Events

The enigmatic Klimt in Brussels

21 September 2018 - 20 January 2019

The famous symbolist painter Gustave Klimt died in 1918, taking with him a certain idea of Art Nouveau and the Belle Époque.

European Mobility Week in Belgium

16 September 2018 - 22 September 2018

European Mobility Week will take place from 16 to 22 September 2018. As in previous years, Belgium will actively participate to show the public that alternative means of transport are possible.

Adriaen Brouwer, master of emotions

15 September 2018 - 15 December 2018

The painter Adriaen Brouwer (1604-1638) from Oudenaarde could hardly compete with the reputations of predecessors like Pieter Bruegel the Elder or contemporaries such as Peter Paul Rubens.

Brussels Heritage Days

15 September 2018 - 16 September 2018

The upcoming Heritage Days in the Brussels-Capital Region will take place on 15 and 16 September 2018 with the theme "Heritage, that's us!"...

Comic Strip Festival in Brussels

14 September 2018 - 16 September 2018

Tintin, Lucky Luke, the Smurfs … for decades Belgium has been a leading country when it comes to cartoons.

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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