Events

Artefact festival explores ‘The ecstatic being’

08 June 2023 - 25 June 2023

Two and a half weeks of ecstasy in the beating heart of Leuven? We’ll take a stab at that!

A whole group of special cats in Brussels

20 April 2023 - 30 June 2023

Keep your eyes open next time you’re at the Royal Park in Brussels. You might spot a cat…or twenty-two.

Time to visit the royal greenhouses

14 April 2023 - 07 May 2023

As the yearly tradition goes, the Royal greenhouses of Laeken will be open to the public again from mid-April to early May.

All Egypt fanatics to Expedition Egypt exhibition in Brussels

06 April 2023 - 01 October 2023

The Museum of Art and History in Brussels turns the spotlight on two centuries of sensational archaeological discoveries in the land of the pharaohs and the creation of its Egyptian collection. The

Cosmopolitan Knokke welcomes conceptual art exhibition

21 November 2022 - 15 January 2023

Knokke is not only a lovely seaside town. It is also an artistically oriented city with its numerous galleries and monumental works. The town is currently the scene of an exhibition by Belgian

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.