What to do in Brussels in February? Between Chandeleur and Valentine’s Day, February is packed with festive events. But that’s never enough for the editors of Bruxelles Secrète, who have put together an anthology of outings, each more entertaining than the last. We promise you, it’s going to be fun!
Celebrate Candlemas on Monday, February 2, 2026
February 2 is Chandeleur, the perfect occasion to celebrate Breton gastronomy. If you know what a spanell, rozell or billig is, you’ve got me. If you don’t, it’s time to discover the richness of this simple and unifying recipe: the crêpe. For that, at Bruxelles Secrète, as big consumers, we’ve selected a list of the best crêperies in Brussels.
📅Date: February 2, 2026
📍Addresses: Brussels’ best crêperies
LUMINISCENCE sound and light show at Saints-Michel-et-Gudule Cathedral
It’s one of the most brilliant events of the winter: LUMINISCENCE illuminates the Cathedral of Saints-Michel-et-Gudule, a masterpiece of Brabantine Gothic, with an immersive show on a monumental scale. After a dazzling success with over a million spectators worldwide, a new chapter has opened in Brussels. Combining narration, music and 360-degree video-mapping, this absolutely unprecedented experience is a must-see of the season.
📅Multiple dates
📍Address: Saints-Michel-et-Gudule Cathedral, Place Sainte-Gudule, Brussels 1000
Discover art at affordable prices with the Affordable Art Fair
The Affordable Art Fair Brussels returns in February 2026 for its 17th edition at Tour & Taxis. Over 85 Belgian and international galleries will present thousands of affordable contemporary works, to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether you’re an amateur or a discerning collector, this fair promises an unforgettable artistic experience, blending discovery and inspiration.
📆 Dates: February 4 to 8, 2026
📍Address: Tour et Taxis: Avenue du Port 86C, Shed 1 bis, 1000 Brussels
A Candlelight concert
At the Concert Noble, the Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium, or the Théâtre du Vaudeville, Candlelight candlelight concerts are making a grand comeback in 2026. If you missed them in 2025, this is your year, they’re waiting for you brighter than ever with ever more modern versions of your favorite artists, reinvented in a new light!
📆 Multiple dates
📍Addresses: Concert Noble, Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium, Théâtre du Vaudeville, Steingenberger Witcher’s…
Bright eyes at the Bright Brussels festival
From February 12 to 15, 2026, a festival of lights illuminates the city: Bright Brussels. On the program: 4 evenings and some twenty illuminations and live events (concerts, city runs, guided tours in nocturnal format…) across the city, from the Parc de Bruxelles to the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, via numerous heritage sites. A great way to highlight the city’s Art Deco heritage! Find out more here.
📅 Dates: February 12-15, 2026
📍Address: several districts of Brussels
The Jury Experience at Espace Lumen
Immerse yourself in The Jury Experience, the immersive activity that transforms Brussels into an interactive courtroom! For 60 minutes, you’re no longer a mere spectator: you become a juror in a breathless trial where the outcome depends on you. With testimonies to analyze, evidence to weigh and fatal dilemmas to debate (a fatal accident involving an autonomous car, who’s responsible?), each decision shapes the story and influences the final verdict. It’s a bit of theater, a bit of a game, and above all, a social and intellectual experiment that challenges conventional wisdom while stimulating your neurons. Perfect for an original January outing in Brussels, whether with friends, family or a curious duo.
📅 Date : Multiple dates
📍Address: Espace Lumen
Discover the Anima Festival, Brussels’ animated film rendezvous
In February, head to the Festival Anima to immerse yourself in the best of international animation, with previews, cutting-edge shorts and family screenings. This Brussels festival, founded in the 80s, celebrates graphic creativity with retrospectives, competitions and focuses on new talent, making it the ideal cultural city trip. The program includes screenings for young audiences, meetings with film crews, workshops and festive events that transform the city into a huge playground for cinephiles.
📆 Dates: February 20 to March 1, 2026
📍Address: main screening sites in Brussels (Flagey and other partner cinemas)
Visit the Photography Festival
Attention photography fans. A huge photography festival is coming to Brussels until February 22, 2026! On the program: over 50 installations across the city’s best galleries, spotlighting over 100 artists… The 10ᵉ edition of PhotoBrussels Festival promises to be a bountiful one!
📅 Date: until February 22, 2026
📍Address: multiple locations
Browse vintage treasures at the VODDEMET Brussels Flea Market
In February, head to the Tour & Taxis Maritime Station for a 100% vintage shopping spree. The VODDEMET Brussels Flea Market returns with second-hand nuggets and retro finds. Stroll between the stalls of local vendors and passionate collectors, in a convivial, covered atmosphere. Admission is free, so get your tote bag ready for a unique day of bargain hunting in Brussels.
📆 Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 9:30 am to 6 pm
📍Address: Gare Maritime, Tour & Taxis, Picardstraat 11, 1000 Brussels
Let yourself be hypnotized by a journey of illusions and magic
Looking for a museum like no other? Here it is! In Tour & Taxis, a 1500 square metre multi-sensory journey of optical illusions and magic tricks awaits you, ready to hypnotize you! On the program: a hall of mirrors, a vortex, trompe-l’oeil galore, and occasional demonstrations by nothing less than the world champion of magic. So, are you ready for a bewildering experience?
📆 Dates: multiple dates until February 28
📍Address: Tour & Taxis Shed 4 bis – Avenue du Port 86C (SHED 4 bis), 1000
Visit a museum dedicated entirely to Banksy
Following the international success of The World of Banksy, the exhibition has become a permanent museum: the Banksy Museum. In the Rue de Laeken, enter the premises of a former textile house, and embark on a 900 m² immersive journey into the world of the world’s most famous street artist! Mural frescoes, projections, drawings… From his beginnings in urban art to his latest controversial pieces, discover Banksy’s work in a breathtaking permanent exhibition spanning several floors.
📅 Multiple dates
📍Address: Banksy Museum, Rue de Laeken, 28, 1000 Brussels