There's a lot going on on the Piétonnier!
Fifty Lab Festival
Fifty Lab is a festival for music lovers, where you can discover new musical talent from Belgium and beyond. Come and explore the future of live music, DJ sets and performances - whether you're the type to lead the way or trust us to guide you. Fifty Lab is YOUR music festival, right in the heart of Brussels.
Brussels Marathon
This year, the revamped route starts from De Brouckère and passes by iconic sites such as the Koekelberg Basilica, the Atomium, Boulevard Lambermont and Parc du Cinquantenaire.
In addition to the marathon and half-marathon, a 7km race is also on the program, while the youngest can take part in the 1km Persil Kids Run.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 3!
Book Festival
From October 31 to November 3, it's 4 days of meet & greets! Small and large events are planned, as well as shows to give authors and artists the place they deserve, right at the top of the stage. Go and celebrate the book festival!
La Piétonnier" neighborhood beer
La Piétonnier" beer arrives in your favorite shops! Come and celebrate its release at Le Continental on the weekend of September 6, 7 and 8.
Flower carpets
This summer, the Flower Carpet will be back on the Grand-Place in Brussels for its 23rd edition. This year, the organizers wanted to think outside the box and renew the image of the flower carpet with a never-before-explored theme.
Meyboom plantation
The planting of the May tree or the tree of joy (Meyboom or Meiboom) is a popular event typical of Brussels, dating back to the 13th century. It celebrates a Brussels victory over the Louvanists in 1213.
Summer pleasures
From July 26 to August 18, 2024, Plaisirs d'Été returns, this time with a dance theme, because this summer, we're inviting you to meet up on the "Brussels dance floor".
Foire du Midi
Like every year, the gigantic Foire du Midi takes up residence along the Boulevard du Midi. On the program: 130 attractions for young and old, both traditional and new-generation.
Brussels dance
Thursday, July 11, 2024, a festival in the center of Brussels.
On this Flemish Day, which will also be celebrated in Brussels, numerous activities will be organized in the city (music, guided tours, children's activities, etc.).
Detours Festival
The festival bubbles over all summer long with the Detours Cyphers: the very essence of the festival!
Bright Festival
The Brussels Festival of Lights guides you for 4 evenings through two emblematic districts: the Royal Quarter and the European Quarter. Rediscover the city through some thirty poetic works imagined by artists from the four corners of the globe. This year's edition also promises a major spotlight on the theme of Europe and its values, to coincide with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Winter pleasures
From November 24 to December 31, 2023, the City of Brussels celebrates the 23rd edition of WINTER FUN. With one of Europe's most popular Christmas markets and a host of activities, you won't be disappointed when you visit the capital this winter. It's sure to be a magical end to the year.
The event is open daily from 12pm to 10pm.
Fifty Lab
The Fifty Lab, which will take place this year from November 15 to 17, 2023 at a number of emblematic venues in Brussels, has just announced the first names to make up its line-up.
The first 20 confirmations include Jean-Paul Groove, Salome, 39Bermuda, Porcelain ID, egidius and Oriana Ikomo.
Womenpreneur market
Following the success of the first edition, with over 2,000 unique visitors and 3 sales records, Womenpreneur is delighted to invite you to join them for the second edition of its 100% women's market, 100% Brussels!
Casco inauguration
Opening night at Le Continental - creative market, hub and café - with live music and even a flash tattoo stand, check out the rest of the program!
Brussels (Half) Marathon
On 1 October 2023, from 9:00 onwards, runners of the 18th edition of the Brussels Marathon will set off from Place De Brouckère.
Bubble Planet
Bubble Planet is nothing less than an immersive experience in a world filled with bubbles, which has opened at Tour et Taxis. With its themed rooms and virtual reality activities, you now have an excuse to spend some time in your own bubble!
Urban Dance Caravan
On a Saturday afternoon, dancers from all over Belgium, gathered around the Detours Battles finalists, perform on lightning stages, from the Bourse to Place De Brouckère and Boulevard émile Jacqmain.
Car-free Sunday
On Sunday September 17, 2023, the whole of the Brussels-Capital Region (the 19 Brussels municipalities, including the City of Brussels) will be closed to motorized traffic from 9:30 am to 7 pm.
Belgian Beer World
In addition to its cultural and tourist vocation, with a skybar, restaurant and brewery, access to the "Bruxella 1238" archaeological site and the "Belgian Beer World" permanent experience center on Belgian beer culture, the Bourse will also be a central meeting point for all.
Detours Festival
On the border between hip-hop and contemporary dance, between the street and the stage, anchored in the present and looking to the future.
The Detours Festival is a unique, pioneering adventure, a veritable laboratory for social experimentation in the heart of Europe. Offering shows of the highest quality, it gives the urban arts their rightful place.
Street 100m
Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 2pm to 8pm, on Place De Brouckère. A 100 m track will give as many people as possible the chance to try their hand at the sport's ultimate distance.
Percusounds Festival 2023
The Percusounds Festival is the first event in Belgium dedicated solely to percussion. For its 9th edition, the festival will be held on the Place De Brouckère on 25, 26 and 27 August.
Flowertime
The City of Brussels and the non-profit organization Tapis de fleurs de Bruxelles present Flowertime, an international floral art and botanical event at Brussels City Hall. Flowertime is held every two years, alternating with the Tapis de fleurs.
Detours Festival
On the border between hip-hop and contemporary dance, between the street and the stage, anchored in the present and looking to the future.
The Detours Festival is a unique, pioneering adventure, a veritable laboratory for social experimentation in the heart of Europe. Offering shows of the highest quality, it gives the urban arts their rightful place.
Brussels in bloom
Bruxelles en Fleurs is an event that takes you on a floral journey through the streets around Brussels' Grand-Place. Everywhere in the historic center, emblematic places take on a floral touch, decked out in petals and color. From August 1 to 15, 2023 in the streets around the Grand-Place.
National Day
This year's National Day is on Friday, 21 July. National Day is celebrated with a military and civilian parade, and free activities taking place between Parc de Bruxelles and Place Poelaert.
- Place du jeu de balle : Resto national
- Parc Royal: National Day in the Park
- Place des Palais and square in front of Saint-Michel and Saint-Gudule Cathedral: National Day Parade,
- Parc du Cinquantenaire: Happy Belgium, a show for the general public celebrating 10 years of the King's reign
More information to come: https://www.bruxelles.be
Foire du Midi
Like every year, the gigantic Foire du Midi takes up residence along the Boulevard du Midi. On the program: 130 attractions for young and old, both traditional and new-generation.
Plaisirs d’été
From 14 July to 6 August, come and explore Brussels' new summer concept PLAISIRS D'ÉTÉ, with the Urban Garden as its central theme.
Rediscover the city center in a different way by strolling through this surprising urban garden at the heart of Brussels.