Events

An immersive and poetic festival of lights in the streets of Brussels

11 February 2025

From 13 to 16 February 2025, the 9th edition of the Bright Festival will be taking place in Brussels, a light show open to all and combining science and new technologies.

PhotoBrussels Festival 2025

23 January 2025 - 23 February 2025

From 23 January 23 to 23 February 2025, hundreds of contemporary photography artists will exhibit their work at the initiative of Hangar across some 50 diverse locations in Brussels.

Memling brought to life in the digital world

11 December 2024

Famed Bruges painter Hans Memling is being honoured and brought to life in a digital way in the city where he worked, lived and died.

Two exhibitions in a freshly renewed museum

17 November 2024 - 06 April 2025

The recently renovated Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens (MDD) is showing off two exhibitions with notable artists as it reopens to the public.

Take a dive into the Great Smurf Experience

07 November 2024 - 23 March 2025

FOB will never run out of things to say about our Smurfs. Until 23 March 2025, you can visit Brussels Expo at the Heysel in Brussels to get to know the world-famous blue creatures even better.

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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