27.02.2026

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The Crystal Ship celebrates its 10th edition with TCS Summit

The tenth anniversary of international art in the streets will be celebrated this spring with an extra-large special edition of The Crystal Ship. Ostend will once again become the canvas for leading artists from around the world.

New this year is The Crystal Ship Summit on 31 March and 1 April: a two-day inspiring programme focusing on street art, creativity, culture and tourism. A unique opportunity to combine art, encounters and networking in our vibrant coastal city.

Tuesday 31 March: UBN FOCUS at De Grote Post

On 31 March, Us By Night will be coming to Ostend with an exclusive mini edition: UBN FOCUS. At De Grote Post, four international creatives from the worlds of photography, design, art and music will be presenting an evening full of inspiring talks.

Four renowned creators, one stage. A compact setting with pure focus and top-quality content. Ideal for anyone who wants to gain new insights and ideas that can be immediately translated into their own events and projects.

Tickets: €45 per person.

Order your tickets here!

Wednesday 1 April: Expert Conference

On 1 April, Tourism Ostend and Street Art Cities are organising the Expert Conference, the professional section of The Crystal Ship Summit.

During this afternoon event, international professionals from the worlds of culture, tourism and street art will discuss current topics such as artistic freedom in public spaces, the social impact of street art and its interaction with tourism.

A must for professionals who want to understand how street art and tourism can reinforce each other.

Exclusively for visitors to our website: free participation (ticket value €75) with discount code

Request your discount code here!

Make The Crystal Ship your next team-building event!


Bring your team to Ostend and dive into the world of street art together. Take part in a graffiti workshop with a professional artist and then discover the impressive murals during a guided Crystal Ship walk.

The Crystal Ship Rally takes your team past more than 40 murals in Ostend. You will discover the route by bicycle or golf cart and solve assignments together. The activity ends with an award ceremony.

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