Highlights
Musica Divina thanks its audience and its partners
Musica Divina is extremely grateful for the enthusiasm and commitment of everyone who made this festival possible: the musicians, our visitors, volunteers, partners and sponsors. Special thanks go to Huis Perrekes, Geel Library, IOK, KU Leuven, Groep Van Roey, our media partner Klara, and the city and municipal authorities, cultural centres and church councils of our festival cities.
Love in the Land of Fields was an invitation to listen deeply together. Thank you to our audience for helping to create that connection time and time again. Thanks to you, this 13th edition was a heart-warming celebration.
This was Musica Divina 2025
With more than 3,000 visitors in eleven towns and municipalities, Musica Divina once again highlighted the religious heritage of the Kempen region this year. From Tongerlo to Heist-op-den-Berg, from Mol to Hoogstraten – heavenly and healing music resounded everywhere, touching hearts and connecting people. Under the theme Love in the Land of Fields, Voces Suaves, Erwin Mortier, VocaMe, Pieter De Praetere, Thomas Langlois, Ardentis Cello Quartet, Virginie Platteau, Sofie Vanden Eynde, Manten Van Gils, the Betties, Philippe Pierlot, Céline Scheen, a nocte temporis, Chœur de Chambre de Namur, Soolmaan, Amaranthe, Ensemble Gamut!, Art d'Echo and Currende brought music, tranquillity and wonder to unique locations.
View the festival photos here.
Aftermovie Musica Divina in Averbode Abbey
In the beautiful Abbey of Averbode, the German ensemble VocaMe presented Hadewijch and the Minne — an intense and enchanting concert in which the mystical poetry of Hadewijch came to life in heavenly sounds. With an inspiring reading by Erwin Mortier and a sublime concert by VocaMe, Musica Divina brought together poetry, music, spirituality and heritage. Experience the atmosphere in our aftermovie!
And the festival continues… In the coming days, heavenly music will resound in Lier, Heist-op-den-Berg, Turnhout and Herentals. Find all info & last tickets at www.musica-divina.be
Aftermovie: The nine worlds of Musica Divina in images
Immerse yourself in the poetic world of artist Emilie Lauwers, who uses paper, fabric and light to bring the soul of Musica Divina to life. The exhibition is open until 25 October in the library of Geel — free admission for everyone. Come and discover how image and music merge in nine unique worlds. Watch the aftermovie now and experience the Musica Divina universe.
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