This Week's Edition 👋

Spring is almost here! The days are getting longer. Terraces slowly start filling up again. And the city wakes up with new energy.

This week you can taste six funky orange wines at Paloma, dance at KRAAK Festival in Het Bos, or unwind at a free afterwork at Wolf.

Here are our picks for the week 🐝

— HANDPICKED —

Our Top Picks This Week

Wednesday

🍷 Orange Wine Tasting

8pm

📍Paloma

🎟️ €45

Six unique wines ranging from funky orange pét-nat to a rich amphora-aged Slovenian, all explored through an interactive evening of tasting, chatting and discovering.

Thursday

🍷 Thursday | Cocktail evening

7pm-11pm

📍Jockey

🎟️ €6-16

Singles night 35-50y. Maximum 100 people!

Friday

🕺Unwind Afterwork

6-11pm

📍Wolf

🎟️ Free

Unwind Afterwork is back!

Saturday

🕺KRAAK Festival

From 12pm

📍Het Bos

🎟️ €28-40

KRAAK Festival returns to Het Bos for a one-day deep dive into adventurous sound. Expect a left-field lineup blending experimental folk, warped hip-hop, and strange sonic oddities. This is the kind of genre-defying music festival where curiosity leads the way.

Sunday

🖼 ADRIEN TIRTIAUX: DAS TROJANISCHE DING

Opening from 3-6pm

📍LLS Paleis

🎟️ Free

A monumental object with hidden surprises made from 4 tons of wood will proudly stand in Antwerp until mid-May.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. We'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

— THE WALL —

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Tea can be simple.
Just leaves, water, and a moment to pause.
At Yulo. you’ll find loose-leaf teas sourced from small farms, each with its own story and flavor. A chance to slow down and rediscover what tea can really taste like.

— THE LISTINGS —

🗺️ ACTIVITY

The Fair Priced Vintage Market has taken over the Blikfabriek! Think racks filled with carefully selected second-hand pieces.

Expect everything from everyday basics to standout pieces and the racks are refilled throughout the day, so late arrivals still have a shot at great finds.

📍 Where: Blikfabriek, Hoboken
🕒 When: 11:00 – 17:00 (Saturday & Sunday)
👉 Entry: Free but you have to reserve a time slot online

🏡 PROPERTY

De Bosschaertstraat 225, 2020

This week’s pick comes straight from our community. One of our readers shared this beautiful townhouse in 2020 Antwerp.

The façade and those authentic windows give the house a lot of character. Inside, you’ll find 218 m² of living space with four bedrooms, where classic elements meet a thoughtful renovation.

But the real bonus? The garden.

A rare asset in the city, and with spring just around the corner, it’s easy to imagine sunny afternoons, summer BBQs, and long evenings outside with friends.

This charming home is located on a quiet street, 10 minutes from ‘t Zuid and can be yours for €559.900.

🥐 A POPULAR SPOT

Not a newcomer this week, but definitely a favourite among plant-based eaters and natural wine lovers. FUNK is an artisanal warm bakery where everything is made with care and served fresh from the oven.

And a personal note: their almond croissant might be the best we’ve had so far. Perfectly crunchy on the outside, rich and satisfying inside. Pair it with a coffee, apple juice or a glass of natural wine and you’ll understand why this spot has such a loyal following.

PS: sip a coffee and work from here, but not on the weekends ;)

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👪 FAMILY

Wednesday
  • STORMBOK at Stormkop | Farm animals and more, 4-12y

Saturday
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That’s it for this week!

Dadaaa,
The Antwerp Hive Team 🐝
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