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Procession of the Holy Blood

The guide was updated: 2024-09-10

This procession that dates back to at least 1304, takes place in Bruges every year on Ascension Day. Although there have been many changes over the centuries, the heart of the event is the reenactment of the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Procession of the Holy Blood was added to the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

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Address: The route passes through the city centre
More Info: In 2022, Ascension Day falls on Thursday 26th May. In 2023 — Thursday 18th May
Opening hours: Start in the Dijver at 2:30 pm and ends around 5:30 pm
Website: www.bloedprocessiebrugge.be/en

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Procession of the Holy Blood

Procession of the Holy Blood

This procession that dates back to at least 1304, takes place in Bruges every year on Ascension Day. Although there have been many changes over the centuries, the heart of the event is the reenactment of the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Procession of the Holy Blood was added to the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Triennial Bruges 2024

Triennial Bruges 2024

Every three years the Bruges Triennial brings contemporary art and architecture to the historic city centre of Bruges: a unique setting and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 2015 it has built further on the series of triennials that were put together in 1968, 1971, and 1974 and brought visual arts into the public domain. In each edition, the artistic team invites national and international artists and architects to submit new temporary installations. Some dozen of these works of art and meeting places engage in an active dialogue with their surroundings: alongside waterways, in cobbled streets, in peaceful places of worship, or on vacant lots. For visitors, it will be a summer-long exploration, following a unique and inviting trail with a social aspect.

Carillon concerts

Carillon concerts

Throughout the year, you can enjoy free, live carillon concerts in Bruges on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to noon. From mid-June to mid-September, evening concerts also take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 pm to 10 pm. The inner courtyard of the Belfry is a good place to listen.

Airbag Festival — Accordion festival

Airbag Festival — Accordion festival

This international biennial accordion festival is already into its ninth edition, this time with accordion virtuoso Philippe Thuriot as the curator. Performances will take place in the Royal City Theatre, the Magic Mirrors marquee and various other venues spread throughout the city.

GOLD — Polyphony festival

GOLD — Polyphony festival

A polyphony festival that brings together all the beauty of Bruges in the Golden Age: the fascinating history, immovable heritage, art treasures and, above all, music. This second edition revolves around the Lucca Choirbook.

Budapest Festival

Budapest Festival

A music festival with concerts by the celebrated Budapest Festival Orchestra, conducted by Iván Fischer, who also wants to use this festival as a medium to introduce classical music to young children.

Zandfeesten

Zandfeesten

Flanders' largest antiques and second-hand market on 't Zand attracts bargain-hunters from far and wide.

Cactus Festival

Cactus Festival

An atmospheric open-air music festival in the Minnewater Park, with a cocktail of contemporary music in all its diversity. Internationally famous, yet easy-going. A true people’s festival that stimulates all senses, both onstage and off, with a large selection of culinary treats.

Cirque Plus

Cirque Plus

A free circus festival featuring artists from home and abroad in a unique location: the garden of the Major Seminary.

Moods!

Moods!

Musical and other fireworks at unforgettable locations in Bruges city centre, such as the Burg. In unique settings, you will be able to enjoy top national and international acts at one of the evening concerts.

MAfestival

MAfestival

Each year this highly respected festival of Ancient Music — MA stands for Musica Antiqua — continues to attract the world’s top performers to Bruges and Bruges’ wood- and wetlands.

Iedereen Klassiek (Everyone Classic)

Iedereen Klassiek (Everyone Classic)

Classical music radio station Klara and the Concert Hall join forces to allow you to explore the beauty of Bach, Beethoven and Bruges. This festival is traditionally brought to a close with a performance by the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra.

Winter Glow

Winter Glow

Winter Glow brings warmth and conviviality to the Burg square. This winter festival always guarantees scintillating street theatre, atmospheric concerts and heartwarming fire installations. Christmas market, ice-skating rink, festive lights and an outdoor bar — what else could one need to feel the spirit of winter holidays.

Tour of Flanders

Tour of Flanders

This historic and world-famous race for professional cyclists will be contested for the 100th time in 2016. The start is on the Markt at 10 am. The City of Bruges will be laying on a celebratory programme to mark the occasion.

Film festival Mooov

Film festival Mooov

This 10-day film festival, screened in Cinema Lumière and Cinema Liberty, shows the best new films from Africa, Asia and South America. The programme covers both artistically innovative movies and films with a social conscience.

Pageant of the Golden Tree

Pageant of the Golden Tree

The Pageant of the Golden Tree takes place every five years and is inspired by the festivities to celebrate the marriage of Charles the Bold and Margaret of York in 1468. The Golden Tree was the symbol of the chivalric tournament that was held on the Market Square as part of these celebrations. The modern day procession involves more than 2,000 costumed participants, several ‘giants’ and various decorated floats.

Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival

Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival

Two weeks of the best national and international genre films: fantasies, thrillers, action films, comedies, animation films and much more!

Snow & Ice Sculpture Festival

Snow & Ice Sculpture Festival

Explore the fantastic world of snow and ice, and enjoy the experience of a lifetime – without doubt, the coolest day trip of the year! In the ice bar you can enjoy a heart-warming glass of something ‘on the rocks’. You will shiver with delight and your rosy cheeks and nose will glow with pleasure. But don’t forget to keep your gloves and woolly hat close at hand: the temperature in the ice palace is a constant minus six degrees centigrade!

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