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Date night ideas in Antwerp
🥂 28 events in 2 weeks
Date night ideas in Antwerp: according to Shou, 28 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November).
Ignite your romance in Antwerp over the next two weeks with twenty-eight unforgettable date night ideas. Share magical moments through a rich mix of sixteen musical performances, eight theatrical shows, two cinematic screenings, and two comedy nights. Experience extraordinary highlights together, from the golden jubilee of Evita and CineLive Swan Lake to the Czech Philharmonic.
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MusicIMAGO MUNDI, Tears into light – listening to the lightThu 12 Nov · AMUZ · Antwerp
TheatreTogether Alone | A contemporary relationship sketchFri 13 Nov · Fakkeltheater Kleine Fakkel · Antwerp
MusicO mille volte | Polyphony for multiple voices from the RenaissanceSat 14 Nov · Sint-Bartholomeuskerk · Antwerp
CinemaCineLive: Swan LakeSat 7 Nov · Kinepolis Antwerpen
MusicCzech Philharmonic / Semyon BychkovFri 6 Nov · DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus · Antwerp🗓️This weekend11 in 2 weeks
MusicOntpopt liveOn Friday, November 6th, Deurne will buzz with live music during Ontpopt Live. No fewer than 12 locations throughout the district will welcome a band or artist for a unique concert. No overlapping performances or large festival grounds, but cozy, surprising locations and intimate concerts where music and connection take center stage.
From rock and folk to blues, indie, and Dutch-language music: there is something playing for everyone during Ontpopt Live. So head out, discover new artists, and enjoy a warm autumn evening full of live music. It promises to be an atmospheric evening for music lovers, local residents, and anyone who wants to experience Deurne in a different way.
Program: see websiteFri 6 Nov · 19:30Verschillende locaties in Deurne · AntwerpFree
MusicCzech Philharmonic / Semyon BychkovBedřich Smetana’s Furiant and Dance of the Comedians kick off this evening as a powerful tribute to the Bohemian spirit of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. For over a century now, this orchestra has been the sound of the Czech Republic, and it is undoubtedly one of the world’s top orchestras.
Under the baton of Semyon Bychkov, one of Europe’s most respected conductors, this identity feels stronger than ever. His recent appointment at the Opéra de Paris and the international acclaim for his award-winning recordings highlight his status as a leading conductor. The collaboration with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra - acclaimed, internationally celebrated and recently extended to 2028 - feels completely natural: here, music truly comes home.
In this musical synergy, Behzod Abduraimov takes to the stage with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and with this monumental work, he elevates the evening to new heights. To conclude, the Symphonic Dances by the same composer sweep us off our feet, a vibrant and dramatic whirlwind that lights up the Blue Hall.Fri 6 Nov · 20:00–23:55DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus · Antwerp
MusicConcert · Karen Su violin, Ruben Plazier, piano & Aiden Luo, violinVirtuoso · Karen Su, Ruben Plazier & Aiden Luo
Vioolvirtuoze Karen Su, laureate of the Koningin Elisabethwedstrijd, pianist Ruben Plazier, and violinist Aiden Luo (9) bring fiery classical chamber music in an intimate salon in the heart of Antwerp.
A few steps from the cathedral, The Antwerp Pianist opens his salon for an evening that you will experience this closely nowhere else: barely 25 places, world-class within reach. Three generations of talent share the stage with work by Williams, De Sarasate, and Franck, ranging from sizzling virtuosity to pure emotion. Those who want to make a complete evening of it can sit down at the table beforehand for a dinner.
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8 PM. Tickets from 25 euros excluding VAT. Reservations via www.theantwerppianist.be.Fri 6 Nov · 20:00–21:00The Antwerp Pianistfrom €25
CinemaNight of the Experimental Film 2026De Nacht of the Experimentele Film is back! This edition brings together analog multi-projection, live music, installation, and film performances in Het Bos in Antwerp.
WINDOWS, Lucien Goethals, BE, 25', 1967
3x 16mm projectors, cello, piano, percussion & reciters
by HERMESensemble & Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen
SHELTER 9999, Takahiko Iimura & Alvin Lucier, JP/US, 35', 1966-68
4x 16mm projectors, 35mm slide projection & four-channel audio
SCREEN PLAY, Takahiko Iimura, JP, 10', 1963
film performance with 16mm projection on a bare back
SILENCE, SONG, Alex Schuurbiers, BE, 2026, 4x 16mm installation in loop
→ Main program ends around 22:15
→ Afterward DJ set in the bar by Frédéric Van de Velde (Futura Resistenza)
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TICKETS offoff.be (Early bird € 11)Fri 6 Nov · 20:00–22:15Het Bos · Antwerpfrom €11
CinemaCineLive: Swan LakeBeleef Tsjaikovski's iconic Het Zwanenmeer during a unique CineLive performance, where live ballet and impressive projections come together for an unforgettable experience.Sat 7 Nov · 19:45–21:15Kinepolis Antwerpenfrom €11
MusicHiromiHiromi is taking her Trio Project back on tour in autumn 2026, featuring new repertoire and a fresh recording. She’s reuniting with British drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Judas Priest, Tears for Fears, Toto, The Who). On stage, they’ll be joined by bassist James Genus (Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, Daft Punk, Saturday Night Live).
The Japanese pianist and composer Hiromi is renowned for her virtuosic technique and explosive live energy. For over twenty years, she has been building a body of work that effortlessly moves between genres: from stride and post-bop to progressive rock, fusion, and classical influences.
This season, we welcome Hiromi back to the Blue Hall after her energetic and inspiring concert with Sonicwonder in 2024.Sat 7 Nov · 20:00–23:55DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus · Antwerp
TheatrePerfectly Happy 🍊 | Inspiration theater | CabaretWell past the halfway mark.
At least, that is how it feels.
As if life no longer lies endlessly ahead of you, but in the meantime has picked up quite a pace. You have already built up, experienced, tried, and postponed a lot. And yet that question sometimes lingers: am I actually living the way I want to live?
In Perfect Gelukkig takes Jeroen De Brabander you along recognizable stories, disarming humor, and intimate piano moments.
He tells, plays, and sings about a brain that sometimes helps you wonderfully and at other times expertly gets in your way. About small choices that can unexpectedly change a lot. And about what you discover when you stop running for a moment and look anew at what is truly important to you.
Not a classical lecture. Not a heavy play. Rather, inspirational theater that makes you laugh, feel, muse, and think.
Sometimes confrontational. Often surprisingly recognizable. Always human.
Jeroen, the piano… and you.
Perfect Gelukkig has meanwhile been performed more than ten times in Ghent, Antwerp, Eeklo, Roeselare, and at private events.
“A beautiful mix of humor and emotion.”
— Petra, Hasselt
Een evening to pause for a moment. To look at yourself and life with different eyes. And to go home with the realization that there is perhaps much more inside you than you think.Sat 7 Nov · 20:00–21:30Fakkeltheater Kleine Fakkel · Antwerpfrom €27
MusicIdeal HusbandSir Robert Chiltern seems like the perfect husband. Until a secret from his past comes to light.
A sharp, witty adaptation of Oscar Wilde about love, reputation, and the impossibility of being perfect.
Cast: Vincent van Nunen, Emma Staes, Stien Staes, Jess Bosmans, Guy Storms, Valerie Sneyers, Diane Bal.
Adaptation and direction: Bart Michiels
Met thanks to: Cees BaviusSat 7 Nov · 20:00Nonkel Gaston · AntwerpUntil 22 Novfrom €12
TheatreEnglish Stand-Up Comedy AntwerpEnglish stand-up at De Groene Waterman cellar, Antwerp. Cellar hire — listings TBC.Sat 7 Nov · 20:00Groene Waterman · AntwerpUntil 15 May 2027from €10
MusicVariations on duck - TG StrevenTG Streven brings a surprisingly profound performance of David Mamet. Selected for the Landjuweel Festival by OPENDOEK.Sun 8 Nov · 20:00–22:00Bourlaschouwburg · AntwerpFree
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TheatreWho will become the Antwerp Improv Beast? Theater Comedy Show!Will you come and decide who becomes the Antwerps Improbeest? Meanwhile you will experience a "good vibes" entertaining evening out! You will see scenes invented on the spot that are funny, engaging and sometimes touching in this theater comedy show "Who will become the Gentse Improbeest?".
Fine print (but big and clear):
If you register for this pay-what-you-can show, we will also put you on our super fun newsletter. That's not spam, that's craving in your inbox. And you can always unsubscribe – we are not needy. You can always easily unsubscribe on a list present on the day of the show itself in the evening. Or via the unsubscribe link in every email. BUUUT our newsletter is anyway social & playful craving in your mailbox!
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If you can give, we advise 100 euro! ;-) We also strongly encourage more generous gifts! But at the same time admission is as accessible as possible. If you are having a harder time, you can also just come and watch and help us in another way or think of us later. "Delayed reward" is also okay! In any case, this is how you keep improvisation theater accessible! The free contribution is used for preparatory work, rehearsal, promotion, technique, hall rental,…
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P.S. You can also see this show in the parking lot in Ghent: “Who will become the Ghent ImproBEAST?”. Sorry about that.Wed 4 Nov · 19:30–22:15KAVKA Oudaan · AntwerpFree
MusicGregory Frateur sings Billie Holiday and then someGregory Frateur, known for his soulful voice and unique stage presence, pays tribute to the great female jazz divas of bygone days.Thu 5 Nov · 20:00–22:00Bourlaschouwburg · AntwerpFree
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TheatreImpro + Stand Up Comedy with Meeuw RooversTwice a month The Lunatics occupy the stage of Djingel Djangel!
You will enjoy Impro comedy before the intermission: short improvisation scenes with funny players.
Each time they invite a comedian who is on stage after the intermission. This time that is northern neighbor Meeuw Roovers!
PART I
Impro comedy with The Lunatics! Our four players are trained in speed, wit, and humor. They jump onto the stage unprepared: armed with your suggestions, they create an unforgettable evening!
PART II
We give the stage to a stand-up comedian. This week we share the stage with northern neighbor Meeuw Roovers.
Meeuw Roovers
Meeuw Roovers is a comedian and theater maker who makes you laugh with his absurd view on life and his neurotic charm. In 2026 he won the Audience Award during the Leids Cabaret Festival, playing himself directly into the spotlight as a striking new voice within cabaret.
Earlier in 2025 as a soloist he won both the Jury and Audience Award at the Amsterdams Studenten Cabaret Festival. He graduated from the Koningstheateracademie in 's-Hertogenbosch and won the Griffoen/Zuidplein Cabaret Festival with his cabaret duo.
Meeuw Roovers guarantees a mix of honesty, absurdity, and on-target jokes.Wed 11 Nov · 20:30–22:30Djingel Djangel · Antwerpfrom €5
MusicIMAGO MUNDI, Tears into light – listening to the lightWhat if sadness is not an end point, but a beginning? Tears into light builds around John Dowlands iconic Lachrimae a contemporary ritual in which mourning, memory, and hope keep each other in balance. The performance is rooted in conversations with residents of a residential care and palliative center. They give this ode to melancholy an unmistakably human voice: vulnerable, but rock-solid and devastatingly honest. Singing, lute, and the warm nurturing sound of the Armenian duduk melt new music by Vladimir Gorlinsky, Sufi poetry, texts by Fleur Pierets, and a visual narrative by Ria Verhaeghe into an intense experience, in which we listen and search for the light.Thu 12 Nov · 20:00–21:15AMUZ · Antwerpfrom €5
MusicUtopia Orchestra / Teodor CurrentzisTeodor Currentzis will undoubtedly keep you sharp and alert. Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 opens up a world awash with tension and underlying unrest: dark layers of sound, sharp contrasts, and a violin part that teeters between whispering and screaming. Daniel Lozakovich plays with an intensity that demands as much from the listener as it does from the soloist himself.
But the true highlight of the evening is Le Sacre du printemps. Performed by the phenomenal Utopia Orchestra and conducted by Currentzis, this groundbreaking masterpiece unfolds in an unforgettable, raw explosion of rhythm and energy. This performance is circled in red on the calendars of every serious music lover: a spectacular, almost revolutionary interpretation that revives the primal power of Stravinsky's music.
Two radical works that reinforce and challenge each other, brought together by Currentzis in one uncompromising experience.Thu 12 Nov · 20:00–23:55DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus · Antwerp
MusicHerreweghe conducts Dvořák's Requiem - Philippe Herreweghe, Serafina Starke, Sophie HarmsThe gloomy month of November is the perfect time to commemorate the war and reflect on those we miss. And what offers more comfort than music? Antonín Dvořák also knew this, who reaches straight to the heart with his moving Requiem. A subtle chromatic leitmotif reminds the listener of the omnipresence of death. Do not expect superficial gestures or melancholy: this requiem radiates a courageous sadness that never becomes gloomy or tragic. Dvořák's greatest choral work is a fairly unknown pearl; in the list of great requiems, it is unjustly overlooked at times. A few years ago, Philippe Herreweghe also performed it together with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra and the Collegium Vocale. Once again, they prove that Dvořák wrote the ultimate comfort music. Experience more With free introduction at 7:15 PMThu 12 Nov · 20:00Koningin Elisabethzaal · Antwerpfrom €17
MusicBjorn Eriksson & Nathalie DelcroixNathalie Delcroix (Laïs) and Bjorn Eriksson (Zita Swoon, Maxon Blewitt, The Broken Circle Breakdown) have been forming Eriksson Delcroix together since 2014. Until recently, they did that with their colorful, seven-piece orchestra, but now they return to the essence: the simplicity of a song, the fullness of the void, and especially that which brought them together in the first place: singing together. From now on, they go out with two: two voices and a guitar, with both cheerfulness and melancholy in the luggage rack. An (intimate) return to the essence. The merging of their voices gives a new shine to classical influences from country and bluegrass, while modern elements make the music fresh and recognizable. 2026 is a new beginning as a duo, with country music as one of their most important ingredients.Thu 12 Nov · 20:15–22:15Schouwburg Noord · Antwerpfrom €4
MusicTim Burton’s Universe by Mystery EnsembleWelcome to the fantastic worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you on a journey through the music that has made them unforgettable.
From the sparkling wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: this concert immerses you in the sound worlds that have shaped Burton's unique cinematic universe.
At the heart of it is the music of Danny Elfman, Burton's longtime creative partner and one of the most distinctive film composers of our time. Elfman's music combines playfulness with menace and tenderness with grandeur, as a perfect reflection of Burton's visual imagination. In addition, unforgettable highlights from Corpse Bride, the cult classic Beetlejuice, the gothic grandeur of Batman, and the razor-sharp drama of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be heard.
During this performance, Mystery Ensemble Burtons brings worlds to life in unique arrangements. Expect captivating melodies, powerful instrumental colors, and an atmosphere that shifts in the blink of an eye: from macabre to magical, from intimate to epic.
This is not just a concert with film music, but a live theatrical experience. The mysterious magic of the evening arises from the interplay between the musicians, the surrounding architecture, lighting, and the music itself.
Imagine yourself in a Tim Burton film!Fri 13 Nov · 18:00–19:00AMUZ · Antwerpfrom €29
TheatreTogether Alone | A contemporary relationship sketchInge and Nick divorced a few years ago. Now that their house is finally being sold, Inge asks Nick to come by one last time.
That meeting naturally stirs up some memories again. But old wounds are also torn open again. Feelings of guilt on both sides about the breakup.
And... is there still an outstanding bill to be settled?
Inge and Nick.
A breakup that was once a sum.Fri 13 Nov · 20:00Fakkeltheater Kleine Fakkel · AntwerpUntil 29 Novfrom €23
TheatreThe FatherAfter the once-so-vibrant André has chased away his last home nurse, his daughter Anne sees no other way out than to take her dementing father into her home. Caring for André puts the relationship between parent and child under high tension. What follows is a confusing maze in which truth and fiction become increasingly difficult to distinguish from one another. 'De Vader' is a psychological drama that takes an intimate look at the crumbling reality of a man with dementia. An intriguing family portrait in which the limits of ‘caring’ and ‘unconditional love’ are pushed to their extreme. How do you communicate with someone who experiences a different reality? How do you slowly say goodbye to someone who no longer recognizes you? 'De Vader' was showered with international awards and the 2020 film adaptation with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman was a huge success. Now for the first time on the professional Flemish stage, on tour starting September 2026.Fri 13 Nov · 20:00Fakkeltheater Rode Zaal · AntwerpUntil 29 Novfrom €30
MusicO mille volte | Polyphony for multiple voices from the RenaissanceVoices from the Renaissance
Let yourself be carried away into the rich sound world of the late Renaissance and early baroque. In this program, the expressive polyphony of composers like Andrea Gabrieli, Luca Marenzio and Jacob Regnart and the innovative sounds of Girolamo Frescobaldi meet each other. Music for the church and music that has its origins in the secular tradition come together in a program full of contrasts, refinement and musical imagination.Sat 14 Nov · 20:00–22:00Sint-Bartholomeuskerk · Antwerpfrom €2.50
TheatreEnglish Comedy Double Bill | Namaste B*tches + Indian Auntie Goes DatingOne's looking for enlightenment. The other's looking for a decent connection. They both have one thing in common: both are praying for a miracle!
Join Kym Nelson and Mohna Joshi for two wildly different solo comedy shows, featuring the WORLD PREMIERE of Namaste B*ches... I'm Back! alongside Mohna's festival-tested (WIP) Indian Auntie Goes Dating.
About the shows:
Namaste B*tches... I'm Back! The yoga industry's worst nightmare returns! Former yoga teacher-turned-comedian Kym Nelson is back on the mat. This time, she's come to make peace with yoga. There's just one problem. Has the yoga industry forgiven her for Namaste Blisters? With familiar faces, outrageous new characters and more spiritual nonsense than you can shake an incense stick at, Kym takes another hilarious look at yoga, wellness and those who take it all far too seriously. Expect larger-than-life characters, audience participation and a few uncomfortable positions. Because forgiveness is divine. But holding a grudge is apparently very yogic!
Second half of the night:
Amsterdam-based English stand-up comedian Mohna Joshi shares her hilarious experiences of starting over in a foreign country at 50+, navigating the dating scene for the first time and tackling the unpredictable challenges of expat life. Through personal stories and plenty of laughs, she discovers that life doesn't slow down with age. If anything, it gets bolder!
About Kym Nelson (kym_comedyplayground)
Kym is a writer and comedian whose performances blend storytelling, characters and physical comedy. Trained by leading UK comedy coaches and renowned theatre professor Philippe Gaulier, she has written and performed two solo shows and appeared at comedy clubs and festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe. Described as "a great and relatable storyteller," she also teaches comedy and workplace humour in the UK and Belgium. She founded Antwerp's first all-female comedy night, The F-Word (now at the Zirkus Theatre), and the monthly Comedy Sessions show at Kavka.
About Mohna Joshi (mohnarocks)
Originally from India and now proudly Dutch, she has become a familiar voice in the English-language comedy scene across the Netherlands and Europe. Self-described as a sassy and goofy "woman of a certain age" (60+), her comedic style leans heavily into anecdotal and observational humour.
Mohna has performed across the Netherlands, in major European cities and in festivals – Edinburgh, Limassol, Tallinn and recently at the Women in Comedy Festival in Manchester.Sat 14 Nov · 20:00–22:00Fameus - Zaal Zirkus · Antwerpfrom €8
MusicAutumn concert "Une fête fantastique"When the autumn leaves fall and it is cold and wet outside, the best remedy is music that makes you happy. With a full program of French music, this evening will be "fantastique" in every respect. We start with the overture from l'Arlesienne van Bizet to get into the mood. Afterwards, our talented soloist Chloé Bakeroot will bring you a fantastic rendition of the third violin concerto by Saint-Saëns. And after the break we will bring, you guessed it, the symphonie fantastique by Berlioz. An unmissable evening in the beautiful setting of the Sint-Norbertuskerk.Sat 14 Nov · 20:00–22:30Sint-Norbertuskerk · Antwerpfrom €14
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Date night ideas in Antwerp: what’s on?
Date night ideas in Antwerp: according to Shou, 28 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November). Browse them above by city, or filter by day.
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