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Right to the city - Right to the Future
28 Nov 2025 → 14 Mar 2027
Brussels
The exhibition "Right to the City" reinterprets Brussels as a pioneering space for innovative architecture and civic engagement, addressing contemporary urban issues through historical and modern prac...
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Art x Gender
18 Feb 2026 → 27 Sep 2026
Brussels
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium present "Art x Gender," an exhibition exploring and challenging gender stereotypes through nearly 30 artworks from the 16th to 20th centuries.
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Back on Senne
18 Feb 2026 → 3 Jan 2027
Brussels
Back on Senne is a temporary exhibition featuring an immersive installation and soundscape that explores the hidden river beneath the Sewer Museum, highlighting its ecological significance.
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Flight
18 Feb 2026 → 9 Aug 2026
Brussels
The FLIGHT exhibition at the Institute of Natural Sciences explores the science of flight with interactive activities for ages 10 and up.
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Gudula26
18 Feb 2026 → 31 Dec 2026
Brussels
The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels celebrates its 800th anniversary with various spiritual and cultural activities from December 25 to December 26.
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The Congo Panorama 1913. Colonial Illusion exposed
18 Feb 2026 → 27 Sep 2026
Brussels
The Congo Panorama 1913 exhibition critically examines colonial propaganda and the realities of Belgian colonialism through a monumental painting.
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With Cineville, enjoy unlimited cinema
1 Mar 2026 → 1 Mar 2027
Brussels
Have unlimited access to your favourite independent cinema’s with your Cineville Pass! Go to the cinema as often as you like with a Cineville membership, starting at € 18,50 monthly.
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Olé Désiré ! by Yves Malfliet
6 Mar 2026 → 20 Sep 2026
Brussels
Exhibition Olé Désiré ! by Yves Malfliet
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Picture Perfect
7 Mar 2026 → 16 Aug 2026
Brussels
Picture Perfect showcases beauty through a contemporary lens.
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In the footsteps of Bart Van Loo and the Burgundians
21 Mar 2026 → 18 Oct 2026
Brussels
Bart Van Loo invites you to view one of the most fascinating periods of our history through his eyes: an era in which art and power elevate one another to new heights. Together with KBR, he has created a remarkable museu
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Lutz Bacher - 'Burning the Days '
28 Mar 2026 → 9 Aug 2026
Brussels
The exhibition "Burning the Days" showcases Lutz Bacher's diverse and provocative art, exploring themes of sexuality, violence, and political paranoia through various found materials.
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Collection meets Spanish Artists
1 Apr 2026 → 16 Aug 2026
Brussels
Works by M. Millares, M. Mompó, M. Rivera, and A. Tàpies interact with key pieces from the Royal Museums' collection.
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Designing Childhood. A History of Design for Children
1 Apr 2026 → 20 Sep 2026
Brussels
The event showcases the evolution and significance of children's furniture design, highlighting its role in reflecting societal changes and fostering creativity through innovative materials and approa...
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Rasmus Klump, the Timeless Bear Cub
1 Apr 2026 → 6 Sep 2026
Brussels
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Rasmus Klump, the famous Danish bear cub who has captivated readers for generations. This exceptional exhibition invites you to explore the work of the artists who created this
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Jean-Michel Othoniel - Diary of Happiness
10 Apr 2026 → 4 Oct 2026
Brussels
Jean-Michel Othoniel - Diary of Happiness.
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Museum of museums
16 Apr 2026 → 1 Nov 2026
Brussels
Art et marges museum's collection transforms various spaces with its displayed works.
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House of European History – “Postcolonial?” exhibition
17 Apr 2026 → 1 Mar 2027
House of European History
An exhibition exploring the long-lasting effects of colonisation in Europe over the last 70 years
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Postcolonial?
18 Apr 2026 → 14 Mar 2027
Brussels
The House of European History explores Europe’s colonial legacy in its new temporary exhibition “Postcolonial?”
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Val Saint-Lambert & Design
24 Apr 2026 → 25 Oct 2026
Brussels
Founded in 1826, Val Saint-Lambert specializes in glassmaking in Seraing.
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Germaine Rimbout. Poetry. Color. Movement.
20 May 2026 → 18 Oct 2026
Brussels
The Spilliaert Room highlights Germaine Rimbout, a notable Brussels artist, this spring.
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Tutankhamun - The Immersive Exhibition
23 May 2026 → 31 Dec 2026
Brussels
TUTANKHAMUN - THE IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION IN BRUSSELS For over 100 years, the myths surrounding Pharaoh Tutankhamun have captivated people around the world. Now ancient Egypt is being resurrected: Tutankhamun - The Immersiv
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What's Your Style?
29 May 2026 → 5 Sep 2026
Brussels
An exhibition featuring the work of 11 Belgian stylists, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the fashion world.
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Bozar Rooftop 2026
4 Jun 2026 → 20 Sep 2026
Brussels
Pali Pali ? Bento Architecture
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Guignolet dans le parc
6 Jun 2026 → 23 Aug 2026
Brussels
The Royal Theatre Les Cœurs de bois presents Guignolet's adventures in Bois de La Cambre.
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Call me gravity
11 Jun 2026 → 20 Sep 2026
Brussels
The thematic exhibition Call me gravity explores the concept of debt from various angles — focusing in particular on its impact on bodies and contemporary perceptions. Beyond its economic meaning, debt encompasses social
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Exhibithion Simplicities
12 Jun 2026 → 10 Jan 2027
Brussels
In the summer of 2026, the Fashion & Lace Museum invites you to discover the simplicity of clothing. Spanning more than two centuries of history, this new exhibition looks back at moments when clothing leaned towards sim
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Park Poetik
12 Jun 2026 → 5 Sep 2026
Brussels
Park Poetik
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Alone, Not even scared (to be scared!)
13 Jun 2026 → 15 Nov 2026
Brussels
For 20 years, Alone has captivated millions of readers with a question as simple as it is unsettling: what would children do if left to their own devices in a world without adults? This summer, the Comic Art Museum in Br
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Side By Side
18 Jun 2026 → 16 Aug 2026
Brussels
A collaborative exhibition featuring artists Bertrand Cavalier, Léonore Chastagner, and others.
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Prodigy12
19 Jun 2026 → 23 Aug 2026
Brussels
We create a new kind of immersive spectacle by blending storytelling, a surrealist Brussels created in 3D, live music and architecture. After a very successful debut in Paris, Prodigy12 will land in Brussels in the summe
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Newframes Festival
22 Jun 2026 → 6 Aug 2026
Brussels
NewFrames is an international film festival focused on advocacy and dialogue through cinema.
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Art nouveau versus Art Deco? 1850–1950: a century in 31 seats
25 Jun 2026 → 10 Jan 2027
Brussels
Dive into a century of revolutions in design and architecture! Between Art Nouveau and modernism, discover 31 iconic chairs revealing the evolutions and continuities that have shaped the way we live.
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L’heure d’été 2026 : Taipei (Taiwan)
30 Jun 2026 → 11 Aug 2026
Brussels
This year, for its festival L'heure d'été, Cinema Galeries invites you to discover Taiwanese Cinema!
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COBI, Small Bricks, Big History
1 Jul 2026 → 7 Oct 2026
Brussels
Explore history through a unique lens this summer.
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Midis-Minimes Festival
1 Jul 2026 → 28 Aug 2026
Brussels
Celebrate 40 years of the Midis-Minimes Festival with daily concerts at 12:15 PM from July 1 to August 28, 2026.
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Les Escales Estivales
2 Jul 2026 → 20 Aug 2026
Brussels
Les Escales Estivales festival invites you to escape every Thursday this summer in Anderlecht.
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Visit the Royal Palace
3 Jul 2026 → 16 Aug 2026
Brussels
The Royal Palace in Brussels is open to visitors from July 3 to August 16.
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Bruxellons!
8 Jul 2026 → 27 Sep 2026
Brussels
Bruxellons! Festival celebrates theater all summer from July 9 to September 27, 2026.
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Mind of a Serial Killer : The Experience
14 Jul 2026 → 31 Dec 2026
Brussels
Explore the minds of infamous murderers at Mind of a Serial Killer in Brussels, featuring crime scene recreations and evidence decoding.
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Detours Festival
15 Jul 2026 → 24 Oct 2026
Brussels
The Detours Festival turns Brussels into an open stage all summer long.
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Harry Potter: The Exhibition
16 Jul 2026 → 8 Nov 2026
Brussels
Get ready to discover the largest touring exhibition ever created around the enchanting world of Harry Potter™ at Harry Potter™: The Exhibition, from July 16 util November 8th at Brussels Expo, Hall 2! Explore authentic
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Summer Organ Festival
28 Jul 2026 → 1 Sep 2026
Brussels
International organists perform every Tuesday evening from July 28 to September 1.
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Festival Classissimo 2026
5 Aug 2026 → 11 Aug 2026
Brussels
The 20th anniversary of Festival Classissimo takes place at Théâtre Royal du Parc from August 5 to 11, featuring diverse performances.
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Flower Carpet 2026
13 Aug 2026 → 16 Aug 2026
Grote Markt
The Brussels Flower Carpet is a spectacular biennial event where Grand Place is transformed into a massive, intricate floral artwork made from nearly a million begonias.
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Brussels' Flowercarpet
13 Aug 2026 → 16 Aug 2026
Brussels
Japan will be the theme for this edition of the Flower Carpet in Brussels' Grand-Place.
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Festival Théâtres Nomades 2026
13 Aug 2026 → 16 Aug 2026
Brussels
The Théâtres Nomades Festival 2026 takes place from August 13 to 13 in the scenic Bois de la Cambre, featuring over 30 performances.
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Brigittines Summer Festival
14 Aug 2026 → 29 Aug 2026
Brussels
For more than 30 years, during the second half of August, the Brigittines Chapel has welcomed the most innovative artists and the most unusual performances. Originally intended as the Bellone-Brigittines Festival, then k
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XRDS festival 2026
14 Aug 2026 → 15 Aug 2026
Brussels
XRDS festival 2026 → Beneath the Brussels highways, curated by Fuse. ____________________ FULL PROGRAM On www.xrds.be ____________________ DATE CHANGE You spoke up, and we listened. XRDS returns where it belongs: Friday,
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Hide & Seek Festival 2026
17 Aug 2026 → 22 Aug 2026
Brussels
Every summer, Hide & Seek turns Brussels into a musical treasure hunt. From 17–22 August 2026, concerts fill the city's most unexpected, iconic and rarely accessible spaces such as a tram depot, the Council of State ball
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Heritage in Motion
19 Aug 2026 → 23 Aug 2026
Brussels
Heritage in Motion transforms Brussels City Hall into a living stage where contemporary dance reveals the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow four captivating characters on an immersive journey through the
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Brussels Games Festival 2026
28 Aug 2026 → 30 Aug 2026
Brussels
The Brussels Games Festival returns to The EGG Brussels from 28 to 30 August 2026. Enjoy three days of board games in all their forms, meet key members of the industry and play with family or friends. Tickets are availab
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Fiesta Latina - 25th anniversary
28 Aug 2026 → 30 Aug 2026
Brussels
Fiesta Latina celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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Forest Sounds 2026
28 Aug 2026 → 29 Aug 2026
Brussels
Join the celebration as the parakeets mark their 10th anniversary, bringing vibrant sounds to the Forest Abbey.
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Plazey 26
28 Aug 2026 → 30 Aug 2026
Brussels
Het gezelligste festival is terug: welkom op Plazey 2026.
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Het TheaterFestival
2 Sep 2026 → 12 Sep 2026
Brussels
het TheaterFestival opens the performing arts season for the 36th time. After Antwerp and Ghent, back in Brussels. For eleven days, hTF brings together the most significant productions of the season, from theatre and dan
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Belgian Beer Weekend 2026
4 Sep 2026 → 6 Sep 2026
Grote Markt
A celebration of Belgian beer with tastings and activities.
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Brussels International Film Festival
4 Sep 2026 → 12 Sep 2026
Brussels
The Brussels International Film Festival (BRIFF) returns from 4 to 12 September 2026 in Brussels. For 9 days, discover the best of feature-length cinema: competitions, premieres, outdoor screenings, and encounters. A pro
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Ali Cherri - 'Soul Witness'
5 Sep 2026 → 3 Jan 2027
Brussels
For the first time, several of Ali Cherri’s major bodies of work are gathered, including his upcoming film The Sentinel (2026). Alongside, a series of sculptures, watercolour drawings and installations act as a sustained
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Marni Jazz Festival
10 Sep 2026 → 19 Sep 2026
Brussels
An invitation to discover jazz without boundaries – at times wild, at times completely open to the world, electro or soul. Six concerts, including two ‘carte blanche' performances, two (…)
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RendezVous 2026 - Brussels Art Week
10 Sep 2026 → 13 Sep 2026
Brussels
RendezVous is an annual celebration of Brussels’ vibrant art scene, bringing together galleries, public institutions, private foundations, auction houses and artist-run initiatives across the city for four days of exhibi
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Brussels Urban Sessions
11 Sep 2026 → 13 Sep 2026
Brussels
Brussels Urban Sessions, Belgium’s largest urban sports festival, returns from September 11 to 13, 2026, at Parc du Cinquantenaire. At the heart of the event: BMX Freestyle, urban sports, music, and culture. With spectac
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Brussels Open Air Festival 2026
12 Sep 2026
Brussels
On 12 September 2026, the Brussels Open Air Festival transforms five of Brussels’ most iconic squares into open-air dancefloors. For its third edition, ten local collectives take over public spaces with programmes rangin
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Fêtes Médiévales de Forest - 27e édition
18 Sep 2026 → 20 Sep 2026
Brussels
The Fêtes Médiévales de Forest return for their 27th edition from September 18 to 20, 2026, in the Abbey gardens with a new partner.
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Brussels Airport Marathon 2026
25 Oct 2026
Various venues
A marathon event showcasing the beautiful routes of Brussels.
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