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90 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
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
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
Kayaking & Canoeing
Discover Wallonia from the water. The whole region is crisscrossed by smaller rivers
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
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
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
Lambic Beer
A unique type of beer is being brewed in a small region southwest of Brussels
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
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
Meakusma Festival
A festival of electronic music and video installations
Winter / Christmas Beers
Seasonal beers are brewed for the cold winters of Belgium
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
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