Events

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.

Expo UNDER-GROUND: The revealed palace

24 October 2024 - 02 March 2025

Thousands of people pass through Place Royale on the Coudenberg in the heart of Brussels every day. Few realise that history was written just a few metres beneath their feet, in hidden rooms and

Emile Claus. Prince of Luminism exhibition in Deinze

27 September 2024 - 26 January 2025

2024 is a double anniversary year for Belgium's foremost impressionist painter, Emile Claus. He was born 175 years ago and died 100 years ago. The prestigious Emile Claus. Prince of Luminism

Belgian Beer Weekend in the heart of Brussels

06 September 2024 - 08 September 2024

Brussels’ Grand Place is being transformed into a beer temple for the weekend.

What’s the story: past and present engage at KMSKA

16 August 2024 - 09 February 2025

The exhibition “What’s the story” at Antwerp’s Museum for Fine Arts (KMSKA) creates a dialogue between old and new art.

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.