Latest Events in Brussels(April Updated)

The BTS WORLD TOUR IN BRUSSELS 2026 stands as a highly anticipated chapter in the global journey of the South Korean sensation, BTS. Set to take place at the iconic King Baudouin Stadium on July 1 and 2, 2026, this event is part of the group’s extensive fourth concert tour, which launches on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, and wraps up on March 14, 2027, in Manila, Philippines. Spanning 79 dates across 34 cities in 23 countries, the tour marks BTS’s much-awaited return to live performances following their mandatory military service. This world tour not only rekindles the energy fans cherished during the 2021–22 Permission to Dance on Stage tour but also expands the group’s reach across Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe. The BTS WORLD TOUR IN BRUSSELS 2026 promises a meticulously crafted experience at one of Europe’s premier venues, reflecting the band’s enduring influence and commitment to delivering unforgettable performances on a global scale.

The 42nd edition of this premier contemporary art fair, Art Brussels 2026, will be held from April 23-26 at the Brussels Exhibition Centre. The fair will bring together approximately 150 galleries and introduce a new "Horizons" section, curated by Devrim Bayar, dedicated to showcasing large-scale works. This year's fair will continue to focus on established artists and emerging talents in an intimate and collector-friendly atmosphere, thus perpetuating Brussels' role as a vital art hub.

Enter the universe of Flemish comic book author Wauter Mannaert: a world where ancient myths are crossed with today's problems, where the city really begins to live and the personal enters into dialogue with the collective. Through his most important works,De Queeste, YasminaandWeegee, you will be introduced to Mannaert's artistic universe in all its richness. The exhibition highlights the artist's range of themes and graphic approaches, offering an immersion into the heart of his unique and poetic worldview.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of *Métal Hurlant*, this exhibition will look back on its past and look forward to its present, focusing on the rich content and far-reaching influence of this revolutionary magazine, whose impact extends far beyond the realm of comics.

French comic magazineMétal Hurlantis 50 years old! Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Philippe Druillet, Moebius and Bernard Farkas founded the magazine in 1975. So many years later, this dream machine is steaming ahead at full speed. From its early years,Métal Hurlantdid not just redefine comics: the magazine pushed the boundaries between artistic disciplines and opened a wholenew space for dialogue between drawing, science fiction, music, film and philosophy. Meanwhile, it is widely acknowledged to have changed the face of comics worldwide. In its half-century of existence, the cogs of the machine jammed a few times, but in 2021 the magazine, in a new guise, began a new life. This third revolution, meanwhile, counts 12 issues. To celebrateMétal Hurlant's 50th anniversary, the exhibition looks at the past and present, zooming in on the richness and influence of the revolutionary magazine, which reaches far beyond the world of comics.

This giant collage, over 70 meters long, was created for the USA Pavilion and inspired by the "American way of life," in which Steinberg unleashed his creativity. Composed of eight thematic panels, "The Americans" is now considered a pinnacle of the artist's career.

Every April, Brussels becomes the capital of all things fantastic. BIFFF, one of the world's largest (and arguably the craziest) international fantasy film festivals, screens over 100 films over a 13-day marathon, ranging from fantasy to thriller, science fiction, cult, horror, animation, experimental, and underground films. Approximately 90 feature films and 100 short films have their world, international, European, or Belgian premieres.