Event Dates
From: Thursday, February 13, 2025
To: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Bright Brussels is a unique festival in the Belgian Capital featuring 16 artistic works and light installations leading through the Royal district.
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.
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The Festival
- Next Edition: Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th February, 2025.
- Enjoy the Bright Brussels festival daily from 19:00 – 23:00 over four evenings and two routes and discover fun and immersive artistic works.
- There is also a fringe programme of various colourful events alongside the festival.
- Awaiting for the overall theme for the 2024 edition.
- Stay close to the gay district in Quartier Saint-Jacques. The Pillows City Hotel Brussels centre is rated “Suburb” by guests with beautifully designed rooms and is located in the centre of Brussels.
The Installations
- Brussels’ brightest event will illuminate three neighbourhoods: the Royal Quarter, the European Quarter and from the Lehon Quarter to Avenue Louis Bertrand in Schaerbeek.
- The routes will be subtly punctuated by some twenty immersive and poetic works of art.
The Night Market
- The Sibelga Bright Market covers 300m² and takes place in rue du Bois Sauvage/Wildewoudstraat, near the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula. You can visit it from 19:00 to 23:00.
- Browse a stunning range of second-hand lighting and refurbished vintage lamps.
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 can 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.
- Other highlights include Gospel Choir signing by candle light.
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.
- Discover the best places to stay and play with our insider guide to gay Brussels.
Recommended Hotels in 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,
August is a busy time in Brussels
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The Hotel Brussels is one of the best
hotels in town with stunning views
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Most of the gay bars in Brussels are located in the city centre around the streets Rue du Marché au Charbon. We have found good hotels close to the gay area keeping you in the middle of all the fun.
Rue Duquesnoy 51000 Brussels, Belgium
This luxurious hotel in the
of Brussels is a 2-minute walk from the Grand-Place and . It features free access to the fitness centre and sauna. A brand newly installed air conditioning system is now fully operational for your satisfaction and comfort.The
offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV, free internet and a marble bathroom. Guests can enjoy an American every morning in the salonRue de l'Amigo 1-31000 Brussels, Belgium
The 5-star Hotel Amigo boasts elegant rooms with designer features, on the corner of
Place. It combines modern facilities, a gym and an award-winning restaurant with a picturesque historic setting.Flat-screen interactive cable TV, a work desk and a minibar stocked with drinks and Galler chocolates are provided in the rooms at Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo. Each air-conditioned room has a seating area and a luxurious bathroom with mosaic details.
Rue August Orts 3-71000 Brussels,
Set within a 5-minute walk from Grand Place and Manneken Pis, and a 10-minute walk from
Train Station, Marriott Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and a fitness centre. There is an open-kitchen restaurant and private parking facilities are available.Rooms at the Brussels Marriott Hotel are equipped with satellite TV, coffee and tea making facilities and a private bathroom with a bathtub.
Rue des Eperonniers 3, 1000 Brussel centrum, Belgium
Opening in April 2016, Hotel Agora Brussels Grand Placer is housed in a historical Brussels building dating from 1696, 220 m from The King's House in the Grand Place.
Hotel Agora Brussels Grand Place features free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms feature triple glazing to ensure tranquillity.
Rue Royale 120, 1000 Bruxelles,
Motel One
is in Brussels, a away from the Grand-Place, the Manneken Pis Statue, the Rue Neuve Shopping District and Brussels-Central . is available throughout the entire accommodation.The rooms are soundproofed and comprise a flat-screen TV. The en-suite bathrooms come with a shower, a hairdryer, a toilet and bath linens. All rooms are equipped with a centralized air cooling system.
Rue d'Arenberg 52, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
The apartments is conveniently located in the heart of Brussels, and all major tourist attractions, offering a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom. Free WiFi. Sleeps 6 Guests
Boulevard Anspach 60, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. An oven, a stovetop and toaster are also available, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. sleeps 8 Guests
Rue Grétry 32, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Each spacious and stylishly decorated apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa bed, a private bathroom and a washing machine. You cannot be better located! Free WiFi. Sleeps 6 Guests
Impasse des Boeufs 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A patio and free WiFi. The apartment can sleep up to 7 Guests
Rue du Marché au Charbon Kolenmarkt 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Gay café bar with nice atmosphere and staff in the heart of Brussels, next to Le Detour bar. Small and intimate
Monday-Saturday 17:00 – 23:00/24:00
114 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
music cruising bar men only
Pl. de la Chapelle 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Cave is a party concept in Brussels for electronic music lovers, LGBT & friends giving you our best selection of locals and international DJs
2A Rue Petite au Beurre 1000 Brussels, Belgium
La Reserve is the oldest gay bar in Brussels, and somewhat of an institution in the city. This cafe has an old-style feel to it. Come and enjoy our delicious coffee and a fine selection of Belgian beers. Locals and tourists alike with mixed ages
Rue du Lombard 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Gay Bar with a friendly atmosphere, Cocktails and a nice Terrace in the sun
27 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
This is a bear bar and friend in downtown brussels
40 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
Fun gay musice bar on the main gay street
45 Rue des Pierres1000 Brussels, Belgium
Gay Bar Karaoke bar from Wednesday to Sunday from 9pm • Cocktails • Belgian Beers • Champagne
7 Rue des Grands Carmes1000 Brussels, Belgium
This is a fun drag bar
32 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
Busy Gay bar worth a visit
Rue du Marché au Charbon Kolenmarkt 94, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Very friendly service and a nice choice of Belgian specialty beers, this place is especially recommendable if it's nice weather and you can chill out in the beach chairs on the terrace
44 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
This is the happy place for bears and friends always busy
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Highlights of the festival
Brussels, the capital of Belgium and a hub for European institutions, has a thriving LGBTQ+ community and is known for being an inclusive and LGBTQ+-friendly city.
Home to several LGBTQ+-friendly establishments, including bars, cafes, and clubs. It’s known for its lively.
The heart of Brussels with its stunning architecture, often the hub of events, festivals, and markets.