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Bollekesfeest

Street festival on Antwerp's Zuid celebrating local beer culture and De Koninck's Bolleke, with live music and food.

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Tap into Antwerp's local beer pride and street festival energy to drive foot traffic and brand partnerships around De Koninck's iconic Bolleke glass.

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  • Behind-the-scenes brewery stories and Bolleke glass heritage
  • Live music + local food pairing guides for festival-goers
  • User-generated content from festival attendees celebrating local beer culture
  • Influencer takeovers from Antwerp's food and beverage scene

Programmetypical · 2026 TBC

The Bollekesfeest is Antwerp's most popular city festival, a 3-day celebration featuring free performances with excellent artists, fantastic atmosphere, and delicious food and drinks. The event has been held annually since 2007 and attracts more than 200,000 visitors to the city center each year, making it one of Antwerp's largest events.

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Aaron Blommaert (confirmed)
  • Free 3-day street festival centered on De Koninck's iconic Bolleke beer
  • Live music performances across multiple stages and DJs creating dynamic atmosphere
  • Food trucks and Belgian specialties including traditional pairing of beer and local delicacies
  • Multiple iconic squares (Grote Markt, Groenplaats, Suikerrui) transform into festival grounds
  • Over 200,000 annual visitors; family-friendly and welcoming to all
  • Sustainable practices including collection of 100,000 reusable cups