Ommegang

The Ommegang was originally established to commemorate the transfer of the miraculous statue of "Notre-Dame sur la Branche", who was worshipped in the Antwerp Cathedral. Over the years this commemorative procession has lost its religious character and has become a parade of the different reliquaries of Brussels.

Nowadays the Parade of the Ommegang is one of the most awe-inspiring spectacles in Belgium.

It takes place at 9 pm on the prestigious setting of the Grand Place, which is ablaze with light and recalls the pomp and ceremony of a splendid celebration held there to honour Charles V and his Court (16th century). It is a celebration of grand proportions, complete with the costumes of the times and where the descendants of the nobility play the roles of their ancestors.

The Ommegang takes place on Tuesday and Thursday at 9 pm. The procession starts at the Sablon at 8:50 pm and ends at the Grand Place where the show starts at 9 pm. The stands are only placed on the Grand Place.

Horse jousts are organised on the Place du Grand Sablon during the afternoon and in the evening. Historical parade with medieval village, crossbow competition and a concert.

More info on The Ommegang

Tickets for Ommegang for sale online www.ommegang.be by phone or at the BITC

Free admission also to:
The Jousts of the Sablon

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