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This page has been automatically translated from French into English by a translation software. Automatic translations are not as accurate as translations made by professional human translators. Nevertheless these pages can help you understand information published by the City of Brussels.

The City of Brussels organizes and welcomes numerous events throughout the year.

   

Summer is the time of Brussels Beach, the Brussels Summer Festival and the Midi Fair. The Flower Carpet colors the Grand Place during the summer, but only every 2 years.

Nuit Blanche takes place at the beginning of autumn. During the following winter Winter Wonders animates the centre of Brussels with a large Christmas market.

Other important events can be found in the agenda of the website of the City of Brussels.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Brussels Beach 2010

Photos Brussels Beach

Some pictures of Brussels Beach 2010. The sun, the beach, the sports competitions, the concerts,... invite to come to the Quai des Péniches. continue
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
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
COMMUNITY NEWS
Flower Carpet © asbl Tapis de Fleurs de Bruxelles

Contest. Gain 1 ticket for the Flower Carpet

The association Flower Carpet of Brussels offers 15x1 ticket to the view of the carpet from the City Hall. The Flower Carpet will be on the Grand-Place from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 August 2010. The organization offers 5x1 ticket per day. continue
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
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
Bruksellive

Festival. Bruksellive 2010

On Saturday 31 July 2010, from 3 pm to 3 am, in the open-air theater of the Osseghem Park in Laeken.

A free festival, not far from the Atomium, with 3 podia in a magnificent park. Top of the bill: Das Pop. The Osseghem Park will also have a village for children, food stands,...

Main stage

  • dj set Onda Sonora
  • The Man Up North
  • Willow
  • School is Cool
  • Drive Like Maria
  • Mintzkov
  • Das Pop
  • Pitchtuner
  • Soldout 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
Flower Carpet 2008

Flower Carpet 2010

From Friday 13 to Sunday 15 August 2010 at the Grand-Place in Brussels.

Every 2 years the Grand Place in Brussels is covered with a flower carpet of begonias. The carpet of 77 m x 24 m is composed by about 120 volunteers, with nearly one million begonias. details
ON THE AGENDA
Brussels Summer Festival 2010

Brussels Summer Festival 2010

From 13 to 22 August 2010 on and around the Place des Palais.

Concerts and cultural events on the Place royale: Place des Palais, Parc de Bruxelles (Brussels park) and Place des Musées. The festival pass also gives free access to the participating museums in the neighborhood. details

ON THE AGENDA
City Parade 2010

City Parade 2010

On Saturday 21 August 2010, from 2 pm, at the Heysel around the Atomium.

The City Parade is a festival of electronic dance music which will be held in Brussels on 21 August 2010. The 10th edition of the festival will take place around the Atomium, with a parade of trucks and several concerts on 3 stages. details

ON THE AGENDA
Dolle Dorpsdagen

Festival. Dolle Dorpsdagen

From 27 till 29 August 2010 on the Place Peter Benoít in Neder-Over-Heembeek.

During 3 days, the event Dolle Dorpsdagen (Crazy Village Days) will take place in the centre of Neder-Over-Heembeek with big concerts, gastronomy, events,... An initiative which aims at revitalizing the centre of Heembeek, at strengthening the links between the local residents but also at tying up contacts between the generations. There are numerous sports animations and cultural activities. A big tent will be installed on the Place Peter Benoít. details

ON THE AGENDA
Fiesta Latina

Festival. Fiesta Latina

From Friday 27 to Sunday 29 August 2010, from noon, Fiesta Latina on the Avenue Louise.

8th edition of the festival on the Avenue Louise, between the Rue Lesbroussart and Rue Defacqz. Everyone can enjoy the latino rhythms, traditions, colors and tastes. details
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