As Brussels prepares to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brussels Pride on Saturday 16 May, the city is also building up the week with community-led events that turn visibility into action. One of the most practical and political is an Atelier Pancartes organised by Tels Quels and the Bibliothèque des Riches Claires on Wednesday 6 May from 15:30, where Pride marchers can make their own placards ahead of the big day.
The idea is simple: if you want to walk and make a point, come create your sign with the material provided on site, no registration needed. It is a very Brussels kind of Pride gesture — part activism, part collective craft, and fully committed to queer visibility.
Why it matters
This year’s Pride takes place under the slogan “When Times Get Darker, We Shine Brighter”, with the march and Pride Village set to draw tens of thousands of people into the centre of the capital.
The workshop at Riches Claires fits that broader energy: Pride is not only about showing up on 16 May, but also about preparing the message, the slogans, and the political presence that will fill the streets.
Useful links
Brussels Pride 2026 – official site
RainbowHouse Brussels – Pride Week call for projects
Ket: RainbowHouse opens call for projects for Brussels Pride Week 2026
Ket: Pride 2026: Brussels Wants Your Voice, Not Just Your Rainbow Outfit
You may also like
-
Brussels Dyke March returns to the streets on 15 May
Brussels’ Dyke* March returns on Friday 15 May 2026, bringing lesbians, trans, bi, pan and questioning dykes* back
-
Volume Rainbow Pass: your Pride weekend in one ticket
Brussels Pride 2026 is about to turn the city into a giant playground, and Volume Brussels is
-
The EU steps back on conversion “therapy”: why Belgium’s queers can’t look away
In Belgium, the situation is different – and that matters. After years of pressure from
-
Brussels Pride’s Safer Pride is what makes the celebration truly shared
Brussels Pride is built around visibility, protest and celebration, but it also depends on something
-
Brussels Pride 2026 shines brighter with Rainbow Village
Brussels Pride is not only a march or a party: it is also a chance