Events

Belgium opens its doors for heritage days

13 September 2025 - 14 September 2025

It’s September again, which means it’s the perfect time to visit some of the finest displays of heritage that Belgium has to offer.

The Horta Gallery is hosting an immersive exhibition dedicated to the world of Jules Verne

07 August 2025 - 30 September 2025

To celebrate the bicentenary of one of literature's greatest visionaries, Jules Verne 200, an exhibition combining art and technology, is coming to the heart of Brussels.

The Belgian national holiday is around the corner again

20 July 2025 - 21 July 2025

It’s almost 21 July, which means preparations for the Belgian national holiday are in full swing.

Registrations for the 20 km of Brussels have been a great success

25 May 2025

This year, 45,000 participants were expected to take part in the 20 km of Brussels, and registrations quickly reached capacity.

Spectacular medieval books on show in Bruges

22 May 2025 - 07 October 2025

Amidst around 40 small precious objects, the books of hours full of fervent supplications and impressively beautiful miniatures demand the most attention.

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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