QbD Group — 15th Anniversary

    Getting to
    Regatta Beach

    Practical travel information for our anniversary celebration

    Friday 6 June 2026 Katwilgweg 1, 2050 Antwerp (Left Bank) Doors open at 16:00

    Important: the pre-metro tunnel under the Scheldt is closed until at least March 2027 for renovation works. Trams no longer run between the Left and Right Bank. Please take this into account when planning your journey.

    Train

    Strongly recommended
    350 m  ·  4-5 min

    Antwerpen-Linkeroever station has been temporarily reopened on the Katwilgweg, right next to Regatta Beach. It is the closest and most reliable option, just a 4 to 5 minute walk from the venue.

    • Frequency: 2 trains per hour in both directions (weekdays)
    • Towards Antwerp: Antwerpen-Zuid, Antwerpen-Berchem, Antwerpen-Centraal
    • Towards Waasland: Dendermonde and Ghent
    • Ticket price: EUR 2.60 to Antwerpen-Centraal
    • Parking at station: 200 car spaces and 200 bicycle spaces
    More info →

    Shuttle Bus P5

    Allow extra time
    500-700 m  ·  7-9 min

    Line P5 runs via the Kennedy Tunnel between the Left Bank and Antwerp city centre (Opera / Frankrijklei). On the Left Bank, stop at 'Regatta', then a 7 to 9 minute walk to the venue.

    • Frequency: every 7.5 min (06:30–22:30), every 10 min outside these hours
    • City centre departure: Frankrijklei, near Opera stop
    • Note: travel times can increase significantly due to traffic in the Kennedy Tunnel — allow extra time
    More info →

    Sint-Anna Ferry

    Free  ·  Max 150 persons
    2.2 km  ·  25-28 min

    The free Sint-Anna ferry connects Antwerp city centre (Het Steen, Right Bank) with the Left Bank (jetty at Frederik Van Eedenplein). From the jetty, combine with a bus or bicycle to cover the remaining 2.2 km to Regatta Beach.

    Weekdays (incl. Friday 6 June)

    07:00 – 18:15Every 15 min
    18:15 – 07:00Every 30 min

    Weekends & public holidays

    10:00 – 21:15Every 15 min
    21:15 – 10:00Every 30 min

    Source: Agentschap MDK (agentschapmdk.be). Free for pedestrians and cyclists. Bicycles welcome on board.

    More info →

    Bicycle

    Free tunnels available

    Two free cycling tunnels connect the Left and Right Bank of the Scheldt. Bicycle parking is available at the venue.

    • Kennedy Cycling Tunnel: connects to Antwerpen-Zuid (Right Bank)
    • Sint-Anna Tunnel: pedestrian and cycling tunnel to the city centre

    Car & Parking

    Multiple options on-site and nearby

    Take the R1 ring road towards the Linkeroever exit, then follow Blancefloerlaan and turn onto Katwilgweg. Allow extra time due to ongoing Oosterweel construction works.

    On-site parking

    Ample free parking directly at Regatta Beach for event guests.

    Free

    P+R Linkeroever

    Blancefloerlaan 501 — 1,500 spaces, open 24/7. EV charging available (30 points + 2 fast chargers). Walk to station, then 350 m to venue.

    EUR 1 / day

    Station car park

    Katwilgweg — 200 spaces directly at Antwerpen-Linkeroever station. 4-5 min walk to venue.

    Check on-site tariff

    Street parking (Regatta neighbourhood)

    First 2 hours free after starting a session. Max day ticket (10 hrs): EUR 3.50.

    EUR 0.70 / hour after 2h

    Quick overview

    Transport Drop-off point Walk to venue
    🚆 Train Antwerpen-Linkeroever station (Katwilgweg) 350 m / 4-5 min
    🚌 Shuttle Bus P5 Stop 'Regatta' (Left Bank) 500-700 m / 7-9 min
    ⛴ Sint-Anna Ferry Frederik Van Eedenplein (+ bus/bike) 2.2 km / 25-28 min
    🚗 Car On-site parking or station car park On-site