Since 2013, the City of Brussels has been illuminating its shopping districts with hanging decorations and artistic installations. The 2025 illuminations are being extended and renewed in several streets in the city centre and Laeken, combining original creations and upcycled installations.
External siteEnjoy BXL by lights (from 26 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, from 1 pm to 1 am)
Illuminated walks
There are specially designed walks for each district to guide you:
External siteIlluminated walks (in French and Dutch)
Piano Walk (Place Emile Bockstael)
At the Place Emile Bockstael, the Piano Walk installation transforms the square into a musical and luminous playground. Visitors are invited to walk, play and compose on a giant piano, transforming the public space into a collaborative musical playground.
Inauguration on 5 December 2025 at 4 pm, at the Maison de la Création (Place Emile Bockstael).
- From 5 December 2025 to 4 January 2026
- Every day, from 3 pm to 10 pm
- Children's activities on Wednesdays 10, 17, 24 and 31 December from 3 pm to 6 pm
Winter@NOH
Winter@NOH extends the spirit of Winter Wonders to the heart of Neder-Over-Heembeek with a local Christmas village on the Place Peter Benoit. Around natural wooden chalets, local artisans and merchants offer products, gifts, winter treats and hot drinks. A giant slide completes the experience for children.
Christmas lights from the past
The gallery below shows the photos of the Christmas lights in Brussels over the past decades:
External siteChristmas lights in Brussels over the past decades (Facebook)
