Get Jazzed in Brussels for a Weekend

Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29, 2011

For more than a decade, the Brussels Jazz Marathon makes the capital of Europe swing for one weekend, with more than 450 musicians performing on the main squares in Brussels (Grand Place, place du Sablon, place Ste-Catherine & place Fernand Cocq) as well as in 50 venues/clubs/hotels. Most performances are free to the public.

"Namur en Mai" in June

Wednesday, June 1 through Sunday, June 5, 2011

Don't let the name fool you, for 4 days and 4 nights during the first weekend of June, the Namur en Mai festival brings together 300 comedians, magicians and merchants for 70 shows filled with dreams and illusions!

Witness History at the Ommegang Pageant

Tuesday, July 5 and Thursday July 7, 2011

Each year in Brussels the colorful Ommegang Pageant celebrates the visit of Emperor Charles V in the 16th century. Pageant participants, dressed in traditional period costumes, begin on the Grand Sablon and proceed to the Grand Place. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance to watch all the festivities!

Rock out in Spa, Belgium

Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24, 2011

For the last ten years, the Ardennes city of Spa is electrified for a weekend filled with rock music during the  Spa Francofolies. This annual music festival attracts the biggest names in French rock and their fans to this beautiful and picturesque city.

Formula 1 Races to Spa-Francorchamps

Friday, August 26 through Sunday, August 28, 2011

The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix of Spa- Francorchamps is the marquis sporting event of the year for locals and international visitors alike. Discover the track known as the most beautiful in the Grand Prix circuit and watch the best F1 drivers compete for the top spot!

Toast to Belgian Beer Weekend in Brussels!

Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4, 2011

The Belgian Brewers' association and the ‘Chevalerie du Fourquet des Brasseurs', in collaboration with the City of Brussels organizes the annual Belgian Beer Weekend on the Grand'Place. Many small, medium and large Belgian breweries present their best selections of beers. Beer aficionados should also check out our Beer Lovers guide.

Introducing the Belgian Year of Gastronomy in 2012

Mark your calendars, Brussels and French-speaking Belgium are dedicating 2012 to the flavors of Belgian cuisine! Brusselicious 2012: A Gourmet Odyssey will bring the capital to life with the Brussels Food Tramway, Beer Cafés Rally and beer & chocolate tastings. Wallonia will celebrate with exhibitions on the dialogue between art and gastronomy and explore the links between the culinary arts and design.

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