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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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The Retail Edit: Exciting new stores in Brussels

We love Brussels for its diversity, its culture, its food, its heritage and… its retail scene. To shed more light on this specific facet, our publication has called on Elisa…

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Spring Vibes: Best of Brussels in April

It’s that time of the year when the city’s finest natural spectacle is upon us: cherry blossom season. The trees typically peak in the first two weeks of April but…

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Art Brussels returns from 23–26 April

The 42nd edition of Art Brussels takes place from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April 2026. Renowned as one of Europe’s most distinctive and established art fairs, Art Brussels will…

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travel & tourism

Brussels Guided Walk with a Belgian Beer Finale

Looking for an authentic way to experience Brussels while enjoying one of Belgium’s most typical products? Our guided tour in Brussels offers the perfect blend of culture, history and conviviality…

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Bel’Œuf 2026: Giant chocolate eggs expo in Brussels

If you are looking for special ideas during the Easter break, note this one: Bel’Œuf expo in Brussels is back from April 2 to 8! This exceptional event in Hotel…

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Brussels Music Agenda: Concerts, festivals and music events in April

Jessie J, Rosalia, Alex Warren, Franz Ferdinand or Eric Clapton are some of the artists visiting us this month, a clear sign that Belgium is booming with all kinds of…

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Best of Brussels in May 2026.

Brussels’ guinguettes return for a special 10th anniversary season

Must see: Moomin Parade in Brussels on 9th May 2026

Celebrate Europe Day at the European Parliament

The Retail Edit: Hybrid retail x tattoo parlours are having a moment in Brussels

City vibes: Not just waffles and EU drama

Brussels Music Agenda: Concerts, festivals and open-air parties in May

The Retail Edit: Exciting new stores in Brussels

Spring Vibes: Best of Brussels in April

Art Brussels returns from 23–26 April

Brussels Guided Walk with a Belgian Beer Finale

Bel’Œuf 2026: Giant chocolate eggs expo in Brussels

Brussels Music Agenda: Concerts, festivals and music events in April

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