Events

A classical concert in the historic city hall, an innovative beer festival or a walk through the candle-lit beguinage. Discover all of Leuven’s events.

2025

600 years university city

In celebration year 2025, get ready for exhibitions, heritage walks, art, lectures and so much more

 
3 until 6 July 2025

Festival • Rock Werchter

Belgium's largest music festival celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, with a world-class lineup
11 July - 8 August 2025

Het Groot Verlof • Summer in Leuvenexternal link

There’s plenty of fun and enjoyment to be had during a summer city trip to Leuven
31 July until 3 August 2025

Music festival | M-IDZOMERexternal link

Het Depot and M Leuven are joining forces and organizing the 13th edition of the original music and culture festival M-IDZOMER.
September & October 2025

Festival 20•21external link

Varied and daring worlds of sound of the 20th and 21st centuries to Leuven’s stages
13 until 16 November 2024

Playground Festivalexternal link

Live arts festival at various locations around the city
28 November until 6 December 2025

Short Film Festivalexternal link

Extensive selection of short films from a wide variety of genres
December 2025 and January 2026

Winter Season Leuvenexternal link

There’s no better place to spend those cold winter days than in Leuven’s convivial city centre with a light festival, the Christmas market, winter walks and a lot more

Agenda

Discover what to do during your stay in Leuven

Also discover

Now in M Leuvenexternal link

Discover the exhibitions and activities in museum M Leuven
Grote Markt in Leuven met het stadhuis

See and do

What must you see in Leuven and what can you do there? Discover the highlights, events, tours, and tips from locals.

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