There’s so much to do in and around 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
A rooftop for summer dancing in Brussels
From August 14 to 23, Beerlab Rooftop takes to the roof of La Bourse for a series of open-air evenings as part of the Brussels Dance Festival. On August 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., DJ sets will be performed by some of Brussels’ finest collectives: hip-hop, R’n’B, neo-soul, disco or house, there’s something for everyone. Festive atmosphere, panoramic view of the city and good sounds guaranteed.
📍 La Bourse – Saint-Nicolas entrance
🎧 From Lejeune Club to Chez Ginette, via Ezekiel 25:17
🎟️ 10 € (except on 14/08 for the inauguration) | +18 years old
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
Take a stroll on the terraces of the Arcades du Cinquantenaire
They’ve just reopened, offering a spectacular 360-degree view of Brussels from a height of 45 meters. We’re talking, of course, about the terraces of the Cinquantenaire Park arcades. A total of 31,000 m² of roofs have been refurbished for greater safety and modernity, and all with improved lighting. It’s a must-see in Brussels, at least once in your life – and in August, the skies will (hopefully) be clear.
📍Address: entrance via the Royal Museum of the Army and Military History, Parc du Cinquantenaire 3, 1000 Brussels
Formula 1 exhibition in Amsterdam until September 7
Motor sports fans beware! Between F1, Brad Pitt’s new film and this exhibition, Formula 1 is on a roll! Formula1® The Exhibition brings the world of F1 to the forefront of the cultural scene. In a unique setting created by state-of-the-art immersive scenography , fans have the opportunity to plunge into the unbridled world of Formula1®. Set in the industrial surroundings of De Kromhouthal, in a vibrant district of Amsterdam-North, come and enjoy a unique experience through the history, present and future of F1®! A healthy dose of adrenalin is on the agenda, along with exceptional cars such as the legendary Formula 1® single-seater: the RedBull RB16 !
📍Address: De Kromhouthal, Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, 1021 KP Amsterdam
📆 Dates: multiple dates
Discover traditional music in a different 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
A cultural (and sporting) getaway in Antwerp
To beat the heat, combine business with pleasure by taking intelligent refuge in culture. In the shade of DIVE, Antwerp’ s digital showcase, you can admire Claude Monet’s most emblematic works of art through 360-degree digital projections and an immersive soundtrack. What’s more, you can now take part in yoga classes inside the exhibition, right in the middle of the canvases projected onto the walls and floor. The perfect way to move intelligently without breaking a sweat!
📆 Date: multiple dates
📍Address: DIVE d’Anvers – Carnotstraat 90, 2060 Antwerpen
Let yourself be mesmerized by WOM’s magical journey
Looking for a museum like no other? Here it is! At Tour & Taxis, a 1500 square metre multi-sensory tour 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
Test MOIR: 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, the MOIR is made up of 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 be discovered 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
A trip to the Forest Sounds Festival
On August 29 and 30, 2025, the Abbaye de Forest will be transformed into a party ground open to all. Totally free of charge, the Forest Sounds Festival invites the people of Brussels to two days of music, encounters and discoveries in a joyful and inclusive atmosphere. Concerts, DJ sets, entertainment for young and old, an associative village… it’s all there to celebrate the end of summer in style. What’s more, the talented Lefto Early Bird will be headlining.
📍Address: Abbaye de Forest
📆 Dates: August 29-30, 2025
The entire Harry Potter saga at the cinema, with 8 films in 24 hours
On August 30 and 31, 2025, Kinépolis Belgique is organizing a 24-hour Harry Potter marathon in all its cinemas in Brussels and the rest of Belgium, with all eight films screened back-to-back, including snacks, drinks and goodies. The atmosphere? Totally magical: themed competitions, fans in costume or in Muggle comfort mode… a great way to round off the summer in Hogwarts nostalgia mode!
Head to the coast for sandy aperitifs
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.