Spruitjesfestival lands in Cultuurcentrum Scharpoord

From November 1 to 4, 2026, the Spruitjesfestival in Knokke-Heist will offer four days of theater, circus, music, and more for the whole family.

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From Sunday, November 1 to Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Spruitjesfestival will once again take place at Cultuurcentrum Scharpoord in Knokke-Heist, offering four days of theater, circus, music, workshops, and film for all ages.

The festival presents a varied program including poetic circus performances, energetic acrobatics, magical stories, and interactive theater experiences. In addition to the stage program, there will be continuous creative workshops, the interactive 'Beroependorp' (Profession Village), and play activities with 'Spelotheek De Wip', complemented by food and drink stalls.
On Sunday, the festival opens with 'Flugi', a circus performance combining live violin music and spectacular bicycle acrobatics, and 'Tropical Summer' with energy, humor, and acrobatics. 'Tembo' offers magical stories within a lifelike elephant.
Interactive adventures such as 'Wegwezen' in a converted bus and the 'Hoelahoep Instuif' (Hula Hoop Workshop) invite visitors to participate. On Tuesday, 'De Grote Hula Show' and 'Dans Me' will feature playful mixes of circus and humor, with the latter inviting visitors to bring a giant to life together.
Each festival day concludes with spectacular fire shows like 'Sparkly Talks', 'De Vurige Dans', and 'In Fire & Ashes'.
Wednesday, November 4, is the Spruitjesfilmdag (Sprout Film Day), with screenings for all ages, from 'Dikkie Dik' to the heartwarming family film 'Olivia'.
The festival runs from November 1 to 4, 2026, at Cultuurcentrum Scharpoord. Tickets and information are available at cultuur.knokke-heist.be/spruitjesfestival.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Knokke-Heist — Nieuws (19/10/2026)