Brussels Comic Strip Festival 2023

Brussels Comic Strip Festival 2023

Belgium, and Brussels in particular, have been fertile ground for comic strips from the very beginning, so it’s entirely fitting that they dedicate a full weekend to the rich cultural heritage that is the “Ninth Art.”

• The Comic Strip Festival attracts thousands of visitors, so book your stay as early as possible as hotels in the centre can be difficult to find. Stay in the “Fabulous” rated Hotel Indigo Brussels, featuring stylish and spacious rooms, great location and high-rated breakfast options.

The Festival

• Since it began in 2010, the Brussels Comic Strip Festival has grown by leaps and bounds and acquired a reputation as a premier festival in the Ninth Art world. More than 100,000 people are now expected to attend each year as well as 250 renowned authors.
• Each year the Brussels Comic Strip Festival is the main event for all comic strip fans. Whether young or old, amateur or expert, tourist or Brussels local, merchant or buyer, there is something for everyone in the wide variety of activities on offer.
• Check out the best hotels to stay closest to the host venue.

The Venue

• The festival takes place at the Gare Maritime on the Tour & Taxis neighbourhood featuring a wide variety of activities that have made it famous: autographs, activities, conferences, workshops, exhibitions.
• This former freight station has recently undergone major renovations that restored much of its original architectural heritage while adapting the massive interior space for events, retail and office space.
• Stay close to the venue at the Yadoya Hotel, with spacious rooms and city views. The hotel is just 800m from Tours & Taxis.

Event Highlights

• Highlights of the event include the Balloon’s Day Parade and the Comic strip car rally will take over the streets of Brussels for an unusual show. That’s what it takes to thrill our 100,000 loyal visitors!

Balloon Day

• Date to be confirmed – Larger-than-life comic strip characters will storm the capital’s major arteries. The Balloon’s Day Parade is raring to go and display its gargantuan balloons to an ever-larger audience.
• The Route : Place des Palais -> Rue Ducale -> Rue de la Loi -> Rue des Colonies -> Place de l’Albertine -> Boulevard de l’Empereur -> Rue des Alexiens -> Rue des Bogards -> Boulevard Anspach -> the city Centre boulevards

The Car Rally

• Date to be confirmed –  Since its first running in 2013, the Tintin Magazine Rally has become an essential event at the Brussels Comic Strip Festival.
• In all, about 100 collectors’ cars will participate. In another significant new development, the event will start at four different locations: Lier, Verviers, Jumet, and Anderlecht.

Trending Hotels

The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the weekend celebrations:

Hotel Amigo,    Grand Place,    Marriott Hotel,    Hotel Agora,