Antwerp - Things to do Autumn 2012

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Carillon concerts in Our Lady’s �� Cathedral CathedraL OF OUr LadY

01.01 - 31.12.2012: Mon - Wed - Fri 10.15 aM to 11.15 aM. 01.05 - 30.09.2012: Sun 3 to 4 PM01.07 - 03.09.2012: Mon 8 to 9 PM

The Antwerp locals bid you a warm welcome to a fascinating walk GrOte MarKt

In the historic city centre | with an official guide Every Saturday and Sunday, from January 7th until December 30th included and daily from July 1st till August 31st included, from 2 to 4 PM [French//English] and from 2.30 to 4.30 PM [Dutch//German]. It is strongly advisable to book in time! Call centre: +32 3 232 01 03

For more info and online reservations go to www.visitantwerpen.be

Opening exhibition Masterpieces | in the MAS | Five centuries of images MaS

in Antwerp 17.05.2011 - 31.12.2012

The opening exhibition shows how Flanders and Antwerp figure as a cradle of current visual culture as demonstrated by the confrontation of the works of old masters with that of contemporary artists.

www.mas.be

Reunion | From Quinten Metsijs | to Peter Paul Rubens CathedraL OF

Until 2017 OUr LadY KathedraaL

An exceptional and rare occasion. The cathedral is celebrating the 450th anniversary of the diocese of Antwerp with a prestigious exhibition. Magnificent altar pieces that were given a safe haven in the museum in the wake of the French revolution have been returned to the cathedral. This is one exhibition that art lovers should not miss!!!

www.dekathedraal.be

July.2012 Summer bargains with sales evening on 01.07 aNtWerP

01.07 - 31.07.2012

Sinksenfoor � 26.05 - 01.07.2012 GedeMPte ZUIderdOKKeN

Annual fair featuring more than 150 attractions.www.sinksenfoor.be

World Dance Festival Hello! | Schoten SChOteN

06.07 - 13.07.2012 Folklore spectacle with performances by foreign dance ensembles.

www.helloschoten.be

Markt van morgen 08.07.2012 KLOOSterStraat

Exciting event presenting an extensive range of unique and handmade quality products at very affordable prices. Very entertaining side shows.

www.marktvanmorgen.be

Vlaanderen Feest 11.07.2012 GrOte MarKt

Public holiday of the Flemish Community with free music performance by various Flemish artists.

www.vlaanderen.be

Fiesta Europa 18.07 - 22.07.2012 [subject to change] GrOeNPLaatS

European market with typical European local products. www.fiestaeuropa.eu

National Day 21.07.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

With a festive market in Sint-Jansplein.www.antwerpen.be // www.antwerpsemarkten.be

Antwerp Iron Man 70.3 22.07.2012 Start: LINKerOeVer

Half triathlon benefiting To Walk Again.www.marcherremansclassic.be

Sfinks Mixed Festival 27.07 - 29.07.2012 BOeChOUt // MOLeNVeLd

Sfinks is a welcoming festival, where good music, delicious food, drinks and some wonderful tents await you.

www.sfinks.be

Lambermontmartre / musee 29.07.2012 LeOPOLd de WaeLPLaatS

Open air local market for painters and illustrators in the style of the famous market of Montmartre.

www.lambermontmartre.be

Santu Mofokeng | Chasing Shadows 04.05 - 29.07.2012 eXtra CItY art haLL

Santu Mofokeng is widely considered as one of the most important and influential living South African photographers. This retrospective shows an overview of thirty years of photographic essays, completed with texts and new work by Mofokeng.

www.extracity.org

Sharon Lockhart | Podwórka 04.05 - 29.07.2012 eXtra CItY art haLL

Extra City will be showing work by the American artist, Sharon Lockhart, simultaneously with the exhibition of Santu Mofokeng’s work. Podwórka is a half-hour film, which she made during her stay in Lodz, Poland.

www.extracity.org

A life in fashion | women’s clothes 1750 - 1950 MOMU

21.03 - 12.08.2012MoMu presents the exhibition, A life in fashion, an exhibition which focuses on the influence of fashion on the daily life of middle-class women in Western Europe from 1750 until 1950.

www.momu.be

The Moderns. Art from the Netherlands 27.01 - 19.08.2012 QUEEn Fabiola Hall

This second exhibition in a series on the modern art collection of the KMSKA shows Dutch art from the 19th and 20th centuries. It brings together works by Vincent van Gogh and Karel Appel, among others.

www.kmska.be

//EnglishThroughout the year.2012

Carillon concerts in Our Lady’s �� Cathedral CathedraL OF OUr LadY

01.01 - 31.12.2012: Mon - Wed - Fri 10.15 aM to 11.15 aM. 01.05 - 30.09.2012: Sun 3 to 4 PM01.07 - 03.09.2012: Mon 8 to 9 PM

The Antwerp locals bid you a warm welcome to a fascinating walk GrOte MarKt

In the historic city centre | with an official guide Every Saturday and Sunday, from January 7th until December 30th included and daily from July 1st till August 31st included, from 2 to 4 PM [French//English] and from 2.30 to 4.30 PM [Dutch//German]. It is strongly advisable to book in time! Call centre: +32 3 232 01 03

For more info and online reservations go to www.visitantwerpen.be

Opening exhibition Masterpieces | in the MAS | Five centuries of images MaS

in Antwerp 17.05.2011 - 31.12.2012

The opening exhibition shows how Flanders and Antwerp figure as a cradle of current visual culture as demonstrated by the confrontation of the works of old masters with that of contemporary artists.

www.mas.be

Reunion | From Quinten Metsijs | to Peter Paul Rubens CathedraL OF

Until 2017 OUr LadY KathedraaL

An exceptional and rare occasion. The cathedral is celebrating the 450th anniversary of the diocese of Antwerp with a prestigious exhibition. Magnificent altar pieces that were given a safe haven in the museum in the wake of the French revolution have been returned to the cathedral. This is one exhibition that art lovers should not miss!!!

www.dekathedraal.be

July.2012 Summer bargains with sales evening on 01.07 aNtWerP

01.07 - 31.07.2012


Annual fair featuring more than 150 attractions.www.sinksenfoor.be

World Dance Festival Hello! | Schoten SChOteN

06.07 - 13.07.2012 Folklore spectacle with performances by foreign dance ensembles.

www.helloschoten.be


Exciting event presenting an extensive range of unique and handmade quality products at very affordable prices. Very entertaining side shows.


Vlaanderen Feest 11.07.2012 GrOte MarKt

Public holiday of the Flemish Community with free music performance by various Flemish artists.

www.vlaanderen.be

Fiesta Europa 18.07 - 22.07.2012 [subject to change] GrOeNPLaatS

European market with typical European local products. www.fiestaeuropa.eu

National Day 21.07.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

With a festive market in Sint-Jansplein.www.antwerpen.be // www.antwerpsemarkten.be

Antwerp Iron Man 70.3 22.07.2012 Start: LINKerOeVer

Half triathlon benefiting To Walk Again.www.marcherremansclassic.be

Sfinks Mixed Festival 27.07 - 29.07.2012 BOeChOUt // MOLeNVeLd

Sfinks is a welcoming festival, where good music, delicious food, drinks and some wonderful tents await you.

www.sfinks.be

Lambermontmartre / musee 29.07.2012 LeOPOLd de WaeLPLaatS

Open air local market for painters and illustrators in the style of the famous market of Montmartre.

www.lambermontmartre.be

Santu Mofokeng | Chasing Shadows 04.05 - 29.07.2012 eXtra CItY art haLL

Santu Mofokeng is widely considered as one of the most important and influential living South African photographers. This retrospective shows an overview of thirty years of photographic essays, completed with texts and new work by Mofokeng.

www.extracity.org

Sharon Lockhart | Podwórka 04.05 - 29.07.2012 eXtra CItY art haLL

Extra City will be showing work by the American artist, Sharon Lockhart, simultaneously with the exhibition of Santu Mofokeng’s work. Podwórka is a half-hour film, which she made during her stay in Lodz, Poland.

www.extracity.org


21.03 - 12.08.2012MoMu presents the exhibition, A life in fashion, an exhibition which focuses on the influence of fashion on the daily life of middle-class women in Western Europe from 1750 until 1950.

www.momu.be

The Moderns. Art from the Netherlands 27.01 - 19.08.2012 QUEEn Fabiola Hall

This second exhibition in a series on the modern art collection of the KMSKA shows Dutch art from the 19th and 20th centuries. It brings together works by Vincent van Gogh and Karel Appel, among others.

www.kmska.be

Zomer van Antwerpen 29.06 - 02.09.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

Fun urban festival with surprising acts in unexpected locations in the city.

www.zomervanantwerpen.be

Thomas Schütte 26.05 - 16.09.2012 MIddeLheIM MUSeUM

Prestigious exhibition of works by the German artist, Thomas Schütte which also includes a number of new ceramic sculptures.

www.middelheimmuseum.be

Pietas 26.05 - 16.09.2012 ParK SPOOr NOOrd // daMPLeIN

The versatile artist Jan Fabre tools with the theme of the Pieta with these five large marble sculptures, including a reinterpretation of Michelangelo’s Pieta. The statues are exhibited on a large gold stage on which visitors can walk. This project was set up by Middelheim Museum which aims to present contemporary visual art in various locations across Antwerp.

www.middelheimmuseum.be // www.angelos.be

Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012 RiViEREnHoF DEURnE

Open-air theatre with an extensive program, including jazz concerts, family shows and free Friday night concerts.

www.openluchttheater.be

Presentation Red Star Line | MAS Viewing Depot MaS

May - September 2012The MAS viewing depot is putting the Red Star Line in the spotlight with several masterpieces in anticipation of the opening of the new museum.

www.mas.be

Diamond Wheel Giant ferris wheel 06.07 - 30.09.2012 KONINGIN aStrIdPLeIN

From Here On 22.06 - 30.09.2012 FOMU

From Here On examines photography from a radically different angle. Several international artists set to work with the huge number of digital images which they can find online. With this exhibition FoMu opens the debate on copyright, authorship, privacy and the future of photography.

www.fotomuseum.be

Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections. MUSeUM

16.06 - 14.10.2012 MaYer VaN deN BerGh

Pieter Brueghel, together with Rubens, is one of the most important and popular artists to come from the southern region of the Netherlands. But he is so much more than a painter of peasants. Brueghel’s work is very funny, creative, particularly diverse and very astute… ‘Pieter Brueghel unseen!’ is an excellent exhibition to enter the world created by his imagination.

www.museummayervandenbergh.be

Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion rOCKOXhUIS

June - october 2012 The Rockox House puts its historic courtyard garden in the spotlight with this project.

www.rockoxhuis.be

Jimmie Durham 24.05 - 18.11.2012 M hKa

Major retrospective of the work of Jimmie Durham. This exhibition highlights his work as an activist, essayist, poet, performance artist and sculptor in great detail. It also focuses extensively on works from the Sixties which have never been shown previously as well as on documentary material. The exhibition will then travel to various cities in Europe and Mexico.

www.muhka.be

Middelheim From 26.05.2012 MiDDElHEiM MUSEUM

The Middelheim museum and its collection will undergo a thorough metamorphosis in 2012. A new, half-open exhibition pavilion of artist-curator Paul Robbrecht will be inaugurated with a prestigious exhibition of Thomas Schütte’s work. Internationally renowned artists Jan Fabre, Roman Signer and Ai Weiwei will present new work for the collection.


August.2012 After tour Derny show & Red Star Run 01.08.2012 GrOte MarKt

Cycling competition and 5 km run in the historic city centre. www.dernyspektakel.be

Museum night� 04.08.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

In addition to their permanent collections and current temporary exhibitions the museums of Antwerp will be enticing visitors with another mysterious nocturnal programme between 7 PM and 1 AM. Can you resist?

www.museumnacht.be

Havenpijl 05.08.2012 MerKSeM

Cycling race. www.antwerpsehavenpijl.be

Antwerpen sings 05.08.2012 GedeMPte ZUIderdOKKeN

A fabulous fun evening where everyone gets to sing along to popular Dutch, French and English songs.

www.vlaanderenzingt.be Antwerp Pride 06.08 - 12.08.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

Antwerp Pride livens up gay-friendly Antwerp with parties, sports events, exhibitions, and cultural activities.

www.antwerppride.com

WereldDANSfestivalEDEGEM |08.08 - 15.08.2012 FeStIVaLVILLaGe // tereLSt edeGeM

This colourful festival puts dance, music and traditions from all over the world in the spotlight.

www.werelddansfestivaledegem.be

Linkerwoofer� 10.08 - 11.08.2012 LINKerOeVer // BOeIeNWeIde - thONetLaaN

Free urban festivalwww.linkerwoofer.be

Zomer van Antwerpen 29.06 - 02.09.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

Fun urban festival with surprising acts in unexpected locations in the city.

www.zomervanantwerpen.be

Thomas Schütte 26.05 - 16.09.2012 MIddeLheIM MUSeUM

Prestigious exhibition of works by the German artist, Thomas Schütte which also includes a number of new ceramic sculptures.


Pietas 26.05 - 16.09.2012 ParK SPOOr NOOrd // daMPLeIN

The versatile artist Jan Fabre tools with the theme of the Pieta with these five large marble sculptures, including a reinterpretation of Michelangelo’s Pieta. The statues are exhibited on a large gold stage on which visitors can walk. This project was set up by Middelheim Museum which aims to present contemporary visual art in various locations across Antwerp.

www.middelheimmuseum.be // www.angelos.be

Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012 RiViEREnHoF DEURnE

Open-air theatre with an extensive program, including jazz concerts, family shows and free Friday night concerts.

www.openluchttheater.be

Presentation Red Star Line | MAS Viewing Depot MaS

May - September 2012The MAS viewing depot is putting the Red Star Line in the spotlight with several masterpieces in anticipation of the opening of the new museum.

www.mas.be

Diamond Wheel Giant ferris wheel 06.07 - 30.09.2012 KONINGIN aStrIdPLeIN

From Here On 22.06 - 30.09.2012 FOMU

From Here On examines photography from a radically different angle. Several international artists set to work with the huge number of digital images which they can find online. With this exhibition FoMu opens the debate on copyright, authorship, privacy and the future of photography.

www.fotomuseum.be

Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections. MUSeUM


Pieter Brueghel, together with Rubens, is one of the most important and popular artists to come from the southern region of the Netherlands. But he is so much more than a painter of peasants. Brueghel’s work is very funny, creative, particularly diverse and very astute… ‘Pieter Brueghel unseen!’ is an excellent exhibition to enter the world created by his imagination.


Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion rOCKOXhUIS

June - october 2012 The Rockox House puts its historic courtyard garden in the spotlight with this project.

www.rockoxhuis.be

Jimmie Durham 24.05 - 18.11.2012 M hKa

Major retrospective of the work of Jimmie Durham. This exhibition highlights his work as an activist, essayist, poet, performance artist and sculptor in great detail. It also focuses extensively on works from the Sixties which have never been shown previously as well as on documentary material. The exhibition will then travel to various cities in Europe and Mexico.

www.muhka.be

Middelheim From 26.05.2012 MiDDElHEiM MUSEUM

The Middelheim museum and its collection will undergo a thorough metamorphosis in 2012. A new, half-open exhibition pavilion of artist-curator Paul Robbrecht will be inaugurated with a prestigious exhibition of Thomas Schütte’s work. Internationally renowned artists Jan Fabre, Roman Signer and Ai Weiwei will present new work for the collection.


August.2012 After tour Derny show & Red Star Run 01.08.2012 GrOte MarKt

Cycling competition and 5 km run in the historic city centre. www.dernyspektakel.be

Museum night� 04.08.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

In addition to their permanent collections and current temporary exhibitions the museums of Antwerp will be enticing visitors with another mysterious nocturnal programme between 7 PM and 1 AM. Can you resist?

www.museumnacht.be

Havenpijl 05.08.2012 MerKSeM

Cycling race. www.antwerpsehavenpijl.be

Antwerpen sings 05.08.2012 GedeMPte ZUIderdOKKeN

A fabulous fun evening where everyone gets to sing along to popular Dutch, French and English songs.

www.vlaanderenzingt.be Antwerp Pride 06.08 - 12.08.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

Antwerp Pride livens up gay-friendly Antwerp with parties, sports events, exhibitions, and cultural activities.

www.antwerppride.com

WereldDANSfestivalEDEGEM |08.08 - 15.08.2012 FeStIVaLVILLaGe // tereLSt edeGeM

This colourful festival puts dance, music and traditions from all over the world in the spotlight.

www.werelddansfestivaledegem.be

Linkerwoofer� 10.08 - 11.08.2012 LINKerOeVer // BOeIeNWeIde - thONetLaaN

Free urban festivalwww.linkerwoofer.be

Markt van morgen 12.08.2012 KLOOSterStraatwww.marktvanmorgen.be


21.03 - 12.08.2012 www.momu.be

Rubensmarkt 15.08.2012 GrOte MarKt aNd SUrrOUNdING StreetS

Market stalls and stallholders will be all decked out in 17th century attire to offer you their goods. Authentic ambiance guaranteed.

Jazz Middelheim 16.08 - 19.08.2012 deN BraNdt ParK

What could be cooler than a jazz festival in the beautiful Den Brandt Park with a host of international top musicians and jazz orchestras?

www.jazzmiddelheim.be

Bollekesfeest | Antwerpen Proeft� 16.08 - 19.08.2012 VLaaMSe- eN WaaLSeKaaI // LeOPOLd de WaeLPLaatS

A fun city festival for people who love the good life. www.bollekesfeest.be // www.antwerpenproeft.be

20th Merksemse Pijl 19.08.2012 MerKSeM

Cycling race.www.antwerpen.be

Smart Times 2012 23.08 - 26.08.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

Antwerp is the backdrop for the biggest Smart event worldwide. www.smart.com // www.smarttimes2012.com

The moderns. Art from the Netherlands 27.01 - 19.08.2012 QUeeN FaBIOLa haLLwww.kmska.be

Laus Polyphoniae 24.08 - 02.09.2012 aMUZ

Take a step back in time and listen to these concerts of ancient music that will create a wonderful atmosphere at different locations in the city. Festival theme: Mare Adriatico, the Adriatic Sea.

www.amuz.be

Flanders Cultural Market � 26.08.2012 GrOte MarKt aNd SUrrOUNdING StreetS

Discover the new season’s offerings in museums and cultural centres from all over Flanders.

www.cultuurmarkt.be

Lambermontmartre / musee 26.08.2012 LeOPOLd de WaeLPLaatSwww.lambermontmartre.be

Schaal J.C. Sels 26.08.2012 MerKSeM

International cycling race. www.schaalsels.be

International athletics gala 26.08.2012 de rOde LOOP MerKSeM SPOrt CeNtre

International athletics meeting.www.antwerpen.be

World Ports Cycling Classic 31.08 - 01.09.2012 aNtWerP // rOtterdaM

Two-day cycling competition between the port cities of Antwerp and Rotterdam.

www.portofantwerp.be

Badboot From august 2012 [subject to change] KatteNdIJKdOK

The floating open-air swimming pool ‘Badboot’ will open in Antwerp’s Eilandje district in August. The Badboot will allow swimmers to take a cooling plunge as well as giving them the impression that they are swimming in the dock.

www.antwerpen.be

Zomer van Antwerpen� 29.06 - 02.09.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItYwww.zomervanantwerpen.be

Thomas Schütte 26.05 - 16.09.2012 MIddeLheIM MUSeUMwww.middelheimmuseum.be

Pietas 26.05 - 16.09.2012 ParK SPOOr NOOrd // daMPLeINwww.middelheimmuseum.be // www.angelos.be

Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012 rIVIereNhOF IN deUrNewww.openluchttheater.be

Presentation Red Star Line | MAS viewing depot MaSMay - September 2012 www.mas.be

Diamond Wheel giant ferris wheel 06.07 - 30.09.2012 KONINGIN aStrIdPLeIN

From Here On 22.06 - 30.09.2012 FOMUwww.fotomuseum.be

Pieter Bruegel unseen! The hidden antwerp collections MUSeUM



Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion rOCKOX hOUSe

June - october 2012 www.rockoxhuis.be

Jimmie Durham 24.05 - 18.11.2012 M HKawww.muhka.be

Middelheim From 26.05 - 31.12.2012 MIddeLheIM MUSeUMwww.middelheimmuseum.be

Markt van morgen 12.08.2012 KLOOSterStraatwww.marktvanmorgen.be


21.03 - 12.08.2012 www.momu.be

Rubensmarkt 15.08.2012 GrOte MarKt aNd SUrrOUNdING StreetS

Market stalls and stallholders will be all decked out in 17th century attire to offer you their goods. Authentic ambiance guaranteed.

Jazz Middelheim 16.08 - 19.08.2012 deN BraNdt ParK

What could be cooler than a jazz festival in the beautiful Den Brandt Park with a host of international top musicians and jazz orchestras?

www.jazzmiddelheim.be

Bollekesfeest | Antwerpen Proeft� 16.08 - 19.08.2012 VLaaMSe- eN WaaLSeKaaI // LeOPOLd de WaeLPLaatS

A fun city festival for people who love the good life. www.bollekesfeest.be // www.antwerpenproeft.be

20th Merksemse Pijl 19.08.2012 MerKSeM

Cycling race.www.antwerpen.be

Smart Times 2012 23.08 - 26.08.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

Antwerp is the backdrop for the biggest Smart event worldwide. www.smart.com // www.smarttimes2012.com

The moderns. Art from the Netherlands 27.01 - 19.08.2012 QUeeN FaBIOLa haLLwww.kmska.be

Laus Polyphoniae 24.08 - 02.09.2012 aMUZ

Take a step back in time and listen to these concerts of ancient music that will create a wonderful atmosphere at different locations in the city. Festival theme: Mare Adriatico, the Adriatic Sea.

www.amuz.be

Flanders Cultural Market � 26.08.2012 GrOte MarKt aNd SUrrOUNdING StreetS

Discover the new season’s offerings in museums and cultural centres from all over Flanders.

www.cultuurmarkt.be


Schaal J.C. Sels 26.08.2012 MerKSeM

International cycling race. www.schaalsels.be

International athletics gala 26.08.2012 de rOde LOOP MerKSeM SPOrt CeNtre

International athletics meeting.www.antwerpen.be

World Ports Cycling Classic 31.08 - 01.09.2012 aNtWerP // rOtterdaM

Two-day cycling competition between the port cities of Antwerp and Rotterdam.

www.portofantwerp.be

Badboot From august 2012 [subject to change] KatteNdIJKdOK

The floating open-air swimming pool ‘Badboot’ will open in Antwerp’s Eilandje district in August. The Badboot will allow swimmers to take a cooling plunge as well as giving them the impression that they are swimming in the dock.

www.antwerpen.be




Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012 rIVIereNhOF IN deUrNewww.openluchttheater.be

Presentation Red Star Line | MAS viewing depot MaSMay - September 2012 www.mas.be



Pieter Bruegel unseen! The hidden antwerp collections MUSeUM





Jimmie Durham 24.05 - 18.11.2012 M HKawww.muhka.be

Middelheim From 26.05 - 31.12.2012 MIddeLheIM MUSeUMwww.middelheimmuseum.be

September.2012 Laundry Day� 01.09.2012 NIeUW ZUId // LedeGaNCKKaaI

Dj festival.www.laundryday.be

World Ports Cycling Classic 31.08 - 01.09.2012 aNtWerP // rOtterdaMwww.portofantwerp.be

Ommegang 08.09.2012 deUrNe

Folklore event; Antwerp’s giant family dances with giants from Belgium and abroad.

www.antwerpen.be

Liberation Day Celebration� 08.09 - 09.09.2012 GrOte MarKt & dIStrICtS

Commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the liberation of Antwerp. As is fitting for this happy yet moving event, there will be a traditional tattoo, parade of military vehicles and a floral tribute.


Laus Polyphoniae 24.08 - 02.09.2012 aMUZwww.amuz.be

The Moderns | Constant Permeke 08.09.2012 - 24.02.2013 QUeeN FaBIOLa haLL

During the closure of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp the museum will be showcasing various ensembles from it large collection of modern art in the Queen Fabiola Hall. The RMFAA will present a stunning collection of works by the Flemish Expressionist, Constant Permeke.

www.kmska.be

Open Monument Day. Theme: ‘Music, words and images’ VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

09.09.2012www.openmonumenten.be

Mme Grès 12.09.2012 - 17.02.2013 MOMU

First retrospective of the work of the Parisian designer, Mme Grès. The work of this fashion designer has influenced the work of several contemporary fashion designers.

www.momu.be

Giants’ parade 15.09.2012 BOrGerhOUt

Parade of giants, featuring over 50 new Borgerhout giants. www.reuzenjaar.be

The master’s soul | Antwerp drawings, from Rubens to Panamarenko 15.09 - 16.12.2012 MUSeUM PLaNtIN-MOretUS | PrINtS rOOM

A selection of 100 drawings showcases highlights and stunning gems from the amazing collection of drawings of Museum Plantin-Moretus / Prints Room. Contemporary drawings by such artists as

Panamarenko and Fabre are exhibited alongside drawings by old masters including Rubens and Jordaens.

www.museumplantinmoretus.be

Car-free Antwerp � 16.09.2012 CItY CeNtre

Car-free Antwerp is a stunning party for everyone to enjoy the benefits of sustainable mobility in the city.

www.antwerpen.be



Studay� 27.09.2012 VLaaMSeKaaI

The opportunity to study is something worth celebrating, and what better way than with a festive opening of the new academic year.

www.studay.be WaterkAnt� 28.09 - 30.09.2012 eILaNdJe // WILLeMdOK

Modern and classic ships, several events and passionate craftsmen are the main ingredients of this water festival.

www.waterkantwerpen.be // www.shiptoshore.be


Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012 rIVIereNhOF deUrNewww.openluchttheater.be

Presentation Red Star Line | MAS viewing depot MaS

May - September 2012 www.mas.be



Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections MUSeUM





Jimmie Durham 24.05 - 18.11.2012 M hKawww.muhka.be

September.2012 Laundry Day� 01.09.2012 NIeUW ZUId // LedeGaNCKKaaI

Dj festival.www.laundryday.be

World Ports Cycling Classic 31.08 - 01.09.2012 aNtWerP // rOtterdaMwww.portofantwerp.be

Ommegang 08.09.2012 deUrNe

Folklore event; Antwerp’s giant family dances with giants from Belgium and abroad.

www.antwerpen.be

Liberation Day Celebration� 08.09 - 09.09.2012 GrOte MarKt & dIStrICtS

Commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the liberation of Antwerp. As is fitting for this happy yet moving event, there will be a traditional tattoo, parade of military vehicles and a floral tribute.


Laus Polyphoniae 24.08 - 02.09.2012 aMUZwww.amuz.be

The Moderns | Constant Permeke 08.09.2012 - 24.02.2013 QUeeN FaBIOLa haLL

During the closure of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp the museum will be showcasing various ensembles from it large collection of modern art in the Queen Fabiola Hall. The RMFAA will present a stunning collection of works by the Flemish Expressionist, Constant Permeke.

www.kmska.be

Open Monument Day. Theme: ‘Music, words and images’ VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItY

09.09.2012www.openmonumenten.be

Mme Grès 12.09.2012 - 17.02.2013 MOMU

First retrospective of the work of the Parisian designer, Mme Grès. The work of this fashion designer has influenced the work of several contemporary fashion designers.

www.momu.be

Giants’ parade 15.09.2012 BOrGerhOUt

Parade of giants, featuring over 50 new Borgerhout giants. www.reuzenjaar.be

The master’s soul | Antwerp drawings, from Rubens to Panamarenko 15.09 - 16.12.2012 MUSeUM PLaNtIN-MOretUS | PrINtS rOOM

A selection of 100 drawings showcases highlights and stunning gems from the amazing collection of drawings of Museum Plantin-Moretus / Prints Room. Contemporary drawings by such artists as

Panamarenko and Fabre are exhibited alongside drawings by old masters including Rubens and Jordaens.

www.museumplantinmoretus.be

Car-free Antwerp � 16.09.2012 CItY CeNtre

Car-free Antwerp is a stunning party for everyone to enjoy the benefits of sustainable mobility in the city.

www.antwerpen.be



Studay� 27.09.2012 VLaaMSeKaaI

The opportunity to study is something worth celebrating, and what better way than with a festive opening of the new academic year.

www.studay.be WaterkAnt� 28.09 - 30.09.2012 eILaNdJe // WILLeMdOK

Modern and classic ships, several events and passionate craftsmen are the main ingredients of this water festival.

www.waterkantwerpen.be // www.shiptoshore.be


Openluchttheater 20.06 - September 2012 rIVIereNhOF deUrNewww.openluchttheater.be

Presentation Red Star Line | MAS viewing depot MaS

May - September 2012 www.mas.be



Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections MUSeUM






Middelheim From 26.05.2012 MIddeLheIM MUSeUMwww.middelheimmuseum.be

October.2012 Modeste beer festival� 06.10 - 07.10.2012 [subject to change] BreWerY de KONINCK

The Antwerp Beer College commemorates Modeste Van den Bogaert with this beer festival. Thirty Belgian brewers introduce their products to the public.

www.antwerpsbiercollege.be

Open Bedrijvendag� 07.10.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItYwww.openbedrijvendag.be

Huysman Antwerp Race� 13.10.2012 rede

No sailing lovers will want to miss this event - the biggest yachting regatta in the Benelux with a finishing line right in front of the Antwerp Port Authority.

www.antwerprace.be

Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections. MUSeUM MaYer

16.06 - 14.10.2012 VaN deN BerGh


Antwerp Book Fair 31.10 - 11.11.2012 aNtWerP eXPOwww.boekenbeurs.be

(Con)Temporary Fashion Days End of october www.ffi.be Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion rOCKOX hOUSe




November.2012 Midseason Sales Sunday opening 04.11.2012

Sunday opening from 1 to 6 PM. www.beleefantwerpen.be

Night of the Proms 08.11 - 17.11.2012 SPOrtPaLeIS aNtWerPwww.sportpaleis.be

Armistice Day 11.11.2012 aNtWerP & dIStrICtS

Annual commemoration of the end of World War I.www.antwerpen.be


The arrival of Saint Nicholas Mid november 2012 QUaYS OF the SCheLdt


ARTA | Antwerp Antiques Dealers & Antwerp Contemporary Art 23.11 - 25.11.2012

The traditional open house days of the Antwerp Antiques Dealers this year will be paired with contemporary art shows.

www.art-a.be


December.2012 ARTA | Antwerp Antiques Dealers & Antwerp Contemporary Art 01.12 - 02.12.2012www.art-a.be

Diamond Games 12.12.2012 LOttO areNa // SPOrtPaLeIS aNtWerP

Tennis tournament with top players. www.sportpaleis.be

Year’s end festivities� 08.12.2012

Opening festivities 08.12 - 31.12.2012 GrOte MarKt, haNdSChOeNMarKt,

Christmas market SUIKerrUI aNd GrOeNPLaatS08.12.2012 - 06.01.2013 SteeNPLeIN

Ice rink31.12.2012 QUaYS OF the SCheLdt

Fireworks with a winter village05.01.2013 LINKerOeVer

Christmas Tree Bonfire www.antwerpen.be/winter

Scheldecross 08.12.2012 [subject to change] LINKerOeVer

Cycling race.www.scheldecross.be

Sunday Shopping 16.12.201223.12.2012


October.2012 Modeste beer festival� 06.10 - 07.10.2012 [subject to change] BreWerY de KONINCK

The Antwerp Beer College commemorates Modeste Van den Bogaert with this beer festival. Thirty Belgian brewers introduce their products to the public.

www.antwerpsbiercollege.be

Open Bedrijvendag� 07.10.2012 VarIOUS LOCatIONS IN the CItYwww.openbedrijvendag.be

Huysman Antwerp Race� 13.10.2012 rede

No sailing lovers will want to miss this event - the biggest yachting regatta in the Benelux with a finishing line right in front of the Antwerp Port Authority.

www.antwerprace.be

Pieter Brueghel unseen! The hidden Antwerp collections. MUSeUM MaYer

16.06 - 14.10.2012 VaN deN BerGh



(Con)Temporary Fashion Days End of october www.ffi.be Summer in Rockox’s garden | Experience his passion rOCKOX hOUSe




November.2012 Midseason Sales Sunday opening 04.11.2012

Sunday opening from 1 to 6 PM. www.beleefantwerpen.be

Night of the Proms 08.11 - 17.11.2012 SPOrtPaLeIS aNtWerPwww.sportpaleis.be

Armistice Day 11.11.2012 aNtWerP & dIStrICtS

Annual commemoration of the end of World War I.www.antwerpen.be


The arrival of Saint Nicholas Mid november 2012 QUaYS OF the SCheLdt


ARTA | Antwerp Antiques Dealers & Antwerp Contemporary Art 23.11 - 25.11.2012

The traditional open house days of the Antwerp Antiques Dealers this year will be paired with contemporary art shows.

www.art-a.be


December.2012 ARTA | Antwerp Antiques Dealers & Antwerp Contemporary Art 01.12 - 02.12.2012www.art-a.be

Diamond Games 12.12.2012 LOttO areNa // SPOrtPaLeIS aNtWerP

Tennis tournament with top players. www.sportpaleis.be

Year’s end festivities� 08.12.2012

Opening festivities 08.12 - 31.12.2012 GrOte MarKt, haNdSChOeNMarKt,

Christmas market SUIKerrUI aNd GrOeNPLaatS08.12.2012 - 06.01.2013 SteeNPLeIN

Ice rink31.12.2012 QUaYS OF the SCheLdt

Fireworks with a winter village05.01.2013 LINKerOeVer

Christmas Tree Bonfire www.antwerpen.be/winter

Scheldecross 08.12.2012 [subject to change] LINKerOeVer

Cycling race.www.scheldecross.be

Sunday Shopping 16.12.201223.12.2012

A few tips worth nothing! Museums

Most museums are closed on Monday except for the Eugeen Van Mieghem Museum and the Maidens’ House Museum.You can find more information on: www.visitantwerpen.be

Shopping Typical markets:

Antiques markets: Lijnwaadmarkt: Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PMSint-Jansvliet: Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PMBird market: Theaterplein: zondag van 8 tot 13 uurExotic market: Theaterplein: zaterdag van 8 tot 16 uurPublic auctions of second hand furniture and household goods: Vrijdagmarkt: vrijdag van 9 tot 13 uur

Stores in Hoogstraat and Kloosterstraat are open on Sunday afternoons. If you are interested in art galleries, go to www.antwerpart.be.

For more information contact: Antwerp Tourism & ConventionCounter Grote Markt 13 - BE-2000 AntwerpCounter Central Station - BE-2018 AntwerpTel. +32 3 232 01 03Fax +32 3 338 95 [email protected]

Antwerp Tourism & Convention cannot be held responsible for any printing errors or changes.Editor-in-chief: City of Antwerp | Antwerp Tourism & Convention, Annik Bogaert, Grote Markt 15, BE-2000 Antwerp.

//Espaoldurante todo el año.2012

Conciertos de carillón de la catedral de Nuestra Señora la caTEDRal DE nUESTRa SEñoRa

01.01 - 31.12.2012: lu - mi - vi 10.15 a 11.15 horas.01.05 - 30.09.2012: do 15 a 16 horas.01.07 - 03.09.2012: lu 20 a 21 horas.

¡Los habitantes de Amberes le dan la bienvenida! gRoTE MaRKT

Disfrute de un agradable paseo por el centro histórico de la ciudad | con guía local

Todos los sábados y domingos del 7 de enero al 30 de diciembre y diariamente del 1 de julio al 31 de agosto, de 14 a 16 horas [francés/inglés] y de 14.30 a 16.30 horas [neerlandés/alemán].¡No olvide reservar con antelación! Tel. +32 3 232 01 03

Más información y reservas en línea en www.visitantwerpen.be

Exposición de apertura Obras | Maestras en el MAS | Cinco siglos de MaS

imágenes en Amberes 17.05.2011 - 31.12.2012

La exposición inaugural presenta Flandes y Amberes como la cuna de la pintura actual, comparando las obras de los viejos maestros con la de los artistas contemporáneos.

www.mas.be

Reunión | Desde Quinten Metsijs a | Peter Paul Rubens la caTEDRal DE nUESTRa SEñoRa

Hasta 2017 La catedral celebra el 450 aniversario de la diócesis de Amberes con una prestigiosa exposición. Bellísimos retablos, cobijados en museos tras la Revolución Francesa, retornan a la catedral. ¡No se lo pierda!

www.dekathedraal.be

julio.2012 Rebajas de verano con apertura nocturna el 01.07.2012 01.07 - 31.07.2012


Feria anual con más de 150 atracciones.www.sinksenfoor.be

Festival mundial de baile | Hello! Schoten SChOteN

06.07 - 13.07.2012 Espectáculo folclórico con compañías de baile extranjeras.

www.helloschoten.be


Evento muy animado con gran variedad de productos de calidad únicos, hechos a mano y a precios democráticos. Divertido programa paralelo.


www.visitantwerpen.be+32 3 232 01 03

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