Highlights

Programme LUNALIA LIFT OFF online!

Come and listen to the wonderful sound of Mechelen. The opening celebration offers everyone a taste of what is to come. Sample Lunalia for free! No reservation needed! The ideal moment for a family trip. View the full programme now.

Ensemble in residence: Zefiro Torna

In 2025, Lunalia will be more rooted in Mechelen than ever, as the ensemble in residence will be Zefiro Torna. Since this musical collective was founded in 1996, it has been characterised by its innovative concepts. And that makes it the perfect match for the dream edition of LUNALIA. During Lunalia, Zefiro Torna will present a number of special projects, including Time Crawls, Somnia, Bach Mirrored, and Balsam. In addition, two muses of the ensemble will also be heard at other concerts: Elly Aerden at Lunalia Lift Off and Els Van Laethem in the context of Coro by George De Decker. More information.

Jelle Dierickx becomes artistic director of Musikkultur Rheinsberg

After eight years at the head of the Festival of Flanders Mechelen/Kempen organisation, director Jelle Dierickx is bidding farewell. In 2017, he became the third director of Festival of Flanders Mechelen/Kempen after Marcel Kocken and Veerle Declerck. From September 2025, he will pass on the torch in turn. From then on, he will be artistic director of Musikkultur Rheinsberg at the former Musical Court of Frederick the Great and Prince Henry of Prussia.

Vacancy alert: General and Artistic Director Festival of Flanders Mechelen/Kempen

We are looking for an inspiring leader with a heart for music and a vision of culture in a changing society. You will set the artistic and business direction, lead the team and programme yourself for two festivals Lunalia and Musica Divina. Apply by 15 May 2025. Read the vacancy here.