Welcome to the website of the Basilica of the Holy Blood

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Information for visitors

Open every day from 10:00 tot 17:15

Closed from Monday 12 January to Saturday 17 January 2026

During religious services, the lower or upper basilica is accessible only to those who wish to attend the service

Access Basilica of the Holy Blood: FREE
Access Museum and Treasury: 5 EUR / below 12 years: FREE

You can contact us by sending an email to info@holyblood.com or by completing the contact form on our website.

Eucharist

Every day at 11:00 am except Monday

Veneration of the Holy Blood

Every day from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Every Friday from 10:15 am to 11:00 am

Opportunity for Confession

Every Wednesday and Friday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Every Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:45 am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:45 am

Procession of the Holy Blood

Thursday 6 May 2027
www.bloedprocessiebrugge.be

Special services and concerts

SUNDAY 01 NOVEMBER 2026 - 11:00 am : Solemnity of All Saints

MONDAY 02 NOVEMBER 2026 - 11:00 am : All Souls’ Day

FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2026 - 7:30 pm : Prayer vigil for persecuted Christians during Red Week

SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER 2026 - 4:30 pm : Concert of English Choral Music- Holland Concertkoor & Orkest; Peter Janka, conductor - Frank Hermans, bass-baritone
- Free admission
- Collection in support of the social work of the Sint-Michielsbeweging

FRIDAY 25 DECEMBER 2026 - 11:00 am : Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

SATURDAY 26 DECEMBER 2026 - 8:00 pm : Christmas Concert- Musica in Gioia, String Orchestra & Vocal Ensemble Adriaen Willaert conducted by Eric Hallein
- Tickets = €25

WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2027 - 11:00 am : Ash WednesdayEucharist with imposition of ashes

SUNDAY 28 MARCH 2027 - 11:00 am : Solemnity of Easter

SUNDAY 02 MAY 2027 - 11:00 am : Feast of the Holy Blood

THURSDAY 06 MAY 2027 : Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord09:30 : Lauds at the Basilica of the Holy Blood
10:30 : Transfer of the Relic of the Holy Blood to St Saviour's Cathedral
11:00 : Eucharistic Celebration at St Saviour's Cathedral
14:30 : Procession of the Holy Blood
17:30 : Closing Celebration at the Burg Square

SUNDAY 16 MAY 2027 - 11:00 am : Solemnity of Pentecost

SUNDAY 15 AUGUST 2027 - 11:00 am : Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary