What to Experience in De Panne: Events & Activities
Below, you'll find our selection of the finest events in De Panne and the surrounding region. Especially in the summer, there are almost daily festivities, ranging from markets and folklore to music performances and sporting events. Yet, even outside the summer season, there's plenty to enjoy in terms of varied activities.
Christmas Market & ice rink
Eind december
Stroll amongst fir and pine trees, enjoy time with friends at stalls offering snacks and drinks, watch lovely performances, and take a ride on a nostalgic carousel... The scent of resin wood and mulled wine, coupled with the twinkling of hundreds of lights, completes the experience.
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Three-Day Bruges-De Panne Cycling Race
March
Experience the excitement of one of Flanders' most beloved cyclingevents, the Three-Day Bruges-De Panne Cycling Race. This annual cycling race, held in the beautiful west of Flanders, attracts both professional cyclists and cycling enthusiasts from around the world. What to Expect at the Three-Day Bruges-De Panne Cycling ...
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Sand Sculpture Festival
Looking for a fun experience at the Belgian coast? Then come to the Sand Sculpture Festival on the beach near Arthur De Greefplein in Middelkerke. What can you expect at the Sand Sculpture Festival? - World in Sand: More than 20 international sand artists from all over the world create a wonderful world in sand, full of ...
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Evening market
Every Tuesday in July and August
On a nice summer evening, take a stroll over the De Panne market. The weekly summer evening markets in De Panne is there during July and August on Tuesdays from 17:00 hours. The market stalls are on the Zeedijk.
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Sint-Idesbald Sings
Enjoy an evening of music and sing-alongs at the annual Sint-Idesbald Sings event, an accessible and joyful gathering at the atmospheric Grardplein in Sint-Idesbald. What can you expect at Sint-Idesbald Sings? - Cosy Sing-alongs: The audience takes centre stage and joins in singing well-known Dutch songs, but English and ...