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Things to do in Antwerp this weekend

According to Shou, there are 21 events in Antwerp this weekend, 4 September – 6 September.

Antwerp pulses with life this weekend across nineteen diverse happenings, blending eleven vibrant musical showcases and lively street theater in Deurne. Catch Billy Corgan alongside local talents and Sunday cathedral organ melodies, or unwind with a cozy parental book morning.

⭐Don't miss

Billy Corgan | A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite SadnessMusicBilly Corgan | A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite SadnessBILLY CORGAN BRINGS EXCLUSIVE ORCHESTRAL PRODUCTION "A NIGHT OF MELLON COLLIE AND THE INFINITE SADNESS" TO BELGIUM: ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 AT THE QUEEN ELISABETH HALL IN ANTWERP AN INTIMATE SYMPHONIC CONCERT CELEBRATING THE ICONIC THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ALBUM, FEATURING A 100-PIECE ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR LIVE ON STAGE! Billy Corgan --- the legendary frontman and creative force behind The Smashing Pumpkins --- will come to the Queen Elisabeth Hall on Sunday September 6 with a unique orchestral interpretation of The Smashing Pumpins' landmark 1995 double album. Blending rock, classical music, cinematic visuals and symphonic arrangements, A Night of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness promises to be a unique live experience --- a rare opportunity to discover the iconic album live in a set-up like never seen before. For more than three decades, Billy Corgan has been one of the most influential figures in alternative rock. Born in Chicago in 1967, the singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer rose to worldwide fame as the founding frontman of the GRAMMY® Award-winning band The Smashing Pumpkins. With groundbreaking albums and timeless songs such as 1979, Tonight, Tonight, Bullet with Butterfly Wings, and Disarm, Billy Corgan helped shape the sound of modern rock music. Renowned for his unmistakable voice, emotionally charged songwriting and ambitious artistic vision, he established himself as one of the most influential musicians of his generation. Beyond The Smashing Pumpkins, Corgan has built an acclaimed and eclectic solo career with releases including TheFutureEmbrace, Ogilala and Cotillions. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists ranging from Tony Iommi and New Order to Korn and Scorpions. Outside of music, he has also established himself as a producer, poet, podcast host and cultural entrepreneur. Released in 1995, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness became a landmark double album and one of the most influential alternative rock records of all time, featuring timeless classics such as Tonight, Tonight, 1979, Bullet with Butterfly Wings and Zero. The album earned multiple Grammy Awards and cemented The Smashing Pumpkins as one of the era's most important bands. On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Corgan brings this iconic album to the Queen Elisabeth Hall in Antwerp in a completely reimagined orchestral form. A Night of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness transforms the beloved record into an expansive symphonic universe, combining the power of rock music with the grandeur of a 100-piece orchestra and choir --- all while preserving the raw emotion and intimacy that made the original album so timeless. Whether you are a lifelong fan of The Smashing Pumpkins eager to experience their music in a new symphonic dimension, or simply curious to experience an ambitious reimagining inspired by one of alternative rock's most iconic albums, A Night of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness offers a rare and unforgettable live experience that transcends genres and expectations. Don't miss Billy Corgan in Belgium on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at The Queen Elisabeth Hall in Antwerp! About Gracia Live Since its inception, Gracia Live has consistently focused on creating unique and boundary-pushing concert experiences. Recent productions include concerts by Neil Young and Jean-Michel Jarre during Brussels Palace Open Air at Place des Palais last summer, concert series by Bob Dylan and Paul Simon at BOZAR this season, as well as the exclusive New Year's Eve concert by Morrissey on December 31 at Forest National. With Billy Corgan, accompanied by a symphonic orchestra and choir --- bringing together more than 100 musicians and singers on the stage of the intimate Koningin Elisabethzaal --- Gracia Live once again creates an exceptional live experience: a unique opportunity to experience the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins in a pure, disarming and deeply vulnerable setting.Sunday · 6 September · 20:00Koningin Elisabethzaal · Antwerp Festive tour 10 years Antwerp SurplAceMiscFestive tour 10 years Antwerp SurplAceSigns on the wall\n\nIt's a party! Antwerpen SurplAce is blowing out 10 candles and we are celebrating. We start at the Zuiderpershuis. Our guides welcome you at 10 places along a tour in the new South Park. You hop from guide to guide and listen to stories and trivia about the past and present. Join this carousel and celebrate 10 years of Antwerpen SurplAce with us. After that walking tour, Antwerpen SurplAce invites you for a treat at the Zuiderpershuis. Step in and spin along in the walking carousel.\n\nRegistration required in advance.Sunday · 6 September · 14:00 – 16:00Zuiderpershuis · Antwerp Local musical talent @Vizit: Jong VersterktMusicLocal musical talent @Vizit: Jong VersterktJong Versterkt is an initiative by Jeugdcentrum Vizit whereby we give young artists a stage opportunity to grow musically. Every two months we organize a Jong Versterkt session where we let 4 artists/bands perform. Make sure you are there, because who knows, they might be performing at major Belgian festivals in a few years. Jong Versterkt wants to give as many opportunities as possible to local young musical talent. So do you play in a band and are you looking for a first performance? Then be sure to send us an email at maarten@vizitonline.be.Saturday · 5 September · 19:00 – 23:30JC Vizit · Antwerp Book and baby I pampering moment on Saturday I babies and parentsTheatreBook and baby I pampering moment on Saturday I babies and parentsSaturday · 5 September · 10:00 – 11:00Bibliotheek Park Merksem · Antwerp Sunday MusicMusicSunday MusicIn de Antwerpse cathedral, a concert in the series Zondagsmuziek sounds on the first Sunday of the month at 4 PM. The edition of Sunday, September 6, 2026, is dedicated to the theme of Psalms. Mezzosopraan Anastasiia Staroselska and titular organist Peter Van de Velde present a program with work by Nino Rota, Charles Villiers Stanford and Paul Creston. Admission is free for residents of the province of Antwerp and persons under 18 years of age. Other visitors only pay the regular admission fee for the cathedral. Entrance via the main entrance at Handschoenmarkt.Sunday · 6 September · 16:00 – 16:45kathedraal van Antwerpen · Antwerp Wondering, international street theater festival in DeurneFestivalWondering, international street theater festival in DeurneOn September 5th, Deurne-Dorp transforms into an open-air stage during Wondering. At no fewer than 14 locations, you can enjoy theater, music, wonder, amazement, and unexpected encounters, with spectacular performances by artists and companies from home and abroad. More info via www.deurne.be/wonderingSaturday · 5 September · 16:00 – 23:59Districtshuis Deurne · Antwerp

🎵Live music

PitouMusicPitouUnder 26? This concert is part of the Roekoekoepon, which allows you to attend 3 concerts for €30! Discover more.For fans of: Liesa Van der Aa, Eefje De Visser, Sylvie KreuschPitou made her definitive breakthrough in 2023 with Big Tear, an album internationally praised for its beauty and expressive power. Her musical universe is shaped by a distinctive background: a childhood in a classical children’s choir and a nomadic life enriched by influences from Malian, Senegalese, and Indian music. These elements merge into a sound entirely her own, carried by her unmistakable voice, idiosyncratic melodies, and intuitive, poetic lyrics. Live on stage, Pitou evokes deep emotions, with a creativity that extends beyond music into visuals, choreography, and artwork.On her second album P2, Pitou takes off all restraints. Both emotionally and creatively, it is a whirlwind journey through euphoria, restlessness, melancholy, and playful experimentation. From the raw energy of Too Good To Go to the ethereal Pirate and the majestic build of tension in Restlessness, P2 breathes freedom and turns impulsiveness into strength. A DIY record full of life, as impetuous as it is captivating, that irresistibly leads you to the dance floor.Friday · 4 September · 20:00 – 22:05De Roma · Antwerp Book and Baby in Bib ArenaMusicBook and Baby in Bib ArenaDiscover stories and songs. We sit in a circle. Your little child may crawl, walk and play. We play and tell. Together with you. And with your baby or toddler. Registration is not necessary and it is free. Every first Saturday of the month, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.Saturday · 5 September · 10:30 – 11:30Bibliotheek Arena · Antwerp Vaag OutdoorMusicVaag OutdoorWith great excitement, we’re announcing our next edition of Vaag Outdoor! Mark Saturday 5 September 2026 in your calendar! 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗨𝗣 BØĘRY BLNK B2B LIEKS RAXELLER TITI BP-EM JIPSEY 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 & 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 Jachthavenweg 1 2050 Antwerpen For more info, head over to: www.vaagoutdoor.be See you on the dance floor again soon!Saturday · 5 September · 12:00 – 23:59Strantwerpen · Antwerp Singing Café: Well Yes!MusicSinging Café: Well Yes!Awel Ja! lights the lights of the Scheldt at Nonkel Gaston. Vergeten Nederlandstalige classics invite you to sing along and join in. A variety evening from the days of yore. Full of laughter and banter, too much Antwerp pretension and desire to move to forgotten classics. Think of forgotten vegetables, but with Dutch-language music from the 1920s to the 2020s. In 't Aantwaarps. An evening Awel Ja! sounds like putting on an old vinyl record that you found in your grandma's attic. The charm of forgotten artisanal music sung by Maja, velvet piano playing by Pietro and the typical crackle of the needle, by Oli. Come in, let yourself be assigned a spot and enjoy an evening full of antics in a nostalgic setting. From and with: Maja van Honsté, Oli Henri De Jonghe & Pietro Ramman.Saturday · 5 September · 15:00 – 17:15Nonkel Gaston · Antwerp Six Blade Knife plays Dire StraitsMusicSix Blade Knife plays Dire StraitsSultans of Swing, Walk of Life, Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms… the oeuvre of Dire Straits is monumental. The members of Six Blade Knife know this all too well. With this band, Geert Hellings (Guido Belcanto, Stanton) gathered a group of musical brothers-in-arms around him to bring the timeless music of Dire Straits back to life on stage.Anyone who has ever attended a Six Blade Knife concert cannot help but be impressed. “I never saw the real Dire Straits, and I don’t need to anymore. I can’t imagine them being better live than Six Blade Knife,” says comedian, cabaret artist, and music lover Wim Helsen. “This. You. Cannot. Miss. Pure alchemy! It’s very simple: this might just be the ultimate concert trip of the coming years,” adds writer Bart Van Loo.At De Roma, Six Blade Knife pays a warm tribute to their favourite band. Alongside the big hits, they also play gems from the early Dire Straits repertoire: Once Upon a Time in the West, Water of Love, Lady Writer…Line-up:Guitar, vocals: Geert Hellings (Guido Belcanto, Jim White, Stanton)\nGuitar: Hendrik Muylaert (Stef Kamil Carlens, Guido Belcanto, Elephant Cage)\nBass: Stijn Possemiers (Eddy et les Vedettes, Meskens in Motown, The Boonx)\nKeys: Antoon Offeciers (Sukilove, Dimitri Leue, Frank Mercelis)\nKeys, backing vocals: Kaat Hellings (An Pierlé, Pauperparadijs, solo artist)\nDrums, backing vocals: Stoffel Verlackt (Sukilove, El Tattoo del Tigre, Flowers for Breakfast)Saturday · 5 September · 20:00 – 22:00De Roma · Antwerp Cathedral organ on SundayMusicCathedral organ on SundayIn de Antwerpse cathedral, an organ concert in the series Kathedraalorgel op Zondag sounds on the first Sunday of the month at 11:45 AM. Titular organist Peter Van de Velde plays the Schyven organ, this time with a program 'Rondom Bach'. Come listen to music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt and Alexandre Boëly. Admission is free for everyone, via the main entrance at Handschoenmarkt.Sunday · 6 September · 11:45 – 12:30kathedraal van Antwerpen · Antwerp Barbara DexMusicBarbara DexBarbara Dex and country music are a perfect match. Her voice blends seamlessly with the stories that make the country genre so powerful and relatable. With her ability to strike a chord with the listener, she effortlessly brings out the deepest emotions in every country song.Barbara draws her inspiration from legendary icons such as Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and John Prine — artists who have all helped shape the genre and touched generations with their songs. Together with her five-piece band, she pays homage to the sincere simplicity of traditional country music.From Dolly to Dex is an absolute must-see for every fan of the genre, whether you’ve been a fan for years or are just beginning to discover how versatile country music can be.Sunday · 6 September · 15:00 – 16:30De Roma · Antwerp

🎭Arts & culture

Family Sunday: Mix & Match fashion booklet with De Zes!ExhibitionFamily Sunday: Mix & Match fashion booklet with De Zes!Every first Sunday of the month, MoMu opens its doors with a surprising activity for the whole family. Join us on a scavenger hunt through the museum, or roll up your sleeves during a creative workshop! Design, flip your book, and laugh – fashion becomes a game! Are you ready to be a fashion designer for a while? In this workshop, we will all work together on one big flipbook full of surprises! You draw a head or a cool headpiece, an upper body or lower body, or you choose the shoes. All inspired by the cool and creative silhouettes of the Antwerpse Zes. Then we will mix and match! Combine a chic top from Dries Van Noten with crazy pants from Walter van Beirendonck and striking shoes from Dirk Bikkembergs? The more combinations, the more fun! At the end, we will have a book full of unique fashion creations. Ready to let your imagination run wild on a paper catwalk? Come draw, cut, and design!Sunday · 6 September · 13:00 – 16:00MoMu – ModeMuseum Antwerpen · Antwerp

🎬Cinema

Toy Story 5CinemaToy Story 5In Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" introduces toys to technology in the form of the new character Lilypad: a smart, high-tech, frog-shaped tablet. Lilypad makes the work of Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang considerably harder as they take on the new threat to their playtime.Saturday · 5 September · 14:30Cinema Cartoon's · Antwerp Special Event: Bumba - The Circus OrchestraCinemaSpecial Event: Bumba - The Circus OrchestraWill you come and make music together with Bumba? Today everyone can play along with the Bumba orchestra! Dirigente Noor, the director and all the other little friends of the Bumba circus provide the happiest music together. But… oh no! The director's trumpet is broken. What now? No problem! Together we will surely find another fun instrument for him to play. Dirigente Noor always knows a solution. Play, dance and sing along with Bumba, Bumbina and Bumbalu and discover how fun it is to make music together in the Bumba orchestra!Sunday · 6 September · 09:00 – 10:55Kinepolis Antwerpen · Antwerp Preview: Bumba - Het CircusorkestCinemaPreview: Bumba - Het CircusorkestWill you come and make music together with Bumba? Today everyone can play along with the Bumba orchestra! Dirigente Noor, the director and all the other little friends of the Bumba circus provide the happiest music together. But… oh no! The director's trumpet is broken. What now? No problem! Together we will surely find another fun instrument for him to play. Dirigente Noor always knows a solution. Play, dance and sing along with Bumba, Bumbina and Bumbalu and discover how fun it is to make music together in the Bumba orchestra!Sunday · 6 September · 14:30 – 15:25Kinepolis Antwerpen · Antwerp

✨More

Donkey SkinMiscDonkey SkinThe king promised the deceased queen only to remarry a woman of equal beauty and can find no other candidate than his own daughter. The princess flees in a donkey skin and falls in love with the crown prince in another realm.Friday · 4 September · 17:00Cinema Lumière Antwerpen · Antwerp Herb walkMiscHerb walkThe summer season is a wonderful time for an herb walk. Let yourself be surprised by what there is to see! And perhaps discover it again afterwards in your own garden. Mieke from kruidenpluk.be takes you on a journey of discovery. We depart at 2:00 PM from our seed library, the walk takes about 2 hours.\n\nYou will receive a small booklet where you can make a mini-herbarium. This is a fun memory aid for yourself.\n\nYou will get to know medicinal and edible herbs better. (Yes, even in the middle of the city!) You will learn more about their history or folklore.\n\nWhat can you bring along?\n\nThe 'obsidentify' app on your mobile phone\n\nSuitable shoes\n\nThis activity is part of the Allemaal Coninck festival at De Coninckplein.Saturday · 5 September · 14:00 – 16:00Bibliotheek Permeke · Antwerp Lola (1961)MiscLola (1961)Lola is a cabaret singer in Nantes waiting for the return of Michel, her lover and the father of her child. Michel has left for America and was supposed to return when he was rich. In the meantime, Lola is wooed by various men, and it starts to look like she no longer has confidence in a happy togetherness with Michel.Sunday · 6 September · 14:30Cinema Lumière Antwerpen · Antwerp Mr. Hulot's HolidayMiscMr. Hulot's HolidayBeach comedy in which Monsieur Hulot, brought to life with elastic motion by Tati, makes his first appearance. Hulot's arrival at Hotel de la Plage causes quite a stir among the vacationers. The pipe-smoking Hulot, enveloped in an anonymous raincoat, was the ideal vehicle for Tati's gentle satire; his neat appearance brings out the catastrophic consequences of his anarchist behavior all the more sharply. This new restoration had its world premiere in the Cannes Classics program at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. Actor and director Jacques Tati (Jour de fête, Mon oncle, Playtime) is considered one of the most important post-war European film auteurs. His thoughtful film aesthetics, inventive use of sound, and critical view of twentieth-century culture have influenced numerous contemporary filmmakers, advertisers, designers, and architects.Sunday · 6 September · 20:15Cinema Lumière Antwerpen · Antwerp

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