In 1993, Antwerp was Cultural Capital of Europe. This status was a catalyst for many events such as exhibitions and performances, but also gave Antwerp a boost. 2028 will be dedicated to music, new Alderwoman for Culture Lien Van de Kelder (Vooruit) says.
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NORWEGIAN GETAWAY | Activities – sports – entertainment – common areas
July 2024. Steve and I are cruising on the Norwegian Getaway, a Breakaway class ship by Norwegian Cruise Line or NCL. Interestingly, our stay on board happened shortly after the Getaway paid a visit to the dry dock for some refurbishments. The route? Piraeus, which is the port of Athens in Greece; followed by Mykonos;…
ANTWERP | Market exploration questions the future of the Stadsschouwburg Theatre Building
Antwerp municipal real estate agency AG Vespa is launching a market survey on behalf of the City of Antwerp to investigate whether a public-private partnership is possible to realize a new construction solution for the current Stadsschouwburg, the Municipal Theatre.
PHOTO EXHIBITION | Antwerp 1993 – 2023
The City of Antwerp has organised the photo exhibition ‘The road covered. Antwerp 1993 – 2023‘. It shows how the street scene in the 19th-century belt of Antwerp evolved between 1993 and 2023, and also focuses on places where change is afoot in the coming years. Everyone is welcome to visit the free exhibition, in…
760,000 spectators for Royal de Luxe giant dogs Bull Machin and Xolo in Antwerp
‘De Reuzen‘ Giant dogs Bull Machin and Xolo mobilised 760,000 spectators in Antwerp on Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August 2023, despite the changeable weather. In a press release, the City of Antwerp shows its delight.
Antwerp museums autumn and winter 2023 overview
The City of Antwerp looks ahead to the exhibitions in the autumn. Culture lovers can visit DIVA for a jewellery procession and a silver competition. The Museum At the Stream (MAS) commemorates World War II with the poignant new permanent exhibition. The Red Star Line Museum is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a big family…
Antwerp Pride 2023 theme, programme and schedule highlights
The sixteenth edition of Antwerp Pride will take place this year from Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 August. More than ever, Antwerp Pride focuses on content, but the usual festive ingredients are also present. Antwerp Pride is also proud to have booked Belgium‘s Eurovision representative Gustaph to perform at the Closing Festival on Sunday 13…
ANTWERP | Instant divide over Daniel Libeskind’s transformation design for Boerentoren
If billionaire owner Fernand Huts gets his way, Antwerp‘s own skyscraper Boerentoren or Farmers’ Tower will get a huge ‘crown’ designed by star architect Daniel Libeskind. The landmark is being endowed with a new crown that will provide a 360° panorama across the northern port city. It’s far from a surprise the concept divides public…
ANTWERP | 2 million day tourists and 337K overnight stays in the summer of 2022
Antwerp welcomed two million day tourists and counted some 337,000 overnight stays in the summer of 2022, according to Alderman for Tourism Koen Kennis (N-VA). The Tall Ships Races, Tomorrowland in Boom, the Museum Night and Antwerp Pride are responsible for most of these visitors.
Antwerp Culture Weekend 27 & 28 August 2022: programme, experiences and walking rallies
On Saturday 27 and on Sunday 28 of August, Antwerp starts the cultural year with the Cultuurweekend or Culture Weekend. Performances, talks, stories, workshops, exhibitions and more are organised to open your appetite for the coming cultural season, which in Belgium runs parallel with the school year.
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