Things to do in Brussels this weekend

The best concerts, parties, exhibitions and free events happening across Brussels this Saturday and Sunday — updated daily.

Arts & StageAutofictionA provocative exploration of creativity and identity, where two filmmakers blur the lines between reality and fiction in a gripping narrative.20 May – 27 Jun · 16:20 · Flagey · €1.25–10Arts & StageIncendiesA poignant drama follows twins who uncover secrets about their past through letters from their late mother. Denis Villeneuve's film explores family, identity, and loss with emotional depth.17 Jun – 28 Jun · 16:15 · Flagey · €1.25–10Arts & StageSainte-Marie-aux-MinesTwo inspectors, transferred to a quiet Alsatian town, investigate a missing ring, unraveling a complicated mystery that disrupts their routine.17 Jun – 28 Jun · 20:30 · Flagey · €1.25–10Arts & StageOmahaA father hides the truth behind his family's impulsive cross-country journey. A Sundance premiere with John Magaro.17 Jun – 28 Jun · 18:50 · Flagey · €1.25–10Arts & StageSilent RebellionEmma, pregnant at 15, challenges her oppressive rural Protestant community. She turns her trauma into a path to freedom, facing the village's moral contradictions and WWII's looming shadow.3 Jun – 27 Jun · 17:10 · Flagey · €1.25–10Arts & StageA Voix BasseLilia returns to Tunisia for her uncle's funeral and reconnects with a family unaware of her life in Paris. She uncovers family secrets while seeking answers about his mysterious death.20 Jun – 30 Jun · 16:10 · Cinema Galeries · €7.8–9.8Arts & StageDisclosure DayA thought-provoking event exploring the implications of discovering we are not alone. What if proof of extraterrestrial life changed everything?20 Jun – 29 Jun · 11:30 · Cinema Galeries · €7.8–9.8Outdoor & 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 - BozarMuseums & ExposRasmus Klump, the Timeless Bear CubStep into the world of Rasmus Klump, the beloved Danish bear cub. Discover original artwork, stories, and modern interpretations of his adventures and values.1 Apr – 6 Sept · 10:00–18:00 · Comic Art MuseumMuseums & ExposPicture PerfectPicture Perfect explores contemporary beauty through the lens of 65 artists, challenging Western standards and redefining beauty as a space of freedom and humanity.7 Mar – 16 Aug · 10:00–18:00 · Centre for Fine Arts - BozarMuseums & ExposDesigning Childhood. A History of Design for ChildrenAn exhibition tracing the evolution of children's design through the 20th century, highlighting its role in reflecting societal changes and technological progress.1 Apr – 20 Sept · 11:00–19:00 · Design Museum Brussels · €1.25–11Museums & ExposVal Saint-Lambert & DesignExplore the legacy of Val Saint-Lambert through glass art and design history at the Design Museum Brussels.24 Apr – 25 Oct · 11:00–19:00 · Design Museum Brussels · €1.25–11Community & ExpatsPicture Perfect - Highlights tour in FrenchA guided tour offering a concise overview of key artworks in the exhibition. Discover essential pieces with a group of fellow visitors.8 Mar – 19 Jul · 10:00–18:00 · Centre for Fine Arts - BozarCommunity & ExpatsPicture Perfect - Highlights tour in DutchA guided tour offering an overview of the exhibition's key works. Discover essential pieces with a group and continue exploring at your own pace.8 Mar – 19 Jul · 10:00–18:00 · Centre for Fine Arts - BozarArts & StageGuignolet et le Prince CarabyA puppet theatre performance for all ages, from 3 to 133 years old. Princess Aurore and Prince Caraby wish to marry, but their happiness is threatened by Princess Pétronille's jealousy.6 Jun – 28 Jun · 14:45–16:00 · Guignolet dans le Parc au Bois de la Cambre · FREEMuseums & ExposFacelessPablo Diartinez's two series of faceless oil portraits explore identity through absence. FacelessD uses viral self-portraits, while FacelessD.M draws from personal messages.14 May – 28 Jun · 12:00–21:00 · Cinema Galeries · FREECommunity & ExpatsThe Renaissance at the Cathedral of Saints Michael and GudulaExplore the Renaissance splendor of the cathedral through art and furniture, guided by an expert.17 May – 4 Jul · 09:30–17:00 · Cathedrale Saints Michel et Gudule · FREECommunity & ExpatsSur les traces de Lamoral, comte d'Egmont, & Philippe de Montmorency, comte de HornesWalk through Brussels' history with a guide, uncovering the legacy of Lamoral and Hornes, symbols of peace and tolerance in the city's past.17 May – 4 Jul · 00:00 · Église Notre-Dame du Sablon · €195Community & ExpatsAnderlecht : mémoire des Béguines, Saint-Guidon et ErasmeExplore the history of Anderlecht through the lives of the Béguines, Saint-Guidon, and Erasmus. Discover how these figures shaped the city's identity and legacy.17 May – 4 Jul · 00:00 · Erasmus House & Beguinage Museums · €195Outdoor & FestivalsBrussels Renaissance FestivalThe Brussels Renaissance Festival celebrates the city's rich Renaissance heritage through cultural and historical events. It highlights Brussels' role as a political and artistic hub during the 16th century.17 May – 4 Jul · 00:00 · Various places in BrusselsMuseums & ExposVisit to the Halle Gate MuseumExplore the Halle Gate, a medieval fortress turned museum, showcasing Brussels' history through art and artifacts linked to historical figures like Charles V.17 May – 4 Jul · 10:00–17:00 · Halle Gate – RMAH · €0–7Community & ExpatsKatharina and the Mysterious Red ThreadEmbark on a digital adventure through Brussels' historic city centre. Solve riddles to help Katharina find the owner of a mysterious red thread.17 May – 4 Jul · 10:00–17:00 · Fashion & Lace Museum · FREEFood & MarketsTim Vin - Los SelknamTim Vin's exhibition explores the Selk’nam people's cultural legacy through drawings that serve as imprints and archives of their history and rituals.3 Jun – 28 Jun · 14:00–16:30 · A57 - not many people know · FREEMuseums & ExposVolatile Imprints ExhibitionAn exhibition exploring the ephemeral through three photographic techniques, each capturing the intangible with unique materiality and depth.21 May – 19 Jul · 14:00–18:00 · Studio Baxton · FREEFood & Marketsa minimaa minima presents books that hover on the edge of silence, redefining the act of reading. spanning 150 years of bookmaking, it explores conceptual gestures and minimal forms.20 Mar – 27 Sept · 10:00–17:00 · Wittockiana: Museum of book arts and bookbinding · €1.25Community & ExpatsLa Renaissance au Musée des EnfantsStep back in time to the Renaissance at the Children’s Museum. Discover art, invention, and creativity through family-friendly activities during spring break.25 Apr – 30 Jun · 14:30–17:00 · Children’s Museum · €1.25–13Museums & ExposLutz Bacher - 'Burning the Days 'Lutz Bacher's exhibition explores themes of sexuality, violence, and cosmic metaphysics through a diverse range of found materials and conceptual art.28 Mar – 9 Aug · 11:00–18:00 · Wiels - Contemporary art centre · €0–12Museums & ExposCollection meets Spanish ArtistsA dialogue between Spanish artists and the Royal Museums' collection explores freedom and openness through abstract works from the 1950s to 1970s.1 Apr – 16 Aug · 11:00–18:00 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of BelgiumCommunity & ExpatsTour guidé en bus Hop-on Hop-offExplore Brussels' highlights on an electric, silent bus with flexible hop-on hop-off stops. Enjoy panoramic views and multilingual audio guides.24 Mar – 31 Dec · 10:00–18:00 · Tootbus BrusselsMuseums & ExposExposition Collective Street-Art "Nouveau Souffle"A group exhibition showcasing over 12 European urban artists, highlighting the diversity of street art and contemporary expression in a newly opened gallery in Brussels.29 May – 5 Jul · 11:00–19:00 · ZazafromBrussels · FREEMuseums & ExposGermaine Rimbout. Poetry. Color. Movement.An exhibition exploring Germaine Rimbout's artistic journey, highlighting her unique style and contributions as a female artist in a male-dominated field.20 May – 18 Oct · 11:00–18:00 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of BelgiumMuseums & ExposQ.A.B.U. Quantic Antics of the Borderless UndergroundAn immersive installation exploring resistance to invisible border violence through drawings and field recordings. It invites reflection on colonial legacies and structural inequality.22 May – 30 Jun · 00:01–23:59 · Constant · FREEMuseums & Exposarchipel 2026 : Harold Delhaie, Sevdenur Doğan, Barbara Salomé, Felgenhauer, Nanténé Traoré, Quinten Vermeulen, Serena Vittorini16 Apr – 5 Jul · 13:00–18:00 · ContretypeMuseums & ExposMy Body, My Story - Virginie Deronchêne & Catherine BosmanAn exhibition celebrating individuals who turned life's challenges into strength, featuring 18 real-life stories through large portraits and personal testimonies.6 Jun – 30 Aug · 10:00–18:00 · Belgian Chocolate Village · FREEMuseums & ExposJean-Michel Othoniel - Diary of HappinessJean-Michel Othoniel fills Villa Empain with over a hundred works, tracing his global travels through sculptures, installations, and watercolours. The exhibition reflects his journey across cultures and continents.10 Apr – 4 Oct · 11:00–18:00 · Boghossian Foundation - Villa Empain · €0–14Museums & ExposEXPO - Le Sahel oubliéAn exhibition exploring the Sahel beyond its crisis narrative, showcasing diverse perspectives through photography. It highlights the region's rich cultures and resilience.26 Mar – 28 Jun · 13:00–17:30 · Geopolis · FREECommunity & ExpatsBrussels, fortified townExplore Brussels' transformation from a noble domain to a bourgeois town. Discover the history of its two medieval walls and the social customs of its citizens during the Renaissance.17 May – 4 Jul · 00:00 · Devant l'entrée de la Porte de Hal · €195Community & ExpatsUs et coutumes de la Renaissance: focus sur la Maison du RoiDiscover how a bakery transformed into a royal residence and now stands as a museum. Explore its hidden architecture and historical symbols.17 May – 4 Jul · 00:00 · Grand-Place Brussels · €195Community & ExpatsBruegel et ses MarollesExplore the 16th-century Marolles through the lens of Bruegel, uncovering his life and the cultural significance of this historic neighborhood.17 May – 4 Jul · 00:00 · Ascenseur des Marolles · €195Museums & ExposOlé Désiré ! by Yves MalflietYves Malfliet's exhibition Olé Désiré ! presents new works that challenge traditional ceramic norms. His irreverent take on human condition contrasts with the Renaissance heritage of Erasmus House.6 Mar – 20 Sept · 10:00–17:30 · Erasmus House & Beguinage Museums · €5Museums & ExposMuseum of museumsThe Art & marges museum transforms its spaces into various museum typologies, inviting visitors to experience art in new, immersive settings.16 Apr – 1 Nov · 11:00–18:00 · Art & marges museum · €1.25–6Museums & ExposFamily activity: Belgian Railways Under OccupationExplore the history of Belgian Railways during WWII through a family-friendly activity with interactive assignments and historical insights.20 Mar – 28 Jun · 10:00–17:00 · Train World · €15Museums & ExposFamily activity: Treasure hunt "The Sultan's diamond"Explore Train World with Joni and Basil as they hunt for the Sultan’s diamond. Solve puzzles and uncover secrets hidden among the trains.20 Mar – 28 Jun · 10:00–17:00 · Train World · €11–15Museums & ExposIn the footsteps of Bart Van Loo and the BurgundiansExplore Bart Van Loo's museum route through KBR's collections, revealing Burgundian art and history. Discover original watercolours and manuscripts that bring the Burgundian court to life.21 Mar – 18 Oct · 10:00–17:00 · KBR · €0–11Museums & ExposWindow-expo: Belgium trough the eyes of Ukrainians - Oleksandr SemenovA photographic exhibition by Oleksandr Semenov exploring themes of connection, gratitude, time, and shared humanity through the lens of his experience as a Ukrainian refugee in Belgium.5 May – 30 Jun · 09:00 · Window Expo · FREEMuseums & ExposSoupah! Cup of tea? Fruit me!An interactive exhibition showcasing community projects centered around food, storytelling, and shared experiences in Saint-Gilles.15 May – 13 Sept · 14:00–18:30 · Centre Culturel Jacques Franck · FREEMuseums & ExposSoupah! Cup of tea? Fruit me!An interactive exhibition showcasing a three-year social cohesion project through food, photography, and storytelling in Saint-Gilles.15 May – 13 Sept · 14:00–18:30 · Centre Culturel Jacques Franck · FREEMuseums & ExposTerritoires intérieurs. Gustave van de Woestyne & Anto CarteAn intimate exhibition exploring the shared spiritual and rural sensibilities of Gustave van de Woestyne and Anto Carte. Their works reveal a quiet quest for inner space through light and landscape.22 May – 27 Sept · 10:00–18:30 · Van Buuren Museum and GardensWorkshops & LearningStart to WalkLooking for an easy-access walking activity in your neighborhood? Join the 'Start to Walk'! A great opportunity to build stamina, meet new people, and unwind in nature.20 Apr – 29 Jun · 10:30–11:30 · Métro Merode · €35Museums & ExposPostcolonial?The House of European History examines Europe's colonial past through a new exhibition, exploring how colonial power shaped the modern world.18 Apr – 14 Mar · 10:00–18:00 · House of European History · FREECommunity & ExpatsGuinguette BoitsfortA weekly summer event in Boitsfort featuring music, outdoor activities, and a relaxed atmosphere. A vibrant gathering place for locals and visitors.29 Apr – 21 Jul · 11:00–19:00 · Place WienerMuseums & ExposPrivate DistortionAlberto Maccari's works invite contemplation, shifting attention and revealing what eludes immediate perception. Each image exists in the space between presence and disappearance, between sight and feeling.17 Apr – 14 Jul · 11:30–18:30 · MIRA · FREEMuseums & ExposKaftanoramaKAFTANORAMA presents the Moroccan caftan as a symbol of memory, identity, and craftsmanship. Discover its evolution from tradition to global recognition through regional expressions and artisanal techniques.21 May – 29 Nov · 13:00–18:00 · Municipal Museum of Molenbeek Saint-Jean · €5Museums & ExposGuess Mine Is Not the First Heart BrokenA solo performance exploring love, loss, and the stories behind broken hearts through music and spoken word.6 Jun – 13 Sept · 11:00–21:00 · Big Appple · FREEMuseums & ExposTutankhamun - The Immersive ExhibitionStep into ancient Egypt through digital multimedia art and immersive technology. Discover Tutankhamun's secrets with 360-degree projections and virtual reality.23 May – 31 Dec · 10:00–17:00 · Brussels Expo Palais 1/ Paleis 1Food & MarketsEmile a la DalleEmile a la Dalle offers curated food routes through Brussels, guiding you to hidden gems and iconic spots with a local’s insight.4 May – 30 Sept · 00:00 · asbl Entreprendre BruxellesMuseums & ExposHouses in Comic StripsExplore the concept of a house through comic strips at Autrique House. Discover how artists depict homes across history, culture, and personal stories.25 Apr – 7 Mar · 12:00–18:00 · Autrique House · €0–9Museums & ExposMagie de l’eauAn outdoor exhibition exploring water's many facets through interactive installations and creative collaborations. Discover printed banners created with local partners and artists.21 Mar – 30 Aug · 07:00–21:00 · Parc Roi Baudouin · FREECommunity & ExpatsPostcolonial? exhibition guided toursExplore the Postcolonial? exhibition with a guided tour that examines the historical ties between colonialism and racism through art and objects.17 Apr – 14 Mar · 10:00–18:00 · House of European History · FREECommunity & ExpatsPostcolonial? guided tours for an intergenerational audienceA guided tour exploring colonial history through storytelling and interactive activities, suitable for children and adults.17 Apr – 14 Mar · 10:00–18:00 · House of European History · FREE