Events

Painting After Painting, an exhibition of contemporary artworks in Ghent

04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025

The Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art (S.M.A.K.) in Ghent is showing works by as many as 74 contemporary young artists living and working in Belgium.

Expo Brussels designer Lucile Soufflet at CID Grand-Hornu

16 March 2025 - 24 August 2025

Lucile Soufflet's art engages with users, passersby, its surroundings, the context, and the public space in which it is installed. That engagement is a defining characteristic of her work.

Two weeks of classical music in Belgium

15 March 2025 - 30 March 2025

March is definitely full of surprises. After literature, it’s classical music lovers’ turn to enjoy.

The Nocturnes in Brussels museums are back

13 March 2025 - 24 April 2025

During March and April 2025, some Brussels museums will exceptionally open their doors in the evening for a memorable experience.

A literary March in Brussels

13 March 2025 - 30 March 2025

March means the start of spring, and what could be better than sunbathing with a good novel and a glass of homemade iced tea? Sounds good, doesn’t it?

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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