Events

The plastic poems of Marcel Broodthaers

21 October 2021 - 09 January 2022

For the start of the autumn season, WIELS, the contemporary art centre, is launching an exhibition dedicated to contemporary artist Marcel "Broodthaers - Industrial poems, open letters".

David Hockney returns to the Centre for Fine Arts

19 October 2021 - 23 January 2022

Until 23 January, the Brussels Centre for Fine Arts is hosting two exhibitions that offer a panoramic view of the artistic career and personality of British artist David Hockney, now 83 years old, who

The Europalia festival focuses on the world of trains

11 October 2021 - 10 May 2022

EUROPALIA TRAINS & TRACKS is offering a seven-month opportunity to discover the world of this mode of transport within cultural institutions but also, and most importantly, on the ground, in stati

Fernando Botero stops in Mons

07 October 2021 - 30 January 2022

The Mons Museum of Fine Arts (BAM) is devoting a vast retrospective to the Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, known for his rounded, voluptuous figures.

Four contemporary artists at the Horta Museum

15 September 2021 - 14 November 2021

With the exhibition "Pushing Back the Walls", from 3 September to 14 November, five designers will dress five spaces with original and unique wallpapers.

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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