Events

A unique experience for visitors throughout the summer: enjoying their favourite drink while hundreds of butterflies freely flutter around them in a stylish pavilion at the Wandelaar (the Wanderer) in Knokke-Heist.

15 August 2017 will mark 50 years exactly since the death of the Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte. The town of Knokke-Heist has joined forces with WPG Publishers to celebrate the life and work of the artist with various events during the international Magritte year.

The International Cartoonfestival Knokke-Heist has a long and rich history. For 56 years, cartoonists from all over the world have been bringing all types of humour to the Belgian coast.

Every Thursday afternoon during the months of July and August, the centre of Heist is the setting for the folklore market.

On Friday 25 and Saturday 26 August, the Scapa Sports Iron Kid intends to introduce boys and girls aged 3 to 12 to the triathlon in a non-competitive manner. As in a real triathlon, an Iron Kid event consists of three different sports: swimming, cycling and running.

Knokke-Heist International Firework Festival has been the biggest fireworks display on the Belgian coast for many years now. You get a world-class fireworks display synchronized to music. It's more than just a traditional fireworks festival.

On Friday 25 and Saturday 26 August, the Scapa Sports Iron Kid intends to introduce boys and girls aged 3 to 12 to the triathlon in a non-competitive manner. As in a real triathlon, an Iron Kid event consists of three different sports: swimming, cycling and running.

The finishers triathlon intends to introduce persons from 12 years and older to the triathlon. Taking up the challenge and completing the race is the motto! There are 2 options: a 1/8 triathlon and a 1/16 triathlon. All 3 disciplines will be completed consecutively.

Stylish relaxation in the heart of Knokke-Heist. A refreshing drink on a summer day. An elegant rendezvous with first-class music. These are the summer aperitif concerts on Van Bunnenplein at Knokke-Heist.

Stylish relaxation in the heart of Knokke-Heist. A refreshing drink on a summer day. An elegant rendezvous with first-class music. These are the summer aperitif concerts on De Bolle at Knokke-Heist.

On Tuesday afternoons, you will have an opportunity to visit the most beautiful spots of Heist, Ramskapelle, Westkapelle and Knokke. This relaxing and fascinating tour, which should appeal to both young and old, takes place by tourist train, which takes you along the treasures of Knokke-Heist.

On Tuesday afternoons, you will have an opportunity to visit the most beautiful spots of Heist, Ramskapelle, Westkapelle and Knokke. This relaxing and fascinating tour, which should appeal to both young and old, takes place by tourist train, which takes you along the treasures of Knokke-Heist.