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35 things to do in Brussels

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon
Every autumn, thousands of runners gather in Brussels

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

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

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

Zinneke Parade
Every two years, the people of Brussels gather to strengthen community spirit

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

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

Foire du Midi
For over one month, the funfair occupies the streets of Brussels

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

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

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