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New Year's Eve 2026: schedule, practical information and mobility

New Year's Eve 2026: schedule, practical information and mobility
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During New Year's Eve it is traditionally very busy in Brussels. Some tips for a good and safe party in the city.

New Year's Eve at the Heysel

The City of Brussels celebrates New Year's Eve with fireworks at the Heysel in Laeken (from 9 pm). More info about the event, safety measures and accessibility:

New Year's Eve - fireworks

Parties

An overview of the big New Year's Eve parties in Brussels can be found at:

External siteNew Year's Eve concerts and parties in Brussels (Visit.brussels)

Transport in Brussels

It is recommended to use the Brussels public transport (STIB). This STIB transport is free from midnight to 5:30 am. More info:

External siteSTIB

Ban on electric scooters

The use of electric scooters is prohibited throughout the Brussels Capital Region from 31 December 2025 at 12h until 1 January 2026 at 9h. Both shared and privately owned scooters are prohibited.

Realtime info

For realtime information, follow:

External site@zpz_polbru

Created on 18/12/2025 (Modified on 24/12/2025)