Upcoming events
The Concertgebouw Events team organises a wide range of events in the Concertgebouw. With over 200 events a year, ranging from corporate events, meetings, congresses, performances and private parties, we welcome around 50,000 visitors from external organisers each year. Below you will find a selection of upcoming events.
2024
September 10: IEEE European Solid-State Electronics Research Conference
The aim of ESSERC is to provide an annual European forum for the presentation and discussion of recent advances in solid-state devices and circuits. The level of integration for system-on-chip design is rapidly increasing. This is made available by advances in semiconductor technology. Therefore, more than ever before, a deeper interaction among technologists, device experts, IC designers and system designers is necessary.
In September 9-12, 2024 Bruges is the venue for the next ESSERC Conference. The conference is scheduled in the Concertgebouw and the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre. https://www.esserc2024.org/
September 10: KU Leuven Micas
Opening session of the 50th European Solid-State Electronics Research Conference
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September 23: Symposium Participation
September 24: VHR Conference: HR in the Future
October 2: IUCN Dinner
The IUCN Regional Conservation Forum for Europe, North and Central Asia will take place in Bruges from September 30 to October 3, 2024. The Forum will provide a dynamic and creative platform for the exchange of ideas on the transition needed to address the environmental challenge facing our society globally and locally today. On October 2, the conference dinner will take place in our Fora overlooking downtown Bruges.
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October 9: SG Sint-Donaas Conference
Day conference on the latest didactic developments for the entire staff of the Sint-Donaas school community, with an engaging keynote and workshops on a wide variety of educational topics
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October 14: Lady Chef of the Year
Award ceremony for the 'Lady Chef of the Year 2024' prize
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October 14-18: ACV National Congress
National members congress of the General Christian Trade Union
November 4-8: KUL ID
International conference organized by KU Leuven Immunology of Diabetes Conference
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November 9: BARA Congress
Conference of the Belgian Association for Regional Anesthesia
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November 24: Arrival of Saint Nicholas & "Zotte Pieten Show"
As is the annual tradition, we welcome the "zotte Pieten show" of Saint Nicholas for an exciting family show in the Concertgebouw.
November 28: HR Design
Two-day high-end conference on the evolutions in human resources in 2024
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2025
January 31: BSMO diner
From January 31 to February 2, 2025 The Belgian Society of Medical Oncology (BSMO) has its conference in the Bruges Meeting and Convention Centre. The gala dinner of the conference is held in our Fora and will be combined with guided tours in the Concert building.
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May 21: Private concert & gala dinner for DFI-EFFC International Conference
The DFI-EFFC International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement will take place in Bruges in both the Concert building as the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre. The organisation chose the magnificent Chamber Music Hall for a private concert followed by a gala dinner in our Fora overlooking downtown Bruges.
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15 June: Opening Ceremony for the 54th International Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separations and Related Techniques
From June 15 to June 19, 2025 the HPLC Conference will be organised in Bruges in both the Concertgebouw as the BMCC.
The Opening Ceremony will take place in the big Concert hall in the Concertgebouw.
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2026
June 2-5: Torque 2026
The City of Bruges is proud to welcome the wind energy community for TORQUE 2026, an official event by the European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE).
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August 31 – September 4: European Symposium on Applied Thermodynamics
October 8-10: ISHA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
The Hip Preservation Society voted to appoint the city of Bruges, Belgium as the host destination for its 18th Annual Scientific Meeting, to be held from 8th to 10th October 2026. Returning to Europe for the first time since 2022, the congress will bring together the whole spectrum of health professionals with an interest in the hip, to learn about and discuss the latest techniques and trends in hip preservation.
The Conference will take place in both the Concertgebouw and the BMCC
November 16-20: VII World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026 - WCMB 2026
As a guest at the Concertgebouw
The Concertgebouw is known for its very extensive music and dance programme. The halls are also made available for concerts and performances by external event organisers. Performances labelled as 'Guest' in our communications are owned by an external organisation and run through Concertgebouw Events.