Events

Back to the Renaissance in Brussels

06 June 2024 - 05 July 2024

All through June and into July, the Renaissance gets a special spotlight in Brussels.

It’s greenhouse time in Laeken

26 April 2024 - 20 May 2024

The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken will once again reopen to the public at the end of April.

Some Folon wrapped in Horta in Schaerbeek

28 March 2024 - 29 September 2024

You might have seen some of his sculptures around Brussels, but that’s only part of the events in honour of Jean-Michel Folon, who would have turned 90 this year.

Titanic exhibition to drop anchor in Brussels in March

15 March 2024 - 30 June 2024

Titanic: some people think of the epic love story between Rose and Jack Dawson, others think of the sad fate of the real ship. From March, people in Brussels can think: Tour & Taxis.

Showrooms exhibition. Fresh take on Jakob Smits

14 March 2024 - 29 September 2024

Until 29 September 2024, the Showrooms exhibition will be running at the former vicarage and now newly restored Jakob Smits Museum in Mol-Sluis. Fresh take on Jakob Smits.

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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