Celebrate in Style: Brussels' Top Festivals and The Hotel Brussels
Capital of Belgium and the European Union, Brussels is a captivating mix of the old and the new. You can admire fabulous Art Nouveau architecture in Ixelles or Saint Gilles. Visit some of the top events in Brussels at the contemporary European Quarter with its EU buildings. And discover museums and monuments, theatres and shopping centres, and restaurants, bars and cafes.
You can also enjoy an in-depth feel of modern Brussels culture, by visiting the many buzzing festivals and vibrant events the city puts on throughout the year.
As you might expect from a city catering to thousands of visitors arriving on a daily basis, accommodation is plentiful. All you have to do is find a hotel to match your needs.
Whether arriving by plane, car or train, The Hotel Brussels has you covered. If you're touring Europe by car, The Hotel Brussels has 120 guest parking spaces. If you're travelling by Euro Star, the station is a short walk from the hotel. And if you're flying in, a hotel shuttle (or the train) will have you at The Hotel Brussels reception in around 20 minutes. It's a great place to start your exploration of Brussels city festivals.
Brussels Events Guide
Winter Wonders:-A great way to get into the spirit of Christmas. Built around one of Europe's most famous Christmas markets, Winter Wonders has an ice rink, over 200 stalls, fairground rides, cultural activities, mini-events and attractions for the whole family.
Brussels 20km road race:-First run in 1980, the Brussels 20km road race has been held annually except in 2020, when it was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. From just under 5,000 participants in 1980, in 2023 over 40,000 runners crossed the finishing line raising millions of euros for good causes.
The anti-clockwise circular route starts and ends at the Parc du Cinquantenaire, passing through many of the city’s most iconic monuments and creating a fabulous atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.
Fête de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles:-Established over 50 years ago, the Fête de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles is a free live music gig held annually in the Grand-Place and highlighting the various talents of over 15 French-speaking artists and singers.
It is an evening concert broadcast live on TV. Early attendance is recommended as numbers to the square are limited for safety reasons.
Belgian Beer Weekend:-Held annually at Grand-Place in Brussels on the first weekend in September, the Belgian Beer Weekend highlights and awards over seventy of Belgium’s famous beer makers. Ceremonies and awards are presented to the winning brewers during the day, with the doors opening at 18.00 for the general public to enjoy the beers and festivities.
Situated close to Avenue Louise, The Hotel Brussels is located on the Boulevard de Waterloo, occupies a prime position in the centre of the Brussels fashion district, and is a short walk from Grand-Place and other venues used for a number of top Brussels city festivals and events.
At 30 floors high, it also offers some of the best views of the Brussels skyline. The hotel offers luxurious suits and rooms ideal for a relaxing sleep after a busy day making festival memories. For those early event starts, breakfast overlooking the hotel garden is served from 06:30 Monday to Friday and from 07:00 at weekends.
Other Brussels city festivals you will find close to The Hotel Brussels include:
Brussels by Lights, an illuminating experience for your Christmas shopping.
Brussels Summer Festival, from classic rock to hip-hop, jazz and pop in the centre of Brussels.
Brussels Liberation Day at Cinquantenaire Park. You can don your 40s fashion and celebrate the Allies arrival in Brussels in 1944 with military vehicles, old army tents, swing and jazz bands, vintage market and food trucks. Other forms of liberation activities are held on different days at different locations.
The City of Brussels also subsidises over 200 additional festivals and events for music lovers, the performing arts, film buffs, literature and gastronomy.
Whatever time of year you choose to visit, a stay at The Hotel Brussels, on the prestigious Boulevard de Waterloo, will ensure you can plan any trips to your favourite festivals and events in comfort.
With sumptuous rooms and suits, convenient breakfast, lunch and dining options in restaurant Iris, and a fabulous spa, fitness centre and lounge bar to recharge the batteries, your visit to the top events in Brussels from The Hotel Brussels will be one of happy memories - and a determination to return for more of the same.
