Over both Saturday and Sunday there is a whole program of events in the Stadspark: Feesten in het Stadspark has something for revellers of all ages: music, food, kids entertainments, live acts, poetry and dance. On Sunday there will also be a big secondhand market, courtesy of Goegekregen.
Also over both days is the Amuse Food Festival on Operaplein from 1pm -10pm on Saturday and midday -9pm on Sunday. There will be about 15 food trucks, and a bar on the space in front of the Opera House.
Saturday
Den Hopsack are holding their 7th philosophy café at 2pm today -this event is in English; no prior knowledge of philosophy is necessary, and it’s free to attend but if you’re planning on going, drop them a line in advance.
Kraakvers farmers’ market is on Vincotteplein, Borgerhout from 10am- 3pm, selling local fresh and handmade food products.
And just as that one finishes, an evening market begins on Linkeroever (from 3pm -10pm) on the Wandeldijk.
Amuse Food Festival is on The Operaplein
Sunday
There’s a program of dance events next to the Schelde during summer: see Antwerpen Danst for details of the Sunday event, which includes contemporary dance for both adults and kids.
Swan Market will be on Grote Markt from 11am – 6pm, with their usual brand of locally crafted jewellery, accessories, household items, stationery and foods.
Take a free ride on the historic Antwerp poldertram to the recently re-opened tram and Autobus museum (VlaTAM): see the Facebook event for times of the rides, which are free (entrance to the museum on arrival, is paid).
Muziek in de Wijk is a part of the Zomer van Antwerpen programme which brings live acts to local squares and public places for free. This Sunday, you can catch Muziek in de Wijk on Krugerplein, Borgerhout.
Shoppers on Meir
Join in a short run of around 3.5km at Middelheim Sculpture Park. It’s free but you need to register. Meet at the museum reception/ shop at 10am. Register by mail to [email protected] or by phone: +32 3 338 35 18
Between 2 and 6 there is a celebration down at the Schelde as a section of the building work is completed there. Join in with music, sport, food, creative activities, a rommelmarkt and Antwerp Ghostwalk will be there providing tours. You can see the full program here and you can find the party between Scheldestraat and Namenstraat, by the river.
It’s the first Sunday of the month, so shops will be open from midday in the shopping districts of the city.
The weather will continue warm, but not reaching the intense temperatures of the heatwave we had last week. Top temperatures will be around 23 degrees, and there will be some cloud at times.
Miscellaneous
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It’s your last chance to catch Sinksenfoor (funfair at Park Spoor Oost) this weekend -it finishes on the 7th. NB: there are some discount vouchers for Sinksenfoor in the June edition of Nieuwswijzer. There is a stand on the way in to the fair (near the big wheel) where you can pick up a copy.
On Monday look out for a guest post about a truly original Antwerp glass-blowing company, which uses waste glass to make beautiful glass objects and also holds workshops and events for the public.
It’s truly summer when Summer HQ opens in the form of the Zomerbar on Sloepenweg which it did on the 24th June. It’s a familiar and essential summer hangout that’s very relaxed and kid-friendly, with a play area and a summer library for readers of all ages. Note: Stad Antwerp summer bars will be cashless this year.
The complete Antwerp summer programme (Zomer van Antwerpen) was released on 28th May at http://www.zva.be/. Helpfully, there are English and French versions of the programme in downloadable pdf form.
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