Brussels comes alive in November 2024 with a host of exciting activities. The Brussels Marathon attracts runners from all horizons. Vintage design enthusiasts are in for a treat at the Brussels Design Market. Les Plaisirs d’Hiver transforms the city into a magical Christmas market… It’ll be impossible to get bored in Brussels this month!
Immerse yourself in the musical intensity of Les Nuits Weekender!
Get ready for an intense musical weekend with Les Nuits Weekender, the Botanique’s new autumn edition, from November 1 to 3. Over three days, the Bota offers 54 concerts, with an eclectic program mixing electro, pop and punk, featuring artists such as Kelly Lee Owens, Fabiana Palladino and Tramhaus. A compendium of energy and musical discoveries not to be missed!
📅Date: November 1-3
📍 Address: Rue Royale 236, 1210 Brussels
Make the most of autumn with Pumpkinmania, the festival dedicated to pumpkins
Last days to discover Pumpkinmania at the Château de Grand-Bigard, just 20 minutes from Brussels. This pumpkin festival features impressive sculptures and circus-themed family activities. Explore animations such as the famous giant soup and unique artistic performances. Don’t miss this not-to-be-missed event to immerse yourself in the festive, gourmet world of autumn.
📅Date: until November 3, 2024
📍 Address: château de Grand-Bigard
Visit a museum like no other!
Didactic and playful, Mudia, a museum unlike any other, is located in Redu, nicknamed the Village of the Book, an exceptional village in the Ardennes, which has been named one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia. Thanks to interactive terminals, visitors are invited to interact with over 300 works of art, both originals and reproductions. Touching them, projecting them, animating them… these are just some of the actions visitors will have to perform in order to make 7 centuries of Art History their own !
📅Date: multiple dates
📍 Address: Mudia, Pl. de l’Esro 61, 6890, Redu (Libin)
Get out your sneakers for the Brussels Marathon & Half Marathon
The Brussels Marathon is the must-attend sporting event that brings the Belgian capital to life in November 2024. This year, runners will set off from Place de Brouckère for a 42.195 km course through the city’s iconic streets. Admire the Atomium, the Royal Palace and the Koekelberg Basilica while cheering on the athletes! Or put on your sneakers now and get ready to take part in this legendary race!
📅Date: November 3, 2024
📍 Race start: De Brouckère
Take time to bubble!
It’s essential to add a little color to the autumn grayness to avoid the blues. That’s why Tour & Taxis, the place for all kinds of fun, is offering an immersive experience in a world of colorful bubbles. Stroll through the various interactive rooms and awaken your inner child. Jump into a bubble pool, take selfies in spherically patterned backdrops , take part in a fantastic virtual reality experience… You’ve got the perfect excuse to bubble with Bubble Planet!
📅Date: multiple dates
📍Location: Tour & Taxis, avenue du Port 86C (SHED 3.2), Brussels
Beauty and the Beast: enjoy a family show!
Emmanuelle Lamberts, responsible for the sumptuous choreography of Paris Cancan, will be staging the famous tale of Beauty and the Beast . This time, it’s set in 19th-century Ireland. Romina Palmeri and Nicolas Kaplyn, who starred in Elisabeth and West Side Story, will be back. A colorful show to see with the whole family from November 7!
📆Dates: November 7 to December 7, 2024
📍Address: Théâtre Royal du Parc: Rue de la Loi 3, 1000 Brussels
Treat yourself to an Antwerp getaway!
Aaaah Antwerp, autumn destination par excellence! After a visit to Rubens’ house, why not continue the cultural momentum with a visit to the immersive Klimt exhibition? Just 1 hour from Brussels, Klimt: The Immersive Experience has brought its most iconic paintings to Antwerp in a digitalized version, immersing you in the glamorous Vienna of the 1900s. The program includes floor-to-ceiling digital projections, virtual reality and a customized soundscape. The exhibition brings masterpieces such as The Kiss, The Tree of Life and Judith and Holofernes to life. If you don’t want to miss the chance to see these marvelous works on a grand scale, head to the city of diamonds, to Antwerp’s DIVE, Digital and Interactive Venue!
📅Date: multiple dates
📍Address: DIVE – Carnotstraat 90, 2060 Antwerp
Get your fill of beautiful things at Brussels Design Market
In November 2024, immerse yourself in the retro world of Brussels Design Market, Europe’s largest vintage market. Discover unique 20th-century treasures on display by hundreds of passionate dealers at Tour & Taxis. Let yourself be seduced by the timeless charm of designer furniture, lighting and decorative objects. This immersive experience will delight style lovers and rare item hunters alike.
📅Dates: November 16 & 17, 2024
📍 Address: Tour & Taxis Maritime Station
Get ready for a magical experience at Les Nocturnes du Sablon
From November 28 to December 1, 2024, Les Nocturnes du Sablon transforms this iconic Brussels neighborhood into a veritable showcase of winter magic. For four days, over 300 retailers open their doors until midnight, creating a unique fairytale atmosphere where crafts, gastronomy and culture come together. Visitors can stroll through the illuminated streets, discover art galleries, enjoy street performances and savor local street-food, making this event a must for experiencing the Brussels spirit in the run-up to Christmas.
Dates: November 28 to December 1
Location: Quartier du Sablon, 1000 Brussels
Visit the Elliott Erwitt retrospective!
What better way to escape the bad weather than to take intelligent refuge in culture? After attracting over 300,000 visitors between Paris and Lyon, this ground-breaking exhibition dedicated to Elliott Erwitt at No. 5 Grand Place plunges visitors into the world of one of the 20th century’s most eminent photographers through over 200 iconic photographs, sometimes moving, sometimes funny, presented under a new prism.
📅Date: multiple dates
📍Address: Grand Place, 5, 1200, Brussels
Swing with the Tough Enough Festival at the Botanique
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of the Tough Enough Festival in Brussels, a musical event dedicated to Americana, psychedelic and garage rock. On November 29 and 30, 2024, vibrate to the sound of an eclectic program in the legendary halls of the Botanique. Discover established artists as well as up-and-coming bands pushing back musical boundaries. This festival is a must for fans of alternative music and the curious in search of new sonic experiences.
📅Dates: November 29 & 30, 2024
📍 Address: Botanique
Hallucinate with all kinds of optical illusions!
You can leave your perceptions and beliefs aside, WOM (World of Mind) will turn them upside down. At Tour & Taxis, a 1500-square-meter multi-sensory trail 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 demonstrations of the most amazing magic tricks. So, are you ready for a bewildering experience?
📅Date: multiple dates
📍Address: Tour & Taxis, Shed 4 bis, 1200 Brussels
Marvel at the Plaisirs d’Hiver Christmas market
At the end of November 2024, plunge into the magical world of Plaisirs d’Hiver, Brussels‘ not-to-be-missed Christmas market. From November 29 to January 5, let yourself be enchanted by the twinkling lights and authentic flavors on and around the Grand-Place. Enjoy emblematic activities such as the ice rink and the new curling rinks. Get ready to experience a magical moment at one of the world’ s most beautiful Christmas markets.
📅Date: from November 29, 2024
📍 Address: Grand-Place and surrounding area
Feast on moules-frites!
As autumn sets in, what better way to warm up than with a generous portion of moules-frites? In November, dive into this classic Belgian dish, where fresh mussels are combined with crispy golden fries and delicious sauces. This comforting dish is ideal for facing the first cold spells and sharing a warm, convivial moment around a gourmet table.
Back to childhood with La Fabrique à Jouets – our favorite outside Brussels
How can you experience the magic of the festive season as early as November? In the heart of Wallonia, a magical place awaits you… La Fabrique à Jouets offers an experience full of wonder and adventure for young and old alike. Enter this unique venue to discover a series of innovative technological experiences, including 360° video mapping, virtual reality and interactive games. A must-see for the whole family!
📍 Location: rue de la Virginette, 6220 Fleurus, in the heart of Wallonia
📆 Date: open daily