So, how did February treat you? With the cold getting milder and spring peeping in through young foliage and light pink flowers (of various kinds), March looks quite promising weather-wise. Brussels is blooming as well in terms of various indoor and outdoor activities and events. We bring you a bouquet of the best here.
BANAD – Brussels Art Nouveau and Art Deco Festival
For art and architecture lovers in Brussels, the BANAD is one of the highlights every year. There are guided tours both walking and by bike/bus of various famous and interesting architectural marvels in the city. Did you know that this event is unique of its kind in Europe?
From 09 – 24 March
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Comic Art and Art Nouveau
The Comic Art museum in Brussels had linked art with Art Nouveau last year celebrating the year of Art Nouveau in 2023. Did you know that the Comic Art museum building was designed by Victor Horta? This exhibition highlights designs by stalwarts like Alphonse Mucha representing Ninth Art.
Until 31 March
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Leading Ladies in European Films series
On the occasion of International Womens’ Day in March, the House of European History is organising screening of three unique and important films by the leading ladies in European cinema. They are by Czech director Věra Chytilová (1929-2014), Belgian director Chantal Akerman (1950-2015) and French director Céline Sciamma (1978).
March 13, 20 & 27
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Klara Festival
Brussels will be taken over for 15 days by classical and jazz music. The theme this year is ‘Crossroads,’ and it symbolises the multiculturality shared by various nationalities and ethnicities in Brussels. Organised by musician Claron McFadden, various artists will perform these concerts.
From 08 – 23 March
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TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition in Brussels
Real objects, real stories. Discover the extraordinary story of the Titanic in a new light, by putting yourself in the shoes of the passengers. In the 16,000 square feet exhibition, admire authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Titanic at a depth of almost 10,000 feet, visit the reconstruction of the ship’s rooms and discover poignant accounts of the passengers present at the time of the shipwreck.
15 March — Sun 14 April
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IMAGINE! Hundred years of International Surrealism
2024 marks a hundred years of international surrealism and there are so many important events lined up to celebrate this. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels is collaborating with Centre Pompidou in Paris for a touring exhibition on surrealistic art. From Dali, Chirico, Pollock, Miro to Belgian surrealists like Khnopff, Spilliaert, Delville and Minne – there are more than 130 works of art to be discovered in this expo.
Until 21 July
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Biennale of Women in Art – Edition Zero
This Biennale features an exhibition by 25 women artists in Belgium over 13 days. The selection of artists has been made by the science committee and the citizens committee. Titled ‘A Show of Resistance,’ the artworks are by contemporary women artists living and working in Belgium.
From 18 – 31 March, Espace Vanderboght
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James Ensor. Inspired by Brussels.
Did you know that Brussels played a crucial role in how Ensor developed as an artist? In the exhibition “James Ensor. The exhibition explores how the city helped to shape Ensor’s quirky and characteristic visual language.
From 22 February until 2 June
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James Ensor. Maestro.
2024 is the year of Ensor, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the death of famous Belgian artist. Bozar will be paying a tribute with an exhibition highlighting all his facets in an anthology of some 100 works.
Until 23 June
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Food Truck Trail
The city of Brussels has organised placing around 20 food trucks with cuisines from all around the world throughout the month of March. From crêpes to various coffees, Asian to African food and sea products, these trucks have a lot to offer at different locations around Brussels.
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Folon – A Trip to Brussels
2024 marks the ninetieth birth anniversary of legendary Belgian artist, illustrator and sculptor Jean-Michel Folon. In retrospect, the Folon Foundation, along with three museums in Brussels has arranged for exhibitions showcasing Folon’s works. There is also a route following twenty sculptures by Folon from Galleries Royale Saint-Hubert to the Mont des Arts leading to the Sablon square.
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We have also selected several exhibitions and events that will end very soon. Don’t miss them:
Sculptura #2 Festival – Sculptura is an annual festival at the Gare Maritime (Tour and Taxis) featuring new and famous artists in the European Union. This year, ahead of the European elections, the European Parliament has incorporated the theme of ‘Art in Democracy’ in this festival.
Visit until 10 March.
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L’Art de Rien – An exhibition that celebrates art created from poor or re-used materials, almost ‘nothing,’ is curated by artist François de Coninck.
Visit until 17 March
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Water – The Boghossian Foundation at Villa Empain has been organising this exhibition that explores the various states of water from a droplet to the vast ocean.
Visit until 10th march
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Brussels Design Market
If you love rare, collectible and funky pieces for home decor, this is the fair to visit in Brussels! From Scandinavian to American, Corbusier to Jacobsen, there are many on display and offer.
16 and 17 March, Gare Maritime
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Bubble Planet
An immersive experience for kids (and adults as well, why not!), the Bubble Planet has a lot to offer for weekend fun.
Visit until 10 March, Tour and Taxis
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Minimes Cantat
A classical concert for everyone and for free, the Minimes Cantat has been happening in Brussels since 1981! Every month a beautiful Bach concert featuring one or two cantatas by the great Johann Sebastian Bach himself but sometimes also works by other composers from the great Bach family or his contemporaries.
24 March, Eglise Saint-Jacques sur Coudenberg
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