Flanders Travel Guides

Your 2026 guide to Bruges festivals — the UNESCO Procession of the Holy Blood in May, the Bruges Beer Festival in February, Cactusfestival in July, and Winterglow lighting the Markt.

The Heilig Bloedprocessie fills Bruges on Ascension Day, 14 May 2026 — a UNESCO-listed, ~700-year-old procession of the Holy Blood relic through the medieval old town.

Antwerp's 2026 festival year: Pride in August, Zomer van Antwerpen across summer, Jazz Middelheim in the parks, and the December Christmas markets.

Plan your trip to the Ghent Christmas market with 2026-2027 dates, top locations, local food tips, and a comparison with Bruges.

Plan your visit to the Antwerp Christmas Market with confirmed 2026-2027 dates, opening hours, best food stalls, and a local walking map.