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The annual summer jazz festival in the romantic village of Antwerp is back for its 49th edition. This iconic jazz festival has gained quite the reputation for featuring some of best local and international jazz musicians. The festival will take place from Thursday, August 9, to Sunday, August 12.
Jazz Middelheim was organized for the first time in 1969 and is widely considered one of the best jazz festivals in Europe. Every year in August a host of leading jazz musicians gathers in Antwerp. The idyllic Park Den Brandt is one of the most beautiful décors for a jazz festival. As a family friendly event, children have the freedom to explore the grounds for hiking trails and playgrounds.
Source: visitantwerpen.be
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