What makes it 85% Couple-Friendly: Couples enjoy a serene, romantic live harp session and mini-museum for a donation; short set fits plans, but limited seating means arriving early together is wise.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: A single concert (40 min) plus the 20 min museum visit and buffer for arrival fits into 1–2 hours.
Attend a free harp concert:
Join Luc Vanlaere’s Saturday concerts at Congresscentre Oud Sint-Jan.
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to choose a seat near the stage and leave a small donation.
Explore the mini harp museum:
Browse replicas of ancient harps and Luc’s handmade instruments after the concert.
Tip: Head in as soon as the concert ends to avoid crowding in the narrow rooms.
Chat with the harpist:
Ask Luc about harp building and ancient harp history in an informal setting.
Tip: Prepare one or two questions; he speaks multiple languages.
Book a harp-building workshop:
Learn to craft a small harp in a hands-on session.
Tip: Email Luc at least two weeks in advance to arrange dates, language and fees.

Paulina López
One of the most inspiring and surprising experiences that I had on my trip. The musician is a true master of his art.
Roxanne Cyr
This is truly amazing and not to be missed! We were there in early October and there was a 40 minute concert at 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. It’s free but you will definitely want to leave a large tip because you will enjoy the concert so much. He puts on this concert for free as he wants to make if available to all, no matter your ability to pay. Mr. Vaniaere plays only his own composit...
Lana Wurtz
One of the cutest experiences in Brugge. Luc played beautifully during the concert and was very informative about the history of harps. A must see when in the area
Nuriiar Safarov
Luc is a genius musician and master of sound as he composes music and makes instruments himself. He plays with his heart, his concert made my travel to Brugge so rich. He mixed sounds from different instruments some of them he made himself, and it sounded magical.
Ngọc Trần
This concert is absolutely a must-go when you are in Bruges. Luc Vanlaere is a sound master - he has an intense knowledge about the harp instrument and the way he tells the story using harp together with other sound is really impressive. With the eyes open, you may admire his skill and enjoy the beauty of the sound. With the eyes closed, you may find every cells of the body singing together with ...
Concerts run only on Saturdays from January 15 to February 28; check with the venue for any off-season dates.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Concert & museum access | EUR 0 |
| Digital album download | EUR 17 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 17 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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