Music & Concert Tour To Belgium

Come and play in the churches, medieval market squares and coastal bandstands of this fascinating small country.

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Highlights

Historic pianos at the Musical Instruments Museum

Tasting pralines at an artisan chocolate factory

Wildlife and rides at Bellewarde theme park

Day out in historic Bruges

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The itinerary was well thought out and appropriate for our group and our wishes.

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Depart school for Belgium by coach Evening meal

Breakfast Concert in the Church of Our Lady Evening meal Take your students bowling

Breakfast Visit the seaside resort of Ostend, followed by performance on Ostend Bandstand Visit the In Flanders Fields Museum Evening meal Performance as part of the Last Post Ceremony at 8pm

Breakfast Coach travel to the UK Arrive in the UK - Welcome back!

What's included*

Travel by full-specification coach

Organisation of two performances

Coach use in resort subject to driver’s hours

Travel Insurance

Return Channel crossings

Half-board youth hostel accommodation

*Excursion fees may not be included in this tour – please contact us to learn more.

Recommended Excursions

01 Bellewaerde Park

02 Musical Instruments Museum, Brussels

03 In Flanders Fields Museum

01 Bellewaerde Park

With landscaped gardens and an ancient castle, Belgium’s oldest theme park is home to wildlife from big cats to capybaras, as well as thrilling rides such as the Screaming Eagle vertical drop tower. Water rides include the Niagara, which careers down the highest waterfall in Europe.

Tip: The Boomerang roller coaster travels at over 80km per hour.

Full day See on map

02 Musical Instruments Museum, Brussels

This beautifully restored art nouveau and neoclassical complex is home to a renowned collection of over 7,000 instruments from grand pianos to glass harmonicas. These are looked after by a staff of specialist scientists called ‘organologists’. There is also a concert hall and a space for workshops.

Tip: There is a fine view of the city from the rooftop restaurant.

1 hour See on map

03 In Flanders Fields Museum

This outstanding museum aims to preserve our connection with World War I through character-led experience and the story of the land. Exhibitions blend interactive installations with relics allowing students to explore history on a peer-related level. A permanent exhibit traces the invasion of Belgium with educational programmes to delve deeper into the war past.

1 - 2 hours See on map

Performance venues

Bruges Market Square Bruges Market Square, or Markt, is home to some of Bruges’ most famous sights, including the iconic belfry. With plenty of hustle and bustle all year round, this is a firm favourite with all our groups! Please note that power is not provided at this venue.

Ostend Bandstand This ornate bandstand is over 100 years old, and continues to provide a great venue for groups to this day! Due to its central location within the resort, a good audience is guaranteed. While you’re here, be sure to check out the great coastal attractions and the St Peter and Paul Church, likened by

Gent Festival The Gent Festival takes over the city every July with a number of stages dotted all over the city. Thanks to our well established local contacts, we are able to arrange concerts for our groups on some of the most prominent stages within the city such as the one on Cathedral Square. All stages are st

Church of Our Lady, Bruges This centrally located church is a firm favourite with groups. Pleasant acoustics gently enhance most types of repertoires performed, and both choirs and orchestras are welcome to perform. The regular afternoon concerts are well attended by audiences made up of both locals and tourists.

Brussels Cathedral This magnificent cathedral is home to a number of professional concerts throughout the year. Visiting groups are invited to perform weekdays in the afternoons for the cathedral's many visitors. Facilities are excellent and include spacious changing facilities, use of the choir organ and choral riser

The Last Post Ceremony The Last Post Ceremony is celebrated every day at 8pm at the Menin Gate in Ypres to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives during World War I. Choirs and brass bands are invited to perform two suitable anthems as part of the ceremony. This will be a very emotional performance for your student

Retirement homes If this is your first tour abroad and you are looking for an intimate and supportive audience, we have established contacts with a number of nursing homes in Belgium who would be delighted to host your performance. A warm welcome is guaranteed with most homes offering some food and drinks to perform

Typical accommodation

Europa Hostel, Bruges See on map

Why groups like it:

Only a 15-minute walk from the train station and conveniently located for exploring

Consists of a main building and two wings where groups are largely self-contained

Several common rooms, including a dedicated TV room

Facilities:

Big-screen TV and PlayStation

TV and internet access

Luggage storage/lockers available

Hostel de Draecke, Ghent See on map

Why groups like it:

Located in a quiet street in the centre of Ghent, just 150m from the Castle of the Counts

High standard of hostel accommodation with private bathroom facilities

There’s a common room where students can get together

Facilities:

Internet access, free Wi-Fi

TV Room

Luggage storage facilities

Music & Concert Tour To Belgium

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