHELDT
Mid November 2012
Jimmie Durham
M HKA
24.05 - 18.11.2012
www.muhka.be
ARTA | Antwerp Antiques Dealers & Antwerp Contemporary Art 23.11 - 25.11.2012
The traditional open house days of the Antwerp Antiques Dealers this year will be paired with contemporary art shows.
www.art-a.be
www.antwerprace.be
Middelheim
Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden MUSEUM MAYER Antwerp collections.
From 26.05.2012
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
www.middelheimmuseum.be
VAN DEN BERGH
16.06 - 14.10.2012
www.museummayervandenbergh.be
Antwerp Book Fair
ANTWERP EXPO
31.10 - 11.11.2012
www.boekenbeurs.be
(Con)Temporary Fashion Days
ARTA | Antwerp Antiques Dealers & Antwerp Contemporary Art 01.12 - 02.12.2012
www.art-a.be
End of October
www.ffi.be
Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion
December.2012
Diamond Games 12.12.2012
ROCKOX HouSe
June - October 2012
www.rockoxhuis.be
LOTTO ARENA // SPORTPALEIS ANTWERP
Tennis tournament with top players.
www.sportpaleis.be
Year’s end festivities
Jimmie Durham
08.12.2012
M HKA
24.05 - 18.11.2012
www.muhka.be
Opening festivities 08.12 - 31.12.2012
Christmas market 08.12.2012 - 06.01.2013
Middelheim
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
From 26.05.2012
www.middelheimmuseum.be
GROTE MARKT, HANDSCHOENMARKT, SUIKERRUI AND GROENPLAATS STEENPLEIN
Ice rink 31.12.2012
QUAYS OF THE SCHELDT
Fireworks with a winter village 05.01.2013
LINKEROEVER
Christmas Tree Bonfire
November.2012
www.antwerpen.be/winter
Scheldecross
Midseason Sales Sunday opening
08.12.2012 [subject to change]
04.11.2012
www.scheldecross.be
Cycling race.
Sunday opening from 1 to 6 PM.
www.beleefantwerpen.be
Night of the Proms 08.11 - 17.11.2012
www.sportpaleis.be
Sunday Shopping
SPORTPALEIS antwerp
16.12.2012 23.12.2012
LINKEROEVER
Middelheim
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
From 26.05.2012
www.middelheimmuseum.be
www.antwerpen.be
October.2012
06.10 - 07.10.2012 [subject to change]
BREWERY DE KONINCK
The Antwerp Beer College commemorates Modeste Van den Bogaert with this beer festival. Thirty Belgian brewers introduce their products to the public.
www.antwerpsbiercollege.be 07.10.2012
www.openbedrijvendag.be
ANTWERP & DISTRICTs
Annual commemoration of the end of World War I.
Modeste beer festival
Open Bedrijvendag
Armistice Day 11.11.2012
Various LOCATIonS in the city
Huysman Antwerp Race
REDE
13.10.2012
No sailing lovers will want to miss this event - the biggest yachting regatta in the Benelux with a finishing line right in front of the Antwerp Port Authority.
Antwerp Book Fair
ANTWERP EXPO
31.10 - 11.11.2012
www.boekenbeurs.be
The arrival of Saint Nicholas
QUAYS OF THE SCHELDT
Mid November 2012
Jimmie Durham
M HKA
24.05 - 18.11.2012
www.muhka.be
ARTA | Antwerp Antiques Dealers & Antwerp Contemporary Art 23.11 - 25.11.2012
The traditional open house days of the Antwerp Antiques Dealers this year will be paired with contemporary art shows.
www.art-a.be
www.antwerprace.be
Middelheim
Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden MUSEUM MAYER Antwerp collections.
From 26.05.2012
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
www.middelheimmuseum.be
VAN DEN BERGH
16.06 - 14.10.2012
www.museummayervandenbergh.be
Antwerp Book Fair
ANTWERP EXPO
31.10 - 11.11.2012
www.boekenbeurs.be
(Con)Temporary Fashion Days
ARTA | Antwerp Antiques Dealers & Antwerp Contemporary Art 01.12 - 02.12.2012
www.art-a.be
End of October
www.ffi.be
Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion
December.2012
Diamond Games 12.12.2012
ROCKOX HouSe
June - October 2012
www.rockoxhuis.be
LOTTO ARENA // SPORTPALEIS ANTWERP
Tennis tournament with top players.
www.sportpaleis.be
Year’s end festivities
Jimmie Durham
08.12.2012
M HKA
24.05 - 18.11.2012
www.muhka.be
Opening festivities 08.12 - 31.12.2012
Christmas market 08.12.2012 - 06.01.2013
Middelheim
MIDDELHEIM MUSEUM
From 26.05.2012
www.middelheimmuseum.be
GROTE MARKT, HANDSCHOENMARKT, SUIKERRUI AND GROENPLAATS STEENPLEIN
Ice rink 31.12.2012
QUAYS OF THE SCHELDT
Fireworks with a winter village 05.01.2013
LINKEROEVER
Christmas Tree Bonfire
November.2012
www.antwerpen.be/winter
Scheldecross
Midseason Sales Sunday opening
08.12.2012 [subject to change]
04.11.2012
www.scheldecross.be
Cycling race.
Sunday opening from 1 to 6 PM.
www.beleefantwerpen.be
Night of the Proms 08.11 - 17.11.2012
www.sportpaleis.be
Sunday Shopping
SPORTPALEIS antwerp
16.12.2012 23.12.2012
LINKEROEVER
Museums
A few tips worth nothing!
Most museums are closed on Monday except for the Eugeen Van Mieghem Museum and the Maidens’ House Museum. You can find more information on: www.visitantwerpen.be
Shopping
Typical markets: Antiques markets: Lijnwaadmarkt: Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM Sint-Jansvliet: Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM Bird market: Theaterplein: zondag van 8 tot 13 uur Exotic market: Theaterplein: zaterdag van 8 tot 16 uur Public auctions of second hand furniture and household goods: Vrijdagmarkt: vrijdag van 9 tot 13 uur Stores in Hoogstraat and Kloosterstraat are open on Sunday afternoons. If you are interested in art galleries, go to www.antwerpart.be.
For more information contact:
Antwerp Tourism & Convention Counter Grote Markt 13 - BE-2000 Antwerp Counter Central Station - BE-2018 Antwerp Tel. +32 3 232 01 03 Fax +32 3 338 95 91 visit@stad.antwerpen.be www.visitantwerpen.be
Antwerp Tourism & Convention cannot be held responsible for any printing errors or changes. Editor-in-chief: City of Antwerp | Antwerp Tourism & Convention, Annik Bogaert, Grote Markt 15, BE-2000 Antwerp.
//Espaol
durante todo el año.2012
Conciertos de carillón de la catedral de Nuestra Señora La Catedral de Nuestra Señora 01.01 - 31.12.2012: lu - mi - vi 10.15 a 11.15 horas. 01.05 - 30.09.2012: do 15 a 16 horas. 01.07 - 03.09.2012: lu 20 a 21 horas.
¡Los habitantes de Amberes le dan Grote Markt la bienvenida!
Disfrute de un agradable paseo por el centro histórico de la ciudad | con guía local
Todos los sábados y domingos del 7 de enero al 30 de diciembre y diariamente del 1 de julio al 31 de agosto, de 14 a 16 horas [francés/ inglés] y de 14.30 a 16.30 horas [neerlandés/alemán]. ¡No olvide reservar con antelación! Tel. +32 3 232 01 03
Más información y reservas en línea en www.visitantwerpen.be
Exposición de apertura Obras | Maestras en el MAS | Cinco siglos de MAS imágenes en Amberes 17.05.2011 - 31.12.2012
La exposición inaugural presenta Flandes y Amberes como la cuna de la pintura actual, comparando las obras de los viejos maestros con la de los artistas contemporáneos.
www.mas.be
Reunión | Desde Quinten Metsijs a | La Catedral de Nuestra Señora Peter Paul Rubens Hasta 2017
La catedral celebra el 450 aniversario de la diócesis de Amberes con una prestigiosa exposición. Bellísimos retablos, cobijados en museos tras la Revolución Francesa, retornan a la catedral. ¡No se lo pierda!
www.dekathedraal.be
julio.2012
Rebajas de verano con apertura nocturna el 01.07.2012 01.07 - 31.07.2012
Sinksenfoor 26.05 - 01.07.2012
GEDEMPTE ZUIDERDOKKEN
Feria anual con más de 150 atracciones.
www.sinksenfoor.be
Festival mundial de baile Hello! Schoten
|
SCHOTEN
06.07 - 13.07.2012
Espectáculo folclórico con compañías de baile extranjeras.
www.helloschoten.be
Markt van morgen 08.07.2012
KLOOSTERSTRAAT
Evento muy animado con gran variedad de productos de calidad únicos, hechos a mano y a precios democráticos. Divertido programa paralelo.
www.marktvanmorgen.be
www.visitantwerpen.be +32 3 232 01 03