Featured Events in Belgium in April, 2025 (July Updated)

How have artists from Africa and its vast diaspora depicted daily life over the past century? Koyo Kouoh, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, and her team have sought to answer this question with a landmark exhibition. Bozar proudly presents this vast kaleidoscope of Black figurative painting from the 1920s to the present day.  Inspired by Ava DuVernay's series When They See Us, the exhibition title "When We See Us" reflects a fundamental perspective exploring Black self-representation and global Black subjectivities. The approximately 150 works by around 120 artists are grouped into six themes: "The Everyday”, "Joy & Revelry”, "Repose”, "Sensuality”, "Spirituality”, and "Triumph and Emancipation”.  By focusing on these themes, the exhibition offers a rich, nuanced view of Black life and thought, emphasising the resilience, essence, and political charge of Black joy. It highlights relationships between artists and artworks across geographic, generational, and conceptual contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of a complex and underrepresented genealogy rooted in African and Black modernities. When We See Us encourages discussion on Black liberation and intellectual movements and celebrates experiences from Africa and the African diaspora contributing to the art historical canon. 

For the KMSKA, visual artist Hans Op de Beeck creates one large, experience-oriented route through a fictional, mysterious place. It is a kind of enigmatic, dark evocation of a deserted nocturnal park, in which all kinds of images of characters, still lifes, objects, animals, architectural constructions and natural elements merge into a strange world.

Claude Renard has left an indelible mark on Belgian comic book history. Yet he is not so well known to the general public. He was an illustrator, sculptor, graphic designer, designer, scenographer and set and costume designer for theatre, but above all he was the extraordinary inspirer of the Atelier R in St-Luc Brussels. There, in the 1970s, he trained an exceptional generation of comic book creators, whom he introduced to the world in the legendary magazine Le 9è Rêve.Six years after his death, his son Romain, together with Thierry Bellefroid, is reviving the worlds of this aesthete, whose whole life was a work of art. From his bustling studio that he transformed into a cabinet of curiosities to the furniture of his home, from the graphic design of his covers to the posters for his shows, from futuristic comics to history books, from his mineral sculptures to his fascination with Galileo, from his multifarious collections to his countless tools, Claude Renard is elusive. Like the exhibition showcasing his work, he is both whole and fragmented.With contributions from former students of Atelier R, published in Le 9è Rêve, including François Schuiten, Andréas, Sokal, Berthet, Chantal De Spiegeleer, Séraphine, Foerster, Alain Goffin, Anne Baltus and many others.

Guillaume Bottazzi has signed more than forty artworks in public spaces. He created the biggest painting in Japan (900 square meters) on all the walls of the Miyanomori International Museum of Art in Sapporo. The artist is also the author of 6 paintings, each one 6m x 6m, at La Défense in Paris, the largest open-air contemporary art space in France. The painting, which can be seen by the public at its location in the European District and which took two and a half months to produce, is already well-known. The monumental artwork, 16 metres by 7 metres, now belongs to the heritage of Brussels-Capital. The painting is one of the first abstract works to be painted in the manner of the Old Masters. The abstract nature of the work and the traditional techniques used to produce it create a feeling of strangeness, a dichotomy. The artist worked alone to produce the work, using fine brushes and oil paints. Successive transparent overlays give depth, diffuse light and softness to the colours. Before starting to paint, the artist installed a supporting structure that enabled him to reproduce as closely as possible the techniques of creation he uses in the workshop. The poetic dimension of this painting will extend throughout Place Jourdan: the colours of the painting will appear on the street furniture in particular, especially the cafe parasols. This project was carried out with the partnership of the European Commission in Belgium and support of the French Embassy. More reading: http://www.guillaume.bottazzi.org

It all started exactly 25 years ago with a fanzine for students in Brussels, ‘Le Spon’. Meanwhile, the independent, alternative and collective publisher L'employé du moi came a long way. Today, their catalogue counts more than 130 original creations.

Point of view(s) brings together icons from our collection of modern and contemporary art, including Josef Albers, Francis Bacon, Robert Barry, Anna Boch, Marcel Broodthaers, Christo, Lucio Fontana, Fernand Khnopff, Andres Serrano, Vincent van Gogh, Rik Wouters and many others.

The Day of the Public Space displays products like green, public lighting, street furniture, toys, pavement, water and climate resistance and traffic, mobility, and park etc The Day of the Public Space displays products like green, public lighting, street furniture, toys, pavement, water and climate resistance and traffic, mobility, and park etc. Information Source: ExpoProof B.V. | expotobi

On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April 2025, Brussels and Leuven will host the brand new European Long Distance Running Championships. For the first time, these are official European Championships open to everyone. You can join the elite runners in the race for medals. It's a unique way to experience a top sporting event.

Welcome to Kira J’s New Jersey Poetry show! Come join us for an unforgettable evening filled with powerful words, emotions, and creativity. Kira J will be showcasing her latest poetry pieces in a cozy venue in New Jersey. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and entertained by her unique storytelling and expressive performance. Date: Sat Apr 19 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: New Jersey, exact venue details to be announced soon! Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of live poetry. Grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Kira J’s poetry. See you there! Information Source: Kira J | eventbrite

Experience a night of laughter at the Hoogmis in Edegem with the comedy event "Comedy in de Hoogmis: Hans Cools (try-out) + support: Karim Shatla" on April 22, 2025. Headlined by Hans Cools with support from Karim Shatla, this promising show guarantees a hilarious evening for all attendees. The venue is located at 18 Strijdersstraat, 2650 Edegem. Tickets are priced at €13.03, offering great value for an entertaining night out. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy top-notch comedy in a vibrant atmosphere.

Galerie Templon is marking the arrival of spring with the first exhibition in Belgium of talented Iranian painter Nazanin Pouyandeh. The show, a first foray into her creative universe, centres on fifteen canvases in varying formats primarily created between 2024 and 2025. All works engage with the central theme of her practice: painting as a means of expressing pleasure and emancipation.

Brussels Art Fair retains its youthful image as a discovery fair, bringing together every year more than 150 of the most important contemporary art galleries on the international scene, divided into four sections and one sub-section: DISCOVERY: focuses on young, emerging and lesser-known artists and their recent works (2017-2020). PRIME: focuses on established artists from modern to contemporary. REDISCOVERY: Dedicated to 20th century art, this section presents underrated, underappreciated or forgotten living or deceased artists. SOLO: Brussels Art Fair presents a series of SOLO shows: each a separate, ambitious project dedicated to the work of one artist; either an entire stand or a one-person show as an extension of the main stand. INVITED: is a diversified section that supports the development of the art market and offers stands to young and emerging galleries that have never participated in Brussels Art Fair.

REVA Expo will showcase products like Habitation and Homecare, Daily Living Aids, Clothing, Personal Care and Personal Hygiene REVA Expo will showcase products like Habitation and Homecare, Daily Living Aids, Clothing, Personal Care and Personal Hygiene, Walking and Mobility Aids, Aids for Visually, Hearing and Speech Impaired, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Orthopedic and Prosthetic Equipment, Automobile and Driving Aids, Workplace Design and Equipment, Recreation, Games and Sport, Medical and Out-patient Care Training Services etc. Profile for exhibit include Building, Habitation and Homecare, Daily Living Aids, Clothing, Personal Care and Personal Hygiene, Walking and Mobility Aids, Aids for Visually, Hearing and Speech Impaired, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Orthopedic and Prosthetic Equipment, Automobile and Driving Aids, Workplace Design and Equipment, Recreation, Games and Sport, Medical and Out - patient Care Training Services. Information Source: Reva Belgium | expotobi

The Strada Campina is a mixed surface (gravel) ride through the Kempen regions in the north of Belgium. Gustaaf Klimt will be our venue again! All info on http://stradacampina.blogspot.com/ We offer these routes: 80km110km150km200kmFees: Strada Campina (Early Bird): 10€ (untill April 13th),From April 14th: 20€Please choose your preferred route option on checkout, you will receive all GPS routes so you can still choose your preferred ride. Information Source: XC Bikers vzw | eventbrite

For the first time ever, the Belgian Comedy Network is bringing its signature English stand-up show to Antwerp — and we’re kicking things off in style at one of the city’s coziest cocktail bars! 🍸🎭 Join us for a night of top-tier comedy featuring some of the funniest comedians in Belgium, all performing in English. Expect sharp punchlines, good vibes, and lots of laughs in a laid-back, intimate setting. 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 30 🕗 Time: 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:30 PM) 📍 Location: Vertigo, Pelgrimstraat 15, 2000 Antwerpen 🎟️ Admission: FREE! (Tips for comedians appreciated) 🍹 Bonus: Enjoy a killer cocktail menu while you laugh the night away! 🎤 What to Expect: The best English-speaking comedians in BelgiumA cozy cocktail bar atmosphereGreat drinks, great vibes, and even better jokes🚨 Limited seating – arrive early to grab your spot! 📲 Reserve your place now and tag your friends – Antwerp’s comedy scene just leveled up. #StandUpComedyAntwerp #BelgianComedyNetwork #FreeComedy #EnglishComedy #CocktailsAndComedy #AntwerpEvents Information Source: Belgian Comedy Network | eventbrite

For the first time, this spring, the Flemish painter Jan Van Imschoot unveils a previously unseen facet of his work: 45 drawings paying tribute to major figures of French literature, from Marcel Proust to Albert Camus, along with a series of interior scenes in dialogue with a selection of his works from C’est beau c’est belge, created 25 years ago.

The Public Space Trade Fair 2025, set to take place in the vibrant city of Brussels, promises to be an unmissable event for professionals in urban planning, architecture, and public space management. Held at the renowned Brussels Expo from April 2 to April 3, this prestigious gathering will showcase cutting-edge innovations and sustainable solutions designed to transform public spaces. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of exhibits, attend insightful seminars, and network with industry leaders. With a focus on the latest trends and technologies, the Public Space Trade Fair 2025 aims to inspire and equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to create more livable and dynamic urban environments. This event is poised to be a cornerstone for those dedicated to enhancing the quality and functionality of public spaces worldwide.

The Day of the Public Space 2025, held in the vibrant city of Brussels, promises to be an unmissable event for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Taking place at the renowned Brussels Expo from April 2nd to April 3rd, this event will serve as a pivotal platform for discussions on the future of public spaces. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, the Day of the Public Space 2025 will feature a series of insightful seminars, interactive workshops, and keynote speeches from leading experts in urban planning and design. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge solutions and network with industry leaders, fostering collaborations that will shape the public spaces of tomorrow. This event is set to be a cornerstone for those dedicated to enhancing the quality and functionality of communal areas, making it an essential date in the 2025 calendar.

The Day of the Public Space displays products like green, public lighting, street furniture, toys, pavement, water and climate resistance and traffic, mobility, and park etc. Day of the Public Space will have visitors from all corners of the globe. The exhibitor profile for this event will include Public lighting, Greening, Pavement, Advice and Management, Street furniture, Playground, Landscape Architecture and Design and lots more. Information Source: ExpoProof B.V. | expotobi

MILES MAKE MEMORIESMATCHA & MILES – Spring Run @ Botan Schoten 🌿🏃‍♂️ On April 5, we’re mixing running, beats, matcha, coffee, delicious pastries and sunshine! 🎶☀️ Start at Botan Schoten, finish with good vibes & pastries. Don't miss out or no koffiekoeken for you! Run, recharge, repeat! 🔥💚 #MatchaAndMiles #SpringEdition Information Source: United Run Club Schoten | eventbrite

Angel Tech 2025, set to take place from April 8 to April 9 at the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel in Brussels, Belgium, promises to be a groundbreaking event in the tech industry. This prestigious gathering will bring together leading experts, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, attend cutting-edge presentations, and network with industry pioneers. With a focus on emerging trends and future technologies, Angel Tech 2025 is poised to be an essential event for those looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. The Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, known for its excellent facilities and convenient location, will provide the perfect backdrop for this influential event.

Les samedis de 15h30-17h30 Vous pratiquez la gymnastique aux appareils avec des entraineurs qui vous donnent des conseils SI C'EST LA PREMIÈRE FOIS QUE VOUS VENEZ DANS NOTRE GYMNASE, SVP REMPLIR LE FORMULAIRE D'INSCRIPTION SUR LA PAGE WEB DU CLUB http://clubgymetoile.com DANS LA SECTION INSCRIPTION AVANT OU APRES VOTRE RÉSERVATION ICI (INSCRIPTION OBLIGATOIRE) Information Source: Club de Gymnastique l'Etoile | eventbrite