What to Experience in Nieuwpoort: Events & Activities
Below, you'll find our selection of the finest events in Nieuwpoort and the surrounding region. Especially in the summer, there are almost daily festivities, ranging from markets and folklore to music performances and sporting events. Yet, even outside the summer season, there's plenty to enjoy in terms of varied activities.
Evening market
Enjoy a cosy summer evening browsing the market stalls of Nieuwpoort. The weekly summer evening markets in Nieuwpoort are held in July and August, starting at 17:00 each time. The evening markets in 2024 are scheduled ...
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Evening market
Enjoy a cosy summer evening browsing the market stalls of Nieuwpoort. The weekly summer evening markets in Nieuwpoort are held in July and August, starting at 17:00 each time. The evening markets in 2024 are scheduled ...
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Evening market
Enjoy a cosy summer evening browsing the market stalls of Nieuwpoort. The weekly summer evening markets in Nieuwpoort are held in July and August, starting at 17:00 each time. The evening markets in 2024 are scheduled ...
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Evening market
Enjoy a cosy summer evening browsing the market stalls of Nieuwpoort. The weekly summer evening markets in Nieuwpoort are held in July and August, starting at 17:00 each time. The evening markets in 2024 are scheduled ...
Read more
Evening market
Enjoy a cosy summer evening browsing the market stalls of Nieuwpoort. The weekly summer evening markets in Nieuwpoort are held in July and August, starting at 17:00 each time. The evening markets in 2024 are scheduled ...
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HAP foodtruck festival
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The Hap foodtruck festival's mobile kitchens transform the park into one big atmospheric open-air restaurant. Hap serves the tastiest food in a super cosy setting where tip-top musicians provide scrumptious musical delight. Cosy seating areas, picnic blankets and mood lighting make this festival a hotspot where people ...
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Art Market
Experience a day full of art and culture during the annual Art Market in the city centre of Nieuwpoort City, located on and around the cosy Market Square. What can you expect at the Art Market in Nieuwpoort?; - A wide range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, ...
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Four-day March of the Yser
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Traditionally, the Four-day March of the Yser takes place in the third week of August. The Four-day March of the Yser is an international march, organized by the Belgian Defense Forces. This annual 'military exercise' is open to civilians and military personnel from home and abroad. During this walking event ...
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St. Bernard celebrations
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Experience the Sint-Bernardusfeesten, a vibrant cultural festival that brings the city of Nieuwpoort to life every August. For three days, the city is filled with festivities catering to everyone's taste. Highlights of the Sint-Bernardusfeesten; - ...
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Flanders sings in Nieuwpoort-Bad
Experience a unique singing experience at the annual Flanders Sings (Vlaanderen zingt) event in Nieuwpoort-Bad. This vibrant event invites everyone to sing along to well-known Dutch hits and international classics. What can you expect at Flanders sings in ...
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Tastoe
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Tastoe is THE culinary event that takes place annually in Westende. The festival promises a flavoursome journey through the rich Belgian cuisine. Local chefs, food trucks and artisan producers come together to treat both residents and visitors to a gastronomic ...
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Agricultural Weekend
Eind september
Middelkerke has much more to offer than just its sea and beach. The flat, 'bare' polderland is an agricultural region par excellence. During the Agricultural Weekend, our farmers come down to the coast for once, with all their gear, with machines and animals, with fresh products and a lot of enthusiasm. You have to have ...
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Funfair in Nieuwpoort
Weekend na Sint Jan (24 juni) en Sint Michiels
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Nieuwpoort it is still possible every year, at the end of June and the end of September Locations; Juni 2023: Kaai, ...
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Champagne Weekend
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Champagne by the North Sea, that can only be in Middelkerke. For years, a strong delegation of artisanal champagne farmers from the Epernay region has been heading to De Branding. This year too, several restaurants will offer ...
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Christmas market & ice rink
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Every year, Winters Nieuwpoort once again brings delightful coziness and atmosphere. Join the festivities at the Winter Chalet on the square near the turtle in Nieuwpoort-Bad, enjoy the picturesque Winter Village at the Marktplein, and explore the Winter Walk filled with decorations.
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Fishery Festivals
Whitsun
Experience a vibrant weekend full of culture and tradition at the Fishery Festivals in Nieuwpoort. This annual event takes place during the Whitsun weekend and celebrates the rich history of the local fishery with a focus on delicious North Sea fish. What can ...
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Beer by the sea
Weekend in juni
Experience the unique combination of Belgian hospitality and beer culture at Beer by the sea in Middelkerke, formerly known as the Beer Weekend. This event, famous for having the longest bar in Belgium, invites you to a weekend full of flavor and ...
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Giants Parade
Driejaarlijks in juli
Triennial Nieuwpoort becomes big, very BIG on the second Sunday in July. A giant procession then goes through the streets of Nieuwpoort. Every time the event welcomes some 100 giants from home and ...
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Art Market
Experience a day full of art and culture during the annual Art Market in the city centre of Nieuwpoort City, located on and around the cosy Market Square. What can you expect at the Art Market in Nieuwpoort?; - A wide range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, ...
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Evening market
Every Tuesday in July and August
Enjoy a cosy summer evening browsing the market stalls of Nieuwpoort. The weekly summer evening markets in Nieuwpoort are held in July and August, starting at 17:00 each time. The evening markets in 2024 are scheduled ...
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Beach festival Nieuwpoort
The Beach festival welcomes you to the picturesque Maritime Park in Nieuwpoort. With a captivating view of the Old Marina and the iconic lighthouse, this location provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable festival. Feel-good Vibes & Timeless Classics; ...