There’s so much to do in Brussels in August! From festive guinguettes to concerts and must-see exhibitions, take your pick!
Dive 20,000 leagues under the sea at Galerie Horta
Want to (re)discover Jules Verne in a new light this August? We suggest you try Jules Verne 200: Le voyage immersif, at Galerie Horta. Immerse yourself in an interactive journey combining a traditional exhibition, a 25-minute immersive film with “Le Grand Planisphère Numérique” and VR + metaverse experiences. In five chapters, you’ll explore his greatest classics: Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, and more. All in a futuristic setting transformed into a veritable “spaceship of the XIXᵉ century”. An innovative cultural experience combining cutting-edge technology and literary immersion that brings Verne’s imagination to life for all ages!
📍Address: Galerie Horta, Rue du Marché aux Herbes 116, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: until August 31, 2025
The Foire du Midi: Brussels’ favorite summer rendezvous until August 24
One of Brussels’ favorite summer events, the famous Foire du Midi, takes place once again this year from July 19 to August 24, 2025 along the Boulevard du Midi in Brussels. More than a hundred attractions for the whole family enliven this summer event, which attracts thousands of visitors every year.
📍Address: Boulevard du Midi, 1060 Brussels
📆 Dates: July 19 – August 24, 2025
Candlelight concerts
Queen, the best of Bridgerton by a string quartet or the greatest hits of the ’80s, or even Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons, at the Concert Noble, music lives ever brighter with Candlelight concerts! More brilliant than ever, they continue to enhance your summer evenings with an ever more eclectic program. If you’re looking to cool off and enjoy the warm ambience, look no further than our Candlelight concerts. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the theme of the evening: classical, rock, pop… enough to delight any self-respecting music lover!
📆 Date: multiple dates
📍Address: Concert Noble de Bruxelles, Rue d’Arlon 82, Brussels, 1000
Discover traditional music in a whole new way with the Hide & Seek Festival in unusual Brussels venues.
The Hide & Seek Festival returns from August 17 to 23, 2025. For 7 days, traditional music concerts will take place in unusual locations around the capital. Concerts will take place in a climbing gym under a church, a colorful stained-glass workshop, a royal mirror factory, a retro umbrella factory, and a former princely residence. This festival will allow you to rediscover Brussels in a whole new way, and enjoy the music to the full. Expect surprises, even if you think you already know the city well!
📍Address: Several locations in Brussels
📆 Dates: August 17 to 23, 2025
Let yourself be mesmerized by WOM’s magical journey
Looking for a museum like no other? Here it is! In Tour & Taxis, a 1500-square-meter 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’œil galore and demonstrations by none other than the world champion of magic. So, are you ready for a bewildering experience?
📍Address: Tour & Taxis, avenue du Port 86C
📆 Dates : Multiple dates
Visit the Palais Royal: the Brussels landmark opens its doors free of charge
It’s the face of many a postcard. Although less accessible than the Grand-Place because it’s only open once a year, Brussels ‘ Palais Royal is set to be a hit with visitors! As usual, it will open its doors to us free of charge from July 21 until early September!
📍Address: Place des Palais, 1000 Brussels
MOIR: The museum of infinite realities
Are traditional museums not for you? If you’re looking for a truly different museum experience, we recommend you try the Museum of Infinite Realities (MOIR). Designed as a unique immersive experience, MOIR comprises 7 rooms where you can take part in interactive activities around the “Explore The True You” thematic trail, the last of which is none other than an absolutely mind-blowing holographic show. In short, an unusual concept to discover by yourself and for yourself, as a matter of urgency.
📍Address: Rue du Marché aux Poulets 32, Brussels, 1000
📆 Dates: Until August 31, 2025
Three free festivals in the Parc Royal from August 25 to 29: Feeërieën, Boterhammen in het Park and Bar Chaud
Like every year, the Ancienne Belgique team takes over Brussels’ Parc Royal with its free festivals. Feeërieën is an open-air night music festival that invites international alternative music artists to perform live in an intimate, fairytale setting. Boterhammen in het Park offers free daytime concerts at lunchtime: an opportunity to eat your sandwich while enjoying Dutch-speaking Belgian artists. And the latest addition, the Bar Chaud festival, features hip-hop workshops, skateboarding classes, battles, concerts and DJ sets in the afternoons. These events are a must for the Brussels summer.
📍Address: Parc Royal, 1000 Brussels
Have fun with the Bubble Planet course
Want to escape the heat while staying active? We’ve got a fun bubble experience for you in Brussels. It’s called Bubble Planet, and it takes place at Tour & Taxis. In this unusual place, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in an absolutely “bubbly” world of themed rooms and virtual reality. Bubbles, neon lights, lava lamps, pastels and bubble-gum… Enough to make your Instagram feed a little more colorful.
📍Address: Tour & Taxis, avenue du Port 86C (SHED 3.2)
📆 Dates: multiple dates
Enjoy the magic of India at Cinquantenaire Park – August 23 and 24, 2025
In August, extend your Brussels evenings with a sensory voyage at the Indian Food Festival, the free event that brings the Cinquantenaire Park to life. From the scent of spices to dance performances and open-air concerts, this not-to-be-missed event invites you to enjoy a colorful experience, perfect for an original outing in Brussels. Indulge in the authentic flavours of Indian street food and yoga workshops, for a complete immersion in the heart of the capital. A not-to-be-missed festival to explore Indian culture while enjoying the festive and convivial atmosphere of August.
📍Address: Parc du Cinquantenaire
📆 Dates: August 23 and 24, 2025
Discover the life and work of Frida Kalho in a modernized digitized version
Comfortably seated in a chilienne, watch the life and work of the Mexican artist unfold before your eyes! At The VIAGE, the Casino de Bruxelles’s wildest venue, Viva Frida Kahlo presents a revisited version of its triumphantly successful previous immersive exhibition. Digital projections in even more vibrant colors, a reproduction of the icon’s famous Casa Azul, a photocall-style installation filled with flowers to immortalize the moment, multilingual narration… Frida Kahlo as you’ve never seen her before!
📆 Dates : Multiple dates
📍Address: The VIAGE, Boulevard Anspach 30, 1000 Brussels
Rediscovering the newly renovated Parc de Forest
After three years of renovation, the Parc de Forest has been restored to its former glory. New paths, restored period furniture, a chalet with a catering area and a large playground provide the ideal setting for relaxation. With sustainability in mind, the renovation includes optimized water management and a green theater. A perfect summer getaway just a stone’s throw from the center!
📍 Address: Av. Reine Marie-Henriette, 1190 Forest
Dive into summer with the Festival Bruxellons!
From July 9 to September 27, the Château du Karreveld plays host to over 100 open-air shows combining theater and musical comedy. On the bill: Rebecca, a world premiere in French, and Goodbye Norma Jeane, a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. A vibrant theatrical summer in the heart of Brussels’ greenery.
📍Address: Château du Karreveld: Av. Jean de la Hoese 32, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
📆 Dates: July 9 – September 27, 2025
Escape with Théâtres Nomades at the Bois de la Cambre
From August 14 to 17, the Théâtres Nomades festival returns for its 18th edition with free open-air shows in the heart of Brussels’ countryside. Circus, theater, storytelling, music and street arts celebrate cultural diversity in a convivial atmosphere accessible to all. A festive artistic event not to be missed this summer!
📍Address: Bois de la Cambre: Carrefour des Attelages, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: August 14-17, 2025
Head to the coast for an aperitif with your feet in the sand
This summer, enjoy a seaside getaway without leaving Belgium with the best laid-back bars on the coast: from the Blue Buddha Beach Club in Knokke-Heist, with VIP deckchairs and tapas under the sun, to the Baja Beach Bar in De Haan, a bohemian oasis far from the hustle and bustle. For a more Mediterranean, family atmosphere, Belmondo in Wenduine and La Plage in Heist offer homemade sangria, pétanque and absolute comfort… Settle in, breathe in the sea air, and let yourself be lulled by a seaside interlude under the sun – the perfect summer plan.