Oktoberfoor Oostende
Een van de grootste najaarsforen van de kust met meer dan 70 attracties verspreid over verschillende pleinen in het Oostendse centrum.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Drive autumn tourism and local foot traffic to Oostende by promoting a major multi-venue fair with 70+ attractions across the city center.
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As autumn arrives and the leaves change colour, Ostend transforms into a vibrant funfair paradise. The Oktoberfoor, also known as the October Fair, is one of the most popular events on the Belgian coast. For an entire month, the Wapenplein, Groentemarkt, Mijnplein, and Sint-Petrus- en -Paulusplein are filled with lights, music, and the tempting aroma of freshly made fairground treats. The Oktoberfoor in Oostende is one of the largest and most beloved funfairs on the Belgian coast and forms an important autumn event for residents and visitors, transforming the historic centre into a bustling funfair area full of light, music and spectacle spread across multiple squares.
- More than 70 attractions: From thrilling rollercoasters and bumper cars to nostalgic carousels and shooting galleries – there is something for everyone!
- Thousands of lights twinkle and cheerful music fills the air, giving Ostend a magical glow as night falls.
- Delicious Fairground Treats: Fresh candy floss, crispy doughnuts, and other tasty delights.
- Typical annual programming: Meet & greets with popular characters, Halloween celebrations, discounted attraction days, and sensory-friendly/"prikkelarm" day
- A continuous funfair route through the city centre, within walking distance of the sea, boulevard and station.
- Family-friendly, appeals to everyone – whether seeking thrills or simply enjoying the lively fairground atmosphere.