Underground Treasure Hunt, Coudenberg Palace, Brussels, until 31st August 2025

Do you have a little explorer? Why not visit Coudenberg Palace this Summer, and take them on an Underground Treasure Hunt?

Running until Sunday 31st August 2025, help Little Charles V remember the code to open his treasure chest; this will be fun for all the family.

There are other activities available at the Palace this month too!

WHEN: until Sunday 31st August 2025

WHERE: Coudenberg Palace, Place des Palais 7, 1000 Brussels

MORE INFORMATION: https://coudenberg.brussels/en/to-do/activities

Amazing Asia comes to Brussels, 15th to 17th August 2025

Amazing Asia is coming to Brussels. Come and enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Far East here in Belgium at this 3 day Festival.

All the fun of this huge and diverse continent without the Jet Lag!

WHEN: Friday 15th to Sunday 17th August 2025
WHERE: Tour & Taxis, Havenlaan 86C, 1000 Brussels
MORE INFORMATION & TICKETS: Homepage | Amazing Asia

Brussels Dance Festival, Thursday 14 to Sunday 24 August 2025

Calling all Dance Music fans! Don’t miss 10 days of beats, bass and movement with the Brussels Dance Festival.

WHEN: Thursday 14th to Sunday 24th August 2025

WHERE: In the Heart of the City

MORE INFORMATION: https://www.brusselsdancefestival.be/en

Kraftwerk open-air concert at the Royal Palace Brussels, Thursday 14 August 2025

Are you are Kraftwerk Fan? Like an open-air concert?

Don’t miss Kraftwerk’s brand-new, one-off open-air concert at the Royal Palace in Brussels on Thursday 14th August 2025. It promises to be a true masterpiece with electronic music, computer animations and performance artwork.

Find out more and order your tickets, here.

Brussels Planetarium Movie Schedule

Did you know that Brussels had a Planetarium? What’s more, they show several 360 degree films at different times, suitable for all ages!

To find out the Movie Schedules, see: https://planetarium.be/en/movie-schedule

The International Bathtub Regatta at Dinant, Friday 15 August 2025

This is one event of the year, not to be missed; the International Bathtub Regatta at Dinant. An annual folk race in which participants must travel 1km along the Meuse, powered only by their arms, on a DIY boat. This years theme is; Superheroes!

The International Bathtub Regatta has been running since 1982 and looks to be a fantastic event to watch.

WHEN: Friday 15 August 2025
WHERE: La Meuse, 5500 Dinant

MORE INFORMATION: Email lesbaignoires@gmail.com or Telephone +32 0479 27 9125

LINKS: https://www.lesbaignoires.be/ or 
https://visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/international-bathtub-regatta-dinant?cookie_lang=en-gb

Foire du Midi, 19 July until 24 August 2025

The gigantic Foire du Midi is still in residence along the Boulevard du Midi for 2025. This year, the program features 130 attractions for young and old, both traditional and contemporary.

This edition resonates with a special brilliance: Belgian and French fairground culture has just been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Behind each attraction lies ancestral know-how passed down from generation to generation. Each fairground worker thus becomes the guardian of a living heritage, and each visitor witnesses a thousand-year-old culture that continues to inspire young and old alike.

Opening Hours: Saturday 19 July to Sunday 24 August
Every day from 1 p.m. to midnight (from 11 a.m. for food stalls)
Weekends and days before public holidays from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.

For More Information Click HERE

Brussels Pop-Up Bars

Sun + Friends + Pop-up Bars = the thing of dreams!

Check out the Pop-Up bars throughout Brussels this Summer and enjoy the warmer weather with a glass of something cool…. here.

NATO HQ Clubs for Kids and Adults

 

Did you know that there are numerous clubs and groups for adults and kids available at the NATO Staff Centre?

If you are new NATO HQ  and haven’t discovered them yet, have a look at what’s available NATO Staff Centre Clubs. New Members always welcome.

Kids clubs include Marlins Swim Team, Juventus Football Club and Aikido.

Royal British Legion: First Friday of the Month Social 1st August 2025, 18:30 onwards

The August First Friday of the Month Social is being held at The Foyer, De Warandepoort, Markt 7b, 3080 Tervuren.  

This event is open to all member and friends; drop in for a drink or have a bite and stay for the evening. Le Foyer is a friendly brasserie, not far from the Market Square with plenty of parking, but only 10 minutes from the tram stop and Uber coverage.

For information of other upcoming events, please click here.

Foire du Midi, Brussels, Saturday 19th July to Sunday 24th August 2025

The “Foire du Midi arrives on Saturday 19 July and is on until Sunday 24th August 2025.

You will find it along the “Boulevard du Midi” (between “Porte de Hal” & “Arts & Métiers”); complete with 130 attractions suitable for young and old, including carnival rides, games, merry-go-rounds and food stalls, there is sure to something for all the family.

The “Foire du Midi” is very well-known being the biggest fun fair of the country, attracting more than one million visitors every summer. This year marks its 145th edition and it is 1.6 km long.

It is open every day from 1400 to midnight (until 0100 over the weekend/during BEL National Holidays).

More information on the website https://www.foiredumidi.brussels/.

Summer at Tour & Taxis, Brussels

There’s something for everyone, this Summer at Tour & Taxis:

Everything from cultural tours, fun and free activities for kids, giant games, immersive experiences like Bubble Planet, World Of Mind, and BattleKart, captivating exhibitions : Amazonia, and many more!

In August, Bouncy Games returns, the bouncy castle paradise!

Enjoy chill-out zones, a wide variety of food options, and a truly unique urban vibe. No reservation needed. Free Activities (accessible at all times) include ping pong tables, bocce ball courts, educational cycling track, playground. Sports equipment available for free (steps, stilts, hula hoops, etc.), educational cycling circuit, chalk drawing zone, & more.

The Honorable Artillery Company Band visit Belgium

 

The Honorable Artillery Company Band will be playing at several venues around Belgium this Summer.

On Wednesday 30th July, see them playing at Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Ypres for the commemoration of Lt GWL Talbot.

On Friday 1st August they will be marching from the Market Square in Poperinge to Talbot House.

On Saturday 2nd August they will be performing at an afternoon concert at St George’s Chapel, Ypres between 1500h and 1600h followed by the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate at 1900h.

Top 10 Kids Farms to visit whilst here in Belgium

Love a Farm? You will be spoilt for choice with this lovely range.

Here’s 10 Farms offering hands-on experiences to enrich your visit, that’s one for each Province! If these ten aren’t enough, there is a link within the article to 66 Farms in Belgium that kids will love!

BRUSSELS: Leuven’s Big Holiday, Friday 11th July to Friday 8th August 2025

Get into the spirit of Summer at the Het Groot Verlof (the big Holiday) Festival. 

The FREE Summer Festival offers numerous events including:

• Picnic in the Park on 20th July 
• Open-air cinema 
• A packed programme of concerts, including Red Sebastian and Daan. 

In the middle of the Festival you can also catch the four day M-idzomer music and culture festival from 31st July to 3rd August.

Catch these events across Leuven.

For more information, click here.

Brussels Monthly Vintage Market, Sunday 3rd August 2025

Brussels Monthly Vintage Market is back in August!

Come along and browse the Vintage clothing, items and decor.

Local Creators Stalls, Music along with Food and Drink, also available.

WHEN: Sunday 3rd August 2025

WHERE: Reset 8, rue de Ligne, Brussels

VIP Entry 10:00-18:00

FREE Entry 11:00-18:00

Talbot House, a little piece of history in Poperinge

Talbot House was (and arguably still is) home from home for the British soldiers during the First World War. It was a bit of heaven, just behind hell.

Offering a canteen, surreal green garden, concert hall, library, billiards and of course a Chapel, it welcomed some half a million soldiers. The house rules were simple yet specific, everyone was admitted and treated equal. It reminded them what they were fighting for and gave them the hope and courage to return once more to the frontline where so many of them lie still today. 

Today, it’s been kept as it was. Revd. Tubby Clayton, who was it’s instigator and driving force (hurricane force) insisted that it would be used for the same purposes today. 

We are always very keen to welcome serving soldiers in the Club. Besides a ‘museum’ and a guest house, it very much is still a military club which thrives when it gets its old customers in for a cuppa. 
 

If you have not yet visited, do add it to your list of places to visit! It’s gone onto ours!

Photo Credit: Simon Louagie.

BRUSSELS: Bozar Restaurant cited in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants

 

The two-Michelin star Bozar Restaurant in Brussels has been awarded the great accolade of being named one of the 50 best restaurants in the world!

With artisan-led menus, offering Belgian fare this culinary jewel is well worth a visit if your pockets are deep:

• The seven course menu is priced at 245 Euros
• The five course Horta menu is priced at 195 Euros and
• The three course lunch menu is priced at 115 Euros.

Find out more at: https://bozarrestaurant.be/

BRUSSELS: The Guinguettes des Marolles return for Summer 2025

If you are looking for a chilled Thursday evening in the capital, then look no further!

 
Every Thursday throughout the summer, at the Place du Jeu de Balle you will find free concerts and entertainment, starting at 6.30pm. 

A great way to spend time with family, friends or colleagues after work and to make the most of the long Summer evenings.

Find out more here: https://localguide.brussels/en/blog/the-guinguettes-of-the-marolles-are-back/

BRUSSELS: The Roller Parade, Friday 20th June until Friday 12th September 2025

Brussels’ summer roller parade started on Friday evening, and will also roll into other cities around the country, including Hasselt, Leuven, Antwerp, Charleroi and Namur.

The free parades, accompanied by music, are for rollerblades, bikes, longboards, skateboard and even electric bikes.

Beginner and advanced riders welcome from age 10. Don't forget safety gear and water!

Check the website for updates in case of bad weather.

WHEN: Friday Evenings from 20 June to 12 September, at 20:00
WHERE: Place Poelaert
MORE INFORMATION: https://rollerbikeparade.be/en/