Vleeshal was honored that once again the official opening of the Popronde Middelburg took place within its beautiful Gothic walls. On November 9, former deputy of culture Anita Pijpelink will open the Popronde at 7:30pm in the Vleeshal. Subsequently, indie-pop artist Maryn Charlie performed.

Popronde is a nationwide traveling festival that takes place every fall from September through November in about 40 cities across the country.