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Events, culture, sport & leisure

Leisure

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The City of Brussels has a lot to offer in terms of recreation and leisure.

   

In Brussels there are concerts, events, fairs, conferences,... every year. The theatres and cinemas offer a wide range of activities.

The 'Arsène 50' formula offers discounts on a number of performances.

The City of Brussels also has 3 public swimming pools.

If you like quiet, green places more, you can visit the parks and gardens of Brussels.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Stratosphere

Midi Fair 2010: 1,7 km of attractions

The Midi Fair, one of the oldest summer events in Brussels, takes place from 17 July to 22 August 2010. This year, the fair welcomes several new attractions and the return of the Stratosphere. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Swimming

A dive into the swimming pools of Brussels

If you are in search of cooling off during the hot summer, you can go to the three swimming pools of the City of Brussels: the Baths of the Centre and the pools of Laeken and Neder-Over-Heembeek. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Brussels Beach 2010 - poster

Brussels Beach 2010

Brussels Beach opens its urban beach at the Canal of Brussels from Friday 2 July to 22 August 2010. The 8th edition opens 2 weeks earlier in order to welcome the Tour de France, which arrives in Brussels on 4 July. continue
ON THE AGENDA
Recyclart Holidays 2010

Festival Recyclart Holidays 2010

From 24 June to 20 August 2010, every Thursday and Friday, around the Chapelle station.

Recyclart Holidays is back after one year of absence. details
ON THE AGENDA
Ecran Total - Cinéma Arenberg

Film. Ecran Total Festival 2010

From 30 June to 14 September 2010 at Cinéma Arenberg.

This film festival brings classics, documentaries, inedited movies,... all summer long. The festival has become a real classic in the Brussels audiovisual world. About 30.000 spectators visited the last editions, with about 8 projections a day. details
ON THE AGENDA
Brussels Beach 2010

Brussels Beach 2010

Brussels Beach (Bruxelles les Bains) opens its urban beach from 2 July to 22 August 2010, from Tuesday till Sunday, at the Quai des Péniches near the Place Sainctelette.

There will be lots of events and activities for young and old. details
ON THE AGENDA
Sound and light show at the Town Hall

Sound and light show at Grand-Place

From 5 July to 30 September 2010, every day at 10:30 pm and at 11 pm, shows with sound and light on the Grand-Place.

Since 2006, the City celebrates the cultural wealth of the various countries which chair the European Union alternately by shows with sounds and lights. These shows emphasize the musical and cultural heritage of the presiding country. During the summer of 2010, Belgium is the president of the European Union. Belgian sounds can thus be heard at the Grand-Place and the facade of the City Hall is lighted beautifully. details

ON THE AGENDA
Cruises in summer

Cruise. Brussels By Water

From Tuesday 6 July till Sunday 22 August 2010, guided cruises in Brussels.

Brussels By Water suggests discovering Brussels by boat, every day, except on Monday, from Tuesday 6 July till Sunday 22 August. details
ON THE AGENDA
Death Ride

Atomium. Death Ride

From 10 to 19 July and on 30 and 31 July 2010, a descent of more than 100 metres along a cable tightened on the highest ball of the Atomium.

This activity will be organized under surveillance of professionals. Every day from 10 am till 12:30 pm and from 2 pm till 5:30 pm.

details
ON THE AGENDA
Midi Fair

Midi Fair 2010

Every day, from 17 July to 22 August 2010, from 3 pm till 1 am, along the Boulevard du Midi, between the Porte de Halle and the Porte d'Anderlecht. On Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of holidays till 2 am. details

ON THE AGENDA
City Aperos

Apéro Urbain at Brussels Beach

On Friday 30 July 2010, from 5 pm to 11:30 pm, at Brussels Beach.

The philosophy of the Apéros Urbains (City Aperos) is to get people to discover public places in summer, with an aperitif. The City Aperos attract a wide audience from local residents to colleagues, young people, families,... details

ON THE AGENDA
Death Ride

Atomium. Death Ride

On 1 August, from 13 to 16 August 2010 and from 27 to 29 August 2010, a descent of more than 100 metres along a cable tightened on the highest ball of the Atomium.

This activity will be organized under surveillance of professionals. Every day from 10 am till 12:30 pm and from 2 pm till 5:30 pm.

details
ON THE AGENDA
City Aperos

Apéro Urbain at Brussels Summer Festival

On Friday 13 August 2010, from 7 pm, at the Place du Musée during the Brussels Summer Festival.

The philosophy of the Apéros Urbains (City Aperos) is to get people to discover public places in summer, with an aperitif. The City Aperos attract a wide audience from local residents to colleagues, young people, families,... details

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