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Here’s what’s buzzing in Antwerp this weekend.
📢 THE WALL
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Exhibition Summer With Lagrange
Summer with Lagrange has been extended until August 29th!
The exhibition features the evocative photography of Marc Lagrange, alongside striking creations by Giacomo Piussi, Jae Ko, Ronald A. Westerhuis, and Steen Ipsen. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30am to 6:00pm at 22MUSE, Oudaan 22, 2000.
North Star AGI - SIGNAL AI MEETUP
Their 2nd AI Meetup is this Thursday, 7pm–9pm at The Beacon, Sint Pietersvliet 7. Hear from AI experts Francis Wyffels (AI/Robotics professor @ UGent) and Jerome Leclanche (CEO @Ingram). Free registration.
🎟️ FEATURED EVENTS
Cream Coloured Ponies at Zoomerbar
⏰ Date & Time: Aug 20th, 5pm-8pm
📍 Location: ZOO Antwerpen
🎟️ Ticket: Free
Enjoy a warm summer evening at Flamingoplein with The Cream Colored Ponies bringing three sets of old-school swing tunes.
Roller Bike Parade
⏰ Date & Time: Aug 21st, 7:30pm-10:30pm
📍 Location: Kick off at Theaterplein
🎟️ Ticket: Free
Roll into summer with the Roller Bike Parade, cruising through Antwerp’s streets to the soundtrack of live DJs. Free and open to all, the parade offers both 5 km and 15 km routes — just don’t forget your wheels and safety gear.
Weird of Mouth & Farida Amadou
⏰ Date & Time: Aug 21st, 8pm-11pm
📍 Location: De Nor, Middelheimlaan 59, 2020
🎟️ Ticket: €12
Weird Of Mouth is a trio featuring saxophonist Mette Rasmussen, pianist Craig Taborn, and drummer Ches Smith. Farida Amadou, a Belgian artist, will provide percussive, heavy bass manipulations.
Bollekesfeest
⏰ Date & Time: Aug 22nd - Aug 24th, 4pm-12am
📍 Location: Grote Markt & Groenplaats
🎟️ Ticket: Free
Enjoy three days of free concerts, delicious food, and local beer (a.k.a Bolleke) at the Grote Markt and Groenplaats. Check link below for the programme.
On Friday, enjoy a free Bolleke on the Grote Markt between 4pm-5pm.
Fourelements x NXT Afterwork
⏰ Date & Time: Aug 22nd, 5pm
📍 Location: Capital, Rubenslei 37, 2018
🎟️ Ticket: Afterwork: €8 (wave 1) / Afterwork + afterparty: €14 / Afterparty: €13
Kick off your weekend early with an afterwork at Capital’s terrace.
Coffee Rave
⏰ Date & Time: Aug 23rd, 10am–1pm
📍 Location: Sussy Summer Bar, Vinçotteplein 22, 2140
🎟️ Ticket: Free
1+1 Gratis coffee before 11am
15 YEARS BARRIO LATINO
⏰ Date & Time: Aug 23rd, 12pm–3am and Aug 24, 1pm-11pm
📍 Location: Stormkop, Droogdokkenweg 4, 2030
🎟️ Ticket:
Adults
Weekend ticket: €15
Day ticket: €10
Children
Weekend ticket: €7
Day ticket: €5
Children under 3: Free
Celebrating 15 years as Antwerp's biggest Latin festival, it's a weekend packed with music, dancing, and amazing food. Get ready to move to salsa, reggaeton, cumbia, and more. Children's fun: play area, face painting, workshops.
Cabardouche Royal
⏰ Date & Time: Aug 24th, 1pm-10pm
📍 Location: Jacques, Reyndersstraat 6, 2000
🎟️ Ticket: Free
Enjoy craft beers, cocktails, street food, and DJs, while watching the famous painting De Koning Drinkt come alive in a spectacular tableau vivant. From blind beer tastings and playful games to new aperitifs and immersive art experiences.
Zomerfeest in Het Albertpark
⏰ Date & Time: Aug 24th, 2pm-7pm
📍 Location: Koning Albertpark, 2018
🎟️ Ticket: Free
Start with a rejuvenating yoga session at 2 pm, followed by performances by Franklin! and Laïs. Full programme in link below.
📌 THE LISTINGS
🏡Property of the Week
255 m², parking spot, and a stunning view. All for €495k. Comes with water views, and the gentle rocking is included!
🍷Your Weekly Date Spot
Nestled in Berchem, Bar Vin d’Où is an intimate fine-dining gem with a cozy garden. Expect seasonal Belgian-French plates, paired with a natural wine list.
Nothing in this section is sponsored. We'll always let you know when something's sponsored.
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK
Thu 21 Aug
Concert by Rowdy at Café Cabron
Fri 22 Aug
Music at Bar Brilschans (weekend event)
Sinaas Show at Blikfabriek
DJ Loss at Café Kamyon
Noannaos by Night at Het Bos
Summer Fridays Miss Schwarzkopf & Sheik Yerbouti at MIKA
Sat 23 Aug
De Nor Closing Party (Middelheim)
DC Noises B2B Kevin Kofii at TRAUM
The Substance at Cinema Urbana
Orbit Fried Chicken at Amber Bottle Shop
Left Over Flea Market - Linkeroever
Sun 24 Aug
Queer Market at Zomerfabriek
Summer of Wine at And/Or
🗓️ AROUND THE CORNER
Don’t miss out — plan ahead
Sep 5: Cafe Society
Sep 6-7: Eefje de Visser at OLT
Sep 27: Pan-Pot at Garage
That’s it for this week!
Dadaaa,
The Antwerp Hive Team
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