1. ghent festival
Every year in July, Ghent hosts a huge city festival. This cultural festival lasts for ten days and includes free concerts in Ghent’s squares, children’s animation, indoor and outdoor activities, fairs, parades and performances by national and international artists.
2. tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is Belgium’s largest electronic music event and the country’s most famous festival. This is why tickets are so hard to get… Tomorrowland takes place in Boom, a town half an hour from Brussels. The festival will feature top international DJs and numerous international artists.
3. Reenactment of the Battle of Waterloo
The historic Battle of Waterloo, which took place in June 1815, is commemorated every June on the Fields of Waterloo where the conflict took place. Battle reenactments will see thousands of actors fill the battlefield over the weekend to celebrate the Duke of Wellington’s victory.
Four. brussels flower carpet
The Brussels Flower Carpet is held every two years in August on the Grand Place in the Belgian capital. At this time of year, the square is filled with more than 500,000 of his colorful begonias, assembled into a carpet of flowers 70 meters long and 24 meters wide.
Five. rockwerchter
Rock Werchter is one of Belgium’s biggest events featuring many talented Belgian rock artists. The festival was first held in 1974 and many world-famous artists have performed here, including U2, Muse, Eurythmics, Rammstein, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, and many more.
6. vansh carnival
The small town of Binches in Wallonia hosts a three-day carnival every year (the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday). During this time, Vansh returns to the 16th century. In 2003, the carnival was recognized by UNESCO as an “oral and intangible heritage of humanity.”
7. salon du chocolat brussels
Salon du Chocolat Brussels is Belgium’s best chocolate festival. Here you can find the world’s finest high-quality chocolates. During the festival, attendees will be able to participate in interactive sessions with chocolate artisans. But the biggest attraction is the dozens of food booths selling chocolate his pralines and sweets.
8. Ghent Light Festival
The Ghent Light Festival takes place every three years and is completely free. During the event, there will be several performances by professional lighting artists from around the world. Ghent is stunning during this festival, with stunning views of the picturesque streets and canals.
9. Brussels Animation Film Festival
The Brussels Animation Film Festival, also known as Anima Festival, takes place every February. The festival aims to encourage the production of computer-generated films and clips. This is the only festival of its kind in Belgium and one of the most important festivals in Europe. The event will feature the screening and premiere of numerous short and full-length animated films.