You are planning around the 2027 edition and will confirm tickets and hours with the organiser.
Past edition · 10–12 October 2026 · Oostende
Ostend Shrimp Croquette Festival 2026: past edition
The 2026 festival (10–12 October) has ended. The organiser has announced the next edition for 9–11 October 2027; check its official site before planning.
Official details
Past edition · 10–12 October 2026 · Oostende
The 2026 festival took place at the ACEG Wellington Hippodroom, Koningin Astridlaan 10, on 10–12 October 2026, where visitors tasted artisanal shrimp croquettes and voted for a favourite. Visit Ostend now lists it as over, and the organiser announces the 2027 edition for 9, 10 and 11 October.
Open the city overnight guide
Make the event work as an overnight trip.
For a later edition the same choice applies: stay near the centre or seafront for the evening, or near the station for an early return. The Coastal Tram stop Oostende Renbaan served the 2026 venue; confirm the venue for the edition you attend.
Official details
Check the event page before travel
Tickets, opening hours and the venue for 2027 come only from the organiser and are not confirmed here. Do not reuse the 2026 hours or rely on an unverified resale listing; check the official festival site before travel.
Practical answer
The 2026 festival has ended; plan a later edition from the organiser.
The organiser held the 2026 festival on 10–12 October and announces the next edition for 9–11 October 2027.
- 2026 edition
- 10–12 October 2026 at ACEG Wellington Hippodroom, Koningin Astridlaan 10, 8400 Oostende (ended).
- Next edition
- 9–11 October 2027, as announced by the organiser.
- Tickets and hours
- Not confirmed here for 2027; check the organiser before travel.
You need festival admission, opening hours or the venue confirmed for this trip right now.
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 and daily hours for the edition that ended on 12 October 2026; re-read 21 October 2026.
- Shrimp Croquette Festival — 2027 editionOrganiser homepage announcing the 2027 festival on 9, 10 and 11 October; checked 21 October 2026.
- Visit Ostend — GarnaalkrokettenfestivalOfficial tourism listing; on 21 October 2026 it states that the activity is over.
- Belgian TrainOfficial journey planner for current trains, platforms, connections, and disruption.