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Culture
Alex Agnew - 'No More Heroes'
Comedy
AFAS Domein 3 weeksThu 8 Oct, 20:00
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Culturein 8 weeksTien Om Te Zien, Back to the 90s
AFAS Dome
The iconic music show returns in XXL format. 'Tien Om Te Zien Back To The 90s' brings the golden years back to the AFAS Dome. Anne De Baetzelier and Willy Sommers host an evening with live performances by X-Session, Isabelle A and Leopold 3, in a setting that recalls the legendary TOTZ tent. The complete timing can be found a few days before the concert on www.afasdome.be.
Culturein 17 weeksSwan Lake
Lotto Arena Antwerpen
The International Festival Ballet presents a fairy-like spectacle of beauty, elegance and grace --- a complete work of art accompanied by a live orchestra. One of the most famous ballets in the world, set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky --- "Swan Lake." For many people, Swan Lake is the very synonym of ballet itself. The romantic fairy tale about the young Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with the Swan Princess Odette and seeks to free her from the evil spell of Duke Rothbart, is a story about the power of true love. This ballet belongs to the standard repertoire of all major ballet companies. In particular, the Allegro Moderato from the Swan Dances in Act II, choreographed by Lev Ivanov, has become the subject of countless parodies and is therefore widely known as the "Dance of the Four Little Swans", far beyond the circle of ballet enthusiasts. In short: a masterpiece by a genius composer --- and a production that has captivated audiences for centuries. The magnificent stage design by the renowned theatre designer Vyacheslav Okunev --- who has worked, among others, for the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg and La Scala in Milan --- together with splendid costumes and the boundless elegance and effortless lightness of the ballet ensemble, create a dreamy and fairy-tale interpretation of classical ballet that continues to fascinate audiences more than 100 years after its creation. The complete timing can be found a few days before the concert on www.lotto-arena.be.
Culturein 15 weeksThe Nutcracker - Ballet and Orchestra
Lotto Arena Antwerpen
Step into the holiday magic with "The Nutcracker", a timeless masterpiece set to Tchaikovsky's iconic music and Petipa's libretto. Based on Ivanov's legendary choreography and performed by the Paris Ballet Theater, this original Franceconcert production is the must-see event of the 2026--2027 holiday season. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale, this enchanting story follows young Clara, who receives a nutcracker shaped like a little man as a Christmas gift. On Christmas Eve, the toy comes to life and leads her on a magical adventure: a battle against mischievous mice, a transformation into a charming prince, and a dreamlike journey through a fairy-tale kingdom where flowers and snowflakes dance. Premiered in December 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, this two-act ballet remains one of the most performed in the world, celebrated for its spellbinding music and spectacular choreography. The complete timing can be found a few days before the concert on www.forest-national.be
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Culture in Merksem (Antwerpen): the rundown
6 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Merksem (Antwerpen) right now. The hottest is Alex Agnew - 'No More Heroes' at AFAS Dome (rising, 55/100), followed by Tien Om Te Zien, Back to the 90s and Swan Lake. The board leans culture. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
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Top spots right now
- 1Alex Agnew - 'No More Heroes' 路 AFAS Dome 路 Thu 8 Oct55
- 2Tien Om Te Zien, Back to the 90s 路 AFAS Dome 路 Fri 13 Nov55
- 3Swan Lake 路 Lotto Arena Antwerpen 路 Fri 15 Jan55
- 4Bankzitters 2027 - De Grootste Vriendengroep van Belgi毛 路 AFAS Dome 路 Sat 13 Feb55
- 5Nerdland voor Kleine Nerds 2026 路 Lotto Arena Antwerpen 路 Mon 28 Dec50
- 6The Nutcracker - Ballet and Orchestra 路 Lotto Arena Antwerpen 路 Sun 3 Jan50
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What's on for culture in Merksem (Antwerpen) right now?
Right now Merksem (Antwerpen) has 6 on the radar under culture, led by Alex Agnew - 'No More Heroes' at AFAS Dome, Tien Om Te Zien, Back to the 90s at AFAS Dome, Swan Lake at Lotto Arena Antwerpen. The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.
What is the biggest event in Merksem (Antwerpen)?
Alex Agnew - 'No More Heroes' at AFAS Dome on Thu 8 Oct. It scores 55 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.
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