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 2025Guided tours of the rood screen and the church tower are available. There is also an exhibition, including liturgical vestments, and a film is shown.Visit to the chancel and tower + exhibition
Guided tour
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Sacred Heart
9940 Belzele (Evergem)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025During 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
Exhibition
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Saint Martin
3640 Kessenich (Kinrooi)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025Free visit to the church and the hermitage of the mystical Christina Mirabilis. Volunteers are on hand to provide any necessary explanations.Free visit
06/06/2026
Saint Odulf
3840 Borgloon
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Activities for children
06/06/2026
Saint Genevieve
3800 Zepperen (Sint-Truiden)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025Guided tour (duration approx. 1 hour) of the beautiful neo-Gothic St. Martin's Church in Kessenich. The guide will tell you all about the construction of the church, the recently restored painting of St. Augustine and, of course, the exhibition by two local artists.
Guided tour
06/06/2026
07/06/2026Saint Martin
3640 Kessenich (Kinrooi)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025Religious heritage, a reflection of the human soul, can laugh and celebrate. Light, music and liturgical high days ignite a festive energy in churches. And humour, which instructs without moralising: it makes us smile so that we can think more clearly. The modernist building of St Martin's Church contains hidden references that invite interpretation, particularly in the iconography of the columns in the narthex or vestibule and in the ceramic tiles on the columns of the choir. Banners about the... -
6 - 7 JUNE 2025We present six craftsmen who demonstrated their finest skills in our church, as artists would do. Their work spans the period between 1937 and 2025: sewer builder, blacksmith, bricklayer, heating, windows and electricity.Guided tour
06/06/2026
07/06/2026The Good Sheperd
2860 Heisbroek (Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
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Come and relax and have a drink
Reception
06/06/2026
07/06/2026The Good Sheperd
2860 Heisbroek (Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
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Eucharistic celebration with congregational singing and organ music
Holiday Mass
06/06/2026
The Good Sheperd
2860 Heisbroek (Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025Swiss Bart and the members of the church council warmly welcome you! We show films and slides with stories from the past and present. Iconographer André Beniest exhibits icons and Maria Thijs shows her collection of no fewer than 300 statues of Our Lady. You are also welcome to visit the church at your leisure.From past to future: a positive outlook
Exhibition
07/06/2026
Saint Alphonsus
2220 Heist-Goor (Heist-op-den-Berg)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025Exhibition of church treasures. Children are welcome in the children's corner. Volunteers are on hand for a chat over a drink. More information at www.parochiegierle.beExhibition
07/06/2026
Our Lady of the Nativity
2275 Gierle (Lille)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025At the end of the last century, Grootlo, like other parishes, had a thriving parish community life. People were better educated and wanted to get more out of life. They formed associations within the parish. The parish priest encouraged active community life within the parish. Many activities therefore had a strong Christian flavour, such as the Easter and Christmas celebrations or the pilgrimage to Scherpenheuvel and elsewhere. Based on Rosa Verschueren's photo collection, we show a picture of the activities...Photo exhibition KVLV in Grootlo
Exhibition
07/06/2026
Holy Name of Jesus
2220 Grootlo (Heist-op-den-Berg)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025Discover the refined world of carving and woodturning, where craftsmanship and artistry meet. During this special presentation, we will showcase the artistic and artisanal work of Gerard Van Kerckhoven and the late Alfons Meeus. Two craftsmen who, with passion, patience and exceptional talent, knew how to transform wood into true works of art. In each piece, you can recognise the love for the material and the eye for detail. Finely crafted carvings, perfectly balanced woodturning — each object tells its...Exhibition
07/06/2026
Our Lady and Saint Joseph
2221 Pijpelheide (Heist-op-den-Berg)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025During Open Church Day, the Church of Zonderschot opens its doors not only to silence and heritage, but also to contemporary creativity. A number of graduates from the Academie Beeld Heist-op-den-Berg are proudly displaying their final projects in a unique dialogue with the sacred space of the church. Be surprised by fresh perspectives, personal stories and artistic experiments, presented in this special setting. Everyone is welcome to discover this exhibition and admire the carefully restored stained-glass windows. -
6 - 7 JUNE 2025Discover St. Lambert's Church with its rich history, beautiful architecture and valuable interior. A guide will be on hand to provide you with information. At 2.30 p.m., there will be a performance by the male choir “I Romantici”. They will perform compositions from the Romantic period. The beautiful acoustics of the church allow their beautiful voices to come into their own. -
6 - 7 JUNE 2025The Church of Saint Denis has a long history dating back to the year 1000. Its history will be explained in a clear presentation and directly linked to the church treasures on display.The history of St. Denis Church
Conference
07/06/2026
Saint Denis & Genesius
8554 Sint-Denijs (Zwevegem)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025You are always welcome to visit our church and experience the special atmosphere of the building at your leisure. At three times during the afternoon, the REMI(x) quartet will provide an atmospheric musical interlude. They will give a short but memorable vocal performance that beautifully showcases the acoustics and character of the church. The performances will take place at 2.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. Let yourself be surprised by music, space and encounters — and enjoy this special... -
6 - 7 JUNE 2025Due to the restoration of the church, this year's exhibition will be smaller in scale, but no less valuable. We are pleased to present a selection of carefully chosen works related to the central theme. In addition, visitors can explore the church freely or with a guided tour.Exhibition
07/06/2026
Saint Guibert
2222 Itegem (Heist-op-den-Berg)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025Sint-Denijs offers a wealth of slow roads that are perfect for walking and enjoying the sweeping views of the rolling countryside.
Walking along slow roads in rural Saint-Denys
Walk
07/06/2026
Saint Denis & Genesius
8554 Sint-Denijs (Zwevegem)
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6 - 7 JUNE 2025With just three guitars, this trio brings a dazzling palette of sound and rhythm to the rumba-flamenco scene. These nimble-fingered gentlemen consistently strive for a spirited repertoire, drawing on both original works and transcriptions.
Losdeltrè, a colourful guitar concert
Concert
07/06/2026
Saint Denis & Genesius
8554 Sint-Denijs (Zwevegem)
