On Sunday 20 September 2026, Brussels organises its traditional Car Free Sunday. From 9:30 am to 7 pm, the entire Brussels-Capital Region will become a vast space dedicated to pedestrians, cyclists and other users of soft mobility.
On this day, motorised traffic will be prohibited, with the exception of vehicles granted an exemption.
A unique opportunity to (re)discover Brussels in a different light, in a quieter and more peaceful city.
A wide range of activities are planned for the day so you can make the most of the car-free public spaces.
Discover the External siteprogramme of activities organised across the Brussels-Capital Region.
By car, you can reach Brussels via the motorways and the Ring, which will remain open to traffic. Only the exits leading into the Brussels-Capital Region will be closed.
You can then park your vehicle in a External sitepark-and-ride car park.
Please do consider travelling by train on the day.
The Car Free Sunday is an opportunity to enjoy sustainable and alternative modes of transport: on foot, by bike, on a scooter, on rollerblades,...
Public transport is free all day.
Certain vehicles may travel at a maximum speed of 30 km/h:
- Electric bikes and scooters
- Public transport
- Emergency services and ambulances
- Law enforcement vehicles
- Vehicles with a special permit
- Taxi rank taxis are permitted to drive without a special permit
- Hail taxis must have a special permit to drive
If you absolutely must use a motor vehicle during the Car Free Sunday, you can apply for an exemption:
The Car Free Sunday forms part of the European Mobility Week, an initiative aimed at promoting more sustainable modes of transport and encouraging the use of alternatives to private cars.
The Mobility Week is an annual European initiative. It aims to promote greener and more sustainable mobility in our towns and cities. It is organised in many towns and cities across the European Union and in Belgium.
