Dag van het DKO - February 7th
February 7: Day of the Academies in Mechelen
Saturday, February 7, 2026, marks the Day of the Academies (Dag van de Academies). On this day, carillon music will fill the city center of Mechelen. We warmly invite you to come and discover this unique craft for yourself at the Conservatory!
Discover the carillon up close
Have you ever wondered what a carillon looks like from up close, or exactly how a carillonneur brings the bells to life? Visit the Conservatory for a workshop featuring our mobile "discovery" carillon (doe-beiaard). This is the perfect opportunity to see the instrument from a front-row perspective and even try playing it yourself.
- Workshop 1: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Workshop 2: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
(Location: Conservatory)
Performance Schedule
Our students and carillonneurs will be performing at various locations throughout the city. Take a stroll through Mechelen and enjoy these live performances:
|
Time |
Location |
Who |
Event |
|
10:00 – 11:00 |
Conservatory |
olv Dina Verheyden |
Workshop doe-beiaard |
|
11:30 – 12:30 |
Sint-Romboutstoren |
Students Beiaardschool |
Beiaardbespeling |
|
12:30 – 13:30 |
Sinte-Mettetuin |
Children class olv Dina Verheyden |
Bespeling kamerbeiaard |
|
13:30 - 16:00 |
Sinte-Mettetuin |
Students Beiaardschool |
Bespeling kamerbeiaard |
|
14:00 – 15:00 |
Hof van Busleyden |
Students Beiaardschool |
Beiaardbespeling |
|
14:00 – 15:00 |
Conservatory |
olv Dina Verheyden |
Workshop doe-beiaard |
Everyone is welcome to watch, listen, and discover!