• Concerts at the English Convent

    Experience music

    in our unique setting!

    Today, the English Convent is emerging as a unique center for music and culture, where historical silence gives way to artistic resonance. With “Concerts at the English Convent”, this centuries-old site takes on a new form: an intimate concert series that connects classical music with the convent’s unique heritage. The serene surroundings enhance the listening experience and allow visitors to experience music in an atmosphere of authenticity and contemplation.

    Check out our upcoming concerts:

  • Experience our carefully selected concerts in an atmospheric environment, perfect for an unforgettable musical evening. Intimate Representations Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Ryelandt Festival

    Bladelin choir

    Missa & Mystique:

    Ryelandt's choir music

    Friday 25th of september 2026

    19:30

    Bladelin Choir
    directed by Patrick Beuckels

    Religious choir music by
    Joseph Ryelandt
    Enjoy performances by renowned musicians who share their talent and passion for music with you. Outstanding Artists Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Ryelandt Festival

    David Vergauwen

    Hans Ryckelynck

    Lecture Performance

    Between Silence and Sound:

    discovering the world of Joseph Ryelandt

    Saturday 26th of september 2026

    15:00

    David Vergauwen: lecture

    Hans Ryckelynk: piano

    Music from J. Ryelandt,

    J. Brahms, Cl. Debussy

    and J. Jongen

    Our historical monastery offers a unique ambiance that enhances the beauty of music. A Unique Location Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Ryelandt Festival

    Ryelandt Trio

    Passion and Poetry:

    the Piano Trios

    of Joseph Ryelandt

    Sunday 27th of september 2026

    15:00

    Ryelandt Trio:

    Jeroen de Beer: violin

    Pieter-Jan De Smet: cello

    Pieter-Jan Verhoyen: piano

    Piano Trios by J. Ryelandt and contemporaries

    Our historical monastery offers a unique ambiance that enhances the beauty of music. A Unique Location Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Les Goûts Authentiques

    Flauto e cembalo obbligato

    Saturday 17th of oktober 2026

    19:30

    Les Goûts Authentiques:

    Jan Devlieger: Recorder

    Linde Demuynck: harpsichord

    Music by J.S. and C.Ph.E. Bach,

    G.F. Telemann, A. Forqueray

    and A. Vivaldi

    Our historical monastery offers a unique ambiance that enhances the beauty of music. A Unique Location Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Academia della Speranza

    Bram Nolf

    Afternoon Matinee:

    Baroque Oboe Concertos


    Sunday the 22nd of november 2026

    16:00

    Academia della Speranza

    directed by Piet Lamiroy

    Bram Nolf: oboe

    Thomas Vancayseele: oboe

    Vasco Pereira: harpsichord

    Music by J.S. Bach,

    A. Vivaldi and G.F. Händel

    Our historical monastery offers a unique ambiance that enhances the beauty of music. A Unique Location Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Academia della Speranza

    Bram Nolf

    Evening Concert:

    Baroque Oboe Concertos


    Sunday the 22nd of november 2026

    20:00

    Academia della Speranza

    directed by Piet Lamiroy

    Bram Nolf: oboe

    Thomas Vancayseele: oboe

    Vasco Pereira: harpsichord

    Music by J.S. Bach,

    A. Vivaldi and G.F. Händel

    Our historical monastery offers a unique ambiance that enhances the beauty of music. A Unique Location Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Toon Fret - Veronika Iltchenko

    C'est la Fête!

    Saturday 16th of januari 2027

    19h30

    Toon Fret: flute

    Veronika Iltchenko: piano

    Music by Cl. Debussy,

    B. Bartok, G. Lekeu and F. Amirov

    Our historical monastery offers a unique ambiance that enhances the beauty of music. A Unique Location Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Anna Delfino

    Spirabilia Quintet

    So anch'io la virtù magica

    Saturday 20th of february 2027

    19h30

    Anna Delfino: Soprano

    Spirabilia Quintet:

    Giulia Perego: flute

    Marco Ambrosini: oboe

    Mauro Mosca: clarinet

    Aldo Spreafico: horn

    Debora Vallino: bassoon

    Music by G. Rossini,

    W.A. Mozart, J. Offenbach,

    G. Donizetti,

    G. Verdi and G. Briccialdi

    Our historical monastery offers a unique ambiance that enhances the beauty of music. A Unique Location Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Kuijken String Quartet

    Die Sieben letzten Wörte unseres Erlösers am Kreuze

    Sunday the 21st of march 2027

    15h


    Kuijken String Quartet:

    Sigiswald Kuijken: 1st violin

    Marieke Dejonghe: 2nd violin

    Marleen Thiers: alto and recitation

    Fr.E. Douchy: cello


    Music by J. Haydn

    Our historical monastery offers a unique ambiance that enhances the beauty of music. A Unique Location Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Donax

    Vienna Unplugged

    Saturday the 1st of may 2027

    19h30

    Donax:

    Bram Nolf: oboe

    Luc Loubry: bassoon

    Hans Ryckelynck: piano


    Music by W.A. Mozart,

    J. Haydn and L. van Beethoven


    Our historical monastery offers a unique ambiance that enhances the beauty of music. A Unique Location Our Concerts Monastery in Bruges where classical concerts are organized.

    Duo Adelfoi

    Joseph Ryelandt

    A soul finely tuned

    Saturday the 29th of may 2027

    19h30

    Duo Adelfoi:

    Ludovic Bataillie: violin

    Florestan Bataillie: piano


    Violin Sonatas by J. Ryelandt and contemporaries


  • For information and proposals: concertsenglishconvent@gmail.com

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