Events

Gent Jazz: Ten days of music in one of Belgium's finest cities

06 July 2023 - 15 July 2023

The 2023 edition of Gent Jazz has kicked off, offering ten days of the most exciting and inspiring music by artists from Belgium and abroad !

Averbode Klassiek: Classical music in a timeless setting

17 June 2023 - 25 June 2023

It’s widely known that Belgium is unmissable when it comes to music festivals, but it doesn’t always have to be big rock or electro events.

Belgian artist Michel François gets exhibition at Bozar

08 June 2023 - 21 July 2023

An exhibition spanning 40 years of Belgian artist Michel François is currently on display at Bozar, the Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels.

Artefact festival explores ‘The ecstatic being’

08 June 2023 - 25 June 2023

Two and a half weeks of ecstasy in the beating heart of Leuven? We’ll take a stab at that!

A whole group of special cats in Brussels

20 April 2023 - 30 June 2023

Keep your eyes open next time you’re at the Royal Park in Brussels. You might spot a cat…or twenty-two.

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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