Community & Expats in Brussels

Upcoming community & expats events in Brussels — what’s coming up, updated daily on Pulse.

Belgian Chocolate VillageCommunity & ExpatsBelgian Chocolate VillageA chocolate museum in Brussels showcases the history, production, and diversity of chocolate. Explore interactive exhibits and a tropical greenhouse.Permanent · Belgian Chocolate Village · €1.25Brussels Beer BusCommunity & ExpatsBrussels Beer BusExplore Brussels through its beers and history on a unique bus tour. Discover hidden spots and taste local brews along the way.Permanent · Brussels Beer Bus · €300City Run Art NouveauCommunity & ExpatsCity Run Art NouveauRun through Brussels' Art Nouveau landmarks on a 9 km route. Explore architectural gems in Saint-Gilles and surrounding areas.Permanent · Quartier Porte de Hal · €24Enygma BrusselsCommunity & ExpatsEnygma BrusselsStep into a world where teamwork and logic are key. Solve puzzles and uncover clues in a thrilling escape game experience.Permanent · Enygma - Team buildingArtothèque de Wolubilis – Rent ArtCommunity & ExpatsArtothèque de Wolubilis – Rent ArtRent artworks from a diverse collection of over 1,000 pieces by Belgian artists and heritage pieces. Enjoy art at home or work with flexible rental options.Permanent · Artothèque Wolubilis · €1.25Belgian beer tasting tour - BrusselsCommunity & ExpatsBelgian beer tasting tour - BrusselsExplore Belgium's beer heritage with a guided tour through iconic venues. Discover the history and taste six special brews along the way.Permanent · Grand-Place · €50Community & ExpatsLa fête aux j'Oeufs 2016 au parc JosapahatA family-friendly festival in the park with activities for children, including games, workshops, and a chocolate egg hunt.Permanent · Commune de SchaerbeekLes apprentis du métalCommunity & ExpatsLes apprentis du métalDiscover the metal casting process through hands-on experimentation with a skilled artisan. Create a mold from a plaster model and witness molten metal being poured into it, resulting in a unique aluminum object.Permanent · la Fonderie - Brussels museum of Industry and LabourA fond les manivelles ! Décortiquons les mécanismesCommunity & ExpatsA fond les manivelles ! Décortiquons les mécanismesExplore how gears, crankshafts, and pulleys work through hands-on experimentation and historical context. Discover the mechanics that make everyday machines function.Permanent · la Fonderie - Brussels museum of Industry and LabourMulticéréales ou l’histoire des céréales à travers les civilisationsCommunity & ExpatsMulticéréales ou l’histoire des céréales à travers les civilisationsExplore the journey of grains through civilizations. Discover how wheat, maize, millet, and rice shaped cultures and diets. Hands-on experiments await with fermentation and baking.Permanent · la Fonderie - Brussels museum of Industry and LabourCity Game CoudenbergCommunity & ExpatsCity Game CoudenbergEmbark on a 17th-century adventure through Brussels' Royal Quarter, solving puzzles and earning a Golden Key to unlock Coudenberg Palace.Permanent · Coudenberg Palace · €5.99Utopie au Mont des Arts, visite scénariséeCommunity & ExpatsUtopie au Mont des Arts, visite scénariséeStep back to 1900 Brussels as actors bring to life the story of Anna Boch and Henry Van de Velde, exploring the Art Nouveau movement and the cultural vibrancy of the Mont des Arts.Permanent · devant la statue équestre du Roi Albert Ier, Mont des Arts · €200Community & Expatsle Défi d'Arsène LupinStep into 1900 Brussels as you solve a mystery involving a stolen Anubis statue and the elusive Arsène Lupin.Permanent · Flagey · €150A special costume for JeannekeCommunity & ExpatsA special costume for JeannekeEmbark on a digital treasure hunt through Brussels' streets, helping Manneken-Pis choose his perfect outfit for Jeanneke-Pis. Solve puzzles and explore the Grand Place area with the Baludik app.Permanent · GardeRobe MannekenPis [ONLINE] · FREEWalking by numbersCommunity & ExpatsWalking by numbersExplore Brussels' municipalities through building numbers, uncovering stories behind each one. Discover details in typography, materials, and hidden messages on your walk.Permanent · Various places in Brussels · FREEExclusive collaboration with Opera La Monnaie.Community & ExpatsExclusive collaboration with Opera La Monnaie.A luxurious overnight stay for two, combining a room with breakfast, two opera tickets, and a gourmet 3-course meal with wine.Permanent · The Dominican · FREECommunity & ExpatsGuided tour of the European neighbourhoodA themed city tour exploring Brussels' EU institutions through interactive storytelling for children aged 6 to 12.Permanent · Mini-Europe · €163KVS achter de schermenCommunity & ExpatsKVS achter de schermenA behind-the-scenes tour of the KVS revealing its architecture, theater history, and connection to the city.Permanent · KVS - Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg · €110Discover Brussels by bike with VANELOCommunity & ExpatsDiscover Brussels by bike with VANELOExplore Brussels on two wheels with VANELO's electric bikes. Enjoy a flexible, eco-friendly way to discover the city at your own pace.Permanent · Vanelo ConceptMimi & Momo: game tourCommunity & ExpatsMimi & Momo: game tourExplore Belgium's history through an interactive game where children help Mimi find hidden objects and guide Momo through color recognition.Permanent · BELvue museum · €1–1.25I'm the Minister!: game tourCommunity & ExpatsI'm the Minister!: game tourStep into the role of a minister and explore Belgium's history through interactive tasks at the museum. Discover the country's past while engaging in hands-on activities tailored for children.Permanent · BELvue museum · €1–1.25FlashtoursCommunity & ExpatsFlashtoursA guided tour through Brussels Beer Project's production space, revealing brewing secrets and craft beer passion in just 45 minutes. End with a beer tasting.Permanent · Brussels Beer Project · €19The FreeTour of BrusselsCommunity & ExpatsThe FreeTour of BrusselsDiscover Brussels on a free walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks like the Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and the Galleries of St. Hubert.Permanent · BelgoTours · FREEBrussels sightseeing bike tourCommunity & ExpatsBrussels sightseeing bike tourDiscover Brussels' highlights on a guided bike tour. Explore historic neighborhoods and key landmarks with a small group.Permanent · Groovy BrusselsCommunity & ExpatsPeter and the wolfA theatrical adventure where Peter faces a wolf with his animal friends. Discover how stories come to life through musical instruments at the MIM.Permanent · MIM - Musical Instruments Museum (MRAH) · €1.25–90Balades sonores pavés de mémoire et traces de la Résistance à Saint-GillesCommunity & ExpatsBalades sonores pavés de mémoire et traces de la Résistance à Saint-GillesA sound walk exploring memory stones and Resistance traces in Saint-Gilles. Children's voices guide through historical sites of resistance during WWII.Permanent · Saint-Gilles · FREEPanoramic tours of the City HallCommunity & ExpatsPanoramic tours of the City HallExplore the City Hall's grand halls and enjoy panoramic views of Brussels from its balcony and tower.Permanent · City of Brussels Town Hall · €25City Secrets - Explore Brussels' Architecture at your own Pace [FREE]Community & ExpatsCity Secrets - Explore Brussels' Architecture at your own Pace [FREE]Discover Brussels' architecture through three themed routes or create your own. Explore must-sees, Art Nouveau gems, and comic book heritage.Permanent · City Secrets [ONLINE] · FREEDiscover all of Europe in miniature - in open air!Community & ExpatsDiscover all of Europe in miniature - in open air!Explore Europe's landmarks in miniature across an open-air park. Discover 350 scaled-down monuments, lifelike figurines, and animated scenes of European history and culture.Permanent · Mini-Europe · €15.3–21.7Visit to Belgian Beer WorldCommunity & ExpatsVisit to Belgian Beer WorldExplore Belgium's beer heritage at Belgian Beer World, an interactive museum showcasing the history, diversity, and art of brewing.Permanent · Belgian Beer World experience · €8–21.5SupercubeCommunity & ExpatsSupercubeExperience a futuristic karting adventure where reality meets video games. Race through neon-lit tracks with power-ups and compete for victory in a high-tech playground.Permanent · Supercube · €33.15–39Podwalk - In the footsteps of the Burgundians, with Bart Van Loo through BrusselsCommunity & ExpatsPodwalk - In the footsteps of the Burgundians, with Bart Van Loo through BrusselsJoin Bart Van Loo on a historical walk through Brussels, uncovering the Burgundian era's legacy. Explore sites where political power and art once thrived.Permanent · KBR · FREECommunity & ExpatsTime Mission openingTime Mission is an immersive team experience where players travel through 25 portals to complete physical and mental challenges to save the future.Permanent · GINN BRUSSELSRent a ship for your excursion, teambuilding, birthday party....Community & ExpatsRent a ship for your excursion, teambuilding, birthday party....Rent a ship for a custom boat trip tailored to your group's needs, whether for a team-building activity, celebration, or corporate event. Perfect for up to 300 guests.Permanent · Rivertours · €0Everna Study SpaceCommunity & ExpatsEverna Study SpaceGC Everna offers a quiet study space during exam periods in a cool basement with at least 5 study spots. No booking required, but you can check availability at the front desk.11 May – 26 Jun · 09:00–18:00 · GC Everna · FREEPrivileged access to the Egyptian Masonic TempleCommunity & ExpatsPrivileged access to the Egyptian Masonic TempleExplore the oldest Masonic temple in Brussels through an immersive guided tour. Discover its history, rituals, and architecture.19 May – 31 Dec · 15:00–16:00 · Belgian Museum of Freemasonry · €17Community & ExpatsEscape Game - Masonic QuestSolve puzzles and uncover a hidden treasure in the Belgian Museum of Freemasonry. Explore the museum's secrets through a thrilling escape game experience.1 Jan – 31 Dec · 10:00–15:00 · Belgian Museum of Freemasonry · €15Foundation Frison Horta "A Living museum"Community & ExpatsFoundation Frison Horta "A Living museum"A unique living museum showcasing Victor Horta's Art Nouveau masterpiece, blending history, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange between East and West.Permanent · Foundation Frison Horta · €39Foundation Frison Horta daily guided VisitCommunity & ExpatsFoundation Frison Horta daily guided VisitExplore the only Horta house in the city centre, a 130-year-old time capsule offering insight into Horta's life and work. A cultural bridge between East and West in the heart of Brussels.Permanent · Foundation Frison Horta · €39De kleine Rinck: Space openCommunity & ExpatsDe kleine Rinck: Space openDe kleine Rinck offers a peaceful space for relaxation, work, or socializing. Free to use with wifi and affordable coffee and tea.20 May – 30 Jun · 10:00–16:00 · GC De Rinck · FREELes Paniers du coeurCommunity & ExpatsLes Paniers du coeurLes Paniers du coeur offers solidarity baskets made from unsold food, supporting vulnerable people while reducing waste. Baskets vary daily based on available items.8 Jan – 30 Jun · 18:00 · UR Square · €3Récolte de livres au profit d'OXFAMCommunity & ExpatsRécolte de livres au profit d'OXFAMBring your gently used books to the Bibliothèque Jacqueline Harpman. Oxfam Solidarité is collecting them to support development projects worldwide.12 Jun – 10 Jul · 09:00–13:00 · Bibliothèque Jacqueline Harpman · FREERondleiding 1 expo LichtpuntCommunity & ExpatsRondleiding 1 expo LichtpuntJoin a guided tour of the Lichtpunt exhibition to explore its themes and artworks with expert insights.23 Jun · 14:00–15:00 · AMVB - Archives and Museum of Flemish Life in Brussels · €5Soirée de GalaCommunity & ExpatsSoirée de GalaA grand gala evening supporting the Centre Jules Verne, featuring a dining buffet, performances by Tiguidap and Light Than Fire, a bingo game, and access to current exhibitions.23 Jun · 22:00 · Centre Jules Verne · €50Barbecue annuel des SeniorsCommunity & ExpatsBarbecue annuel des SeniorsAnnual seniors' barbecue at Chalet rose. Bring a side or dessert to share. Registration until June 15. Includes meat and one drink.23 Jun · 11:00–16:00 · Chalet rose · €5Community & ExpatsOp Café Bij BOp & BobetteA series of free events in a Brussels café celebrating heritage, featuring podcasts, photo sessions, and creative workshops.23 Jun · 13:00–16:00 · Brussels Ouderenplatform vzw (BOp vzw) · €0Brussel Stap voor Stap: de MarollenCommunity & ExpatsBrussel Stap voor Stap: de MarollenJoin a guided walk through Brussels' legendary Marollen neighborhood, discovering its character, hidden stories, and unique charm.23 Jun · 09:30–15:00 · De Marollen · €10L'hôtel SolvayCommunity & ExpatsL'hôtel SolvayExplore the iconic Solvay Hotel with an Arkadia guide. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Art Nouveau masterpiece showcases Victor Horta's genius and original design elements.10 Jan – 5 Dec · 17:00–18:00 · Solvay House · €40Family ConnectCommunity & ExpatsFamily ConnectA weekly gathering for families to enjoy games and fun with their children. Parents and grandparents can play board games, foosball, and ping pong together.6 May – 24 Jun · 12:30–15:30 · VK - De Vaartkapoen · FREEOuders in Beweging I Parents on the moveCommunity & ExpatsOuders in Beweging I Parents on the moveA relaxed walk for parents and expectant parents to connect, share and listen. No sign-up needed, just come along.11 Feb – 24 Jun · 10:00–11:30 · GC Elzenhof · FREEGuided Bike Tour: Brussels Highlights & Hidden GemsCommunity & ExpatsGuided Bike Tour: Brussels Highlights & Hidden GemsDiscover Brussels' hidden spots on a guided bike tour. Explore the city's vibrant neighborhoods and rich history with a local guide.28 Jan – 24 Dec · 10:00–13:30 · Cactus Brussel à vélo · €32Muntpunt SchaakclubCommunity & ExpatsMuntpunt SchaakclubA weekly gathering for chess lovers of all ages and skill levels, offering games, analysis, and tournaments in the Agora.24 Jun · 16:00–19:00 · Muntpunt · €0Matinée jeux de carteCommunity & ExpatsMatinée jeux de carteA monthly card game gathering at the Uccle library's Le Phare branch, offering classic games like Whist and Canasta for players to meet and enjoy.24 Jun · 10:30–12:00 · Bibliothèque-Médiathèque d'Uccle, Le Phare · €0''Ouders in beweging - Parents on the move ''Community & Expats''Ouders in beweging - Parents on the move ''Join a relaxed walk with other expectant parents. With or without your baby, in a carrier or stroller. A moment to connect, listen and share.24 Jun · 10:00–11:30 · GC Elzenhof · FREECommunity & ExpatsWhat's Behind the News: A podcast launchWhat's Behind the News launches with a live podcast event, bringing EU stories to life through unfiltered conversations with journalists and analysts.24 Jun · 19:00–20:30 · Full Circle · €0–15SpellenclubCommunity & ExpatsSpellenclubJoin a weekly game night where adults can enjoy board games and socialize. Choose from a selection of games and meet enthusiastic players.24 Jun · 17:30–20:00 · Muntpunt, Agora 0 · €0Infodag: Audiovisual Creations & Production Management - Lichting RITCS Portfolio EventCommunity & ExpatsInfodag: Audiovisual Creations & Production Management - Lichting RITCS Portfolio EventDiscover the latest work from the new cohort of Audiovisual Creations and Production Management bachelor programs. Experience their Bachelor projects and engage with students and alumni during dedicated discussion tables.24 Jun · 17:00–22:00 · RITCSCommunity & ExpatsInfowandeling “Restauratie van het Dudenpark”Join architects for an informative walk through Dudenpark to learn about upcoming restoration work. Discover plans to improve water management, renovate paths, and create a new wooden play area.24 Jun · 13:30–14:30 · Dudenpark · FREEPortfolio Event 2026 – Professionele Bachelor Audiovisuele KunstenCommunity & ExpatsPortfolio Event 2026 – Professionele Bachelor Audiovisuele KunstenRecent graduates from Audiovisual Creations and Production Management showcase their final projects, offering a glimpse into their creative achievements and innovative approaches to audiovisual storytelling.24 Jun · 17:00–22:00 · RITCS · €0Individual tour of Hotel SolvayCommunity & ExpatsIndividual tour of Hotel SolvayA guided tour of Hotel Solvay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and masterpiece of architect Victor Horta.2 Jan – 30 Sept · 10:00–16:00 · Solvay House