Event Dates
From: Thursday, February 9, 2023
To: Sunday, February 12, 2023
Bright Brussels is a unique festival in the Belgian Capital featuring 16 artistic works and light installations leading through the Royal district and European quarter to the Parc du Cinquantenaire.
Enjoy the Bright Brussels festival daily from 19:00 – 23:00 over ten evenings and two routes and discover fun and immersive artistic works. There is also a fringe programme of various colourful events alongside the festival. The streets of Brussels will be covered in lights at the end of October as the Bright Brussels Festival returns, with a special focus on less-touristic parts of the city for the 2021 edition.
Bright Brussels is a magical festival that is free, illuminating your autumn.
The Installations
- Around 16 fun and immersive light exhibits along two routes through the Royal and European districts are on display. Let yourself be guided by the lights and discover Brussels in another way. Let yourself be guided by the lights and discover Brussels in another way. DJs will be on hand to add to the atmosphere.
- A special light installation is planned for the pedestrianised area in front of the European Parliament area.
- Belgium’s Royal Palace is set to become the stage for a large-scale mapping operation by Belgian artists.
The Fringe Programme
- Bright Brussels also has a fringe programme. Brussels’ Festival of Lights will be punctuated by numerous events open to all. Visitors who are keen on culture will be able to choose from various museums participating in the event. Food lovers will be able to stop at several great spots along the way to pick up a bite to eat. Shopping enthusiasts can take advantage of late evening openings in several shops.
Gay Brussels
- Most of Brussels’ gay bars, clubs, saunas and shops are located in the city centre, specifically around the Saint Jacuqes district. Its scene is true to the city’s image: discreet, varied, warm and friendly.
- For more visit our insider guide to gay Brussels.
Here are the Hotels we recommend with good reviews that keep you close to all the action
Hotel Amigo, Warwick Brussels, Hotel Grand Place, Motel One,
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The 5-star Hotel Amigo boasts elegant rooms with designer features, on the corner of Grand Place. It combines modern facilities, a gym and an award-winning restaurant with a picturesque historic setting. Flat-screen TV, a work desk and a minibar Each air-conditioned room has a seating area and a luxurious bathroom with mosaic details.
This luxurious hotel in the heart of Brussels is a 2-minute walk from the Grand-Place and Brussels Central Station. It features free access to the fitness centre and sauna. A brand newly installed air conditioning system, Rooms with a flat-screen TV, free internet and a marble bathroom. Guests can enjoy an American buffet breakfast every morning
Set within a 5-minute walk from Grand Place and Manneken Pis, and a 10-minute walk from Brussels Central Train Station, Brussels Marriott Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and a fitness centre. There is an open-kitchen restaurant and private parking facilities are available. Rooms are equipped with satellite TV, coffee and tea making facilities
The Dominican is a 4-star hotel located in the centre of Brussels, just a 5-minute walk from the Maison Grand Place. It offers spacious accommodation with free WiFi. Guests can benefit from a number of wellness facilities, such as a sauna and a fitness centre, both available free of charge. 100 m from the popular shopping street Rue des Bouchers.
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Along with 2 bars/lounges, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a coffee shop/café. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service, and a business center. All 224 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Guests will also find flat-screen TVs, free bottled water, and laptop-compatible safes.
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a steam room, and 24-hour room service. All 217 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Soaking tubs, minibars (stocked with some free items), premium bedding, and flat-screen TVs.
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. All 65 rooms offer free WiFi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find room service, hair dryers, and safes.
This smoke-free hotel features a front-desk safe and free WiFi in public areas. All 22 rooms boast fireplaces and offer free WiFi and living rooms. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests will also find electric kettles and free bottled water.