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MAD Festival

Looking for a unique circus festival? During the last four days of the Easter holidays, MAD Festival sets up its circus tents at the Asiadok-Westkaai in Antwerp, near Park Spoor Noord.

On the programme: four days of contemporary circus – in tents, open air or at special locations – initiations, workshops, music, atmosphere and more. Some performances are free, for others you can reserve tickets via www.madfestival.be. With free performances and DJs from 10 p.m. (on Thursday, Friday and Saturday), and bar and food trucks.

When?

Thursday, April 11 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Where?

Asiadok-Westkaai, 2030 Antwerp.

For whom?

All ages.

Price?

Combination free and paying.

More information and registration?

https://www.madfestival.be/nl/

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Jurassic Expo

During the Easter holidays in Turnhout you will come face to face with no fewer than fifty dinosaurs and animatrix figures from all over the world. Visitors go back in time 65 million years with the lifelike replicas. An experience for young and old with games, animations and a treasure hunt.

When?

From Saturday March 30 to Sunday April 14, daily from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Where?

Parking Stadspark, Graatakker, 2300 Turnhout.

For whom?

All ages.

Price?

10 euro.

More info?

tourismturnhout.turnhout.be/jurassic-expo

Easter fair

The spring sun is gradually coming through, so the traditional Easter fair in Kortrijk has also been reopened. The ideal outing for the family, because there is something for every age.

When?

From Thursday March 28 to Sunday April 14.

Where?

Kortrijk city center (including Grote Markt, Nelson Mandelaplein, etc.).

For whom?

All ages.

More info?

www.kortrijk.be/paasfoor

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Triennial Beaufort24

Triennial Beaufort24 collects eighteen different works of art in nine Flemish seaside resorts. This year’s theme is Fabric of life: “A starting point to reconsider our immediate environment and link it to possible imaginations”.

When?

From Wednesday March 27 to Sunday November 3.

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Where?

All seaside resorts, except Bredene.

For whom?

All ages.

More info?

Surf to www.triennalebeaufort.be/nl.

Facts

The high mass for lovers of science fiction and fantasy. Twice a year, Flanders Expo is transformed into Facts. The best of popular pop culture is present: new video games, gadgets, trying out games, taking workshops and, above all, meeting many like-minded people.

When?

Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where?

Flanders Expo, Ghent.

For whom?

All ages.

Price?

Standard adult: 24 euros

Cosplay ticket: 20 euros

Children under 11 years: free.

More information and registration?

www.facts.be

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We Ride Flanders – Tour of Flanders Cyclo

Saturday, March 30 will once again be one big cycling festival: everyone can ride their own Tour of Flanders, one day before the pros. The longest distance (257 kilometers) starts from Antwerp and finishes in Oudenaarde. All other distances (75, 144 and 179 kilometers) start and finish in Oudenaarde.

When?

Saturday, March 30, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where?

De Qubus, Lindestraat 47, 9700 Oudenaarde.

For whom?

18+

Prices and registration?

More information can be found via this website.

Circus Pipo

At Circus Pipo the whole family can enjoy a traditional circus show including clowns, acrobats and balancing artists.

When?

Saturday March 30 to Sunday April 14.

Where?

Brabanthal, Brabantlaan 1, 3000 Leuven.

For whom?

All ages.

Price?

Tickets: 15 to 28 euros.

More information and registration?

www.circuspipobelgium.be

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Planet Happiness

Planet Happiness is a brand new digital exhibition with an otherworldly mix of cutting-edge technology, scientific knowledge and unbridled creativity. The exhibition is structured as a route with different zones along interactive rooms with 360 degree projections, kinetic installations, infinity rooms, AI kids corner and even a view from the ISS through the cupola. An enchanting adventure that lets you experience the cosmos like never before. Unleash the astronaut in you!

When?

The exhibition runs until the end of 2024/early 2025.

Open from Tuesday to Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, from Friday to Sunday until 7 pm. Closed on Monday,

Where?

Plein Publiek BXL, Kunstberg, 1000 Brussels.

For whom?

All ages.

Prices and more information?

Surf to www.planethappiness.be. (Read more below the photo)

Blossom festival Lumineus

Acrobatics, live music, art and lights create atmosphere during the third edition of Lumineus. Come take a look among the standard orchards of Alden Biesen on Saturday April 6 and be surprised by the spectacle.

When?

Saturday, April 6 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Where?

Grand Commandery Alden Biesen in Bilzen.

For whom?

All ages.

Price?

Presale: 10 euros (12 euros at the box office).

Children up to 8 years: free.

More info?

Surf to www.visitbilzen.be/lumineus. (Read more below the photo)

C-mine expedition – Experience the mine in a new way

Descend into the underground and go on an expedition. Get ready for a mile-long adventure: feel, hear, see and experience. Walk through the old tunnels, past challenging installations to the top of the highest shaft tower in Belgium. The audio guide tells the history of the mine in detail with many stories.

When?

Until September 15, 2024.

Where?

C-Mine 10, 3600 Genk.

For whom?

All ages.

Prices and tickets?

Surf to www.c-mine.be/expeditie.