Queer Spirits, Strong Flavours: Brussels Rhum Festival Invites the LGBTQ+ Community to Toast 2026

On 7 and 8 March 2026, Tour & Taxis turns into a temple of rum, tastings and good vibes — a perfect weekend escape for Brussels’ LGBTQ+ crowd and allies.

The Brussels Rhum Festival is back for its 4th edition and is ready to transform the city into the rum capital of Europe for one weekend. Set in the iconic industrial-chic setting of Salle de la Poste at Tour & Taxis, the festival offers an immersive journey through an exceptional selection of rums from all over the world. Whether you are the kind of queer who loves a neat aged rum, a tropical cocktail, or just discovering the basics, you’ll find something to taste, learn and enjoy in a relaxed, premium atmosphere.

Across two days, you can meet passionate producers, chat with experts, and deepen your knowledge thanks to dedicated masterclasses. It’s the ideal plan for a date, a queer friends’ outing, or a chilled afternoon between Pride events: slow tastings, good music, and plenty of chances to discover new favourite bottles.

When and where

• Location: Salle de la Poste – Tour & Taxis, Rue Picard 7, 1000 Brussels
• Accessibility: wheelchair accessible
• Parking: available on site
• Dogs: allowed
• Photos / videos: allowed

Opening hours

• Saturday 7 March 2026: 13:00 – 19:00
• Sunday 8 March 2026: 12:00 – 18:00

A token system is used for tastings: 1 token = 1€, so you can easily manage your budget while exploring different rums.

Tickets and what they include

You can choose between two types of tickets, depending on how deep you want to dive into the world of rum.

• Category 1 – 35€
  • Entry for 1 person
  • Access to the experience
  • Includes 6 tasting tokens
• Premium Ticket – 65€
  • Entry for 1 person
  • Access to the full range of tastings
  • Some rarer rums may require extra tokens, depending on the producer

Both options give you access to the festival, the stands and the atmosphere; the Premium ticket is ideal if you really want to explore a wide range of styles and origins.

Why it’s a great pick for queer Brussels

The Brussels Rhum Festival offers something our community often looks for in events: a mix of discovery, conviviality and freedom to be yourself. The spacious setting at Tour & Taxis makes it easy to move around, chat, taste and take breaks when needed. Coming with friends or a partner, you can create your own queer rum route, try different flavours together and compare notes like true tasting nerds.

Because the event runs across the afternoon and early evening, it’s also easy to combine with other LGBTQ+ nightlife plans in Brussels — think: tastings at Tour & Taxis, then dinner and a queer bar or party later. And with pets allowed and wheelchair access guaranteed, it’s an inclusive option for many members of the community.

Useful links

• Official website: http://www.brusselsrhumfestival.be/
• Location (Google Maps): Rue Picard 7, 1000 Brussels
• Email: brusselsrhumfestival@gmail.com
• Phone / booking: +32 475 40 17 97

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