Events

Belgium in one hell of a state

15 July 2020 - 18 April 2021

The Mundaneum in Mons is both an archive centre, sometimes compared to a paper Google, and an exhibition space. Nestled in a magnificent Art Deco building, it is currently hosting a temporary

"Mappa mundi" at Villa Empain

23 June 2020 - 04 October 2020

The Boghossian Foundation is hosting an exhibition in which the artists invite us on a voyage, and where cartographic representations interpret geography from political, poetic and utopian angles.

New "By car with Tintin" exhibition

01 June 2020 - 31 August 2020

"By car with Tintin" is the new temporary exhibition that has just opened in the atrium of the Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Neuve.

Discover Bruegel from your seat

30 March 2020 - 30 March 2021

Can't come to Belgium or you're already here, but have to stay in your home?

An abbey that's worth the detour!

13 February 2020 - 14 January 2021

The Abbey of Stavelot will host the exhibition The Legendary National Geographic until 24 January 2021. Visitors will be surrounded by 130 years of travel and exploration. The Abbey also houses three

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.