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✨ 89 events this weekend
According to Shou, there are 89 events in Leuven this weekend, 5 November – 8 November.
Leiden comes alive this weekend with eighty-nine diverse events, offering something for everyone across forty theater performances, twenty-six festivals, and fourteen cinema screenings. Families can enjoy the Opening Expo Prinsessen, draken en kastelen with a kids' reception, while other highlights include Battle Shake, Met Klankennest, and Gugu’s World.
⭐Don't miss
FestivalBattle Shake - kids editionThu 5 Nov · 30CC/Schouwburg · Leuven
FestivalMet Klankennest through the ‘Collection of M’Thu 5 Nov · M Leuven
TheatreRed Dog: The story of GaalFri 6 Nov · De Bib Leuven Tweebronnen
TheatreApologies for the inconvenienceSat 7 Nov · 30CC/Minnepoort · Leuven
CinemaGugu’s WorldThu 5 Nov · Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven
CinemaOpening Expo 'Prinsessen, draken en kastelen' met kinderreceptieThu 5 Nov · Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven🆓Free8 this weekend
FestivalBook Festival: Lecture and signing session Bart Stouten with 'Het wonder in je stilte'On Friday, November 6th, we welcome Bart Stouten to Standaard Boekhandel Leuven for a lecture and signing session. Feel free to drop by for a nice chat and a signed copy.
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Fri 6 Nov · 14:00–15:00Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
FestivalBook Festival: Inspiration and signing session with author Delia AmorusoOn Friday, November 6th, we welcome Delia Amoruso at Standaard Boekhandel Leuven for an interactive inspiration session.
During this interactive inspiration session, business psychologist, author, and coach Delia Amoruso takes you into the themes of her books 'Ik kan er (n)iets aan doen' and 'Help, mijn team is een kleuterklas'. She shows how old patterns and protection mechanisms work through in our personal and professional lives, and what is needed to deal with them more consciously as an adult.
Do not expect a classical lecture, but a recognizable, accessible, and sometimes confrontational session, interspersed with practical examples, humor, and insights that immediately make you think.
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Fri 6 Nov · 16:00–17:30Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
MiscEco-builders Open Doors 2026🏡 Take a free look inside sustainable, energy-efficient and ecological homes all across Flanders and Brussels during the Ecobouwers Opendeurdagen. Enthusiastic (re)builders who have finished their own project (or are still right in the middle of it!) give you a tour and talk about their choices. No sales pitches, but real experiences.
✨ On November 7, 8, 11, 14 and 15 you can visit more than 120 sustainable and ecological houses, cohousings, appartementen and tiny houses. Tours start at 10 AM or 2 PM.
🔗 View the sustainable homes here ➡️ https://www.ecobouwers.be/opendeur/zoekSat 7 Nov · 10:00–16:00Stadscentrum en omgeving · LeuvenUntil 15 NovFree
FestivalBook Festival: Rainbow book route with youth author Tom MarienOn Saturday, November 7th, we welcome Tom Mariën at Standaard Boekhandel Leuven for a presentation of his new graphic novel 'Iedereen schrikt'.
As part of the Regenboogboeken Route, author Tom Mariën is coming to present his new graphic novel 'Iedereen schrikt' at Standaard Boekhandel. At 2 PM, Tom and musician Stijn will take you completely into the story of Amber and Eline. Tom reads from his new book while the illustrations are shown. Muzikant Stijn adds some original songs to the story.
Neemt Tom take a break? Then enjoy the many other (audio)books about sexuality. A nice and accessible way to start a conversation around queerness with people of all ages!
This activity is part of the Rode Hond festival and is in collaboration with Queer Leuven.
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sat 7 Nov · 14:00–15:00Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
FestivalBook Festival: Interview and Meet & Greet 100 X Het Huis with author Eric GoensIn 'Het Huis' countless well-known Flemings have already let people look into their souls. Who will ever forget the pain of Marieke Vervoort, the confession of Isabelle A, or the tears of Sabine Hagedoren? This season the hundredth guest passes by!
But what and who did we (still) not get to see? And was everyone equally open and honest?
Radiopresentator Lieven Vandenhaute engages in conversation with Eric Goens. Afterward, Eric will gladly sign his book.
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sat 7 Nov · 15:00–16:00Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
FestivalBook Festival: Lecture and signing session Bert Cornelis with 'De rector'On Saturday, November 7th, we welcome Bert Cornelis at Standaard Boekhandel Leuven for a lecture and signing session around his book 'De rector'.
In 1943, rector Honoré van Waeyenbergh refuses to hand over the addresses of Leuven students to the German occupier. With this, a remarkable showdown begins. Bert Cornelis talks about this resistance and the struggle of Belgian universities for academic freedom during WWII.
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sat 7 Nov · 16:00–17:00Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
FestivalBook Festival: Lecture and signing session Ish Ait Hamou with 'Wachten op Noah'On Sunday, November 8, we welcome Ish Ait Hamou at Standaard Boekhandel Leuven for a lecture and signing session surrounding 'Wachten op Noah'.
A gripping novel about loss, family, friendship, and the mystery of life. Come listen to Ish Ait Hamou, discover the story behind the novel, and have your copy personally signed.
This event is part of Book Festival (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sun 8 Nov · 15:00–16:30Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
FestivalBook Festival: Interview and signing session Mieke Van Haegendoren with 'Hendrik De Man...'On Sunday November 8th, journalist Rik van Cauwelaert in Standaard Boekhandel Leuven will be in conversation with author Mieke van Haegendoren about the turbulent and tragic life of one of the most controversial Belgian socialists, 'Hendrik De Man, visionary or traitor'.
A fascinating conversation about ideals, power, commitment, and the difficult choices of a turbulent era. This will be followed by a signing session.
This event is part of Festival of the Book (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sun 8 Nov · 16:30–18:00Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
🎵Live music5 this weekend
MusicRed Dog festival - Escape RoomsAlso this year Mithe is again collaborating with the Rode Hond Festival.
We are repeating the escape room 'Sjakie & de Chocoladefabriek'.
In addition, you can also come test your puzzle skills in our new escape room themed 'Matilda'.Thu 5 Nov · 10:00–18:00Musicalcompagnie Mithe · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €14
MusicCloudbusting. A tribute to Kate BushWho is Kate Bush? That’s a difficult question. She’s a remarkable singer who has been making beautiful and surprising music for a very long time.
In Cloudbusting, singer Aline Goffin takes you on a journey through the world of Kate Bush. It’s no ordinary concert. Music, movement and magical holograms combine to create a truly special experience.
You’ll hear well-known songs, such as Running Up That Hill, as well as some lesser-known tracks. Aline’s voice sometimes sounds a bit like Kate Bush’s. With her voice, a small guitar and a pair of sticks, she tells her own story.Thu 5 Nov · 15:00–17:00STUK · LeuvenUntil 6 Novfrom €8
MusicFrom Schönberg to HollywoodLUCA Philharmonic led by Michel TilkinThu 5 Nov · 20:00Concertzaal LUCA campus Lemmens · Leuvenfrom €20
MusicSon MieuxHailing from Den Haag, Son Mieux is a seven-piece powerhouse that has taken the European music scene by storm. Led by the charismatic Camiel Meiresonne, this dynamic ensemble creates an irresistible soundscape in which danceable rhythms blend seamlessly with compelling, narrative lyrics. They released two acclaimed albums and scored hits like 'Tonight' and 'Multicolor', with which they achieved platinum status in the Netherlands. Their collaboration with Nile Rodgers on 'This Is The Moment' in 2024 also confirmed their innovative reputation. Their energetic live shows have become their absolute trademark and make every concert an unforgettable party. Son Mieux conquered the main stages of leading Dutch festivals and left a clear mark on the European festival circuit. In addition, the band went on successful headline tours and sold out venues in cultural capitals such as London, Berlin, Hamburg, and Zurich. Their ability to deliver a compelling live show time and again confirms their status as one of the most exciting live acts on the continent.Sat 7 Nov · 20:00–23:45Muziekcentrum Het Depot · Leuvenfrom €28
MusicTim Burton’s Universe by La Chapelle SauvageWelcome 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, La Chapelle Sauvage 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!Sun 8 Nov · 17:00–18:00Concertzaal Lemmensinstituut · Leuvenfrom €45
MusicCloudbusting. A tribute to Kate BushWho is Kate Bush? That’s a difficult question. She’s a remarkable singer who has been making beautiful and surprising music for a very long time.
In Cloudbusting, singer Aline Goffin takes you on a journey through the world of Kate Bush. It’s no ordinary concert. Music, movement and magical holograms combine to create a truly special experience.
You’ll hear well-known songs, such as Running Up That Hill, as well as some lesser-known tracks. Aline’s voice sometimes sounds a bit like Kate Bush’s. With her voice, a small guitar and a pair of sticks, she tells her own story.Thu 5 Nov · 15:00–17:00STUK · LeuvenUntil 6 Novfrom €8
MusicFrom Schönberg to HollywoodLUCA Philharmonic led by Michel TilkinThu 5 Nov · 20:00Concertzaal LUCA campus Lemmens · Leuvenfrom €20
MusicSon MieuxHailing from Den Haag, Son Mieux is a seven-piece powerhouse that has taken the European music scene by storm. Led by the charismatic Camiel Meiresonne, this dynamic ensemble creates an irresistible soundscape in which danceable rhythms blend seamlessly with compelling, narrative lyrics. They released two acclaimed albums and scored hits like 'Tonight' and 'Multicolor', with which they achieved platinum status in the Netherlands. Their collaboration with Nile Rodgers on 'This Is The Moment' in 2024 also confirmed their innovative reputation. Their energetic live shows have become their absolute trademark and make every concert an unforgettable party. Son Mieux conquered the main stages of leading Dutch festivals and left a clear mark on the European festival circuit. In addition, the band went on successful headline tours and sold out venues in cultural capitals such as London, Berlin, Hamburg, and Zurich. Their ability to deliver a compelling live show time and again confirms their status as one of the most exciting live acts on the continent.Sat 7 Nov · 20:00–23:45Muziekcentrum Het Depot · Leuvenfrom €28
MusicTim Burton’s Universe by La Chapelle SauvageWelcome 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, La Chapelle Sauvage 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!Sun 8 Nov · 17:00–18:00Concertzaal Lemmensinstituut · Leuvenfrom €45
🍸Afterwork8 this weekend
FestivalBattle Shake - kids editionGet ready for a series of exciting, groundbreaking dance battles from talented youngsters. We invite eight phenomenal breakers and eight versatile all-style dancers and put together duos on the spot via a draw. Which duo will survive all the rounds and make it to the finals?
Find out during the Battle Shake - kids edition!Thu 5 Nov · 16:00–18:0030CC/Schouwburg · Leuven
CinemaOpening Expo 'Prinsessen, draken en kastelen' met kinderreceptieAs is its annual tradition, Cinema ZED is presenting an exhibition open to the public at all times in the entrance hall of ZED Vesalius (with a festive opening reception on Thursday, November 5, at 4 p.m.). Come and let your imagination run wild in this little corner filled with princesses, dragons, knights, castles, and magical adventures in faraway kingdoms.Thu 5 Nov · 16:00–18:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven
CinemaDe laatste EenhoornFantasy about the last remaining unicorn on earth who leaves her home in the lilac woods in the hope that she will find another unicorn somewhere in the world.
A wondrous adventure begins; capture, exhibition, confrontation with the evil Red Bull, friendship with an inept magician and the release of other unicorns from a horrible fate in the sea. Finally, the unicorns return to the lilac woods to live happily ever after.Thu 5 Nov · 16:00–17:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €10
TheatreGevelfeestWhat’s the biggest instrument you’ve ever played? Is it bigger than the Schouwburg?
For the 20th edition of Rode Hond, the Schouwburg’s façade will be transformed into a monumental xylophone. You can play the façade from the pavement. Each note is given its own colour, and every combination creates a new surprise. Using light, sound and special effects, Bram Lattré creates a cheerful birthday spectacle in the city.Thu 5 Nov · 16:00–18:0030CC/Schouwburg · LeuvenUntil 8 Nov
TheatreWonderzoekers - De Leugen / een live podcast op het theaterLying… we all do it from time to time. Sometimes to spare someone’s feelings, sometimes to get ourselves out of trouble. But did you know there are tricks for spotting a lie? Sofie and Katrien give you some handy tips on how to lie better and explore whether a well-told lie can be just as powerful as the truth.
Wonderseekers is a playful, child-friendly podcast series in which Sofie Palmers & Katrien Pierlet marvel at the inner workings of the human body. The podcast is also being turned into a theatre show. In this live episode, they and their guests take you on a journey into the fascinating world of ‘The Lie’. An adventurous, scientific and occasionally far-fetched quest to uncover the truth behind the lie.
You’ll also get an immediate glimpse behind the scenes. In this show, you’ll actually see them recording a podcast live: with microphones, live music and handcrafted foley sounds. After all, what does a professional liar sound like? And what does a sweet-tasting test in the supermarket or a white lie sound like? Katrien and Sofie pull out all the stops to create that one perfect sound. And sometimes, you can simply close your eyes and listen.Thu 5 Nov · 17:00–19:0030CC/Wagehuys · Leuvenfrom €10
TheatreThe Dead HouseDe Ierse comedian, theater maker and writer Martin Beanz Warde presents a touching dark comedy in which themes such as family, tradition and self-acceptance take center stage.
The play begins with Patrick, an Irish traveler, who, sitting on a simple dining chair, addresses the audience. The walls are as black as his neat attire: black jeans, a black jacket and black boots. We soon understand that the ‘Dead House’ – an expression our mourning character is not happy with – refers to the place where the deceased lies before being taken to the graveyard.
After a while, Patrick gets up and guides us through the house. In the bathroom, he sees the toothbrush of the deceased. Elsewhere, he encounters a traditional, barrel-shaped caravan and muses about where he comes from and where he is going.
Martin Beanz Warde is best known as a stand-up comedian and much of what stays with you in The Dead House falls under the heading of ‘observational humor’. Inwoners van Ierland will quickly recognize Wardes' economic sketch of an inland funeral. The men are too proud to show emotion. The women gather in black ‘like crows’ around the coffin.
The Dead House has already been performed at various prestigious festivals, such as the Dublin Theatre Festival, toured internationally and received positive reviews in the press.
More information about the play and tickets can be found here.
This performance is part of the EFACIS project ‘Performing Ireland’ and the Irish Presidency Cultural Programme. This event is supported by Culture Ireland, EFACIS and the Irish College Leuven.Thu 5 Nov · 19:30–21:00Iers College · Leuvenfrom €10
MusicFrom Schönberg to HollywoodLUCA Philharmonic led by Michel TilkinThu 5 Nov · 20:00Concertzaal LUCA campus Lemmens · Leuvenfrom €20
FestivalBook Festival: Inspiration and signing session with author Delia AmorusoOn Friday, November 6th, we welcome Delia Amoruso at Standaard Boekhandel Leuven for an interactive inspiration session.
During this interactive inspiration session, business psychologist, author, and coach Delia Amoruso takes you into the themes of her books 'Ik kan er (n)iets aan doen' and 'Help, mijn team is een kleuterklas'. She shows how old patterns and protection mechanisms work through in our personal and professional lives, and what is needed to deal with them more consciously as an adult.
Do not expect a classical lecture, but a recognizable, accessible, and sometimes confrontational session, interspersed with practical examples, humor, and insights that immediately make you think.
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Fri 6 Nov · 16:00–17:30Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
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TheatrelabraDOEdelFor four days we plunge into the Rode Hond festival!
As curious reporters, we visit a performance every day. We go investigating and even snoop behind the scenes. We tug at the sleeves of festival-goers and artists to discover how they experience the festival.
With all that inspiration and fun ideas, we get to work creatively: we experiment extensively and thus learn what it is like to be an artist ourselves. We build our own expo all week long and thus step by step become part of the festival.
Does your little tail start wagging with pleasure when you read this? Then quickly register for labraDOEdel!Thu 5 Nov · 09:00–11:0030CC/Schouwburg · Leuvenfrom €129
TheatreCircus!For the 20th edition of Rode Hond, we invite maker and performer Sien Van Acker (a.k.a. Beyondsien) to curate and host the Circus! programme.
From her idiosyncratic, colourful universe, she composes a circus line-up in which playfulness, wonder and a lightly absurd logic take centre stage.
Between the acts, Sien herself appears on stage, flanked by her growing Fluffy Army: a group of soft, fluffy toy rabbits that gradually herald her new creation planned for 2027.
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>>> This performance is part of highlight Rode Hond.An infectious arts festival for families
We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary this year and getting ready for a special celebration.Thu 5 Nov · 15:00–17:0030CC/Schouwburg · LeuvenUntil 6 Novfrom €10
TheatreGevelfeestWhat’s the biggest instrument you’ve ever played? Is it bigger than the Schouwburg?
For the 20th edition of Rode Hond, the Schouwburg’s façade will be transformed into a monumental xylophone. You can play the façade from the pavement. Each note is given its own colour, and every combination creates a new surprise. Using light, sound and special effects, Bram Lattré creates a cheerful birthday spectacle in the city.Thu 5 Nov · 16:00–18:0030CC/Schouwburg · LeuvenUntil 8 Nov
TheatreWonderzoekers - De Leugen / een live podcast op het theaterLying… we all do it from time to time. Sometimes to spare someone’s feelings, sometimes to get ourselves out of trouble. But did you know there are tricks for spotting a lie? Sofie and Katrien give you some handy tips on how to lie better and explore whether a well-told lie can be just as powerful as the truth.
Wonderseekers is a playful, child-friendly podcast series in which Sofie Palmers & Katrien Pierlet marvel at the inner workings of the human body. The podcast is also being turned into a theatre show. In this live episode, they and their guests take you on a journey into the fascinating world of ‘The Lie’. An adventurous, scientific and occasionally far-fetched quest to uncover the truth behind the lie.
You’ll also get an immediate glimpse behind the scenes. In this show, you’ll actually see them recording a podcast live: with microphones, live music and handcrafted foley sounds. After all, what does a professional liar sound like? And what does a sweet-tasting test in the supermarket or a white lie sound like? Katrien and Sofie pull out all the stops to create that one perfect sound. And sometimes, you can simply close your eyes and listen.Thu 5 Nov · 17:00–19:0030CC/Wagehuys · Leuvenfrom €10
ExhibitionRode Hond Festival | Family tour for young travelersDid you know that hundreds of years ago a group of Flemish sculptors traveled to Italy and turned the art world upside down there? In this tour, you will discover how sculptors of that time went to work. This tour is tailored to young children and immerses you in the world of Flemish sculptors.
More info 👉 www.mleuven.be/programma/familierondleiding-jonge-reizigersFri 6 Nov · 11:15–15:30M LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €5
TheatreA shrub lives around the cornerDay breaks, a rubbish bin blows over, a plastic bag gets tangled in the branches of a tree, a pigeon poops on the statue, the crocuses bloom. In this wonderfully imaginative and wordless performance it’s not the residents who bring this delicate miniature town to life but the maple tree, the lamppost, the public toilet or even the beetles on the cobblestones. Creative collective Plankton brings this self-built miniature city to life with a soundscape by Frederik de Clercq.
Winner of the BNG Bank Theatre Prize 2020, selected for the Dutch Theatre Festival 2021. Nominated for the Grünschnabel Award (Switzerland 2024) for young puppet theatre companies.Fri 6 Nov · 14:30–19:0030CC/Wagehuys · Leuvenfrom €10
TheatreRed Dog: The story of GaalIn the land of cables live plug-people, the roads are gray and the words are cold. On the other side of the hill lives the wild ‘wanderer’ Deuvel in a small house with a large nest on the roof. There in that nest sleeps a small, feather-light girl. Little Gaal. She hangs on his back for hours and he teaches her everything about the forest and who inhabits it.
A story about a little girl between big giants of wood
about the land of cables where everything must charge
about how everyone has wings at night
about secret listening cards with Deuvel-tunes
and how we are completely lost without them
deuvel: an ancient wooden connecting piece
wanderer: someone who prefers being on the road above all else
gaal: a song or tune
Reineke tells the story, Toon provides the sound for the forest and Vicky builds the world of Gaal and Deuvel with branches, threads, … Based on the book of the same name 'The story of Gaal and the Deuvel-tunes'.
From and with: Reineke Van Hooreweghe, Vicky Bogaert and Toon Van Mierlo/ Maarten Decombel.Fri 6 Nov · 15:00–17:00De Bib Leuven Tweebronnenfrom €8
TheatreApologies for the inconvenienceCulture - Voorstelling
Wat is gross, and when does something become gross? This playful and slightly absurd performance by Nicolas Delalieux, Annelore Crollet and Nathalie Goossens puts ‘gross’ life in the spotlight.
With stimulating images, live music and little language you balance between laughter, wonder and a touch of discomfort. A performance for children from 4 to 7 years old. With each ticket, a child may bring one grandparent for free.
Practical info:
Rolstoeltoegankelijk
Kennis Nederlands : good
Registration: 30CC/Ticket counter (Bondgenotenlaan 21 - Leuven from 16 September 2026 from 2 PM
The seniors' month is organized by the city of Leuven - welfare department in collaboration with the seniors' council and numerous Leuven partners. View the complete program of the seniors' month at www.uitinleuven.be/seniorenmaand
You can order the program brochure via info@leuven.be or 016 27 27 27 and it will be delivered to your home by mail. You can also pick up the brochure for free at the city office and at all participating locations.Sat 7 Nov · 14:00–16:0030CC/Minnepoort · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €10
TheatreNiet alle vogels kunnen de wind vangenOna’s dad is a bird. He flies south, waits for winter to end, and then comes back again. Wiene lives next door to Ona. He wants to know everything about her dad’s flight. Together, they discover how the impossible seems possible after all. But small cracks begin to appear in that dream. Slowly, the real world creeps in. Can they, despite the headwind, still find their wings together?
Not all birds can catch the wind is a play about growing up with a parent who has a mental health condition. It’s about finding comfort in friendship when you need it most.Sat 7 Nov · 14:00–16:0030CC/Wagehuys · Leuvenfrom €8
TheatreLAIKA1957, Moscow.
In the midst of the Cold War and the Space Race, Laika, a tiny puppy, roams the freezing streets of the city. She has no idea that her destiny will take her far beyond Earth. On board the spacecraft Sputnik II, she will go down in history as the first living creature to orbit the Earth. At the same time, Laika becomes a silent witness to the abuse of power and human ambitions over which she has no control.
In this poetic and visually rich performance, Xirriquiteula Teatre employs a wide range of techniques: live rear projections, puppets, automatons, shadow play and live acting. The characters speak in a playful pseudo-Russian, accompanied by an impressive soundtrack. Every element is carefully woven into a harmonious whole, the result of a long and intense collective creative process in which each actor contributes their own expertise.
A heart-warming and moving performance about dreams, stars and honesty on earth.
Laika has already won countless international awards – don’t miss this crowd favourite!
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>>> This performance is part of the Rode Hond highlight.An infectious arts festival for families
We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary this year and getting ready for a special celebration.Sat 7 Nov · 15:00–17:0030CC/Schouwburg · Leuvenfrom €12
TheatrePLUTOWelcome to the Galileo Galilei multi-purpose hall!Today is finally the day: the long-awaited launch to Pluto.
(Important! Due to an interplanetary mission, the Zumba class has been rescheduled as a one-off. All members have been informed of this.)
Charon Tombaugh is about to make her grandfather, Clyde Tombaugh’s, greatest dream come true. He discovered Pluto, and now she is going to complete the journey he was never able to finish.
All the way there.But there’s a problem: nobody wants to come along anymore.
Ever since Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet, interest in it has cooled considerably.After all, who would go all the way to a dwarf planet?
Can she still go? And does she have to reach a certain place to truly understand something? Or is the greatest dream sometimes not to be the first to reach a place, but to protect something? What does ‘discover’ actually mean?
PLUTO is a visual and musical show full of humour, wonder and absurd space adventures. It’s about exploring without conquering. About daring to dream of something that seems out of reach. And about whether something becomes any less special simply because someone gives it a different name. An intergalactic family show about big dreams and small planets.
3... 2... 1... Shall we go?Sat 7 Nov · 19:00–21:0030CC/Wagehuys · Leuvenfrom €8
TheatrePOSTOPOSTO is a participatory contemporary dance piece about finding a place. There is no designated space to sit; everyone finds their place wherever they want in the room. Three large balls invite the audience to join in, to run and dance, and sometimes to stand and watch together.
How do we do this together? How can we have fun together?
The balls will help us. As objects for playing, they invite people to move. Suddenly, a child will cross the room by running. Then it might be everyone running behind a ball, until we all sit in the center and look at planets floating above our heads.
POSTO wants to reflect, through a game—partly to do, partly to watch—on the subtle balance between freedom of interaction and awareness of the group. It is an invitation to participate in a performance, playing on the fine line of having agency and always leaving a bit of space for others.
A game about empathy and the sense of responsibility that develops when we play together.Sun 8 Nov · 11:00–17:0030CC/Schouwburg · Leuvenfrom €10
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CinemaGugu’s WorldGugu wants to be a footballer. He lives with his grandmother Dilma, who is slowly losing touch with reality due to dementia. Gugu wants to stay with her for as long as possible, because there he can let his imagination run wild with face paint and fancy dress.
Gugu is completely himself when he’s with his grandmother, and their close bond shields him from the disapproval of his father and their small community. As Dilma becomes more vulnerable, Gugu tries ever more determinedly to protect their open-minded little world.Thu 5 Nov · 10:30–16:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €10
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CinemaShaun het schaap: het beest op de boerderij [Cinema ZED - Vesalius]In this movie, the farm’s residents are really looking forward to Halloween, but the celebration is in jeopardy when a clumsy farmer destroys the sheep’s pumpkin patch.
Shaun tries his hand at a science experiment, but that goes wrong, too. When it turns out that the farmer has disappeared and that a mysterious creature is roaming the woods around the farm, it’s up to the flock to sort out the chaos.Thu 5 Nov · 11:00–17:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €10
CinemaPak me dan, als je kanA poisonous mushroom that wants to cook, a young rooster that can’t crow, or a hedgehog looking for its quills… in a dog’s butt? And how about a sad dragon or a mischievous mouse? The youngest viewers can’t get enough of the eight zany short films in this selection.
With live concert accompaniment during the film.Thu 5 Nov · 14:30–12:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €10
![Mumbo [Cinema ZED - STUK]](https://images.uitdatabank.be/a6e4d223-deb4-43c9-879f-a8bfa081a45c.jpeg)
CinemaMumbo [Cinema ZED - STUK]The small and slightly clumsy hippo Mumbo Jumbo accidentally grows into a giant. To become himself again, he sets off on an adventure with his best friends to find the fearsome witch Baba Yaga.
A heartwarming story about friendship and believing in yourself, no matter how big or small you are.Thu 5 Nov · 14:30–12:30Cinema ZED - STUK · LeuvenUntil 6 Novfrom €10
![Draak Dries [Cinema Zed-Vesalius]](https://images.uitdatabank.be/2dd87c0d-fffe-4c61-bac5-7c2dd48f64e7.jpeg)
CinemaDraak Dries [Cinema Zed-Vesalius]During his first years at Dragon School, Dries the Dragon learns to fly, roar, and breathe fire—everything a “real dragon” needs to know. But at the same time, he also learns the value of friendship and teamwork.Thu 5 Nov · 15:00–16:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €10
CinemaOpening Expo 'Prinsessen, draken en kastelen' met kinderreceptieAs is its annual tradition, Cinema ZED is presenting an exhibition open to the public at all times in the entrance hall of ZED Vesalius (with a festive opening reception on Thursday, November 5, at 4 p.m.). Come and let your imagination run wild in this little corner filled with princesses, dragons, knights, castles, and magical adventures in faraway kingdoms.Thu 5 Nov · 16:00–18:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuven
CinemaDe laatste EenhoornFantasy about the last remaining unicorn on earth who leaves her home in the lilac woods in the hope that she will find another unicorn somewhere in the world.
A wondrous adventure begins; capture, exhibition, confrontation with the evil Red Bull, friendship with an inept magician and the release of other unicorns from a horrible fate in the sea. Finally, the unicorns return to the lilac woods to live happily ever after.Thu 5 Nov · 16:00–17:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €10
CinemaExpo Prinsessen, draken en kastelenAs is its annual tradition, Cinema ZED is presenting an exhibition open to the public at all times in the entrance hall of ZED Vesalius
Come and let your imagination run wild in this little corner filled with princesses, dragons, knights, castles, and magical adventures in faraway kingdoms.
Festive opening reception on Thursday, November 5, at 4 p.m.Fri 6 Nov · 09:30–11:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 8 Nov
CinemaShaun het schaap: het beest op de boerderij [Cinema ZED - STUK]In this movie, the farm’s residents are really looking forward to Halloween, but the celebration is in jeopardy when a clumsy farmer destroys the sheep’s pumpkin patch.
Shaun tries his hand at a science experiment, but that goes wrong, too. When it turns out that the farmer has disappeared and that a mysterious creature is roaming the woods around the farm, it’s up to the flock to sort out the chaos.Fri 6 Nov · 14:30–12:30Cinema ZED - STUK · LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €10
CinemaMumbo [Cinema ZED - Vesalius]The small and slightly clumsy hippo Mumbo Jumbo accidentally grows into a giant. To become himself again, he sets off on an adventure with his best friends to find the fearsome witch Baba Yaga.
A heartwarming story about friendship and believing in yourself, no matter how big or small you are.
Film breakfast
Before the film, you can enjoy breakfast together at Het Strand and then head into the cinema.Sat 7 Nov · 11:00–12:30Cinema ZED - Vesalius · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €10
CinemaFilm breakfastAs tradition goes, everyone is once again warmly welcome during Rode Hond for a cozy film breakfast
on Sunday morning (9 AM–11 AM) at Het Strand, above Cinema ZED Vesalius. Simply buy a film breakfast ticket (per person) for one of our Sunday morning screenings and get ready to tuck in and enjoy!
Our Sunday morning screenings are:
10 a.m. – Cinemini: Timmy Time
11 a.m. – Arco
11.15 a.m. – Cinemini: Timmy TimeSun 8 Nov · 09:00–11:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuvenfrom €27
CinemaBallet 2026: Romeo and JulietShakespeare's timeless love story comes to life in one of the most beautiful ballets ever created. Romeo and Juliet fall head over heels in love, but their love is made impossible by the centuries-old feud between their families. A compelling story about passion, hope and a fateful destiny.
To the poignant music of Sergej Prokofjev, ballet legend Rudolf Nureyev created an impressive and cinematographic choreography. With stunning ballroom scenes, compelling duels and a beautifully reconstructed Renaissance Verona, this is an unforgettable ballet classic.Sun 8 Nov · 15:45–18:20Kinepolis Leuvenfrom €11
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FestivalRed Dog Festival in MDuring the autumn holidays, M organizes a series of activities for families in the context of Rode Hond Festival. Come by and discover the exhibitions in a playful, interactive way!
More info 👉 www.mleuven.be/programma/rodehondfestival
#MLeuven
#RodeHondFestivalThu 5 NovM LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €5
FestivalPuppy HubDuring Rode Hond, the 30CC/Minnepoort transforms into a veritable Puppy Hub for the youngest children and their older friends. On stage, you can see performances for babies and toddlers. But even without a ticket for the main hall, you are welcome in our foyer to take care of your child or to take a break with a beautiful picture book. If our pancakes don't make you wag your tail, our cardboard zoo certainly will.
Winter time starts on Sunday, and there's a nice extra for all desperate parents. From 8.30 a.m., we serve free coffee and biscuits for the early birds (while stocks last).Thu 5 Nov · 10:00–12:0030CC/Minnepoort · LeuvenUntil 8 Nov
FestivalMee-Maak-KamerDuring the Rode Hond-festival, there is a guide in the ‘Mee-maak-kamer’ every day. In this interactive space, children experience art in a tactile and sensory way. They can draw, make collages, respond to statements, record stories or feel 3D replicas.
Thu 5 - Sun 8 Nov, 11 am–6 pm (guide present from 2 pm–5 pm)Thu 5 Nov · 11:00–13:00M LeuvenUntil 8 Nov
FestivalMet Klankennest through the ‘Collection of M’Discover the museum in a playful and creative way together with your baby, toddler, or preschooler during this tour. Two musicians will take you in tow in the 'Collection of M'. Expect a sensory experience in sound and image for adults and the very youngest among us.
This tour is part of the Rode Hond Festival.
More info 👉 www.mleuven.be/programma/klankennest
#MLeuven
#CollectievanMThu 5 Nov · 11:15–16:45M Leuvenfrom €8
FestivalBattle Shake - kids editionGet ready for a series of exciting, groundbreaking dance battles from talented youngsters. We invite eight phenomenal breakers and eight versatile all-style dancers and put together duos on the spot via a draw. Which duo will survive all the rounds and make it to the finals?
Find out during the Battle Shake - kids edition!Thu 5 Nov · 16:00–18:0030CC/Schouwburg · Leuven
FestivalPrikkelarme familierondleiding door Alicja KwadeBusy rooms, countless works of art and echoing sounds: a lot of impressions and stimuli that can make a visit to a museum tiring. That is why M Leuven is organising a low-stimulus tour for families especially for Rode Hond, with a maximum of ten people before the museum opens.
Together with a guide, you will discover Alicja Kwade's exhibition in peace and quiet. We will philosophise about the works of art and the world through the eyes of this extraordinary artist. Welcome to all daydreamers and wonderers.Fri 6 Nov · 09:30–11:30M LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €5
FestivalFamilierondleiding voor jonge curieuzeneuzen door Kennis in ZichtIn the exhibition Kennis in Zicht, you will discover remarkable pieces from the Zoological Museum or the Thermotechnical Institute. The sculpture garden is filled with casts of world-famous sculptures. There is no shortage of unique objects.
Especially for Rode Hond, you and the guide will take on the role of scientists. Together, we will explore all these extraordinary objects.
This tour is tailored to young children and immerses you in the world of the university and all the 'curious' objects we can find there.Fri 6 Nov · 11:15–16:00M LeuvenUntil 7 Novfrom €5
FestivalBook Festival: Lecture and signing session Bart Stouten with 'Het wonder in je stilte'On Friday, November 6th, we welcome Bart Stouten to Standaard Boekhandel Leuven for a lecture and signing session. Feel free to drop by for a nice chat and a signed copy.
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Fri 6 Nov · 14:00–15:00Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
FestivalCiné-concertCinema ZED’s cine-concert is a grand, epic film experience in which the film is accompanied live by an orchestra of musicians performing right in the theater. It’s perfectly tailored to (even the youngest) children, of course, but it’s also an unforgettable experience for (grand)parents.Fri 6 Nov · 15:00–17:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuvenfrom €10
![Rainbow Books Route [the Library Leuven Tweebronnen]](https://images.uitdatabank.be/d1fe4d4c-c1ad-4491-add8-e7e3ea955a02.jpeg)
FestivalRainbow Books Route [the Library Leuven Tweebronnen]On Saturday 7 November, you can discover queer children's books in various bookstores in Leuven. Listen to authors, read fascinating stories, or get to work crafting yourself. At the participating bookstores, you collect templates with which you can make a nice keepsake at OPEK.
The Bib Leuven Tweebronnen
Opa goes on a trip. He takes a camper van full of stories and his beloved grandson with him. Will you help decorate the camper van so they can set off on an adventure together?
In de Bib Leuven Tweebronnen you craft a camper van yourself between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. You will then also receive an overview of the other activities at the Regenboogboeken Route and a template for the screen printing workshop at OPEK.
to Regenboogboeken RouteSat 7 Nov · 10:00–12:00De Bib Leuven Tweebronnen
FestivalBook Festival: Interview and Meet & Greet 100 X Het Huis with author Eric GoensIn 'Het Huis' countless well-known Flemings have already let people look into their souls. Who will ever forget the pain of Marieke Vervoort, the confession of Isabelle A, or the tears of Sabine Hagedoren? This season the hundredth guest passes by!
But what and who did we (still) not get to see? And was everyone equally open and honest?
Radiopresentator Lieven Vandenhaute engages in conversation with Eric Goens. Afterward, Eric will gladly sign his book.
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sat 7 Nov · 15:00–16:00Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
FestivalCinemini: Timmy TimeTimmy Time is the smallest lamb in Shaun the Sheep’s flock. However, he more than makes up for his size by being incredibly cute, sweet, brave, and funny. This wonderful adventure, tailored for the youngest children, makes for a delightful first movie experience.
Film breakfast
Before the film, you can enjoy breakfast together at Het Strand and then head into the cinema.Sun 8 Nov · 10:00–13:00Cinema ZED - Vesalius · Leuvenfrom €10
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🏳️🌈LGBTQ+6 this weekend
FestivalRainbow Books Route [the Library Leuven Tweebronnen]On Saturday 7 November, you can discover queer children's books in various bookstores in Leuven. Listen to authors, read fascinating stories, or get to work crafting yourself. At the participating bookstores, you collect templates with which you can make a nice keepsake at OPEK.
The Bib Leuven Tweebronnen
Opa goes on a trip. He takes a camper van full of stories and his beloved grandson with him. Will you help decorate the camper van so they can set off on an adventure together?
In de Bib Leuven Tweebronnen you craft a camper van yourself between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. You will then also receive an overview of the other activities at the Regenboogboeken Route and a template for the screen printing workshop at OPEK.
to Regenboogboeken RouteSat 7 Nov · 10:00–12:00De Bib Leuven Tweebronnen
![Rainbow Books Route [ Standard bookstore]](https://images.uitdatabank.be/941f9bfd-b29b-4b34-9711-ae0f2e53b666.jpeg)
FestivalRainbow Books Route [ Standard bookstore]On Saturday 7 November, you can discover queer children's books in various bookstores in Leuven. Listen to authors, read fascinating stories, or get to work crafting yourself. At the participating bookstores, you collect templates with which you can make a nice keepsake at OPEK.
in Standaard Boekhandel
Woensdag 8:30 AM. Everyone is startled. Brahim drops his snowball. Olaf, who just wanted to slide, stops. Kasha and Alix stop their whispering and Amber takes a step back. And another one. It falls silent. Then the sun breaks through the clouds. What is Amber thinking? And what should Eline do now?
As part of the Regenboogboeken Route, author Tom Mariën is presenting his new graphic novel Everyone is startled at Standaard Boekhandel. At 2:00 PM, Tom and musician Stijn will take you completely into the story of Amber and Eline. Tom reads from his new book while the illustrations are shown. Muzikant Stijn adds some original songs to the story.
Neemt Tom a break? Then enjoy the many other (audio) books about sexuality. A pleasant and accessible way to start a conversation around queerness with people of all ages!
to Regenboogboeken RouteSat 7 Nov · 10:00–12:00Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De Somerplein
![Rainbow Books Route [Bucharest]](https://images.uitdatabank.be/2442d9d5-664a-4b7f-96a7-22080ce4c534.jpeg)
FestivalRainbow Books Route [Bucharest]On Saturday 7 November, you can discover queer children's books in various bookstores in Leuven. Listen to authors, read fascinating stories, or get to work crafting yourself. At the participating bookstores, you collect templates with which you can make a nice keepsake at OPEK.
Boekarest
Loop into Bucharest for a sensory moment surrounded by books and audio stories. Discover the adventures of a squirrel and a lamb searching for their identity there.
The books here will focus on the theme of gender. In a pleasant way, you can make this theme open for discussion with your child and enjoy award-winning works.
to Regenboogboeken RouteSat 7 Nov · 10:00–12:00Boekhandel Boekarest · Leuven
![Rainbow Books Route [De Kleine Johannes]](https://images.uitdatabank.be/1b0f0536-cd2e-4aca-8175-7ad172393a4e.jpeg)
FestivalRainbow Books Route [De Kleine Johannes]On Saturday 7 November, you can discover queer children's books in various bookstores in Leuven. Listen to authors, read fascinating stories, or get to work crafting yourself. At the participating bookstores, you collect templates with which you can make a nice keepsake at OPEK.
in De Kleine Johannes
Wie is coming there? It is Boris in his most beautiful dress ready to celebrate a wedding!
Early birds can visit the Regenboogboeken Route at De Kleine Johannes where Bruidsmeisje Boris comes to visit. Between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, the author Kim Crabeels will read the book themselves. After the reading moment, you can still discover the story via audiobook until 12:00 PM!
to Regenboogboeken RouteSat 7 Nov · 10:30–12:30De Kleine Johannes · Leuven
![Rainbow Books Route [Barbóék in M]](https://images.uitdatabank.be/b1604bd2-5c57-41d7-bf76-c8e9b7f09658.jpeg)
FestivalRainbow Books Route [Barbóék in M]On Saturday 7 November, you can discover queer children's books in various bookstores in Leuven. Listen to authors, read fascinating stories, or get to work crafting yourself. At the participating bookstores, you collect templates with which you can make a nice keepsake at OPEK.
Barbóék in M
Something very special happens in Barbóék in M: a mermaid has made her way out of the sea to Leuven to read stories aloud.
You can find Merjelly J between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the room upstairs at Barbóék in M. Feel free to grab a drink at the bar and join in the fun!
to Regenboogboeken RouteSat 7 Nov · 11:00–13:00Barbóék in M · Leuven
FestivalBook Festival: Rainbow book route with youth author Tom MarienOn Saturday, November 7th, we welcome Tom Mariën at Standaard Boekhandel Leuven for a presentation of his new graphic novel 'Iedereen schrikt'.
As part of the Regenboogboeken Route, author Tom Mariën is coming to present his new graphic novel 'Iedereen schrikt' at Standaard Boekhandel. At 2 PM, Tom and musician Stijn will take you completely into the story of Amber and Eline. Tom reads from his new book while the illustrations are shown. Muzikant Stijn adds some original songs to the story.
Neemt Tom take a break? Then enjoy the many other (audio)books about sexuality. A nice and accessible way to start a conversation around queerness with people of all ages!
This activity is part of the Rode Hond festival and is in collaboration with Queer Leuven.
This event is part of Feest van het Boek (www.standaardboekhandel.be/feest-van-het-boek).Sat 7 Nov · 14:00–15:00Standaard Boekhandel Leuven De SomerpleinFree
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