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The Flower Carpet returns to Brussels with a major new feature—Dates, theme, performances, and surprises for the 2026 edition

Every two years, Brussels’ Grand-Place gets a makeover. For four days only, its cobblestones disappear beneath a spectacular floral mosaic that attracts visitors fr...

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What to do in Brussels this weekend, August 7–9, 2026?

Are you looking for new things to do in the Belgian capital? Not sure what to do in Brussels this weekend, from Friday, August 7, to Sunday, August 9, 2026? We’ve...
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This summer, Brussels City Hall is hosting an immersive dance experience at the heart of its UNESCO-listed heritage

For a few evenings, this jewel of Brussels’ heritage will host an extraordinary event. With “Heritage in Motion,” the ABIS Company takes over the building’s most pr...
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Genesis: This immersive light show will transform a Gothic church in the Sablon district into a veritable cathedral of digital art

What if the story of Genesis were told in a way other than by flipping through the pages of the Bible? In Brussels, an experience that has taken Europe by storm is...
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Just a few more days to enjoy it! Discover this hidden, pop-up beach just 30 minutes from Brussels: swimming, games, paddleboarding, and relaxation are all on the agenda!
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Just 45 minutes from Brussels, this huge, free urban beach is making a comeback in 2026 with fine sand, lounge chairs, and concerts all summer long

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This Brussels train station was reserved for the Belgian royal family: closed for decades, it is now sinking into oblivion

It stands, discreetly, on the edge of the royal estate of Laeken. Closed to the public and abandoned for more than twenty years, the Royal Station of Laeken seems t...
Do you know which is the oldest metro station on the STIB network in Brussels?

Before automated lines, express trains, and modern tunnels, Brussels already had an underground station. And it’s still there. Its name: Lemonnier Station, a pionee...
This mysterious monument in Brussels attracts thousands of visitors every year—legend has it that it grants wishes!

Beneath the Maison de l’Étoile, a Brussels hero quietly watches over the city. The monument to Éverard t’Serclaes, much more than just a sculpture, is a must-see fo...
This abbey, founded in the 11th century, hides one of the most beautiful green spaces in Brussels

In the heart of Jette, an ancient abbey tells nearly a thousand years of history, far from the capital’s most popular tourist routes. Although much of the monastic...

The Flower Carpet returns to Brussels with a major new feature—Dates, theme, performances, and surprises for the 2026 edition

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Just a few hours from Belgium, these legendary beaches have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List: discover this significant historical recognition

Just a stone’s throw from the Meuse River, this 50-hectare wild valley offers a breathtaking 6-kilometer hike along the water’s edge—an unmissable bucolic getaway less than 1 hour and 30 minutes from the capital.

Just 1 hour and 20 minutes from Brussels, a pool surrounded by nature, complete with a beach bar and hot tub, awaits you—and it’s the perfect summer getaway without leaving Belgium

Less than an hour from Brussels, this neoclassical castle dating from 1752 reveals secret passages in the heart of its landscaped park—a former medieval structure that has preserved its sumptuous period decor

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What to do in Brussels this weekend, August 7–9, 2026?

This summer, Brussels City Hall is hosting an immersive dance experience at the heart of its UNESCO-listed heritage

Genesis: This immersive light show will transform a Gothic church in the Sablon district into a veritable cathedral of digital art

Just a few more days to enjoy it! Discover this hidden, pop-up beach just 30 minutes from Brussels: swimming, games, paddleboarding, and relaxation are all on the agenda!

Just 45 minutes from Brussels, this huge, free urban beach is making a comeback in 2026 with fine sand, lounge chairs, and concerts all summer long

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Our top picks for the best things to do in August in Brussels and the surrounding area

Recipe: Giant Peanut Butter Cups, with peanut butter and chocolate!

This artist wasn’t on the Dour Festival lineup. At 2:10 a.m., she took the stage anyway

Belgium’s National Day 2026 in Brussels: concerts, a parade, the National Ball, fireworks… here’s the full program

From asphalt to green spaces: the spectacular redevelopment of the A12 offers a new promenade to explore in Brussels

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This Brussels train station was reserved for the Belgian royal family: closed for decades, it is now sinking into oblivion

Do you know which is the oldest metro station on the STIB network in Brussels?

This mysterious monument in Brussels attracts thousands of visitors every year—legend has it that it grants wishes!

This abbey, founded in the 11th century, hides one of the most beautiful green spaces in Brussels