Local Events
Keep your finger firmly on the pulse of the city beat with the Hotel Brussels’ essential events calendar. Choose the dates for your trip according to what’s hot in the urban jungle, or contact us for some Brussels inspiration by email or phone.
Free museums
Every first Sunday of the month, some museums in Brussels open their doors for free, offering access to cultural gems. Explore art, history, and more without cost!
13/3/2025 - 24/4/2025
The Nocturnes
Keep your Thursday evenings free as the Nocturnes are back. Visit museums between 6 and 10 pm.
4/4/2025 - 2/5/2025
Floralia Brussels
Attend the 22nd Floralia flower festival and admire the dazzling garden of the Château de Grand-Bigard, where millions of flowers transform the park into an enchanting spectacle.
18/4/2025 - 11/5/2025
Royal Greenhouses Laeken
In spring, take advantage of the unique opportunity to visit the Royal Greenhouses at Laeken.
19/4/2025 - 20/4/2025
Hangar Festival
Brussels' electro festival invites you to its 2025 edition from April 19 to April 20, 2025 !
3/5/2025 - 4/5/2025
Fête de l'Iris
At the beginning of May, it's time for the Fête de l'Iris, the Brussels-Capital Region's festival of concerts and dozens of free events.
18/5/2025 - 22/5/2025
EUROMEDLAB 2025
26th IFCC-EFLM EUROMEDLAB Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
49th Annual Meeting of the Royal Belgian Society of Laboratory Medicine
- 18/5/2025
Magritte: The Immersive Experience
Discover Magritte: L'expérience immersive, a unique exhibition that plunges you into the heart of surrealism.
23/5/2025 - 25/5/2025
Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend
On 23, 24 & 25 May, the city transforms into a vibrant stage where jazz takes over every corner.
25/5/2025
20km of Brussels
The Brussels 20km race takes you on a journey through Brussels most beautiful monuments and parks.
27/6/2025 - 29/6/2025
Couleur Café
Need a musical break? Come to the Couleur Café festival for a day or a weekend.
30/6/2025 - 1/7/2025
Brussels Palace Open Air
Neil Young and Jean-Michel Jarre will headline the new Brussels Palace Open Air this summer, set against the iconic Royal Palace backdrop.
17/7/2025 - 26/7/2025
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Belgium is one of the world's most iconic electronic dance music festivals, held annually in Boom, Belgium.
25/7/2025 - 27/7/2025
Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix 2025
The F1 Belgian Grand Prix returns to Spa-Francorchamps, delivering high-speed action on one of the most iconic tracks in motorsport.
14/8/2025 - 14/8/2025
Kraftwerk - Royal Palace Open Air
Kraftwerk returns with a brand-new show on 14th August 2025 at the Royal Palace Open Air in Brussels, blending electronic music, visuals, and performance art.
4/10/2025 - 9/10/2025
Busworld Europe 2025 Congress
Trainworld Congress is a premier event focused on the future of rail transport, featuring expert discussions on innovation, sustainability, and technological advancements in the railway industry.
28/11/2025 - 4/1/2026
Plaisirs d’Hiver Christmas Market
From November 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026, Plaisirs d’Hiver returns to Brussels for its 25th edition, promising even more magic and surprises.