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Best time to visit
35 things to do in Brussels
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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!
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Krakelingen & Tonnekensbrand
This fire and bread feast marks the end of winter
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Zythos Beer Festival
Over one hundred beer producers come to the city of Leuven every April
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Sonian Forest (Zoniënwoud)
“Brussels’ Lungs” is a habitat for hundreds of species
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Speculoos (Speculaas)
Thin and crispy Belgian cookies for St. Nickolas’ Day
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Moules Frites (Mosselen met Friet)
Mussels and fries is one of the most popular dishes in Belgian cuisine
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Cherry Blossoms in Hasselt
Over two hundred cherry trees bloom in Europe's largest Japanese garden
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Barrio Cantina
A Belgian Food Truck Festival travels across the Flanders region
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Meyboom
Every year, a tree is erected in the city to commemorate the victory of Brussels over the city of Leuven
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Horst Arts & Music Festival
A three-day art and music festival in a former military site
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BRAFA Art Fair
One of the oldest and most prestigious fairs in Europe
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Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon
Every autumn, thousands of runners gather in Brussels
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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
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Couleur Café Festival
The most exotic and colourful festival of Belgium is a mixture of urban music and contemporary art
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Magnolias in Botanic Garden Meise
Dozens of magnolia trees burst into blossoms and mark the beginning of spring
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Brussels Summer Festival
Discover Belgian music with dozens of artists playing rock, pop, hip-hop and jazz
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Zinneke Parade
Every two years, the people of Brussels gather to strengthen community spirit
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Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
The private garden of the King welcomes visitors for three weeks only
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Ommegang Festival
The city gets occupied by thousands of medieval characters
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Floralia Brussels
Over one million flowers bloom in the park and greenhouses of the 12th-century castle
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Brussels Chocolate Fair (Salon du Chocolat)
A three-day event for chocolate lovers
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Flower Carpet & Flowertime
Every year, the center of Belgium's capital gets covered with flowers
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Foire du Midi
For over one month, the funfair occupies the streets of Brussels
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Belgian National Day
Free museums entry, a parade and fireworks are part of the celebration
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Beer Festivals
Autumn is the best time to discover the beer culture of Belgium
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Brussels Christmas Market
One of the best and largest holiday markets in Europe
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Brussels New Year's Eve
Watch the fireworks near the Atomium or explore Brussels' best nightclubs
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Belgian Beer Weekend
Over 450 beers during one weekend in the center of Brussels