HERITAGE AND TOURISM
Upcoming events
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Sardinian singing is one of the most iconic forms of polyphonic music in the Mediterranean region. The vocal ensemble Cuncordu e Tenore from Orosei occupies a prominent place in the world of traditional Sardinian music thanks to the intensity of its performances and the uniqueness of its repertoire.As faithful guardians of a musical heritage passed down by their ancestors, their repertoire comprises two distinct vocal forms: songs celebrating the Passion of Christ, known as ‘a cuncordu’, and ancestral pastoral songs,... -
Following a week-long trial screening of children’s films during the autumn half-term, the Buurtcinema Linkeroever will also open its doors to adults on Thursday 12 November.This project came third in the Antwerp district’s Participatory Budgeting scheme.As Antwerp has become more difficult for people from Linkeroever to reach, the non-profit organisation ANNA3 is bringing feel-good films to the Sint-Anna-ten-Drieën Church in Linkeroever.In November, there will be a film for adults every Thursday evening.12 November, 8.00 pm: “En fanfare”
19 November, 8.00 pm:...Cinema
12/11/2026
The Virgin Mary and Child with Saint Anne
2050 Antwerpen-Linkeroever
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Concert ‘Die Schöpfung’ de J. HaydnPerformers:
Octopus Symfonisch Koor & Le Concert d’Anvers o.l.v. Bart Van Reyn
Ilse Eerens, soprano
Steven van der Linden, tenor
Florian Störtz, bass-baritonehttps://anna3.eventgoose.com/eventsPerformersConcert
14/11/2026
The Virgin Mary and Child with Saint Anne
2050 Antwerpen-Linkeroever
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Once again this year, the St Peter’s Choir will be pulling out all the stops for the concert mass in November. They will be combining this with their annual ‘St Cecilia’s Day celebration’, in honour of St Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians and singers.
For a number of years now, the Royal St Peter’s Choir has been under the inspired leadership of Sara Van Gucht. She managed to breathe new life into the choir following the difficult period of... -
‘Deep Roots in Turnhout’ is a project where art, heritage, nature, wonder and movement come together. The project is inspired by the paintings of Turnhout-based artist Nele Van der Linden.
The exhibition is linked to a walk through the town past remarkable trees, as well as to all sorts of creative activities.
The project runs from 16 October to 15 November 2026.
The paintings can be viewed at two venues.
At Café Ranonkel, there is the ‘Stamboom’ series, portraits of... -
The commemoration of the Armistice of 1914–1918 will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Those wishing to attend should gather at 9.45 am at Turnhout Town Hall on the Grote Markt and set off shortly afterwards as a group for St Peter’s Church, where they will be welcomed by the standard-bearers and where the Eucharistic celebration will take place.After the service, those present will march in procession to Zegeplein, where flowers will be laid at the Victory Monument by... -
The History of the Kabbeek Monastery in Tienen by Staf Thomas.Book launch on Sunday 29 November 2026 at 3 pm. The event will be accompanied by organ music performed by Bruno Bruyninckx and the female voices of the Capella Beatae Mariae ad Lacum.Alderman Wim Bergé will give the introduction and Katrien Partyka will discuss the book. The event will be chaired by Luc Lambrecht. -
What happens to the brain in a state of altered consciousness? What goes on in the mind of a patient in a coma? What do we know about near-death experiences?One of the world’s leading experts on altered states of consciousness will present his findings.
Later in the evening, Monsignor Jean-Pierre Delville will engage in a discussion with Steven Laureys, bringing together scientific, historical, philosophical and Christian perspectives.https://www.billetweb.fr/steven-laureys-entre-science-et-spiritualite -
Lecture, interview and book signing with Vincent Dujardin, author of a new biography of the kingThe Siloë bookshop in Liège and the Trésor de Liège invite you to a major lecture by the historian Vincent Dujardin, a professor at UCLouvain, on his biography of King Baudouin, published by MAME.Lecture by Vincent Dujardin
Interview with Vincent Delcorps, historian and editor-in-chief of CathoBel
Book-signing session: Vincent Dujardin will be signing copies of his biographyhttps://www.billetweb.fr/grande-conference-baudouin-souverainement-libre -
As part of our church’s millennium celebrations, which we are marking over a five-year period, we are dedicating 2026 to a restoration project for our oldest patron saint statue.
To fund this project, we are appealing for donations via a crowdfunding campaign run by the Qualité Villages Wallonie association.
For full details, please click on the link below the description of the church: "Ensemble sauvegardons la statue de sainte Gertrude"Restoration of the statue of Saint Gertrude
Crowdfunding
02/06/2026 - 31/12/2026
Saint Gertrude
7090 Hennuyères (Braine-le-Comte)
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The Fanfare Royale Union Saint-Martin invites you to its musical Mass in honour of Saint Cecilia at Saint-Martin’s Church in Ath.Mass of Saint Cecilia at the Royale Union Saint-Martin in Ath
Holiday Mass
21/11/2026
Saint Martin
7800 Ath
