Events calendar Bruxelles - Brussel

As part of the European Heritage Days, and renamed Heritage Days, this weekend is devoted to the remarkable buildings of the Brussels region, whether public or private. Each year, a theme is treated and places, often inaccessible to visitors in normal times, are opened. In addition to the site visits, thematic guided tours are organised, and bike rides are also becoming increasingly popular. The only drawback is that places are limited for the most popular places, so you have to book quickly!

Actors, dancers, musicians and amateurs animate this playful and fanciful parade in the heart of Brussels. The mission of this project is to develop the creativity of the people of Brussels while bringing them together in a zany, falsely disorganised and typically local atmosphere. The Zinneke Parade consists of about twenty Zinnodes (the name given to the groups) from different backgrounds: partners from the cultural and social sector, neighbourhood committees, informal groups, artistic collectives. A zinneke? A pure inhabitant of Brussels or a dog with no breed...

The European institutions open their doors to the public. A variety of activities and events are organised for all ages. Firstly, there are visits to the places of power (Parliament, Berlaymont, the Commission headquarters) but also guided tours of the European Quarter, conferences, animations. This is a way of bringing the European Union closer to its citizens and bursting the so-called EU Bubble, which keeps these institutions away from even the people of Brussels who work with them every day.

Cancelled in 2020, we are hoping for the return of the traditional fireworks display that closes the old year and inaugurates the new. The 12 strokes of midnight are punctuated by a magnificent fireworks display that will start a new year under a bright and colorful sky.

In 1937, Queen Elizabeth, an excellent violinist, decided to create a competition to help young performers. This prestigious competition stands out from its international counterparts by its originality. Indeed, the members of the jury deliberate individually and treat the scores confidentially. Each year, a musical instrument will be honored, alternating between piano in 2021, cello in 2022, voice in 2023 and violin in 2024. Given the prestige of the competition, the winners are guaranteed an international career.