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Things to do in Brussels

49 ideas for a day or a night in Brussels, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Walking tours · 17Nightlife · 12Arts & culture · 7Outdoors · 4Live music · 3Tours & day trips · 3Sport · 1Family · 1Festivals & events · 1

Walking tours in Brussels

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Free🥇 Free Tour Brussels ⭐ Local guide + real secretsDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFree🎖FREE TOUR OF BRUSSELS ⭐THE MUST-SEE AND DISCOUNT FOR THE BEER MUSEUM⭐Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeTHE MOST COMPLETE FREE TOUR OF BRUSSELS! + PDF Guide 📚Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour of BrusselsDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFree Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels | History & Mystery Tour | By Local LegendsDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeFree tour Brussels European QuarterDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeFree Historical Tour: The Story of Brussels | Visit all the Highlights | By Local LegendsDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFree🥇🏆Brussels Free Walking Tour All-in-One + FREE CHOCOLATE TASTING🍫🤤Daily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFree👑Historical Tour in Brussels: In Search of Spanish Traces -The Wars of Flanders: Charles V and Philip II-Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFree❤️ DISCOVER BRUSSELS.! Local Culture, Beer and Flavors 🍺🍟Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalk

Nightlife in Brussels

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Brasserie CantillonAnderlechtBelgian Beer World rooftopCentreDelirium VillageCentreFuseMarollesMoeder Lambic FontainasCentreBrussels Beer Project DansaertDansaertPoechenellekelderCentreMadame MoustacheCentreMagasin 4Tour & TaxisFuse presents: Maribou State (DJ set) & CinthieFri 16 October, 11pm · Fuse

Arts & culture in Brussels

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Dracula at TooneThu 15 October, 8:30pm · Théâtre Royal de Toone · From €20Harry Potter: The ExhibitionThu 15 October · Brussels Expo (Palais 2)Jean Brusselmans: Painter by NatureThu 15 October · Bozar · From €20Val Saint Lambert & Design (1958-2000)Thu 15 October · Design Museum BrusselsWilliam Kentridge: I am not me, the horse is not mineThu 15 October · Bozar · From €20GenesisThu 15 October · Church of Our Lady of the SablonMuseum Night Fever 2026Sat 17 October, 7pm · Various museums across Brussels · From €18

Outdoors in Brussels

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FreeComic Strip Trailabout 8 hrsFreeArt Nouveau & Art Deco architecture walkabout 4 hrsFreeLa Promenade Verte60 kmSlow Ways Weekend 2026Sat 17 October · Various locations in Brussels

Live music in Brussels

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Benjamin Biolay + Jules JaconelliThu 15 October, 7pm · Ancienne Belgique · From €49Lake Street Dive + John SplithoffSat 17 October, 7pm · Ancienne Belgique · From €35Allie X + BoyishSun 18 October, 7pm · Ancienne Belgique · From €30

Tours & day trips in Brussels

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Pairi DaizaAbout one hour from Brussels by car or train · From €52Waterloo battlefield: Lion's Mound, Panorama and MemorialSelf-drive or public transport from Brussels · From €26Planckendael ZooTrain from Brussels to Muizen

Sport in Brussels

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European Open 2026Sun 18 October · ING Arena (Brussels Expo)

Family in Brussels

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Made in Asia Fall 2026Sat 17 October, 10am · Brussels Expo

Festivals & events in Brussels

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Oktoberfest Brussels 2026Thu 15 October, 4pm · Cinquantenaire Park
What’s On BrusselsThis week in Brussels, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in BrusselsThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Brussels, answered

What are the best things to do in Brussels?

Right now: 🥇 Free Tour Brussels ⭐ Local guide + real secrets (walking tours), Brasserie Cantillon (nightlife), Dracula at Toone (arts & culture) and Comic Strip Trail (outdoors). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Brussels?

🥇 Free Tour Brussels ⭐ Local guide + real secrets, 🎖FREE TOUR OF BRUSSELS ⭐THE MUST-SEE AND DISCOUNT FOR THE BEER MUSEUM⭐, THE MOST COMPLETE FREE TOUR OF BRUSSELS! + PDF Guide 📚 and Free Tour of Brussels, and 11 more.

What's on in Brussels this week?

What's On Brussels has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.