Rooted in Resistance: Brussels Hosts Its First SWANA Queer Festival
From June 5 to 7, La Balsamine in Schaerbeek transforms into a vibrant hub for
Culture
Our geography and our history mean that we understand the benefits of bringing cultures together. French and Flemish shape our city, but you’ll find people from 183 different nationalities that call Brussels home. That’s exciting, and the potential for collaboration is limitless.
Our culture sector is one of our strengths – museums, galleries, festivals, and institutions that not only showcase the world’s best, but also support and develop emerging artists and performers.
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Brussels Is About to Sing Queer: Various Voices 2026 Unfolds Across the City
From 24 to 28 June 2026, Brussels will host Various Voices, Europe’s flagship LGBTQI+ choir festival,
Rainbow Kids: A Pride Afternoon for Queer Families in Brussels
Rainbow Kids is a colourful, kid‑friendly event in Brussels that puts queer and rainbow families
From Shelter to Spotlight: MEXA’s “Reality Show” Hits Brussels
With “Reality Show”, Brazilian collective MEXA turns the aesthetics of reality TV into a fierce,
Inside Expressions Mixtes: a larger festival of queer narratives
The Expressions Mixtes festival was born from a documentary series on LGBTQIA+ experiences in Belgium and has
Festival de l’Été Mosan turns 50: a summer of music and heritage along the Meuse
From 12 July to 30 August 2026, Festival de l’Été Mosan celebrates its 50th edition
Various Voices 2026: Brussels becomes a queer choir city
In just a few weeks, Various Voices 2026 will finally land in Brussels. After years of preparation,
Cannes 2026 – Spotlight: “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma”
One of the most striking queer titles at Cannes this year came from Jane Schoenbrun
