What to Experience in Oostduinkerke:
Events & Activities

Below, you'll find our selection of the finest events in Oostduinkerke and the surrounding region. Especially in the summer, there are almost daily festivities, ranging from markets and folklore to music performances and sporting events. Yet, even outside the summer season, there's plenty to enjoy in terms of varied activities.

De complete activiteitenkalender van Oostduinkerke vind je op: https://www.visitkoksijde.be/en/activities.

Christmas market & ice rink

In December, the days grow shorter and there are Christmas lights and candles everywhere. Time for good food, gifts but above all … each other! A good reminisce about the year during a long beach walk. Will you celebrate Christmas together at your cosy holiday ...

2024

Shrimp Fishermen on horseback

The Shrimp Fishing on Horseback event in Oostduinkerke was added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2013 by UNESCO. Fishing on horse back is a tradition that exists for over 500 years. The Fishermen on horseback, who are sitting quite high on ...

Fireworks Flemish Community Day

11 juli

There is a fireworks at the beach near the Astridplein square in Oostduinkerke on the occasion of the Flemish Community Day at 23:00 hrs.

St. Idesbald sings

The evening starts off with a live performance. Afterwards you may sing and swing along with timeless classics. There is a paper featuring all the lyrics as a reference. The night ends with musical fireworks.

Four-day March of the Yser

Eind augustus

Traditionally, the Four-day March of the Yser takes place in the third week of August. The Four-day March of the Yser is an international march, organized by the Belgian Defense Forces. This annual 'military exercise' is open to civilians and military personnel from home and abroad. During this walking event ...