Upcoming activities

25 April 2026 – 25 April 2027

Exhibition: Freemasonry in the 18th century - an opportunity for social interaction

A free exhibition – in the spirit of social exchange that was so valued by the Enlightenment – presenting 18th-century Freemasonry from a fresh perspective, true to its values and rituals. The Arenberg Foundation is collaborating on this unique exhibition and is lending several exceptional Masonic attributes that once belonged to Duke Louis Engelbert of Arenberg, the so-called “Blind Duke” (1750–1820).

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Exhibitions

13 June 2026

Annual meeting of the scientific committee of the Belgian Arenberg Foundation in Enghien/Edingen

The annual meeting of the scientific committee of the Belgian Arenberg Foundation will take place on Saturday, the 13th of June 2026.

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Annual meeting

4 December 2026

XVIIIth Prizes for History "Duke d'Arenberg"

The Prize award "Duke of Arenberg" will take place on Friday, 4 December 2026, at the Palace of Academies in Brussels.

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History Prizes "Duke d'Arenberg" Prizes

Past activities

23 April 2026

Book Presentation: Arenberg im Alten Reich

Book Presentation: Arenberg im Alten Reich. H.S.H. Duke Leopold of Arenberg and Prof. Dr. Martin Wrede (Grenoble) will present the book. The laudatory address will be given by Prof. Dr. Ronald G. Asch (Freiburg im Breisgau).

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Book presentation

9 March 2026

Conference: Defending Europe: Status quaestionis – Challenges – Possible futures

Conference: Defending Europe: Status quaestionis – Challenges – Possible futures Date: March 9th, 2026, 3 pm – 6 pm Venue: Théâtre Royal des Galeries, Galerie du Roi n° 32, 1000 Brussels

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Conferences & seminars Seminar

11 December 2025 – 17 May 2026

Exhibition - Faith with Humour. A Prayer Book from Northern France

The Arenberg psalter-breviary from Laon. Book decoration on every single page: with this precious manuscript from the period around 1300, the Museum Schnütgen has succeeded in acquiring a special new work. It is a magnificent example of French Gothic manuscript illumination.

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Exhibitions

27 November 2025

Coimbra Group 40th Anniversary - A Week of Celebration, Recognition and Forward Vision

On 20 November 2025, Duke Leopold of Arenberg received an award at BOZAR in Brussels for his many years of collaboration with and commitment to the Coimbra Group, which are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.

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Arenberg - Coimbra Group Prize

22–23 November 2025

Anniversary Concerts – 75 Years of the Arenberg Choir

The Arenberg Choir of Heverlee (Leuven) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. They mark the occasion with a festive baroque program on 22 and 23 November 2025, in the chapel of the Heilig Hart Institute in Heverlee.

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Music