The Retail Edit: a letter to those who shape this city
Our contributor and retail consultant Elisa Servais has noticed too many beloved Brussels shops close their doors. This is her open letter to the city’s decision-makers, and a call to…
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Brussels Music Agenda: Concerts, festivals and open-air parties in June
June 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most vibrant months for live music in Belgium, with our country welcoming everyone from global stadium acts and legendary rock…
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Where to find the best artisan ice cream in Brussels right now
Independent guide Tartine et Boterham has published its annual selection of favourite ice cream spots in the capital — a shortlist built on craft, ingredient quality, and creative ambition. Each…
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Tutankhamun – The Immersive Exhibition in Brussels
Ancient Egypt has come to Brussels. Tutankhamun – The Immersive Exhibition, the award-winning, globe-trotting spectacle that has drawn over 2.5 million visitors worldwide, opened its doors at Brussels Expo, inviting…
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Maatwerk Festival in Park Drie Fonteinen: Full day of music and social impact
On Saturday June 13, Park Drie Fonteinen in Vilvoorde will host the very first edition of Maatwerk Festival – a unique gathering where music, nature and social impact come together for a…
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The Festival of the New European Bauhaus is Back
A free festival of community-led creativity and design returns to Brussels for the third time this summer. From 9 to 13 June 2026, the Festival of the New European Bauhaus…
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Best of Brussels in May 2026.
Hello 👋 and welcome to our new edition, full of spring inspirations. We are excited that Brussels’ park cafés are back! Iconic guinguettes have officially reopened and this year they’re celebrating 10 years…
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Brussels’ guinguettes return for a special 10th anniversary season
Brussels’ beloved park cafés, the popular guinguettes, are back, marking the start of the open-air season. From late May, terraces across the city’s parks reopen for what promises to be a…
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Must see: Moomin Parade in Brussels on 9th May 2026
The beloved Moomin characters are back in Brussels for a second edition of its emblematic parade and a full day program around the European Quarter. The event takes place on…
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Celebrate Europe Day at the European Parliament
It’s that time of the year again when European institutions open their doors to celebrate the Europe Day. This time, the event in Brussels takes place on Saturday, 9 May with…
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The Retail Edit: Hybrid retail x tattoo parlours are having a moment in Brussels
There’s no denying interconnecting our daily activities has become the norm these days. With telework, we combine house tasks with professional ones. And when we go out, we like to…
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City vibes: Not just waffles and EU drama
Paris dazzles, London hustles, and Madrid shines with its sun-soaked plazas. And then there’s Brussels. Often overlooked, sometimes underestimated, but quietly – almost mischievously – offering something that many other…
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Brussels Music Agenda: Concerts, festivals and open-air parties in May
With Spring in full bloom and days getting longer, Brussels gears up for a busy agenda filled with indoor concerts from international stars, but also plenty of open-air festivals and…
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