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82 things to do in Belgium

Rock Werchter
One of the oldest rock festivals in the world is listed in European top five and boasts incredible crowds

Tomorrowland
On the eve of the first time Tomorrowland, its organizers handed out tickets for free to ensure that people would come. A few years later, the tickets were sold out in a second!

Ghent Festival of Flanders
From organ music to jazz, this festival is all about diversity and creativity

Krakelingen & Tonnekensbrand
This fire and bread feast marks the end of winter

Birdwatching
In winter, parts of Belgium serve as a shelter for flocks of migratory birds

Zythos Beer Festival
Over one hundred beer producers come to the city of Leuven every April

Sonian Forest (Zoniënwoud)
“Brussels’ Lungs” is a habitat for hundreds of species

Owl Breeding Season
Birdwatchers flock to Belgium every spring to observe Tengmalm’s Owl and the Eagle Owl

Speculoos (Speculaas)
Thin and crispy Belgian cookies for St. Nickolas’ Day

Hiking
Deep forests, picturesque valleys, mountain rivers and heaths in blossom await hikers in Belgium

Caving
Belgium boasts several cave systems and underground waterways

Moules Frites (Mosselen met Friet)
Mussels and fries is one of the most popular dishes in Belgian cuisine

White Asparagus
The “white gold” of Belgium is a favorite spring vegetable

Kayaking & Canoeing
Discover Wallonia from the water. The whole region is crisscrossed by smaller rivers

Skiing and Snowboarding
Belgium satisfies both experienced riders and beginners

Heather Blooming
Observe the vast Belgian moorlands covered with a violet carpet of Calluna vulgaris

Sea Lavender (Lamsoor) in the Zwin
This plant makes the North Sea coastline and salt marshes of Belgium look alive

Cherry Blossoms in Hasselt
Over two hundred cherry trees bloom in Europe's largest Japanese garden

Barrio Cantina
A Belgian Food Truck Festival travels across the Flanders region

Houtem Jaarmarkt
One of the biggest and oldest open-air livestock fairs in Europe

Meyboom
Every year, a tree is erected in the city to commemorate the victory of Brussels over the city of Leuven

Horseback Shrimp Fishing
A unique fishing tradition is still preserved in Oostduinkerke

Shrimp Season
One of the key specialties of Belgium and a favourite among locals

Horst Arts & Music Festival
A three-day art and music festival in a former military site

Pukkelpop
The second biggest music festival in Belgium offers four days of trendy beats

Fire is Gold Festival
One of the biggest electronic music events in Belgium

BRAFA Art Fair
One of the oldest and most prestigious fairs in Europe

Rampage
The biggest drum&bass and dubstep party in the world

Ducasse de Mons (Doudou)
The traditional village fair celebrates the victory of Saint George over the dragon

Bruges Beer Festival
For the first weekend of February, Bruges becomes a pilgrimage site for beer-lovers

Ducasse d'Ath
For more than 500 years, seven giants have walked through the town of Ath on the fourth Sunday of August

Brussels Jazz Weekend
For one weekend, the heart of Brussels beats to the rhythm of jazz, which is played in every nook of the city

Giant Omelette in Malmedy
Every year, the citizens of Malmedy gather to cook a huge omelette

Couleur Café Festival
The most exotic and colourful festival of Belgium is a mixture of urban music and contemporary art

Magnolias in Botanic Garden Meise
Dozens of magnolia trees burst into blossoms and mark the beginning of spring

Marches of Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse
A series of traditional marches take place in the small towns of Wallonia

Brussels Summer Festival
Discover Belgian music with dozens of artists playing rock, pop, hip-hop and jazz

European Circus Festival
World-class artists show us what the real circus is

Village de Noël de Liège
Liege's Christmas Village is the biggest and oldest Christmas market in Belgium

Medieval Festival of Bouillon
Visitors plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages

Blossom Season in Haspengouw
Pear, apple, and cherry orchards burst into blossoms for one month

Esperanzah! World Music Festival
Three days of dancing at the abbey on the picturesque banks of the Sambre River

Dinant International Bathtub Regatta
The unusual Belgian water race attracts participants from all over the world

Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
The private garden of the King welcomes visitors for three weeks only

Ommegang Festival
The city gets occupied by thousands of medieval characters

Floralia Brussels
Over one million flowers bloom in the park and greenhouses of the 12th-century castle

Brussels Chocolate Fair (Salon du Chocolat)
A three-day event for chocolate lovers

Procession of the Holy Blood (Bruges)
The colourful pageant unites the city through its history and beliefs

Flower Carpet & Flowertime
Every year, the center of Belgium's capital gets covered with flowers

Dour Festival
The biggest and most popular music event in the French-speaking part of Belgium

Ghent Light Festival
When the sun goes down, thousands of lights illuminate Ghent

Pageant of the Golden Tree
Every five years, a colourful festival takes over the streets of Bruges

Belgian National Day
Free museums entry, a parade and fireworks are part of the celebration

Baloise Antwerp 10 Miles
Every year, athletes and enthusiasts from all over Europe gather to run 6 or 16 kilometers

Beer Festivals
Autumn is the best time to discover the beer culture of Belgium

Brussels Christmas Market
One of the best and largest holiday markets in Europe

Antwerp Christmas Market
The brightly decorated historic city center of Antwerp looks stunning during the holidays

Belgium's Christmas Markets
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of winter holidays and savor mouth-watering Belgian delicacies

Brussels New Year's Eve
Watch the fireworks near the Atomium or explore Brussels' best nightclubs

Belgian Beer Weekend
Over 450 beers during one weekend in the center of Brussels

Bruges Christmas Markets
A special occasion full of the festive hustle and bustle, Belgian delicacies, and authentic holiday gifts

Ghent Christmas Market
Enjoy the amazing holiday atmosphere during the Christmas season

Winterland Hasselt Christmas Market
Kolonel Dusartplein transforms into a true winter wonderland for over seven weeks

Vredefeesten Balloon Festival Sint-Niklaas
The weekend full of fun and hot air balloons at Grote Markt in Sint-Niklaas

Belgian Air Force Days
The impressive aerial acrobatics of fighter jets, vintage cars, and helicopters

Jazz Middelheim
An annual summer jazz fest at the charming Middelheim Park in Antwerp