Mons’ museum of fine arts (CAP) is showing an exhibition of works by the Belarussian-born French artist Marc Chagall from 10 October. Entitled Marc Chagall. Matières , “it offers a renewed perspective of one of the major artists of the 20th century” via matter, craftmanship and popular traditions,...

The second biggest city in Belgium is brimming with culture and activities in the summer months. In addition to outdoor festivals and events, there’s a raft of exhibitions in museum spaces. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of open-air action in hotspots around the province. City summer festival The port...

Tomorrowland’s double weekend is boosting tourism in Brussels, with hotels in the capital expecting a record 60,000 overnight stays during the popular techno music festival. While the festival itself takes place in Boom outside of Antwerp, its all-inclusive ‘Global Journey’ package involves...

While local residents in Ixelles have been complaining for years about noise and odour at a municipal site on Rue Wayenberg, which serves as a "manoeuvring yard" for the council’s refuse lorries, plans to convert the site into a green space are being scrapped in favour of an expansion of waste...

Inscribed on the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites since 2024, the 146th edition of the Foire du Midi is expected to attract over one million visitors. Open until 23 August, its downtown site is spread over 1km and and employs some 500 fairground workers. The fair offers a variety of experiences...

Raise your eyes to catch a sight of St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral’s grand organ. Known as a “swallow’s nest organ”, it is mounted high on the wall in order to optimise the acoustics in the gothic building. The cathedral shows off its organ’s sublime sound during its annual Summer Organ...

National holiday celebrations kicked off at the popular Bal National in Place du Jeu de Balle on the eve of the big day with a record attendance of 19,000 people. Beer vendors, frites stands and live music made for a festival-like atmosphere with artists such as Belle Perez, Just Vox, Alec Mansion...

About 100 people took part in a memorial service to pay tribute to the victims of the Oxy Tower building site fire in central Brussels last week. The ceremony was held outside the building, which is currently undergoing renovation. The fire occurred last Tuesday at the construction site employing...

A total of 28 nail salons have been ordered to close again in Brussels' Galerie du Centre following complaints about odour nuisance and respiratory irritation. The concentration of nail salons in the city-centre arcade has led to increasing nuisance in recent years due to the use of solvents and...

Brussels firefighters used the 21 July Belgian national holiday to go on strike, citing a lack of resources and staff. Tensions among the capital’s fire service staff relate to staffing levels, working conditions and a controversial proposed reform. In particular, the trade unions are criticising a...