Brussels Things to Do

Since 1969, the Atelier de Recherche et d'Action Urbaine (Workshop for Urban Action and Research) has led the battle for the preservation of Brussels' architectural treasures which, in the past, have not always been treated wit... more

This is the city's prime location not just for contemporary theatre, but also for dance, music, art and sculpture. The theatre does not house its own company, but instead engages new groups each performance series. The events a... more

Zinc Bar and Brasserie offers you sizzling international cuisine that will suit any picky eater. The bar is always as busy as can be, and if you are looking for fusion music, then you've hit the right place.Disabled Access. more

This large church stands in a quiet part of town and was designed by Luc Fayd'herbe, a pupil of Rubens. It is a great example of Flemish baroque in Belgium. Inside you'll find a beautiful pulpit and paintings by the seventeenth... more

Scared or forgotten how to ski? Or don't know how to do it and would you like to practice before you go to the mountains? Feel free to do so. Anderlecht has a real ski piste where you can practice to your heart's content or whe... more

The great Dutch scholar and humanist Desiderius Erasmus ("Praise of Folly") lived in Brussels for about five months in 1521. Almost by miracle, his house was not torn down and is now a museum. Erasmus was born in Rotterdam in 1... more

Moved in 1969 to the cellars of the Palais des Beaux-Arts, this film museum is not only a fascinating museum, but it also houses two theatres. Within the museum exhibition, you can discover the primeval history of cinema shown... more

Lambic is the only beer in the world of spontaneous fermentation. Lambic as such is a bland drink, but it serves as the basis for gueuze, kriek and other popular fruit beers. The Brussels' brewery Belle-Vue (now part of Interbr... more

Established in 1943, Théâtre du Rideau (Curtain Theatre) is now probably the most distinguished French-speaking theatre group in the country. The actors perform in the magnificent Palais des Beaux-Arts. Founded by actor Claude... more

On the first floor of the Ancienne Belgique, the temple for pop and culture near Bourse, you’ll find a great café, which is unfortunately only open during shows. They recently opened a "normal" bar on the ground floor. Though i... more