Events

Anima festival goes big for its 45th anniversary

20 February 2026 - 01 March 2026

Anima, now a household name in animated film festivals, is pulling out all the stops to make its 45th edition a memorable one.

Gudula26 celebrates 800 years of the cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula in Brussels

11 December 2025 - 26 March 2026

After 800 years, this shrine of Brabant Gothic architecture in the heart of Brussels deserved a place in the spotlight.

The AfricaMuseum opens the exhibition The Congo Panorama 1913. Colonial illusion exposed.

28 November 2025 - 27 September 2026

Together with artists, experts and researchers, the exhibition juxtaposes colonial imagery with historical and contemporary voices, stories, and insights that long remained silent.

Queer cinema in the picture at Pink Screens festival in Brussels

30 October 2025 - 10 November 2025

Fans of queer cinema are in for a treat in the first weeks of November with the 24th edition of the Pink Screens festival.

Filem’on film festival for youngsters, all about liberty

22 October 2025 - 05 November 2025

Youngsters of the world rejoice: the 19th edition of Filem’on, a film festival for youths, is just around the corner!

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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