Zomer van Antwerpen finishes this weekend, so it’s your last chance to enjoy the ZvA summer bar (Sloepenweg) which closes on Sunday….
But there’s a lot still going on -September is busy and fun in Antwerp. Here’s your very
Friday
Mark the liberation of Antwerp on Groenplaats at the Bal van de Bevrijding from 6pm (free): dancing, workshops, DJs and lots of retro music including a big band.
Flying Pig will be offering food, drink and music on Theaterplein from 5pm.
If you enjoyed the Cultuurmarkt last weekend you may have happened upon theater company BATS (British & American Theatrical Society) on the Groenplaats, offering information about their upcoming program (which includes Dracula next month). After a summer break, BATS begin their monthly open evenings once again at The Little Theatre (Paardenmarkt 111, first Friday of the month, from 8.30pm), where they open their doors (and their friendly, bijoux bar area) to anyone who would like to inform themselves about getting involved on stage or behind the scenes.
Saturday
Hurrah! Antwerp Fashion Festival starts today, and continues until tomorrow. Shops will be open until 10pm with participating stores offering added incentives to lure fashion lovers into their shops. Here’s an extra map to help find your way.
Also on both days is this Food Fest on Sint Andriesplaats, with food truck, kids playground, cocktails and a design market (Ieder Zenne Meug).
And on another popular neighbourhood square (Sint Jansplein), it’s the annual free festival Klassiek in de Stad. It starts at 8.30pm with ballet highlights and continues on Sunday with free orchestral and operatic performances.
Sunday
Sunday shopping, as Antwerp Fashion Festival continues….
Sunday snacking, as Food Fest continues (from midday) …
Sunday music, as Klassiek in de Stad continues (from 11.30am).
… Or browse Markt van Morgen on Kloosterstraat from midday until 6pm -gifts, clothes, accessories, home interior items, jewelry -all made by local creatives and small businesses.
The weather looks OK, but temperatures falling off a bit from last weekend with top temperatures of around 20 degrees. It might be showery from time to time.
Miscellaneous
Runners! You can register now for Race For The Cure which is a 6km run taking place on 24th September on the Kaaien, in aid of Breast Cancer research and awareness. It’s a special edition of the run, as this year Think Pink celebrates its 10th birthday.
Also for runners -the Bollekesloop takes place on the 10th of September. You can register until the 7th and it costs 10 euros (the 1km kids’ run is free). You get a free shirt (while supplies last), and -when you hand in your runner’s number at the end – a bolleke (for over 18s).
Belgian schools go back either on this Friday or next Monday, so expect roads and cycle paths to be busier at the beginning and end of the school day.
Open- air swimming pools are open until 17th September.
Images courtesy of Antwerp Fashion Festival, Pixabay & Think Pink. Stage image by Hannah McCulloch.
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