Tower visit and live carillon concert University Library

Visit the tower of the university library on Tuesday nights and Wednesdays at noon. Enjoy the view at the balcony and attend a carillon concert in the front row.

When:
- Every tuesday: 18:20-19:45
- Every Wednesday: 12:20-13:45
Where: Universiteitsbibliotheek, Ladeuzeplein 21, Leuven (view on map)

What can you expect?

Attention No carillon concerts in June 2026
To avoid disturbing students during the exam period, there will be no carillon concerts until Monday 29 June 2026.

The carillonneur guides you through the Library tower and the exhibition in it and ends with a visit to the carillon for a live concert. Check the carillon calendar for an overview of the planned performances and performers.

Tickets

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At the reception of Visit Leuven

Ladeuzeplein 21
3000 Leuven
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Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday, you can enjoy a concert on the peace carillon.

Zicht op de toren van de Sint-Jan-de-Doperkerk

Every first and third Wednesday of the month

Enjoy a free carillon concert in the Great Beguinage of Leuven.

Sat 20 and 27 June and 4 and 11 July 2026

The International Carillon Festival Leuven Bells ushers in the summer with a spectacular series of 17 concerts spread across 4 carillons

The International Carillon Festival Leuven Bells ushers in the summer with a spectacular series of 17 concerts spread across 4 carillons

Sun 19 and 26 July and 2 and 9 August 2026

The carillon at Saint Gertrude’s Church is one of the four carillons in Leuven on which carillonneurs from Belgium and abroad perform concerts during Leuven Bells.

Sun 19 and 26 July and 2 and 9 August 2026

The carillon in the Groot Begijnhof is the lightest carillon in Leuven. It is one of the four carillons in Leuven on which carillonneurs from Belgium and abroad perform concerts during Leuven Bells.

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