MAfestival Brugge fills Bruges, Belgium each late July and early August with early-music concerts and cutting-edge historically informed performance set against canals, Gothic halls, and the Concertgebouw Brugge. Hear medieval-to-Baroque repertoire in atmospheric churches and courtyards, then dive deeper with the internationally watched MA Competition, artist talks, and masterclasses. A specialist instrument market and pop-up sets keep the city buzzing between headline recitals—an immersive celebration of “old sounds” in a living medieval backdrop.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Friday, July 31–Sunday, August 9, 2026. Official dates.
• Concert start times vary by event and venue—check the official program as it is published/updated. MA Festival program page · Concertgebouw Brugge program.
• MA Competition (Harpsichord) is scheduled during the festival: semi-final Aug 4, 2026 and final Aug 6, 2026 (with rehearsals Aug 3 and Aug 5). Competition dates.
LOCATION
• Bruges, Belgium (multi‑venue). Open in Google Maps.
• Festival venues span Bruges landmarks and concert halls; official venue list and addresses: Locations.
• Example venues (from the official list):
• Concertgebouw Brugge — ’t Zand 34, 8000 Brugge. Venue site.
• Belfort Brugge — Markt 7, 8000 Brugge. Address list.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Tickets are typically sold per concert/event via Concertgebouw Brugge’s ticketing and event listings. Ticket info.
• MA Festival “Friends” benefits include 15% off category 1 tickets and the ability to book starting April 27, 2026 (one week before general ticket sales). Friends membership details.
• For the most current availability, pricing, and bundles/day passes (where offered), use the official program/event pages. Program.
GOOD TO KNOW
• MA Competition 2026 (Harpsichord) application window: February 23–March 8, 2026 (CET). Competition details.
• Updates and announcements are posted by the festival on its news page. MA Festival news.