Brussels Events

Art Brussels

Founded in 1968, Art Brussels has established itself as a leading European platform for contemporary art. This show gives foreign galleries and artists an ideal platform to present themselves to Belgian collectors, and gives young Belgian talent an opportunity to introduce itself to the international market.

Date: 20 April 2023 - 23 April 2023
Venue: Tour & Taxis
Website: https://www.artbrussels.com/en/
Cost:

Various.

Zinneke Parade

The multicultural communities of Brussels come together for the colourful, exuberant celebration of the Zinneke Parade. Zinneke is also an artistic and social experiment which aims to combat inequality and to form a project in which everyone can participate.

Date: 01 May 2023 - 31 May 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Centre of Brussels.
Website: http://www.zinneke.org
Cost:

Free.

Lesbian and Gay Pride Day

Lesbian and Gay Pride Day in Brussels attracts thousands of participants and visitors to a full programme running way past midnight. The main events include a street party, a parade, a concert and the Pride Party itself.

Date: 20 May 2023 - 20 May 2023
Venue: Ancienne Belgique and various venues.
Website: https://brusselspride.eu/
Cost:

Many events free.

Ommegang Royal Pageant

Each summer the Ommegang Royal Pageant lights up the magnificent Brussels' Grand-Place. It is a colourful reconstruction of the spectacle originally held in 1549 to honour Emperor Charles V and the royal family.

Date: 28 June 2023 - 30 June 2023
Venue: City and Grand Place.
Website: http://www.ommegang.be
Cost:

Various.

Belgian Beer Weekend

Belgian breweries of all sizes offer their best selections of beers in this festival.

Date: 01 September 2023 - 30 September 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Grand Place
Website: http://www.belgianbrewers.be/en
Cost:

Free.

Plaisirs d'Hiver

Festive Christmas market stalls and open-air ice skating are some of the activities that mark the annual Winter Wonders, which animates the heart of Brussels during the Christmas period.

Date: 20 November 2023 - 31 December 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various Brussels venues.
Website: https://www.plaisirsdhiver.be/en/
Cost:

Free.

Ancient Art Fair

BAAF, BOAF and BRUNEAF are groups of antique specialists in Brussels. Collectively known as '3B', they deal in classical, Egyptian and Near Eastern antiquities and put them on display in leading galleries. The event attracts a big and international following of collectors, experts and museum curators.

Date: 01 January 2024 - 31 January 2024
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various galleries in Sablon district.
Website: https://bruneaf.com/en