You already have a valid festival ticket and want a relaxed night by the Belgian coast.
10–12 October 2026 · Oostende
Ostend Shrimp Croquette Festival 2026
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.
Official details
10–12 October 2026 · Oostende
The organiser confirms the ACEG Wellington Hippodroom, Koningin Astridlaan 10, for 10–12 October 2026. Opening is 11:00–19:00 on Saturday and Sunday and 11:00–18:00 on Monday. Visitors taste artisanal shrimp croquettes and vote for a favourite.
Open the city overnight guide
Make the event work as an overnight trip.
With a valid ticket, pair the festival with a relaxed coast day. Stay near the centre or seafront for the evening, or near the station for an early return. The Coastal Tram stops at Oostende Renbaan near the venue.
Official details
Check the event page before travel
The organiser states that 2026 tickets are completely sold out. Do not plan a festival visit around an unverified resale listing. Check the official practical page for any change before travel.
Practical answer
Match the festival date to a comfortable coastal overnight.
The organiser confirms the festival dates, venue and daily hours, and reports all 2026 tickets sold out.
- Dates
- 10–12 October 2026; 11:00–19:00 Saturday and Sunday, 11:00–18:00 Monday.
- Venue
- ACEG Wellington Hippodroom, Koningin Astridlaan 10, 8400 Oostende.
- Tickets
- The organiser reports the 2026 festival completely sold out.
You do not have a ticket and need guaranteed festival admission for this short trip.
Sources
Official sources and further planning.
- Visit Ostend — Accessible OstendOfficial station-to-seafront access and transport context.
- 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.
- Belgian TrainOfficial journey planner for current trains, platforms, connections, and disruption.