Schedule

This is the preliminary schedule for the 2019 edition of Paasfeesten Leuven:

THURSDAY APRIL 18,  2019

  • Arrival of the guest groups
  • Assigning the members of the different groups to their host families
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  • Evening: Guests have a free evening to spend with their host families or they can come and share a drink with the local groups

FRIDAY APRIL 19,  2019

  • 14h00 - 17h00: Performance for senior citizens in the festival hall, Rijschoolstraat 21, 3000 Leuven
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    ​Coffee and pastry during the break

    Reservation is required


    Entrance fee: € 8,00 - Pre-sale : € 6,00
    0-12 years: free

  • 14h00 - 17h00: Performances by the guest groups in the city center.
  • 20h00: A fun evening for both dancers and host families

SATURDAY, APRIL 20,  2019

  • 13h30 - 17h00: Folkloristic activities in the historic city centre of Leuven including a parade, performances and activities.
  • 15h00 - 16h00: introduction of the participating groups to the audience on the Central Square (Grote Markt) and throwing of chocolate easter eggs
  • 16h00: Carving of the Easter lamb on the Mathieu De Layensplein.
  • 20h00: Dancing and workshops

    On this evening, both foreign and Belgian groups teach their dances to the participants of the festival. - Free entrance.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21,  2019

MONDAY, APRIL 22,  2019

  • 14h30: Festival performances in the festival hall, Rijschoolstraat 21, 3000 Leuven.
    Most important performance for all the participating groups.
    

    Entrance fee: €12,00
    pre-sale: € 10,00
    0-12 years: free
  • 20h00: end of the festival, farewell evening

TUESDAY, APRIL 23,  2019

  • Departure of the guest groups.