Events

Don't miss Bruegel. The Originals

17 September 2019 - 15 September 2020

Until 15 September 2020, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (RMFAB) will be showing off the masterpieces of the world-famous Flemish renaissance painter, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, to mark the 4

Flamboyant exhibition in Brussels

06 September 2019 - 06 October 2019

Discover the "Art de vivre" of the 1930s - at the Villa Empain until 6 October.

75th Anniversary of the Liberation in Mons

31 August 2019 - 28 June 2020

The Mons Memorial Museum is currently offering an immersive experience at the heart of the Second World War until June 2020.

Until October 6, IncarNations is being held in Bozar.

29 August 2019 - 06 October 2019

IncarNations is an exhibition created by the artist Kendell Geers with the collector Sindika Dokolo.

The Brussels Royal Palace opens its doors

25 July 2019 - 25 August 2019

From 23 July to 25 August, the Brussels Royal Palace will be open to the public

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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