Confirmed events in Ostend and Mons

Belgium events worth planning a trip around

Events can change. Use these confirmed dates to choose a trip, then check the organiser before buying tickets or travel.

Choose an event

Two different reasons to stay a night.

The 2026 festival is sold out. Use this guide to understand the event and plan an Ostend stay only if you already have a valid ticket.

Plan a culture-led Mons stay around the confirmed Chagall exhibition at CAP / Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Practical answer

The festival is a short October coastal trip; the Chagall exhibition runs through February and suits a flexible cultural weekend.

Ostend: Shrimp Croquette Festival: 10–12 October 2026, Koningin Astridlaan 10.
Mons: Marc Chagall. Matières: 10 October 2026–14 February 2027, CAP museum.
Before travel: Confirm current event status, opening and tickets with the official source.

Choose if

You want a confirmed food or cultural event to shape a one-night Belgium trip.

Avoid if

You need a comprehensive live calendar of every Belgian concert, exhibition and festival.

Sources

Shrimp Croquette Festival — Practical informationOrganiser-confirmed 2026 dates, venue, daily hours and sold-out ticket status.
Visit Ostend — GarnaalkrokettenfestivalOfficial tourism listing confirming dates and tasting format.
VisitMons — Marc Chagall. MatièresOfficial 2026–27 exhibition dates, venue, programme and visitor hours.