Table Of Contents
- Dive into history at the House of European History
- After good resolutions, explore your personality at MOIR (Museum of Infinite Realities)
- Yennayer at La Balsamine: an Amazigh celebration that will take you on a journey
- An exhibition on the First Emperor of China and his terracotta army
- AImagine: when AI reinvents photography
- The Bubble Planet immersive experience
- La Semaine du Son
- Mons en Lumières Festival
- The La Fabrique à Jouets experience (1h from Brussels)
What to do in Brussels in January The end-of-year festivities are well and truly behind us, but that doesn’t mean we should let ourselves fall into the post-holiday blues. The editors of Bruxelles Secrète have rolled up their sleeves to come up with a list of cultural activities and outings to spice up your daily routine. Exhibitions, cultural and immersive experiences, shows, parties… Follow our schedule, you won’t get bored!
Dive into history at the House of European History
This January, warm up by exploring the Bellum et Artes exhibition at the House of European History. This fascinating exhibition, free and open to all, takes you to the heart of the Thirty Years’ War through over 150 works of art and historical objects. Discover how art played a crucial role in this pan-European conflict, from propaganda and looting to appeals for peace. An exhibition that will take you back in time and give you a new perspective on the tumultuous history of our continent.
📅 Date: Until 12.01.2025
📍Location: House of European History – Rue Belliard 135, 1000 Brussels
After good resolutions, explore your personality 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 journey, it invites visitors to take a guided self-exploration tour through seven immersive 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”. An absolutely fascinating experience!
📍Where? In the heart of the capital, a stone’s throw from Grand Place, 32 rue du marché aux poulets, Brussels
📆 When? multiple dates until February 28
Yennayer at La Balsamine: an Amazigh celebration that will take you on a journey
📅 Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
📍Address: La Balsamine | Avenue Félix Marchal 1 – 1030 Brussels
An exhibition on the First Emperor of China and his terracotta army
At the vibrant cultural venue Tour & Taxis, the exhibition “Terracotta Army. And the First Emperor of China”, invites visitors on an incredible journey back in time. Travel 2,200 years back in time to the Middle Kingdom and discover over 300 reproductions of objects found on the necropolis site, all in a spectacular, immersive setting.
📍 Location: Tour & Taxis, Shed 2 – Avenue du Port 86C (SHED 2), 1000
📆 Date: multiple dates
AImagine: when AI reinvents photography
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the AImagine exhibition in the heart of Brussels this winter! This unique experience invites you to explore the boundaries between artificial intelligence and photography, revisiting history from an unprecedented angle. Let yourself be surprised by the innovative creations of eighteen projects that shake up our perceptions, skilfully blending reality and fiction. A perfect opportunity for art and technology lovers to discover how AI pushes the boundaries of photographic creativity, while questioning our relationship to the image in the digital age.
📅 Date: 24.01 > 15.06.2025
📍 Venue: Hangar – Place du Châtelain 18, 1050 Brussels
The Bubble Planet immersive experience
To escape the winter chill, Bubble Planet warms the hearts of curious Brussels residents and adds color to their daily lives. On the program: a wildly immersive experience in a world of giant bubbles. Balloons, ball pools, sets straight out of a Pixar film – like this multicolored hot-air balloon simulator reminiscent of the one in “Là-Haut”… As you’ll discover, this experience is full of magic!
📅 Date: Several dates available
📍Location: 7/11 rue Picard, 1000 Brussels
La Semaine du Son
From January 26, 2025, the 15th edition of La Semaine du Son invites you to think differently about music by exploring the theme of sounds emitted by nature. Between art and ecological awareness, the event will be punctuated by concerts, conferences and exhibitions in various Brussels venues such as the Musée des Instruments de Musique and the Académie ANDERLECHT.
📅 Date: From January 26, 2025
Location: Various locations in Brussels
Mons en Lumières Festival
Just an hour’s drive from Brussels, the Mons en Lumières festival awaits you from January 30, 2025. On the program: no fewer than 26 installations and light projections to discover in the city center of the pretty town of Mons, just 1 hour from Brussels by car or train. And what’s more, it’s free… Go for it!
📅 Date: from January 30, 2025
📍Location: Mons, 53053
The La Fabrique à Jouets experience (1h from Brussels)
La Fabrique à Jouets is a 360° immersive experience that plunges the whole family into a secret world filled with magic and tradition. Explore a fairytale world where you’ll meet funny and endearing characters, while being surprised by innovative technologies combined with enchanting decors. This captivating adventure will introduce you to a story full of meaning and values, for an unforgettable experience.
📍Location: Rue de la Virginette 2, 6220 Fleurus
📅 Date: Until January 19, 2025