5 events? With so many events to choose from in Brussels, listing just five was quite the challenge. Nevertheless, we’ve curated the top events you simply can’t afford to miss in the coming months, complete with compelling reasons to book your stay in the ‘Washington of Europe’ without delay!
1-The City of Comics
Did you know that Brussels is renowned for its comic culture? If not, you’re in for a treat. Numerous comics draw inspiration from the history of jazz, such as Blutch’s ‘Total Jazz’ (selling over 15,000 copies), which delves into the origins and evolution of this musical style. To immerse yourself in delightful melodies and explore Belgian comics influenced by jazz, the Comic Book Museum and the Cork Jazz House have joined forces to offer a unique experience this summer ‘Jazz & Comics from 10 June to 8 Augustus 2024.
📍Comic Museum, Rue des Sables 20, 1000 Brussels
📷: @Visitbrussels
2-Cinema in the heart of Brussels
The famous Titanic, who has never heard of it? Well, Brussels offers you the opportunity throughout the summer holidays 2024 to discover the true stories of the famous British liner at the TITANIC l’Exposition, focused on the striking stories of men and women aboard the legendary ship. From the reconstruction of the ship’s cabins and emblematic places to the presentation of more than 200 relics, everything is done to make you discover the history of the Titanic in an unprecedented way by putting yourself in the shoes of the passengers.
📍 Tour et Taxis Av. du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels
📷: @Visitbrussels
and Taxis Av. du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels Since 2018, for 9 days, the Brussels International Film Festival (BRIFF) has introduced its audience to cinematographic masterpieces both in the most beautiful cinemas of the capital and in the open air. A movie lover, this is the event not to be missed, you will discover national and international masterpieces that will give rise to strong emotions in you. See you from June 25 to July 3 2024!
📍Place De Brouckère, 1000 Brussels
📷: @BRIFF
3-A cultural crossroads
From June 28 to June 30 2024, the Couleur Café festival opens its doors and welcomes you for an amalgam of musical genres. It is more than just a musical festival; it is the representation of Belgium’s cultural diversity through festivalgoers from all walks of life. It is an unprecedented experience every time, whether through the colorful decor or the culinary delights from all over the world. With something for everyone, whether it’s hip-hop, soul, funk, dub, reggae, RnB, the 80 artists invited this year will make you live a unique experience.
📍Osseghem Park, 1020 Brussels
📷: @Couleurcafé
Every 2 years, the Asbl Tapis de fleur brings together a committee of professionals to produce a wonderful ephemeral, colorful, fragrant, and luminous work: the Tapis de fleurs. From August 15 to 18 2024, it is the perfect opportunity to admire the know-how of the Gante horticulturists who, with the help of volunteers, will create a flower carpet measuring 70 meters long by 24 meters wide, providing for pure visual and olfactory happiness
📍 Grand-Place, 1000 Brussels
📷: @Flowercarpetbrussels
