Brussels Heritage Days 2025: Art Deco – Roaring Twenties, Crash Years

The 37th edition of Brussels’ Heritage Days (Journées du Patrimoine) will take place on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st, 2025. This free festival, coordinated by Urban, invites thousands of visitors to explore the multifaceted legacy of Art Deco through the theme “Art Deco – Roaring Twenties, Crash Years”.

Event Overview

Heritage Days are celebrated across various locations in Brussels, offering open access to both well-known and hidden sites, with a focus this year on Art Deco’s rich heritage. The program will showcase buildings, façades, interiors, furniture, diverse collections, intangible heritage, and public spaces, emphasizing how the movement’s duality between past and future maintains its relevance in contemporary design.

Key Themes

• Art Deco Exploration: Moving beyond aesthetics and luxury, the event explores urban, architectural, sociological, and human dimensions of the movement.
• Diversity of Heritage: Experience tangible and intangible Art Deco heritage, including architecture, interiors, period furniture, collections, and living cultural practices.
• Inclusion & Colonial History: The event will confront questions of gender, inclusion, and connections with colonial propaganda. It will also examine how Art Deco is currently restored and promoted, and its inspiration for today’s creators.

Program Details

A wide array of guided tours and cultural activities will be available, allowing participants to rediscover Brussels’ treasures. Iconic heritage sites will be highlighted anew, and the full schedule—including a list of venues and activities—will be published on the official Heritage Days website in the first week of September 2025. Bookings are recommended for guided tours.

Practical Information

• Dates: Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September 2025
• Locations: Multiple venues across Brussels
• Admission: Free for everyone
• How to Participate: The full program and booking details will be available at heritagedays.urban.brussels in early September.

Official Resources and Links

• Brussels Heritage Days official site: https://heritagedays.urban.brussels
• Municipal Information: https://www.brussels.be/heritage-days
• Details and registration for guided tours: Check the Heritage Days website from September.

This year’s Heritage Days offer an inspiring opportunity to appreciate the enduring impact of Art Deco and the vibrant cultural landscape of Brussels.