Events

"The World of Bruegel in Black and White" at the Royal Library of Belgium

28 October 2019 - 16 February 2020

For the 450th anniversary of his death, this exhibition highlights a lesser-known part of Pieter Bruegel's artistic genius.

The work of Marcel Broodthaers, one of the fathers of surrealism, comes to the Antwerp Museum

22 October 2019 - 19 January 2020

Until 19 January 2020, the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp (MHKA) will be organising a major exhibition dedicated to the career of the Belgian artist Marcel Broodthaers: "Soleil Politique"

Late Nights at Brussels’ Museums

17 September 2019 - 05 December 2019

The Brussels Museums Nocturnes have now been launched. Every Thursday evening until 5 December, a whole host of Brussels’ museums will stay open from 5pm until 10pm.

Don't miss Bruegel. The Originals

17 September 2019 - 15 September 2020

Until 15 September 2020, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (RMFAB) will be showing off the masterpieces of the world-famous Flemish renaissance painter, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, to mark the 4

Flamboyant exhibition in Brussels

06 September 2019 - 06 October 2019

Discover the "Art de vivre" of the 1930s - at the Villa Empain until 6 October.

There's always something going on in Belgium!

Often portrayed as sociable party-goers and very welcoming, Belgians like to come together and share festive and recreational experiences. Festivals, carnivals, exhibitions... in Belgium there is always something to see or do!

Since the beginning of the year, many folk groups have been preparing for the carnival season which is a true institution in some cities and particularly Binche, where it is even recognised as UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

History lovers will delight in the historical or religious processions such as the Saint-Sang Procession in Bruges, the Ommegang in Brussels or the Napoleonic Marches of Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse.

Summer heralds the start of the music festival season, frequented by young people from all over Europe. It has to be said that with a rock festival like Werchter, five-time winner of the "World's Best Festival" award or the quirky originality of the electronic music festival, Tomorrowland, lovers of good sounds will be more than satisfied!

With the falling leaves comes the season of major museum exhibitions, trade fairs and shows. Dance, opera, theatre, the dynamic and innovative Belgian scene frequently produces internationally-renowned artists.

But alongside this hectic cultural life, daily life in Belgium also encompasses the village fête with its open-air café or marquee, its bars, skittles and card contests, its traditional dances, carnivals, craft markets, sporting games... so many opportunities for Belgians to enjoy.

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