Events

First vegan street festival in Brussels

26 May 2018

Food truck festivals are tremendously popular and brighten up the spring. Brussels is launching something new and exciting with the Vegan Street Festival at the Fish Market.

Jazz Weekend in Brussels

25 May 2018 - 27 May 2018

On the last weekend in May, the former Brussels Jazz Marathon, the BRU JAZZ WE (Brussels Jazz Weekend) will bring Brussels to life with a combination of jazz, blues and funk, with a sprinkling of worl

The 25th Francofolies de Spa from 19 to 22 July

19 May 2018 - 22 May 2018

Major change expected this year compared with the last 24 events.

James Ensor exhibition in Ostend

13 May 2018 - 16 June 2019

Ostend and James Ensor (1860-1949) are inextricably linked. James Ensor loved his native city, which was both his muse and his source of inspiration.

Now the peaceful Cat Parade, once the terrible Cat Throwing

13 May 2018

The commemoration ceremonies to do with 1914-1918, have mainly put the gruesome war history of Ypres and its surroundings in the spotlight.

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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