Are you looking for new activities to try out in the Belgian capital? Not sure what to do in Brussels this weekend , from Friday March 14 to Sunday March 16, 2025? Bruxelles Secrète has put together a selection of great ideas and activities, each more original than the last. Exhibitions, festivals, immersive experiences, family activities, gourmet places to try… We tell you all about it here!
A low-cost urban jungle sets up this weekend in Brussels
This weekend, the Halles Saint-Géry will be transformed into a veritable plant oasis thanks to the Great Plant Sale organized by Plantes Pour Tous. Lovers of greenery, whether gardening novices or experts, will be able to find the ideal plant to brighten up their home among over 150 varieties. With prices starting at just €0.99, it’s the perfect opportunity to green up your home without breaking the bank, while benefiting from expert advice on site. Don’t forget your credit card to leave with your arms full of pots, potting soil and other accessories!
📍Address: Halles Saint-Géry, Place Saint-Géry 1, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: Friday March 14 to Sunday March 16, 2025
Don’t miss: Brussels Book Fair 2025
From March 13 to 16, the Brussels Book Fair returns to Brussels with a rich and inspiring program on the theme of “Living in the World”. This edition promises exciting encounters with a host of bestselling authors, including Amélie Nothomb, Vanessa Springora, Leïla Slimani, David Foenkinos and François Schuiten. For four days, the Belgian capital is transformed into a literary crossroads where writers, publishers and enthusiasts meet to exchange ideas and celebrate books in all their forms. With its captivating conferences, interactive workshops and themed areas, this free event is a must on the Belgian cultural scene.
📍 Address: Tour & Taxis. 3 and 7 rue Picard, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: March 13 to 16, 2025
Mundo Pixar: the immersive exhibition
Ever dreamed of going behind the scenes of your favorite films? The Mundo Pixar Experience makes your dream come true. This immersive exhibition is coming to Brussels after its great success in Madrid and Barcelona. The concept: emblematic, life-size sets from your favorite films await you in an exhibition space of over 3,000 m². Slip into the shoes of one of Toy Story ‘s toys in Andy’s bedroom, explore the oceans in Finding Nemo, explore the emotional control center in Vice-versa or stroll through the streets of Santa Cecilia, as in Coco. They’re all here!
📍Address: Brussels Expo, Avenue impératrice Charlotte (opposite Heysel metro station), Brussels
📆 Dates: multiple dates
Romeo and Juliet’s timeless passion resurrected at Wolubilis
This weekend, let yourself be transported by the vibrant emotion of Romeo + Juliet, a modern creation by Laurent Drousie and performed by the young talents of the Europa Danse Company. Boldly revisited, this ballet blends Prokofiev’s timeless music with contemporary sounds, offering a new reading of this universal tragedy. Between passionate love and contemporary questioning, this performance promises a moment suspended in time, perfect for dance lovers and the curious in search of an artistic escape. A unique experience not to be missed in the elegant surroundings of Wolubilis.
📍Address: Wolubilis, Cours Paul-Henri Spaak 1 – 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
📆 Dates: March 14 & 15, 2025 at 8:30pm
The world of vintage meets you this weekend in Brussels!
Want to hunt for unique treasures while embracing sustainable fashion? This weekend, the Golden Grams Market returns to the Wolf Sharing Food Market with its famous sale of clothes by the kilo. Explore a carefully curated selection of vintage pieces, from must-have jeans to statement accessories, all from 3€/100g. A perfect opportunity to combine style and eco-responsibility, while sharing a convivial moment with friends.
📍Address: Wolf Sharing Food Market, Rue du Fossé aux Loups 50, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: March 15 & 16, 2025
Find the poster of your dreams at Cinéma Palace
This Saturday, March 15, the legendary Cinéma Palace, a jewel of Brussels’ heritage, opens its doors to you for an exceptional poster fair. It’s a unique opportunity to take home your favorite movie poster of the past few months and add a cinephile touch to your decor. Immerse yourself in the Art Nouveau ambience of the place while unearthing treasures, but don’t forget: it’s cash only! An original outing for film buffs and the curious looking for an unusual activity in Brussels.
📍Address: Boulevard Anspach 85, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: Saturday, March 15, from 11am to 6pm
A stunning experience of illusions and magic at WOM
It’s the weekend and all you want to do is turn your head? Then literally do it at WOM (World of Mind)! This new kind of experience invites visitors to turn their heads upside down and reverse their perception of space through a series of dazzling optical illusions. In an incredible 1,500 sq. m. of space, try out the Hall of Mirrors, the Vortex, the Inverted Room, the Ames Chamber, the Flight (levitation experience), the Infinity Room and other ingenious sleights of hand. It’s the perfect opportunity to immortalize the moment and make your loved ones hallucinate!
📍Address: WOM, Tour & Taxis Shed 4 bis – Avenue du Port 86C, Brussels, 1000
📆 Dates: multiple dates
Vibrate to the sound of Alyosha Schneider
On March 14, Alyosha Schneider will enchant Brussels with an intimate, captivating concert. With his gentle voice and haunting melodies, the Franco-Canadian artist promises an evening full of emotion and poetry. Somewhere between folk and pop, his singular universe appeals to an ever-growing audience. An ideal opportunity to (re)discover his talent on stage and let yourself be carried away by his spellbinding music.
📍 Address: W-halll Auditorium. Av. Charles Thielemans 93, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
📆 Date: Friday March 14, 8pm
The secrets of Freemasonry revealed at ULB
Lift the veil on the mysteries of Freemasonry this weekend in Brussels with the “Va te faire Maître” exhibition at the ULB. This fascinating immersion combines contemporary art and scientific exploration, offering a unique insight into this symbolic universe. Discover a reconstructed Masonic temple and the bold collages of artist Émelyne Duval, who imaginatively reinterprets this complex heritage. And don’t miss Thursday’s round-table discussions with real Freemasons to discover their secrets.
📍Address: Salle Allende, Solbosch campus, ULB, avenue Paul Héger 22, 1050 Brussels
📆 Dates: March 7 to June 7, 2025, Tuesday to Friday, 12pm-6pm (nocturnes on certain Thursdays)
Explore a century of African creativity at Bozar
Bozar presents When We See Us, an iconic exhibition exploring a century of pan-African figurative painting. Bringing together some 150 works by 120 artists, the exhibition is organized around six themes. “Le Quotidien”, “Joie et Allégresse”, “Repos”, “Sensualité”, “Spiritualité” and “Triomphe et Émancipation”. A unique opportunity to plunge into the richness and diversity of African art and its diaspora.
📍 Address: Bozar, Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: February 7 to August 10, 2025
Explore Brussels through its estaminets
Discover the old, folkloric or unusual cafés that make up the charm of the Belgian capital. Whether sumptuous or popular, these estaminets reveal the history of Brussels, the evolution of tastes and social habits, while their decor reflects the major architectural trends and tendencies of the time. Let yourself be carried away by this immersive stroll, where each establishment has a story to tell… with, as a bonus, two refreshing stops to fully savor the Brussels atmosphere!
📍 Address: Starting point: in front of Les Marches de la Bourse. Place de la Bourse, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: Saturday, March 15, 6 pm to 8:30 pm and Sunday, March 16, 11 am to 12:30 pm.
🎟️ Tickets: €25 (reservation required here and for 18 years and over)
This weekend in Brussels, have a good laugh at the Kings of Comedy Club
For a hilarious evening in Brussels, head to the Kings of Comedy Club, a little slice of America nestled in the heart of the capital. Inspired by the famous comedy clubs of New York, this atypical venue offers an intimate stage and a hushed atmosphere. Between laughter and good humor, enjoy a cocktail at the bar while discovering the talents of the Belgian and international comedy scene. Looking for an original outing with friends or as a couple? This activity promises a unique experience combining stand-up, conviviality and Brussels spirit!
📍 Address: Ixelles and Saint-Gilles
📆 Dates: discover the program!
Virtual introspection at MOIR (Museum of Infinite Realities)
MOIR is a museum like no other. In fact, The Museum of Infinite Realities is a virtual museum. With its interactive Explore The True You tour, it invites visitors to take part in a guided self-exploration to learn more about themselves through 7 rooms. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, data is analyzed in real time to guarantee a personalized experience, and the journey ends with an extraordinary encounter with a holographic guide animal, a reflection of your inner “self”. It’s a captivating experience!
📍Address: in the heart of the capital, a stone’s throw from Grand Place, 32 rue du marché aux poulets, Brussels
📆 Dates: multiple dates
AImagine brings us into the AI era
From Friday, immerse yourself in the captivating world of the AImagine exhibition. This unique experience invites you to explore the frontiers between artificial intelligence and photography, revisiting history from an unprecedented angle. Marvel at the innovative creations of eighteen projects that shake up our perceptions, skilfully combining reality and fiction. An ideal opportunity for art and technology enthusiasts to discover how AI redefines the limits of photographic creativity, while questioning our relationship to the image in the digital age.
📍 Address: Hangar – Place du Châtelain 18, 1050 Brussels
📆 Dates: January 24 to June 15, 2025
Evening in the middle of the day at Madame Moustache
Sunday is the new Saturday in Brussels! Join us at Madame Moustache for a unique experience: an evening in the middle of the day! From 4pm to 10pm, let yourself be carried away by the old-school RnB and hip-hop rhythms of the 90s and 2000s, in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to dance and enjoy a party atmosphere without waiting for nightfall. An ideal event for those who want to combine relaxation and urban music to combat the Sunday night blues.
📍Address: Quai au Bois à Brûler 5-7, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: Every Sunday from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Discover Europe’s best bar this weekend in Brussels!
According to European Bar Guide, Brussels’ La Fleur en Papier Doré has been voted Europe’s best bar. This legendary bar, once frequented by surrealist artists such as René Magritte, offers a warm atmosphere with its vintage decor and walls adorned with antique frames. Take advantage of its vast selection of beers and cocktails to spend a memorable evening this weekend!
📍Address: La Fleur en Papier Doré. Rue des Alexiens 55, 1000 Brussels
Take a trip around the world with Balloon World Advendure
The weekend is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all, and that’s what this original Balloon World Adventure experience is all about. The promise? Take a trip around the world without leaving downtown Brussels. With more than 500,000 balloons, the 5 continents are represented in immersive, more-than-realistic settings. There’s also a play area and a chance to learn more about the art of balloon sculpture!
📍 Address: basement of Place Charles Rogier, Brussels
📆 Dates: open daily
Sunday brunch in a gourmet atmosphere
Sunday brunch is a must for epicureans in Brussels. From La Fabrique en Ville to Chalet Robinson, not forgetting POZ, the Belgian capital is brimming with tempting places to enjoy a good brunch in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether it’s avocado toast, fluffy pancakes or crispy waffles, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in our list of favorite brunch spots.
This weekend in Brussels spend time in your own bubble at Tour & Taxis
Bubbles and more bubbles: that’s the concept behind Bubble Planet, an unusual immersive experience that plunges visitors into a dreamlike world made of… bubbles. The program includes a ball pool, spherical decors, delirious photocalls, impressive digital projections, ultra-bright LEDs… At Tour & Taxis, young and old alike are invited to dream big as they take part in a never-before-seen interactive journey !
📍Address: Tour & Taxis, Shed 2 – Avenue du Port 86C (SHED 2), 1000 Brussels
📆 Date: Several dates available over the weekend
This weekend in Brussels, treat yourself to a gastronomic experience in one of the city’s finest restaurants
Immerse yourself in the culinary world of Brussels by treating yourself to an unforgettable gastronomic experience in one of the capital’s finest restaurants. You’ll be amazed by the quality of the produce, the creativity of the chefs and the unique atmosphere that makes every meal an exceptional experience. To discover our favorite restaurants, check out our article dedicated to the cream of Brussels’ gastronomic scene here!
Take part in a surreal experience this weekend in Brussels
Housed in the fascinating Galerie Horta, a stone’s throw from the Grand-Place, “Magritte: The Immersive Experience” is the exhibition of the moment! With virtual reality, a 360º digital show and a 3D reconstruction of the painter’s studio, Magritte ‘s works take on a whole new dimension. Wander through the different rooms, interact with the works, and discover the surrealist work of the Belgian painter as you’ve never seen it before!
📍Address: Galerie Horta, Rue du Marché aux Herbes 116, 1000 Brussels
📆 Date: Several dates available over the weekend
This weekend in Brussels, treat yourself to a magical musical interval with Candlelight concerts.
Want to experience your concerts differently? That’s what the Candlelight concept, which has been sweeping the world for several years now, is all about. Surrounded by a bed of candles, the greatest musical classics are reinterpreted by pianists or string quartets. Always in Brussels’ legendary venues, rediscover Queen, Abba or Hans Zimmer as you’ve never heard them before! So what are you waiting for, get your tickets now!
📍Address: Concert Noble / Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
📆 Date: various times available over the weekend
A getaway to Antwerp, the city of diamonds
Just an hour’s drive away, Antwerp, Belgium’s 2nd largest city, boasts a rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage well worth a weekend getaway. The editors of Bruxelles Secrète, certified discoverers of hidden tourist gems, visited it for you. We’ve put together a list of ideas for outings and places to visit. Don’t thank us, just go and try them out.
A getaway to Liège, the burning city
Just an hour and 15 minutes away by car, Liège, Belgium’s 3rd largest city, boasts a rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage well worth a weekend getaway. The editors of Bruxelles Secrète, experts in discoveries of tourist interest, have also visited it for you. Street art, art nouveau, a 374-step staircase… Follow the guide, you won’t be bored this weekend!