What to do in Brussels in March Winter’s not quite over yet, but spring is just around the corner on March 20. In this month of dull weather, the editors of Bruxelles Secrète are redoubling their inventiveness and surprises to get you out of the winter blues for good, with a host of outings and activities. From International Women’s Rights Day to festive evenings and colorful exhibitions… March is brimming with ephemeral events, each more sunny than the last!
Escape into the world of Asian pop-culture with Made in Asia
From March 7 to 9, 2025, the Made in Asia festival transforms Brussels Expo into a veritable temple of Asian pop-culture. From breathtaking cosplay to meetings with legendary creators such as Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru (Dragon Ball GT) and immersive Japanese calligraphy workshops, every moment promises to be memorable. Explore stands brimming with manga, test your retrogaming skills or indulge in the flavors of a gourmet hall dedicated to Asia. Whether you’re a fan of k-pop, video games or simply curious, this event is a must for a unique weekend in Brussels!
📆 Dates: March 7 to 9, 2025
📍Address: Brussels Expo
Every Thursday in March, experience Art by night with the return of the Brussels Museum Nocturnes.
Art lovers and curious night owls, rejoice: from March 13 to April 24, 2025, the Nocturnes des musées bruxellois invite you on an exceptional nocturnal cultural journey. Every Thursday evening, from 6pm to 10pm, no fewer than 48 museums in the Belgian capital open their doors for unusual and immersive tours. From the Art & History Museum to the Belgian Comic Strip Center, via the Institute of Natural Sciences, let yourself be tempted by a cultural afterwork that promises to spice up your spring evenings. For just €7 per person (€4 for under-26s), go behind the scenes at these iconic venues, take part in original workshops, or discover exclusive exhibitions by the glow of the spotlights!
📆 Dates: Every Thursday evening, from 6pm to 10pm starting March 13
📍Address: 48 Brussels museums
Have fun with the Bubble Planet experience at Tour & Taxis
Do you dream of an afternoon of bubbling? Tour & Taxis, a certified provider of leisure and reverie, gives you the chance to do just that with Bubble Planet, a crazy immersive experience based around bubbles. Ball pool, LED tunnel, giant bubbles, selfie room in a foam bath… During this regressive activity, you won’t get bored!
📆 Dates: multiple dates
📍Address: Tour & Taxis, avenue du Port 86C (SHED 3.2), Brussels
Treat yourself to World Waffle Day
On March 25, Brussels celebrates World Waffle Day, and it would be a shame not to take advantage! Light and crispy Brussels-style or soft and caramelized Liège-style, it’s up to you to choose sides (or try both). Find out where to enjoy the capital’s best waffles in our article!
📆 Date: March 25, 2025
Nugget hunting at Slowroom Brussels 2025
From March 7 to 9, 2025, Slowroom Brussels will take over the vibrant MAD Brussels for a unique weekend of sloooow living. So slow down from the hectic pace of the capital and discover slow fashion – conscious, sustainable and ethical fashion. Responsible shopping is in the spotlight at this event, with 25 Belgian designers whose clothes and accessories tell a story. You can even take part in conferences and workshops. Come and bargain for unique pieces against a backdrop of livemusic and DJ sets. We’re off to Slowroom Brussels.
📆 Dates: March 7 to 9, 2025
📍Address: MAD Brussels, 50 Rue du Rempart des Moines, 1000
Experience surrealism at Galerie Horta
Immerse yourself in the surreal world of René Magritte, undisputed master of Impressionism, at Galerie Horta. Embark on an inspiring journey into the unique world of the Belgian painter through his most emblematic masterpieces such as “La Trahison des images” (famous for its phrase “Ceci n’est pas une pipe”) digitized with 360-degree digital projections, a unique virtual reality experience and a sound and light show. Enough to learn more about the secrets of this fascinating artist’s life!
📆 Dates: multiple dates
📍Address: Galerie Horta, Rue du Marché aux Herbes 116, 1000 Brussels
Marvel at Art Deco with the BANAD Festival
If you lovearchitecture and unusual discoveries, don’t miss the BANAD Festival in Brussels from March 15 to 30, 2025! This 9th edition celebrates the centenary of Art Deco by opening the doors of over 60 exceptional interiors, usually closed to the public. Over three weekends, let yourself be seduced by guided tours, themed walks and bike rides, and original conferences that will take you back in time. The festival also features family activities, a vintage fair and a restorers’ salon for total immersion in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco world of the Belgian capital.
📆 Dates: March 15-30, 2025
📍 Various locations in Brussels
Take part in virtual introspection at MOIR (Museum of Infinite Realities)
MOIR is a museum like no other. 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”. The experience is captivating!
📆 Date: multiple dates
📍Address: in the heart of the capital, a stone’s throw from Grand Place, 32 rue du marché aux poulets, Brussels
Dive into the world of books in March in Brussels
Immerse yourself in the literary world at the Brussels Book Fair to be held at Tour & Taxis from March 13 to 16, 2025. With over 300 exhibitors, 500 publishers represented and 1,200 authors in attendance, this event is a must for book lovers. Don’t miss meetings with renowned writers such as Amélie Nothomb, Mathias Malzieu and Christelle Dabos.
📆 Dates: March 13-16, 2025
📍Address: Tour&Taxis – Entrance 3 and 7 rue Picard – Car access 88 Av du Port
Escape to the tulip kingdom
From March 20, treat yourself to an unforgettable floral getaway at Keukenhof, the world’s largest tulip garden! Just two and a half hours from Brussels, this colorful paradise unveils its 32 hectares of wonders until May 11. An explosion of color and fragrance not to be missed!
📆 Dates: March 20 to May 11
📍 Address: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse, Netherlands
Gladiator Live: a musical epic at the ING Arena in March in Brussels
Attention film and music fans! On March 16, Brussels’ ING Arena invites you to take a trip back in time with the Gladiator Live cine-concert . Imagine Ridley Scott‘s masterpiece projected onto a giant screen, enhanced by the presence of almost 200 musicians on stage, performing Hans Zimmer ‘s legendary soundtrack live . An evening that promises to be as epic as the film itself!
📆 Date: March 16, 2025
📍 Address: ING Arena Brussels
Rediscover European history at the House of European History
Preparations for a World War II re-enactment in Ursel © Roger Cremers
History and photographyfans, don’t miss the exhibition “Passé composé. A European Album” at the Maison de l’histoire européenne from March 28, 2025 to January 11, 2026. This exhibition invites you to explore our relationship with the past through 20 captivating photographic projects from the four corners ofEurope. From tourist selfies to historical re-enactments, discover how Europeans interact with their heritage, while questioning your own relationship to history!
📆 Dates: From March 28, 2025
📍 Address: House of European History
Furniture hunting at Brussels Design Market
Come to the Gare Maritime Tours et Taxis on March 29 and 30 for another edition of the Brussels Design Market, or design heaven in Brussels! Whether you’re looking for a specific piece of furniture for your home, or simply some interior design inspiration, the Brussels Design Market is a must-attend event. With over 100 exhibitors from Belgium and beyond, it’s the perfect market for any decorating enthusiast. Vintage, retro, 60s or Bauhaus, there’s something for everyone.
📆 Dates: March 29 and 30, 2025
📍 Address: Gare Maritime Tours et Taxis
Attend a candlelight concert
In March, Candlelight concerts continue to brighten up your evenings with an ever-richer program. Coldplay, Queen, ABBA, Hans Zimmer, Charles Aznavour– all musical genres are featured in these brilliant concerts where, under the incandescent light of thousands of candles, they are performed by virtuoso artists in exceptional venues such as the Concert Noble or the Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium.
📍Address: multiple locations
In Brussels in March, escape into the photographic world of Pia Paulina Guilmoth
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Pia Paulina Guilmoth at March 2025. The “Flowers Drink the River” exhibition will transport you to rural Maine, where the artist sensitively captures her gender transition and the life of a queer community. Through striking shots of nocturnal landscapes and euphoric rituals, Guilmoth creates a visual utopia that celebrates beauty and resistance.
📆 Dates: Exhibition on view throughout March
📍 Address: Galerie La Belladone
Delicious sushi in Brussels
Fancy melt-in-your-mouth nigiri, ultra-fresh sashimi or creative maki? Brussels is full of Japanese addresses, but where can you find truly exceptional sushi? Get your chopsticks ready, as we reveal the capital’s best spots, from intimate sushi bars to ultra-sharp addresses, in this article!