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.
Opendeurdag Marelec
Marelec Food Technologies, de onderscheiden Onderneming van het jaar in de Newport Entrepreneur Awards, nodigt alle inwoners van Nieuwpoort uit voor een opendeurdag ter gelegenheid van hun 40-jarig jubileum. Als wereldleider in de foodprocessing markt zijn we trots ...
Christmas market & ice rink
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The Market Square in Nieuwpoort transforms into a Christmas village featuring an ice rink, winter chalets, a music kiosk... and of course, Santa Claus!
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Fishery Weekend
Whitsun
Traditionally, Nieuwpoort is entirely captivated every Pentecost with fishery. For the urban fish market the 'smoefelmarkt', a unique night market with various vendors from around the region is set up on the entire quay square. On Saturday and Sunday there are a whole ...
Beer by the sea
Weekend in juni
The terraces on the sea front are all about the Belgian Beer by the sea (formerly Beer Weekend). You won’t forget it. Everywhere you’ll look, there will be beer. A weekend with a friendly atmosphere and a full programme. It’s a weekend you shouldn’t miss. Zeedijk & several ...
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, ...
Jeanne Panne Heksenfestival
Om de drie jaar in Juli
Nieuwpoort is een echte heksenstad. In de eerste helft van de 17de eeuw, meer bepaald tussen 1602 en 1652 werden in Nieuwpoort niet minder dan 17 heksen, zowel mannen als vrouwen, op de brandstapel gebracht. Om de drie jaar in Juli herdenkt de stad ...
Evening market
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On a nice summer evening, take a stroll over the Nieuwpoort market. The weekly summer evening markets in Nieuwpoort is there during July and August from 17:00 hrs. - Tuesday, 11 July 2023: Zeedijk ; - Tuesday, 18 July 2023: City centre ; - Saturday, 22 July 2023: ...
Beach festival Nieuwpoort
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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; Over ...
Four-day March of the Yser
Eind augustus
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 ...
St. Bernard celebrations
August
Each year in August, the traditional St. Bernard celebrations take place in Nieuwpoort. A three-day cultural festival with top live entertainment, street theater, a street fair and other entertainment. Traditionally on Sunday there is an annual procession and ...
Tastoe
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 ...
Agriculture Weekend
Eind september
On the Zeedijk, on the beach, you simply cannot overlook the Casino. Here you are presented with real rural life. Displays of farm animals and farming machinery, demos, a country market, degustations of local produce and plenty of animation are not to be missed!
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, ...
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 ...