Fun Things to Do in Antwerp

Antwerp is Belgium’s fashion-forward, creative port city — stylish, walkable, and full of design, with a riverside and a buzzing bar scene that make going out easy.

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Happening this week in Antwerp

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Best ways to meet people in Antwerp

Outdoors

Riverside & Eilandje hangs

The Scheldt riverside and docklands are relaxed places for a walk and a drink.

Best for: Sunny afternoons

Arts & Culture

Design & fashion culture

A famous fashion city — openings and creative events double as social meetups.

Best for: First-time meetups

Nightlife

Beer cafes & nightlife

Het Zuid and the Old Town bars make for easy, social evenings.

Best for: Small groups

Fitness & Outdoors

Run clubs & cycling

Riverside run clubs and bike-friendly streets welcome solo newcomers.

Best for: Showing up solo

Food & Markets

Markets & city strolls

Weekend markets are a gentle way to meet locals.

Best for: Weekend mornings

Where to go in Antwerp

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Het Zuid

Galleries, stylish bars, and a design crowd

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Eilandje

Redeveloped docklands, the MAS museum, and waterfront bars

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Zurenborg

Art Nouveau streets, cafes, and a local feel

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Old Town

Medieval squares, the cathedral, and lively pubs

Antwerp FAQ

What are the best things to do in Antwerp to meet people?

Riverside and Eilandje hangs, design and fashion events, beer cafes, run clubs, and weekend markets are the Antwerp staples.

How do I find things to do in Antwerp this weekend?

Head to Het Zuid or the Eilandje and join people already out. Waypoint makes it tap-to-join.

Is Antwerp a good city to make friends?

Yes — it is walkable, stylish, and creative, with a lively, social bar and design culture.

Ready to actually do something in Antwerp?

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