11/11/2025
The Great War Remembered Concert
The concert that helps to support our mission.
Annual concert on Armistice Day
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Great War Remembered – 2026: Contrast
Each year, The Great War Remembered concert honours the memory of those who fell in Flanders Fields. In the historic setting of Ieper’s cathedral, music, images and history come together to reflect on the sacrifice made for our freedom.
The 2026 theme is Contrast – From total chaos to absolute silence.
We will remember them.
- Music
- Images
- Hymns & songs
CONCERT 2026
- 08/11/2026: 16h00 & 19h15
11/11/2026: 17h00 - numbered seats; e-tickets only
Where words fail, music speaks
Our participants 2026
Royal Harmony Ypriana
Band
The Royal Ypriana Concert Band, led for more than 25 years by director Nico Logghe, is a contemporary music ensemble with over 80 gifted musicians, some of who are professional players.
What makes the band so distinctive is the comfortable manner in which they feel ‘at home’ with many different kinds of music.
Ypres Surrey Pipes & Drums
Band
The Ypres Surrey Pipes and Drums first saw the light of day in 2007. Under the leadership of Pipe-Major Eric Remy, the YSPD has grown not only into a fine band, but also a close group of friends. Weekly rehearsals over many years allow the group to perform as a complete and harmonious musical whole.
Last Post Association
Buglers
The Last Post is daily played under the Menin Gate in honour of the memory of the soldiers of the former British Empire and its allies, who died in the Ypres Salient during the First World War.
Chorus
Choir
With approximately 75 singers, the four-voice adult choir Chorus Canta is known for its broad repertoire.
Chorus Lumina is the youth choir and consists of around 30 enthusiastic young people. In the spring, they won the audience award at the Arte Musicale Choir Festival.
Both choirs are led by conductor Tine Devoghel, who, with her expertise and passion for music, continually stimulates and inspires both groups.
Lies verholle
Soprano
Lies Verholle soon discovered a passion for singing. She studied classical singing at the School of Arts in Ghent. She has collaborated with Belgian conductors such as Michel Tilkin, Henk Soenen, Jan Vuye, Nico Logghe, and can frequently be seen on concert stages.
Since 2014, in addition to her work as a solo singer, Lies regularly sings with the choir of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen and the choir of De Munt.
Lara Chedraoui
Singer
Lara Chedraoui has a particularly distinctive voice and is the lead singer of the band Intergalactic Lovers. The band is a fixture on the alternative music scene. Lara incorporates her diverse cultural background into her music.
As well as her work with Intergalactic Lovers, she also creates intimate concert projects. With her characterful voice and great expressiveness, she consistently manages to forge a strong bond with her audience.
Photo: Eva Vlonk
Floris Francis Arthur
Singer
With Floris Francis Arthur, we present one of the most captivating voices on the Belgian indie scene. He is known for his work with The Van Jets, Intergalactic Lovers and Team William, amongst others, and uses his guitar and voice to create songs full of melancholy, comfort and hope.
His music ties in seamlessly with the stories and emotions of the Great War. He shares the stage with Lara Chedraoui. Together, they create a concert experience centered on remembrance, solidarity and human resilience.
Photo: Kevin Faingnaert
Yves Fernandez
Musican
Yves Fernandez has been a fixture on the Belgian music scene for over 30 years. He has collaborated with artists such as Hooverphonic, Axelle Red, Admiral Freebee, Lady Linn and Flip Kowlier. With his warm trumpet sound and versatile style – ranging from jazz and swing to Latin and pop – he consistently manages to create an intimate and compelling atmosphere.
The emotional power of his music ties in perfectly with the stories of the Great War. With his openness, joy in performing and love of music, Yves Fernandez delivers concerts that connect with and move audiences.
Ian Ji
Violinist
Ian Ji (born in Ypres) began studying the violin at the age of 8. In 2024, he completed his master’s degree in violin with Yuzuko Horigome, first prize winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 1980. Ian has attended several masterclasses, including Les Nuits Pianistiques in 2019, the International Violin Academy in 2020, organised by Rodney Friend, and has taken lessons from many international professors. He also participated in the Talent Music Summer Courses 2023 in Brescia, Italy.
RIEN DELEU
Actor
Rien Deleu (Torhout, 1986) is an actor, singer and storyteller from West Flanders who has made a name for himself in various cultural and heritage projects in recent years.
With his combination of acting talent, musicality and dedication, Rien Deleu is a versatile artist. In the concert ‘Great War Remembered’, he succeeds in conveying the past to a contemporary audience in an accessible and captivating way.
Nico Logghe
Conductor
He has made a name for himself at international music competitions and has shared major domestic stages (Sportpaleis, Dranouter). He is praised for his distinct musicality, his infectious perfectionism and his flexibility.
Nico is artistic director of the Royal Harmony Ypriana (Ieper), the Houtland Harmony Orchestra (Torhout), and the Westhoek Consort chamber orchestra. He is general director of the Academie Ieper.
Tineke Devoghel
Conductor
Since 2006, Chorus has been led by conductor Tineke Devoghel.
She works as a teacher of flute, choir and ensemble at the Art Academy in Poperinge. She plays flute and piccolo in various wind orchestras, including the Royal Wind Orchestra Ypriana (Ieper), the Houtland Wind Orchestra (Torhout) and the woodwind quintet Bois de Vivre.
RIET SINNAEVE
Actress
Riet Sinnaeve is an enthusiastic storyteller, actress and guide from the Westhoek who is committed to keeping the region’s heritage and history alive. She is a passionate interpreter of historical stories. Together with her husband, Filip Berquet, she has been involved in numerous heritage projects, re-enactments and theatre productions. In this way, Riet has become a valued ambassador for the Westhoek, driven by a desire to remember, connect and pass on.
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This is an overview of the seating areas for spectators.
Available options:
- All ticketholders enter through the main entrance.
- Ticketholders in Category 3 then proceed to the right to their seats.
Address
St. Martin’s Cathedral, on the Vandenpeereboomplein in Ieper (behind the Cloth Hall), was completely destroyed during the First World War and rebuilt afterwards.
Because the concert takes place during the busy 11 November period, parking opportunities in the city centre are very limited. Sufficient parking spaces are usually available on either the Minneplein (500 metres) or Oudstrijderslaan (1000 metres).
Are you looking forward to the 2026 concert?
Pre-registration 2026
It is already possible to pre-register for 2026! Fill in the form below and as soon as the tickets are available, we will let you know.
Looking back on the concert
Relive the previous editions
09/11/2025
11/11/2024
11/11/2024
12/11/2023
11/11/2023
11/11/2022
11/11/2022
11/11/2019
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