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Comedy takes over Wednesday. Add a run of exhibition openings, the first Goegekregen flea market of the year on Sunday, and a cozy activity made for sharing with people you like.
Quirky workshops round it out, from a music film festival to live model drawing.
Go enjoy this week! 🐝
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Our Top Picks This Week
Wednesday
🎭 Captain Khalid's ''Mandela Effect'' (ENG)
⏰ 8pm-10pm
📍 Vlaams Fruit
🎟️ €25-30
TimeOut Magazine called him effortlessly funny.
Thursday
🍸Jiggers & Jokers
⏰ 8pm-11pm
📍Jones & Co
🎟️ Free
The basement bar turns into a gaming lounge for an evening of cards, chess, poker and board games with friends. Bring your favorite game, grab good drinks.
Friday
🖼️ Opening Night: Banks Violette
⏰ 7pm-10pm
📍 TICK TACK
🎟️ Free
TICK TACK presents 'Wish You Were Here', a new site-specific exhibition by renowned American artist Banks Violette, with an immersive sound work by Stephen O’Malley.
Saturday
🍸Dry Or Wet January Route by Hungry Antwerp
⏰ 2pm-6pm
📍 Fidèle, Spiridon, Jockey & BelRoy's At Nine
🎟️ €35 (almost sold out)
A self-guided city walk with three stops, each serving a signature drink (mocktail or cocktail) and a small bite. Buy your ticket, choose your own start and finish, set the pace, collect stamps along the way and enjoy a fun, flexible way to explore the city during Dry (or Wet) January.
Sunday
🌳 Goegekregen Flea Market
⏰ 9am-5pm
📍 Indoor Parking Decathlon 1st floor
🎟️ Free
The first of 2026!
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— THE WALL —
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Feature your business, an opening, event, exhibition, life update, or just say hi.
Mark your calendars! The next Golden Grams event is taking place 14-15th of February at Wolf. This time, it will be a Special Valentine’s Edition 💘
— THE LISTINGS —
🗺️ ACTIVITY
On Saturday, Vurig Berchem brings a cosy mix of fire, light, music and neighbourhood vibes.
It starts with a light parade at 5:30pm (±1 km, stroller-friendly). From 6:30pm, expect a fire & light show with performances throughout the evening.
📍Brilschanspark
📅Saturday
🏡 PROPERTY
Lange Nieuwstraat 45 Box 008
In the historic heart of Antwerp, sits a rare find. A fully renovated city townhouse (224 m²) inside the quiet, exclusive Bolonia La Grassa project. Old soul. Modern comfort.
Spread across multiple floors, this home is built for real life. A souterrain with a wood stove and private outdoor space. A full master floor with ensuite, dressing. Two extra bedrooms, each with their own shower. Every detail finished with oak parquet, natural stone, and marble.
🍷 YOUR HIDDEN SPOT
Last week we finally checked out Speakeasy 1833 and we instantly loved how intimate it felt. Every detail is intentional and takes you back to, you guessed it…1833!
Whether you’re into cocktails, a bold whisky, or a wine, the drinks were excellent!
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— MORE EVENTS THIS WEEK —
🕺PARTIES
Friday
Discobaar A Moeder at WOOM
JAMMJAMM // RAPHAËL & GRAZZHOPPA B2B at Kavka Oudaan
An Evening Full of House Music at Bar Ziek
Dystori Bday Bash at Vertigo
DART B2B ENTASIA at Club Vaag
Saturday
DJ Abena at Cafe au lait
Miss Schwarzkopf at Chatleroi
Lost in Nightlife at Café Des Arts
Marcel Dettmann at Ampere
Asa Moto & Erol Alkan at Traum
High Rollerz XL Steampunk Surge at IKON
Bumboclaat Party at Plein Publiek
80s Flashback Party at Den Aalmoezenier
DAVYBOI & FØSS at Club Vaag
🎶 CONCERTS
Wednesday
Open Mic Contest & Eigen Makelij Jam at Het Bos | Hip-hop
Elias Nieuwejaers & friends at De Muze | Jazz
Saba at De Roma | Hip-hop
Thursday
Nathan Elias at Bar Lucy | eclectic
Gloom at Chatleroi | Stoner Rock
Nathan Roche + BRONT + Deathstar MacGyver at Antwerp Music City | garage rock & funky pop music
Combust + Speedway + Listed at Kavka Oudaan | Hardcore
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans at DIVE | music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz
Sad Boys Klub & Cesars Palace at Café Cabron | Punk
Omar Souleyman at De Roma | elektropop
Friday
Porta Chiusa and Woolvs at Rataplan | soul, jazz
Saturday
Brulaap Blues Trash at Bar Bakeliet | Blues & Punk
The 40 Watt Band (R.E.M Tribute) at Djingel Djangel
Sunday
Steffano Rocco Quartet at De Muze | Jazz
The Bully Boys at Cafe Foxy | Folk
Traditional Irish Session at Den Hopsack
The Man In Black at Café Rood Wit | Johnny Cash tribute
🌳 COMMUNITY & MARKETS
Friday
Artist Day #3 - Fameus x Morpho x Open Office at Fameus | Bringing together artists, panel & vegan buffet
Saturday
Dungeons & Dragons: Episodic Series at Studio Bibber | Learn how to play the game and choose your character from 3-5pm
Sunday
Drag Bingo with Star at George’s Café
Lord of the Rings quiz at Wolf | €24.5 per team of 2-5 persons
🍸 FOOD & DRINKS
Thursday
Thursday Antwerp: Sober Night (20-35) at The Mocktail Klub
Spaghetti night at Café de Miserie | starting 5pm until sold out for €15
Sunday
New Year’s Reception at Nieuw Zuid
New Year’s Drink at Bar Bakeliet | jenever, music, bites from 2pm-6pm
🖼️ ART & CULTURE
Thursday
Unique designs on display at Bernaerts | furniture, lighting, carpets, etc. up for auction in February so check it in advance until Sunday
Salons: collaborative exhibition inspired by the historic Antwerp salons at Coppejans Gallery | exhibition until Feb 22nd
Friday
Jonathan Meese at Tim van Laere Gallery | until March 7th
Finissage Dries Rutten at Beam Street Studio | Opening Friday 6-9pm
Saturday
Vernissage Clarisse Bruynbroeck at Galerijke Marijke | Saturday 7 to 10pm
Sunday
Sem Roels at Melis & Piron Living Room
Still here vernissage at Eva Steynen Gallery | 3-7pm on Sunday
🎭 COMEDY & PERFORMANCE
Wednesday
Get Up Stand Up - Try-out at Theatergarage | NL
Antwerp's FIRST All-Female Comedy Night...The F-Word! at De Groene Waterman | ENG
Fresh Meat Comedy Open Mic at Kavka Oudaan
Live podcast: FOK2025CAST met Alex Agnew, Jan Verheyen & Sven De Ridder at Cafe The Joker | NL
Thursday
Full Impro Show at Djingel Djangel | NL
Sara Manente at KMSKA | performance that balances between catwalk & carnaval
Missing & Wishing at Het Oude Badhuis | NL & ENG Theatre, dance & spoken word
Friday
Satie & Company at Harmoniewijk | musical theatre performance
'Waarom Ik Zo Geweldig Ben’ Arno Moens at Arenberg | NL Comedy
🛠️ WORKSHOPS & TALKS
Thursday
Jueves Latino at Wolf | Salsa night and bachata workshop
Pulse Music Film Festival at De Studio | until Sunday - multi-day music film festival at De Studio featuring music documentaries, panels, workshops, live music and DJ sets
Saturday
Taste for Pottery at Sukoon Studio
Circle of intentions by Ysana at Oaas | In a small group setting, a sacred space for reflection, intention-setting, and heartfelt sharing.
Sunday
Pottery Painting at Cat Café
Cunty Costumes Drawing Session at M HKA | Bring your own drawing materials, free participation with museum entry ticket
The Pilates Klub at The Mocktail Klub | one 50 minute Pilates session, a mocktail, a goodie bag, and bites to enjoy
👪 FAMILY
Wednesday
Make a Robot at Bib Permeke | NL 6-12 years
Make a sticker at Bib Permeke | NL 6-12 years
Voorleessessie Kleine Aap at Otto | NL
Sunday
Kinderworkshop knutselen at Otto | NL
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That’s it for this week!
Dadaaa,
The Antwerp Hive Team 🐝
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