7, 14, 21 & 28 August 2025

Leuven Bells • University library

The International Carillon Festival Leuven Bells ushers in the summer with a spectacular series of 16 concerts spread across 4 carillons. This unique concert series takes place in the Abbot Garden of Park Abbey, the garden of St Gertrude's Abbey, in the squares around the University Library and in the garden of Erasmus House, and the herb garden in the Great Beguinage.

Practical info

  • When:
    • Thursday 7 August 2025, from 20:30 until 21:30
    • Thursday 14 August 2025, from 20:30 until 21:30
    • Thursday 21 August 2025, from 20:30 until 21:30
    • Thursday 28 August 2025, from 20:30 until 21:30
  • Carillon: Tower of the University Library (Mgr. Ladeuzeplein 21, 3000 Leuven)
  • Listening spot: In the squares around the University Library and in the garden of the Erasmus House. There are beach chairs and video screens on Ladeuzeplein.
  • Price: Free

Programme:

Thursday 7 August: Duo Bellini (The Netherlands)

Thursday 14 August: Bel Ensemble (Belgium-The Netherlands)

Thursday 21 August: The Fellowship of the Ring (USA)

Thursday 28 August: The Bells’ Angels (‘The Best of The Bells’ Angels’)

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