The Waagnatie Expo & Event, located at the port of Antwerp, is the host venue for BiAF 2026
Address: Rijnkaai 150, 2000 Antwerp
Openingstijden: Zaterdag 9 en zondag 10 oktober 2027 11.00 tot 18.00 uur
Directions by car and parking:
Due to construction work on the redevelopment of the Scheldt quays, the usual parking area directly at the Waagnatie is currently unavailable. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternative parking options nearby:
- Indigo Parking Hangar 26 - Rijnkaai 94
- Indigo Parking Montevideo - Montevideo Street
- Q Park Godefriduskaai - Zeevaartstraat 11
- Sluisstraat Parking Lot - Sluisstraat
Hieronder vindt u een overzicht, zodat u uw bezoek gemakkelijk kunt plannen.
Please note: Low-Emission Zone (LEZ)
De Waagnatie is located within Antwerp's low-emission zone. Are you coming by car? If so, please check in advance to see if your vehicle is permitted to enter the zone.
For more information about the LEZ and the access requirements, please visit:
https://www.slimnaarantwerpen.be/nl/lez
Waagnatie Expo & Events ligt in een stadsdeel in volle ontwikkeling.
The Waagnatie is a unique exhibition venue that offers, on the one hand, all the practical amenities an event like the BiAF requires, and, on the other hand, the beautiful charm of industrial heritage. The former port building is located on the banks of the Scheldt, just a stone’s throw from the culturally vibrant ’t Eilandje and the MAS. The Cathedral of Our Lady and the city center are within walking distance. Furthermore, in the immediate vicinity of the Waagnatie Expo & Event, there is not only more than enough affordable parking, but the venue is also easily accessible by public transportation.
Keep an eye on the updated traffic conditions in Antwerp and around Waagnatie via this link: Smart Travel to Antwerp
By bike
The 2 closest bike stations are on Amsterdam Street and the Red Star Line station.
Learn more at www.velo-antwerpen.be.
By train
From Antwerp-Central station you can easily get to Waagnatie with one of the bus/tram lines below. Train schedules can be found at www.nmbs.be.
By streetcar
Tram 24 (from Silsburg to Havenhuis), get off at the Antwerpen London stop, arriving every 10 minutes. (700m walk)
Tram 7 (Mortsel - Eilandje), get off at the Antwerpen MAS stop, arriving every 10 minutes. (350m walk)
By bus
Bus 17 (from UZA via Central Station to Brouwersvliet), get off at Felixpakhuis stop. (1 km walk)