Events

Visit the Royal Greenhouses

21 April 2018 - 11 May 2018

This year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken will be open from Saturday 21 April until Friday 11 May 2018, excluding Monday 23 April and Monday 7 May.

Discover the most exciting world films thanks to MOOOV

19 April 2018 - 30 April 2018

Are you a fan of alternative world cinema? Then MOOOV will be right up your street! Every year, the film festival MOOOV shows a whole range of exciting films from Africa, Latin America and Asia.

The Crystal Ship colours the facades of Ostend

07 April 2018 - 15 April 2018

From 7 April, the artists of The Crystal Ship will be using the facades of Ostend as their canvas.

Enjoy a spring full of flowers with Floralia Brussels

06 April 2018 - 06 May 2018

Groot-Bijgaarden Castle will be opening its doors for the 15th edition of Floralia Brussels. A true paradise for flower lovers.

Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco Festival (BANAD)

10 March 2018 - 25 March 2018

Brussels is organising the second BANAD festival between 10 and 25 March. This event will place the Brussels-Capital Region's art nouveau and art deco heritage 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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