Antwerp Beach
June-September
A stretch of the dockside is transformed into extensive golden sands, with appropriate sports and other activities.
Docks south of city centre

Zomer van Antwerpen (Summer of Antwerp)
July/August
Street theatre, public music performances and assorted other entertainments throughout the city.
Various venues
Website: www.zomervanantwerpen.be

Rubens Market
August
A month-long celebration of Antwerp's most famous resident, featuring traders dressed in period costume and recreating the scene depicted in one of Rubens' works.
Grote Markt
Website: www.antwerpen.be

Christmas Market
December
A traditional Christmas Market offering gifts and other seasonal goods, evening carol concerts and food and mulled wine stalls.
Grote Markt

Winterfoor Funfair
December-January
All the fun of a traditional funfair, with carousels and more - but with the difference that it is indoors, so the weather doesn't get in the way.
Rijnkaai
Website: www.winterfoor.be