OPEN CHURCHES DAYS
SATURDAY 6TH AND SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 2026
Every year, the Open Churches Days celebrate the religious heritage on the first weekend in June. Don't resist this call for discovery during this 19th edition.
Info and registrationEvents Open Churches Days 2026
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Free visit
05/06/2026
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Saint Genevieve
3800 Zepperen (Sint-Truiden)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026In the process of safeguarding endangered heritage, which we strive to raise awareness about, we are seeking funds to monitor the work. We are combining these two objectives.For the preservation of heritage.
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07/06/2026Saint Denis
4300 Grand'Axhe (Waremme)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026This exhibition highlights the border correction that was signed in this church in October 1769. In his quest for conquest, the French king Louis XIV occupied Flanders, among other places, in the 17th century. Under the Treaty of Utrecht (1713), the castellany of Belle (now Bailleul, France) and the castellany of Cassel were annexed to the French crown. The inhabitants of the present-day Heuvelland villages of Dranouter, Nieuwkerke and Westouter thus became French subjects in one fell swoop. However, in...Exhibition
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07/06/2026Our Lady
8950 Nieuwkerke (Heuvelland)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026This exhibition uses ten panels to outline the reasons for the rise of Protestantism in the West Quarter in the 16th century. The Geuzen movement was a spontaneous popular uprising against the central government and ecclesiastical authority, fuelled by exploitation, injustice, famine, etc.
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07/06/2026Our Lady
8950 Nieuwkerke (Heuvelland)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026In November 2018, a delegation from Canada visited Nieuwkerke to return an altar stone. This stone was rescued from the ruins of the church in 1916 by a Canadian chaplain and taken to his homeland. This prompted us to dedicate several exhibition panels to the First World War and the reconstruction of the church and village.
World War I and the reconstruction of the church and village
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07/06/2026Our Lady
8950 Nieuwkerke (Heuvelland)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026On Open Monument Day, 14 September 2025, it was exactly 100 years ago that the church was reconsecrated by Bishop Gustave Waffelaert. This gave us the idea to highlight the people who worked hard and were responsible for rebuilding this church from 1919 onwards. We found information about Father Achiel Six, architect Jozef Viérin, stained glass artist Camille Wybo and many other talented craftsmen, which we will discuss below.
The people behind the reconstruction of the church
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05/06/2026
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07/06/2026Our Lady
8950 Nieuwkerke (Heuvelland)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026To kick off the Open Churches weekend, we are offering a concert performed by talented musicians Mr Henri Zampi, organist, and Mr Mathieu Van Doren, trumpeter. You will be able to appreciate the rich sound and subtle harmony between the organ and the trumpet.
This musical interlude will be followed by a reception to open the festivities in a convivial spirit.Concert
05/06/2026
Saint Christopher
6120 Marbaix-la-Tour (Ham-sur-heure-Nalinnes)
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Free visit
06/06/2026
07/06/2026National Basilica of the Sacred Heart
1083 Koekelberg - Ganshoren
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026The old Stations of the Cross depict the various “stations” as a kind of comic strip with many figures. Calmerlinckx's Stations of the Cross do not show general images but close-ups. For example, you never see the cross in its entirety, but everywhere you see a block of wood. The facial expressions and especially the hands are crucial.
The Way of the Cross by Camerlinckx (1945)
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06/06/2026
07/06/2026Our Lady of the Assumption
3970 Leopoldsburg
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026Neo-Gothic church built in 1852/53 on the site of a ‘Frankish’ cemetery discovered during excavations in 1831, with beautiful furnishings and stenciled wall decorations. Listed since 2013. It is a stop on the pilgrimage dedicated to St Rolende, which takes place on Whit Monday. Notable features: - 19th-century neo-Gothic high altar, in painted wood with gilded highlights. - Pulpit. - Stained glass windows by master glassmakers Jean-Baptiste Capronnier and Adrien Joseph Osterrath. -
6 - 7 JUNE 2026Photographs of the priests and a written presentation of each one and the memories they left behind in the parish.The parish priests from 1806 to the present day
Free visit
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Saint Gilles
4000 Liège
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026Guided tours of the platform and the church tower are available. There is also an exhibition, including liturgical vestments, and a film is shown.Visit to the platform and tower + exhibition
Guided tour
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Sacred Heart
9940 Belzele (Evergem)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026During the Open Church Days, Wiel Straetermans will be showing his view of Kessenich through various wood carvings. In addition, MaARTen's expressive interpretations of iron art will be surprising visitors.Kèsinger Art in the Pearl of the Maasland
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06/06/2026
07/06/2026Saint Martin
3640 Kessenich (Kinrooi)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026Free visit to the church and the hermitage of the mystical Christina Mirabilis. Volunteers are on hand to provide any necessary explanations.Free visit
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Saint Odulf
3840 Borgloon
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026Charming country church, located in a typical village.
Discover its statues, stained glass windows and original features.Free visit
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07/06/2026Saint Eligius
4910 Becco (Theux)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026Photographers from the Verviers-based club ‘Atypics’ are exhibiting their work from this year.The Atypics Photo-club-Verviers exhibition
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07/06/2026Saint Remaclus
4800 Verviers
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026This year, we'll be smiling in Forêt! Take a look: unusual objects can be found in strange places! Take part in a race for originality to find and share with us whatever you find funny! And of course, admire the treasures of our ancient church! An original and offbeat way to discover this place of peace, serenity and faith! -
6 - 7 JUNE 2026Organ virtuosos play their favourite repertoire for an hour on the listed Hooghuys organ.
Organ expert Sven Vermassen?Organ concert
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Saint Denis
9772 Wannegem-Lede (Kruisem)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026The exhibition begins by lifting the veil on these famous historic and colourful walls that illuminate our religious buildings — yes, the ones that make us look up and open our eyes wide! It then takes you on a journey through time to discover the art of stained glass: its manufacturing secrets, styles, fashions... and even its small revolutions over the centuries. And because some periods shine brighter than others (no pun intended), pride of place is given to the...
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06/06/2026
Saint Christopher
6120 Marbaix-la-Tour (Ham-sur-heure-Nalinnes)
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Guided tour
06/06/2026
Saint Aubin
6680 Lavacherie (Sainte-Ode)
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Free visit
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Saint Peter and Saint Denis
6972 Erneuville (Tenneville)
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Exhibition
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Immaculate Conception
6740 Marbehan (Habay)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2026Exhibition of local artisans, walk, drinks reception on Saturday evening after Mass.Exhibition
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Saint Gery
7110 Houdeng-Goegnies (La Louvière)
