The shopping streets in Brussels have special lights during the Christmas festivities, as part of the 11th edition of Brussels by Lights. This year, the project includes 168 streets, including 8 new.
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External siteBrussels by Lights 2023 (from 22 November to 31 December 2023, from 1 pm to 1 am)
Geocaching light adventure
This year, Brussels by Lights has a new interactive geocaching trail, Eikosis. Visitors can explore the city centre's shopping streets on two fun 1.5-hour walks.
The start is at the Boulevard Anspach 65 (intersection between the pedestrian zone and the Rue du Marché aux Poulets), under the watchful eye of the giant cat Eikosis.
Video mapping at the 'Maison de la Création'
Laeken, Haren and Neder-Over-Heembeek are also in the spotlight with new Christmas lights and a mapping on the facade of the 'Maison de la Création' (Place Emile Bockstael).
This 'Illusion Game' is an interactive mapping that takes spectators into a world of illusions and transformations. Using sensors on the ground, the audience directly influences the show projected on the facade, merging illusionism, deconstructivism and visual art.
Practical info:
- From 23 November to 31 December 2023
- Performances from 5 pm to 11 pm (each show lasts 6 minutes, separated by 3-minute breaks)
Christmas Lights Tour
The Christmas Lights Tour is an itinerary, in collaboration with Tootbus, to admire the lights of Brussels by Lights.
Practical info:
- From 24 November to 30 December 2023
- From Thursday to Saturday at 7 pm (90 minutes)
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Christmas lights from the past
The gallery below shows the photos of the Christmas lights in Brussels over the past decades:
