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      Date: Mar 29, 2011
     Title: Belgian Music Festivals: Spring and Summer 2011

 

Botanique Nights Festival

Brussels, May 13-22, 2011

The sounds of Reggae, French songs, electro and rock are interwoven throughout the festival, held at the Botanique, the Cultural Center of the French speaking community. (www.botanique.be)

Brussels Jazz Marathon

May 27-29, 2011

The Brussels Jazz Marathon makes the capital of Europe swing for one weekend, with over 450 musicians performing on the Grand Place, Place du Sablon, Place Ste-Catherine and other public squares as well as in 50 indoor venues. Most performances are free to the public. (www.brusselsjazzmarathon.be)

Fête de la Musique

Brussels, June 17-21, 2011

Belgium's French-speaking community'annual music celebration with more than 500 concerts in Brussels and Wallonia. The event marks the start of the summer and the launch of the festival season. (www.fetedelamusique.be)


Couleur Café

Brussels, June 25-27, 2011

This colorful music festival is an explosion of exotic, throbbing rythms from the Caribbean, Africa and Latin America. In between concerts visitors can browse ornaments and handicraft products from all over the world and sample delicious cocktails and international dishes. (www.couleurcafe.be)

Verdur Rock Festival
Namur, June 25, 2011

The 27th edition of the annual international festival for contemporary music is free of charge and takes place in the magnificent setting of the nature theater at the Citadel of Namur. (www.verdur-rock.be)

Dour Music Festival

Dour, July 14-17, 2011

This alternative music festival electrifies this picturesque Belgian town during 4 days of music with an immense camp site, 7 stages, 240 music groups and DJ's. This year the festival is excited to welcome Cypress Hill and House of Pain! (www.dourfestival.be)

Les Francofolies

Spa, July 20-24, 2011

For over a decade, the biggest names in French music rock the stage in an all-out concert in the beautiful city of Spa. In previous years, the Francofolies of Spa have attracted over 170,000 visitors. Come check out all the excitement for yourself! (www.francofolies.be)

 

Esperanzah!

Floreffe, August 5-7, 2011

Esperanzah!, a festival for dedicated, nomadic and varied music styles, invites you to a world tour highlighting new voices, different sounds and foreign and inventive rhythms. The international program includes 20 concerts from famous and coming artists. (www.esperanzah.be)

Belgian Year of Gastronomy in 2012

Belgium's Year of Gastronomy in 2012 will celebrate the creativity of Belgian cuisine with fun, original events throughout Brussels and Wallonia, French-speaking Belgium. Brusselicious 2012–A Gourmet Odyssey will bring the capital to life with the Brussels Food Tramway, Beer Cafés Rally and beer & chocolate tastings. Visit the Brusselicious website for a full calendar of events and stay tuned for more! (www.brusselicious.be)

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