Outdoor & Festivals in Brussels

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

Outdoor & FestivalsBozar Rooftop 2026Bozar Rooftop returns with a new immersive design, blending culture, music, and encounters in a luminous summer space.4 Jun – 20 Sept · 00:00 · Centre for Fine Arts - BozarOutdoor & FestivalsPlace NoordPlace Noord is a vibrant temporary space in the Nord district offering electronic music, cultural events, and street food in an urban industrial setting.24 Apr – 30 Sept · 16:00–20:00 · Place Noord · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsVaux-Hall SummerVaux Hall Summer offers a vibrant summer escape with concerts, cinema, dance, games, circus, workshops, and more. Nestled in Brussels Park, it's a cultural hub where creativity and community come together.17 Jun – 19 Jul · 00:00 · Vaux Hall, Parc de Bruxelles · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsBruxelles fait son cinémaThis summer, experience cinema in a new way! Join us from June 26th to July 18th across 19 communes in the Brussels Capital Region.26 Jun – 18 Jul · 00:00 · Various locations in the Brussels Capital Region · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsPleinOPENairPleinOPENair brings films, concerts, and debates to empty spaces in Brussels. It highlights urban issues through screenings and discussions in transformed areas.1 Jul – 15 Jul · 20:00 · Various locations in the Brussels Capital Region · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsQuai d'ÉtéQuai d’Été brings free summer activities, music, and food to Brussels’ canal banks. Daily DJ cruises and onshore events offer a lively urban escape.2 Jul – 19 Jul · 12:00–22:00 · Quai des péniches · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsBruxellons!Bruxellons! presents a vibrant mix of theatre and dance, featuring a diverse programme of performances and musicals in a lush green setting.8 Jul – 27 Sept · 00:00 · Festival Bruxellons! Au Château du KarreveldOutdoor & FestivalsDetours FestivalDetours Festival brings hip-hop and contemporary dance to Brussels' public spaces and venues. It features battles, performances, and participatory events across the city.15 Jul – 24 Oct · 00:00 · Various locations in the Brussels Capital Region · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsGuignolet dans le parcExperience the adventures of Guignolet and his friends in the Bois de la Cambre. Five shows throughout June, July, and August, with over 50 performances.6 Jun – 23 Aug · 14:45 · The Bois de la Cambre · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsL’heure d’été 2026 : Taipei (Taiwan)This year, for its festival L'heure d'été, Cinema Galeries invites you to discover Taiwanese Cinema!30 Jun – 11 Aug · 00:00 · Vaux Hall & Cinéma GaleriesOutdoor & FestivalsLes Escales EstivalesA summer festival bringing global music to life in Anderlecht's garden, with weekly concerts featuring diverse international acts.2 Jul – 20 Aug · 18:00–22:00 · EDN Bar · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsCircle Park x La Fabriek Season 2026Circle Park blends electronic music, chill zones, and outdoor vibes in a former industrial site. Partnering with La Fabriek, it offers a 16-hour party experience across indoor and outdoor spaces.18 Apr – 5 Sept · 14:00–23:59 · Circle ParkOutdoor & FestivalsBal NationalLe 20 Juillet, en famille ou entre amis, rejoignez-nous pour faire la fête sans chichi à Bruxelles sur la place du Jeu de Balle. La formule est simple: beaucoup de bonne humeur, une touche de délire,…20 Jul · 00:00 · Place du Jeu de Balle · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsBLUR x UMI Open Air · PoelaertOur second open-air collaboration with @umibrussels on the iconic Place Poelaert is fully locked in. It’s a true honor for us to welcome back the legendary @dyedsoundorom! After completely falling in…25 Jul · 14:00–22:00 · Place Poelaert · €14–20Outdoor & FestivalsPiknik Elektronik Bois de la Cambre Free Open AirBring your friends, family, and picnic, we’ll bring the music and everything you need for a great day together.26 Jul · 00:00 · Bois de la Cambre : Carrefour des Attelages · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsPark PoetikA poetic journey through parks with live performances and interactive art installations.12 Jun – 5 Sept · 16:00 · Various locations in Saint-Gilles and Forest · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsHangar invites Tiësto – ATOMIUMTiësto returns to Brussels for a solo performance at the Atomium, marking a significant moment in his career after over a decade away.31 Jul · 15:00–23:59 · AtomiumOutdoor & FestivalsFestival Théâtres Nomades 2026A vibrant celebration of live arts in Brussels' Bois de la Cambre, featuring over 30 performances across theatre, circus, street art, and music.13 Aug – 16 Aug · 18:00–22:00 · Bois de la Cambre : Carrefour des Attelages · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsXRDS festival 2026XRDS festival 2026 brings together artists and innovators under Brussels' highways. A celebration of creativity and technology in a unique urban setting.14 Aug – 15 Aug · 12:00–23:59 · FuseOutdoor & FestivalsBrigittines Summer FestivalThe Brigittines Summer Festival brings together groundbreaking artists and unique performances in a historic setting. It's a celebration of contemporary creativity in Brussels.14 Aug – 29 Aug · 18:00 · Les Brigittines · €1.25Outdoor & FestivalsBrussels Dance FestivalBrussels Dances All Summer Long! From 14 to 23 August 2026, the heart of Brussels will be transformed into a vast open-air stage for the Brussels Dance Festival. For ten days, the city will come aliv…14 Aug – 23 Aug · 00:00 · Various places in BrusselsOutdoor & FestivalsHangar invites Boris Brejcha b2b Eric Prydz – ROYAL PALACE OPEN AIRBoris Brejcha and Eric Prydz perform a rare b2b set in front of Brussels' Royal Palace, offering a unique musical experience in an iconic setting.15 Aug · 15:00–23:59 · Place des PalaisOutdoor & FestivalsHangar invites Black Coffee – ROYAL PALACE OPEN AIRTiësto returns to Brussels for a solo performance at the Atomium, blending his iconic sound with a unique outdoor experience.16 Aug · 15:00–23:59 · Place des PalaisOutdoor & FestivalsHide & Seek Festival 2026Every summer, Hide & Seek turns Brussels into a musical treasure hunt. From 17–22 August 2026, concerts fill the city's most unexpected, iconic and rarely accessible spaces such as a tram depot, the…17 Aug – 22 Aug · 00:00 · Muziekpublique · €1.25–22Outdoor & FestivalsHappyLife festivalA family-friendly festival at Ferme Nos Pilifs offering creative markets, food villages, nature areas, and kids' zones. Enjoy concerts, workshops, and sustainable activities in a playful atmosphere.22 Aug – 23 Aug · 10:00–18:00 · Ferme Nos Pilifs · FREEOutdoor & Festivals10th Indian Food FestivalA vibrant celebration of Indian culture with authentic cuisine, performances, and family activities in Parc du Cinquantenaire.22 Aug – 23 Aug · 12:00–21:00 · Arcades du Cinquantenaire · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsManneken SwingDécouvrez le West Coast Swing à Bruxelles, une danse moderne, fun et accessible même sans expérience. Project Swing, dans le cadre du festival Manneken Swing, propose 4h de cours de danse de couple,…21 Aug – 23 Aug · 00:00 · Concert Noble · €70Outdoor & FestivalsFiesta Latina - 25th anniversary28 Aug – 30 Aug · 17:00–23:59 · Cinquantenaire ParkOutdoor & FestivalsForest Sounds 2026The parakeets are blowing out 10 candles… and they’re ready to make the Forest Abbey vibrate louder than ever. Save the date and invite all your friends28 Aug – 29 Aug · 18:00–23:59 · Abbaye de Forest · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsFestival PlazeyPlazey est plus qu’un festival : c’est un lieu de rencontre pour et par le quartier, porté par les centres communautaires PLAtoo et ZEYp, avec une énergie qui se fait ressentir tout au long de l’anné…28 Aug – 30 Aug · 10:00–22:00 · Elisabeth ParkOutdoor & FestivalsFestival des Arts VodounLe Festival propose une série d’expériences immersives et participatives profondément ancrées dans les cultures du Vodoun. Chaque activité met en lumière une dimension artistique spirituelle ou cultu…28 Aug – 30 Aug · 00:00 · Tours & Taxis, at the main entrance of the Teirlinck building · FREEOutdoor & Festivalsinsifoninsifon est le festival de marionnettes porté par le Théâtre Royal Les Cœurs de Bois. Les 29 et 30 août 2026, le Parc Meudon accueille 11 spectacles, des compagnies belges et internationales, un spec…29 Aug – 30 Aug · 14:00–19:00 · Meudon ParkOutdoor & FestivalsL'Afrique en Couleurs FestivalLa 11ᵉ édition arrive… et elle va faire vibrer ! Préparez-vous et bloquez la date pour notre 11ᵉ édition du festival encore plus intense, plus festive et plus rassembleuse ! Au programme : des moment…29 Aug – 30 Aug · 00:00 · Tour et Taxis · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsHet TheaterFestivalhet TheaterFestival opens the performing arts season for the 36th time. After Antwerp and Ghent, back in Brussels. For eleven days, hTF brings together the most significant productions of the season,…2 Sept – 12 Sept · 00:00 · Various locations in the Brussels Capital Region · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsRacines Festival - 3e édition « Animals »Summer in Evere4 Sept – 12 Sept · 00:00 · Various places in Evere · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsMoche In Festival - Le festival des refusé·esLe Moche In Festival - Le festival of the Rejected is a Brussels-based festival of emerging theatre and cinema, offering a first stage to works that often remain unseen. Over two days at LaVallée, pe…11 Sept – 12 Sept · 15:30–23:59 · LaVallée · €10–15Outdoor & FestivalsFestiWHalll – Édition 2026FestiWHalll La tête haute, les idées libres ! Le temps d’une après-midi, le WHalll devient le cœur battant de la culture à Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. Avec les associations culturelles et les services Cultu…13 Sept · 11:00–18:00 · W:Halll - Centre culturel de Woluwe-Saint-Pierre · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsFêtes Médiévales de Forest - 27e éditionAprès une pause d’un an, les Fêtes médiévales de Forest reviennent le weekend du 18 au 20 septembre 2026 dans les jardins de l’Abbaye en collaboration avec un nouveau partenaire, l'asbl Pedagogia, et…18 Sept – 20 Sept · 17:00–23:00 · Abbaye de Forest · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsFrancoFaune 2026A curious, bold, nevertheless sincere festival.1 Oct – 11 Oct · 00:00 · Various places in Brussels · €1.25Outdoor & FestivalsRage contre l’âgismeL’âgisme, c’est cette manie de nous mettre au placard avant l’heure. Mais les vieilles et les vieux font du rock, bousculent l’art, squattent les expos et tiennent des conférences… Alors on t’attend…2 Oct – 11 Oct · 18:00–20:00 · BRASS - Centre Culturel de Forest · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsIn.out.sider Festival 2026 - 5th editionIN.OUT.SIDER is an alternative music festival with a diverse lineup that brings together various styles, art forms and voices to celebrate raw artistic creativity.8 Oct – 10 Oct · 00:00 · LaVallée · €10Outdoor & FestivalsUrban Dance CaravanL'Urban Dance Caravan, ce sont des performances nomades qui traversent le centre-ville de Bruxelles, comme la place de la Bourse ou la place De Brouckère, pour nous mener au Théâtre National Wallonie…24 Oct · 00:00 · Place de la Bourse · FREEOutdoor & FestivalsLes Nuits Weekender : IAMDDB (The Live Jazz Experience) & many moreIAMDDB: The Live Jazz Experience • Arima Ederra • Kabeaushé • keiyaA • Momo Boyd • Natanya • Tasha Genre: hip hop, jazz, r&b Rotonde + Museum + Witloof Bar30 Oct · 18:30–23:59 · Botanique · €38Outdoor & FestivalsLes Nuits Weekender : The Avalanches & many moreThe Avalanches • Antony Szmierek • Fade Evare • Hether • KatzPascale • Konradsen • Magi Merlin • Rian Brazil • Robber Robber • Swapmeet • Victoryland31 Oct · 15:30–23:30 · Botanique · €43Outdoor & FestivalsLes Nuits Weekender: Chanel Beads - ear & many moreArtists: Chanel Beads • ear • A Good Year • bloodsports • Camille Keller • Dagmar Zuniga • feeo • Lindy Versyck • Loukeman • MGNA Crrrta • Patch + • Quiet Light • Superfan Genre: electronic, experime…1 Nov · 15:30–23:59 · Botanique · €35.5Outdoor & FestivalsBalkan Trafik!From 19 to 21 November 2026, Balkan Trafik! makes its long-awaited return to Brussels after a one-year break. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the festival is reinventing itself and, for the first…19 Nov – 21 Nov · 00:00 · Beurs/BourseOutdoor & FestivalsGudula26The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula: 800 years of history in the beating heart of Brussels11 Dec – 31 Dec · 00:00 · St Michael and St Gudula CathedralOutdoor & FestivalsRE:SIST – Weekend of feminist resistanceIn the weekend preceding International Women’s Day, we resist against dusty, old-fashioned ideas about womanhood, gender, and what is and isn’t ‘right’.Because it’s about time we swept those old stor…5 Mar · 19:00–16:00 · BRONKS