Main performances on Grote Markt
Visitors enjoy live music and dance on the Grote Markt during the festival's most energetic night
Around 21:00
Antwerp Taste & Beer Festival
Bollekesfeest
Antwerp, Belgium
Aug 22 - 24, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each summer, the Belgian city of Antwerp celebrates its food and famous beer with the Bollekesfeest. Local producers fill the city with tastings and good cheer, named for the round-bellied glass of the city's beloved De Koninck beer, in a flavorful celebration of Antwerp's culinary and brewing pride.
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Grote Markt
Antwerp, Belgium
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Crowd level: high.
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Free events are available.
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Antwerp Taste & Beer Festival
Bollekesfeest
Antwerp, Belgium
Each summer, the Belgian city of Antwerp celebrates its food and famous beer with the Bollekesfeest. Local producers fill the city with tastings and good cheer, named for the round-bellied glass of the city's beloved De Koninck beer, in a flavorful celebration of Antwerp's culinary and brewing pride.
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Aug 22 - 24, 2025Confirmed dates
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The story behind it
Bollekesfeest is part of Antwerp’s local summer traditions, emphasizing the city’s beer heritage and culinary scene. It is organized by the city government as a free public festival to celebrate Antwerp’s identity and local gastronomy.
Key moments to know
Around 21:00Approximate
Main performances on Grote Markt
Visitors enjoy live music and dance on the Grote Markt during the festival's most energetic night
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Respect local boundaries
Respect public spaces, no restrictions.
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Aug 22 - 24, 2025
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Antwerp
Antwerp
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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