Celebrating 50 years of Belgian Jazz: Les Lundis d’Hortense
From September 30th to October 4th, Les Lundis d’Hortense celebrate 50 years of Belgian Jazz. The event began as a handful of jazz musicians who wanted their music to be…
Share
Recent posts
Blog
Best of Brussels in August
Summertime and the living is easy – that’s August in Brussels in a line. Everything feels uncomplicated: more space, a slower pace, and somehow still a full calendar of fun events.…
Share
The Retail Edit: let’s talk organic supermarkets!
It’s been amazing following the growth & evolution of this retail sector in Brussels. First, growth-wise, though I know and very much appreciate the value of these stores, I admit I’m still…
Share
Become our contributor. Join the team!
City in Motion: Brussels Dance Festival!
If you think Brussels goes quiet in August, you’re missing the rhythm. Brussels Dance Festival is back from 14 to 23 August 2026. This unique festival takes over the city,…
Share
Brussels Music Agenda: Concerts, festivals and open-air parties in August
It is getting hot again and Brussels is ready to host many outdoor festivals during August. Sablon Music Festival takes place from 14 to 17 August with free performances by…
Share
Summer Agenda: Best of Brussels in July
Hello city and welcome to our summer agenda with best tips and events in the city this July. At times, we feel like there is a version of Brussels that…
Share
Brussels Music Agenda: Festivals, concerts and open-air parties in July
July is THE month of festivals in Belgium with two of the biggest ones taking place in our country, Rock Werchter and Tomorrowland. Rock Werchter brings to our country top international…
Share
A Summer Escape Along the Brussels Canal
From July 2 to 19, 2026, Quai d’Été returns to the Brussels Canal, transforming its waterfront into one of the city’s most vibrant summer destinations. Expect DJ sets on the…
Share
The Retail Edit: Brussels retail institutions worth exploring
We all know Brussels for its rich food and cultural heritage. But what about its retail heritage? Here is my own take as both a Brussels AND retail fan! First,…
Share
The Juliana hotel: A new chapter at Place des Martyrs
The Juliana Hotel is not quite like anything else in Brussels. Not a hotel in the conventional sense so much as a presence — a carefully held intention about what it means…
Share
Best of Brussels in June
Hello 👋 and welcome to our June edition, packed with fresh inspirations. The heatwave may be gone, but we’re fully in summer mode now. You simply have to love Brussels with…
Share
European Parliament Piano Festival 2026
European Quarter is quietly becoming one of Brussels’ more surprising cultural addresses. This season, the European Parliament adds another entry to its cultural programme: a new series of performances within…
Share
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…
Share