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Weekly listings of exhibitions, concerts, openings, parties and events to do over the weekend.

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Local heroes reveal their favourite neighbourhood hotspots and hangouts – from bars and bookshops to restaurants and galleries.

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We team up with hub.brussels, Brussels’ Business Support Agency, and shine a light on 50 of the Region’s start-up success stories driving the capital city’s economic landscape forward. From the eco-conscious manufacturer to the technology-enabled post-production imprint, our 50-strong selection of portraits and interviews plays testament to the Region’s dense and dynamic culture of entrepreneurship.

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We’re teaming up with Bike for Brussels to put together a 100-strong selection of local heroes shaping the city each in their own way. From designers and DJs to performers and publishers, these are the creatives riding Brussels forward.

The Mechelen Hundred

Nestled between Brussels and Antwerp, Mechelen has often been overshadowed by its larger neighbours. Yet teaming up with the City of Mechelen, our line-up of 100 of the city’s most prominent people, places and projects proves the extent of its potential. From artists and creatives to critical thinkers and fighters, these are the powerhouses driving Mechelen forward one step at a time.

The House Hundred

We’re teaming up with Bulldog to select 100 essential people, places and projects in Belgian house music. From producers and DJs to record labels and festivals, these are the forces driving the homegrown house scene forward, one BPM at a time.

The Leuven Hundreds

We’ve joined forces with Leuven to highlight 100 local people, places and projects that contribute towards making the city what it is today. From artists and architects to producers and professors, these are the driving forces powering Leuven forward one ingenious initiative at a time.

The Antwerp Hundreds

We've teamed up with This is Antwerp to bring you The Antwerp Hundreds, a 100-strong selection of local movers and shakers setting the tone for the neighbourhood of tomorrow.

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Selections of essential Belgian movies handpicked by artistic directors, curators and all-round cinema connoisseurs.

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Intimate conversations with curators dissecting the ambitions, intentions and narratives of their recently opened exhibitions.

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Visual documentaries of recently opened contemporary art exhibitions in Belgium.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

USB runways in Brussels, transcendent art in Antwerp and poetic cinematography in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Birthday celebrations in Brussels, A4 print mania in Liège and upbeat tempos in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Grand openings in Ghent, silent statues in Antwerp and triple visual trouble in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Heartwarming inaugurations in Brussels, psychadelics at large in Mechelen and poetic shadows in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Club openings in Antwerp, all-nighters in Hasselt and local heroes in Brussels. Start the new year's right and go do the right thing.

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40 things to do in Belgium this winter

40 things to do in Belgium this winter

Art shows aplenty in Antwerp, grand masters in Liège and spicey NYE parties in Brussels. Go do the right thing this winter.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Museum reopenings in Tervuren, synth-pop delights in Ghent and heartwearming heat in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

All-night warehouse shindigs in Ghent, sex-positive thoughts in Brussels and birthday parties in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Apocalyptic theatre in Liège, post-truth experiments in Brussels and seaside paper art in Ostend. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Festival fun in Brussels, basement parties in Ghent and radical acoustics in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Dark corners in Brussels, festival walks through Namur and thoughtful art in Antwerp. With an extra day to spare, go do the right thing.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Literary festivals in Charleroi, pre-emptive moves in Mechelen, and The Word Radio takeovers in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

All-nighters in Liège, piping hot new talents in Antwerp and our very own protest soirée at The Word. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Brewerie takeovers in offices in Brussels, red carpet treatments in Ghent and abstract expressionism in Deurle. Go do the right thing.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Family and friends in Oudenaarde, critical design in Liège and The Word Radio takeovers in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Futuristic curation in Ghent, contemporary theatre in a seed factory in Mechelen and sonic art in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Grand re-openings in Brussels, gritty performance art in Antwerp and artistic adventures in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Local loves in Leuven, manuscripts unveiled in Knokke, and nocturnal museum fever in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Festival fun for all ages in Liège, queerific matinées in Ghent and on letting go in Watou. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Occupation rhetorics in Brussels, homecoming celebrations in Antwerp and sonic innovation in Liège. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

International showcases in Ostend, journal structures in Ghent and accidental music at our very own The Word Radio. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Love for azure in Ostend, dinner-and-show in Antwerp and Swedish grand sculptures in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Boat party in Ghent, photography's emerging forces in Antwerp and newcomers in Liège. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Erotica in Ghent, breaks galore in Brussels, and sharp words in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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21 things to do in Belgium this weekend

21 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Dripping decadence in Antwerp, calculated chaos in Leuven and bumping beats in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Jazz spectacular in Liège, friendships in Antwerp and grand reveals in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cut-throat rhythms in Antwerp, solitary bliss in Leuven, and our very own bank holiday jazz jam. Go do the right thing.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A special edition dedicated to Brussels' contemporary art week of the year, and of course, various not-to-be-missed opportunities throughout the country to shake the week off. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cultural cannibalism in Antwerp, tangible femininity in Brussels and sweaty grooves in Mechelen. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Masculinity under fire in Brussels, celestial mixes in Ghent and world-class frames in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Demonic decadence in Gaasbeek, immortalised taboos in Brussels and jungle designs in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Tail-wagging jazz in Leuven, revelatory spoken word in Brussels and intimate portraits in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Airwave birthdays in Ghent, all female line-ups in Brussels and over-the-top art in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Critically-acclaimed rap in Liège, feline-inspired art in Brussels and creative carnivals in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do this weekend

15 things to do this weekend

Post-revolution revelations in Brussels, fusion-dabke in Ghent and enigmatic art reveals in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Mineral unearthing in Leuven, queer love in Ghent and visual art crossovers in Liège. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Film rights in Antwerp, dance in practice in Brussels and meaty dancefloor jams in Arlon. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Graphic design gold-mines in Liège, minimalist perfection in Antwerp and smoozey love songs in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Contemporary art's beating pulse in Brussels, post-punk mysticism in Antwerp and funk galore in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Snapshots of the Middle East in Brussels, electro-mania in Charleroi and artist blind dates in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A corporal mini film fest in Ghent, bebop jazz interpretations in Brussels, and the faces of humanity in Liège. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this winter, with a New Year’s bonus special

20 things to do in Belgium this winter, with a New Year’s bonus special

We'll be taking a two-week break as we head into the new year - so we've prepared a hefty holiday agenda to keep you covered. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Happy faces in Ghent, the contemporary art renaissance in Brussels, and late-night shindigs in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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The Word Radio launch

The Word Radio launch

Much love to Rémy Martin, Cabinet du Ministre-Président Rudi Vervoort, Images de Bruxelles, Kabinet van Pascal Smets and Fujifilm for their invaluable support. the word.radio

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Intimate sound sessions in Waterloo, contemporary dance explorations in Ghent and The Word Radio launch party in our very own HQ.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Dive-bar shindigs in Leuven, birthday celebrations in Antwerp, and the future of contemporary art in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Antique gems in Namur, pioneering ambient explorers in Antwerp, and festivals galore. Go do the right thing.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Offline fashion stints in Antwerp, electro wizards in Ghent and urban glorifications in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Thought-provoking dance performances in Brussels, late-night exhibitions in Ghent and local heroes in Eupen. Go do the right thing.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Photo-mania in Antwerp, the Belgian underground in Ghent, and self-awareness in Brussels.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Unsettling faces in Hornu, challenging sounds in Antwerp, and unmissable talks in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Season relaunches in Aalst, street-art festivities in Ghent, and The Word family get-together in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Open-air beats in Ghent, darkroom amours in Antwerp, and a strong season for Brussel's contemporary art scene.

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11 things to do in Belgium this weekend

11 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Belgian design history in Brussels, urban re-imaginations in Ghent, and Sunday fun in Namur.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A Chicago house legend in Charleroi, the next generation of innovators in Antwerp, and our Rebels release party in Brussels.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Slam poetry in Antwerp, LP release parties in Brussels, bio-pic avant-premieres in Charleroi.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend.

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend.

Queer power and play in Antwerp, touching photography in Liège, and democratising symposiums in Brussels.

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Rooftop sunshine in Mons, experimental soundwaves in Antwerp, and stunning Syrian energy in Ghent.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Streaming sessions in Brussels, museum takeovers in Ghent and release parties in Antwerp.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Group shows in Liège, roundtable debates in Antwerp, and MC battles in Brussels.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Rebel art films in Brussels, industrial rhythms in Ghent and mindful wanderings in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

The Outcasts edition release party in Brussels, book launches in Antwerp and experimental electronics in Bruges.

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14 things to do in Belgium this weekend

14 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Exhibition openings, improv' jazz nights, intimate screenings and the mother of all concerts at Vooruit in Ghent this Sunday.

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12 things to do in Belgium this weekend

12 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Baile vibes in Antwerp, Belgian Biënnales in Ghent and bodily sculptures in Brussels.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

B-boy battles in Charleroi, infinite flowers in Antwerp and democratic re-organisation in Ghent.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Late night museum tours in Brussels, Billboard frenzies in Ghent and pink bowties in Antwerp.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Oddball parties in Ghent, magical festivals in Leuven and artistic debauchery in Brussels. Do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Psych showcases in Charleroi, film festivals in Antwerp and exhibition openings in Brussels. Do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Ethnoyoutubers in Brussels, Gaming galore in Antwerp and clandestine checkpoint-inspired art in Ghent. Do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Certified raves in Antwerp, birthday parties in Brussels, and graphic design festivals (finally) in Liège. Do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Microperformances in Ghent, Leftfield electronica in Leuven and birthday shindigs in Brussels. Do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Photography evenings, blackout sessions and synth queens. Do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Exhibition openings galore in Brussels, back-to-back DJ sets in Antwerp and snapshot paintings in Liège.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Record store concerts in Brussels, group exhibitions in West-Flanders and a night out with the Dutch in Antwerp.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cold wave festivals in Sint-Niklaas, Pink noise in Antwerp and Christmas Galas in Brussels.

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19 things to do in Belgium this weekend

19 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Audiovisual performances in Antwerp, Architectural scale models in Ghent and release parties in Brussels.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Yussef Kamaal in Leuven, artist talks in Antwerp and Belgian rap showdowns in Brussels.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Simple music festivals in Brussels, modular synth celebrations in Limburg and hip hop blowouts in Charleroi. Enough to forget about what just happened.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Serbian shindigs in Brussels, EP releases in Antwerp and post-industrial house blowouts in Charleroi.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cinema specials, block parties, photography festivals, local hip hop and neighbourhood experiments.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Listening sessions in Brussels, nocturnal nights in Antwerp, rave revivals in Ghent and concerts all around. The weekend has landed.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Microperformances in Antwerp, Billboard beauties in Ghent and Haiti benefit nights in Brussels.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Favourite Belgian Releases (tonight, from 20h00 at The Hope), boat parties and the official opening of Brussels' outdoor pool.

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12 quirky Airbnb getaways in Belgium

12 quirky Airbnb getaways in Belgium

From one-person Brutalist masterpieces right outside Ghent to enchanted tree houses in the province of Luxembourg.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Psychedelic Cambodian space pop, cyborg love and riot grrrl. The weekend has landed.

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20 things to do in Belgium over the weekend.

20 things to do in Belgium over the weekend.

Exhibitions, group shows, local electronic music showcases, DJ sets, artist talks and more. The weekend's going to be a long one.

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Ten things to do this weekend

Ten things to do this weekend

Concerts in Kortrijk, group shows in Antwerp, vinyls markets in Brussels, drawings in Liège and artists teaming up in Brugge.

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Ten things to do in Belgium this weekend

Ten things to do in Belgium this weekend

Our weekly round-up of cultural showstoppers marks its return this week with a 10-strong selection of agenda fillers.

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The party we threw in Brussels for our new edition

The party we threw in Brussels for our new edition

A gospel pop act that literally brought the entire room to its knees and a bunch of guitar-wielding monks. EPIC.

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A Third Rate party at BRASS with M.E.A.N + more

A Third Rate party at BRASS with M.E.A.N + more

...plus slow journalism on Sochi at FoMu, Jan Verbruggen, Suzan Frecon, Eric Baudelaire...

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A weekend of Warhol, Wilde Things, MAD and MØ

A weekend of Warhol, Wilde Things, MAD and MØ

...don't miss Gold Panda at Botanique and window dressing with Splash, Can and Cock at Komplot

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Brainbox, Richard Serra and Happy birthday dear Academy

Brainbox, Richard Serra and Happy birthday dear Academy

...plus Catclub, Gedi Sibony and Everything and More at Tim Van Laere

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A weekend of Mykki Blanco, Chvrches and TUFTUFTUFTUF

A weekend of Mykki Blanco, Chvrches and TUFTUFTUFTUF

...plus Freek Wambacq’s Antwerp trailblazing, Etienne Courtois at Island, and Javier Tellez at SMAK.

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BOZAR’s electro art weekend, Blackout + she-movies

BOZAR’s electro art weekend, Blackout + she-movies

Elles Tournent at Botanique, a pre-retrospective of Walter Swennen at Rodolphe Janssen and nightlife Night Vision in Antwerp.

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TempoColor’s food for thought and more STUFF.

TempoColor’s food for thought and more STUFF.

...plus Jacky Nickerson's Amerikay, Henri Jacobs' not-so-private notebooks and Kate Newby at La Loge

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A weekend of Mathématique Moderne, Magnum & Mountain Bike

A weekend of Mathématique Moderne, Magnum & Mountain Bike

Under the knife with Orlan and Jean De Groote, Tracey Snelling & Dead Ghosts...

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Blackout, Braids and Brussels Art Days

Blackout, Braids and Brussels Art Days

Plus acid house at Kozzmozz, Michael Borremans and billboard art.

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Artful pinups and photo shows from the pros

Artful pinups and photo shows from the pros

Olivier Cornil in Brussels, One Armed Man, No Age + Private Room at PAK...

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The night we opened our new office space

The night we opened our new office space

A few photographs from our new office space opening party. Epic.

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A weekend of Catclub, Unicorn porn and James Pants’ squiggly bits

A weekend of Catclub, Unicorn porn and James Pants’ squiggly bits

...plus some classy stuff like Evy Raes at St. Peter's Abbey and Japanese art

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Deck chairs at DOK & a Knokke pop up shop.

Deck chairs at DOK & a Knokke pop up shop.

...plus an afternoon soirée with Holy Something, Recorders at BSF and tonnes of arty types hit town

Music
Music: Interview with Wastelands’ Herlinde and Kasper-Jan Raeman

Music: Interview with Wastelands’ Herlinde and Kasper-Jan Raeman

The Subbacultcha! affiliate turns two this summer and moves to new digs

Music
Music: An interview with Microfestival co-founder JF Jaspers

Music: An interview with Microfestival co-founder JF Jaspers

A summer rock festival, only smaller.

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Eighties, art + Boomtown. This weekend in Belgium

Eighties, art + Boomtown. This weekend in Belgium

Cinematek goes retro and Brussels' photographers reclaim some space, plus Mario Merz, Stefan Rinck and Robert Suermondt

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Ghent gets Ten Days Off. This weekend in Belgium

Ghent gets Ten Days Off. This weekend in Belgium

...plus IETS in Knokke, mumblecore, Pierre Lefebvre and graphic arts explored...

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Ghent Jazz and a Belgian Bazaar. This weekend in Belgium

Ghent Jazz and a Belgian Bazaar. This weekend in Belgium

...plus Abner Preis, Tatjana Pieters, Giorgio Morandi and the open air cinema season...

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Lucid, Candide and LOLL. This weekend in Belgium.

Lucid, Candide and LOLL. This weekend in Belgium.

The Word Magazine has a bookshop whiskey bash while Bozar welcomes the country's best young painters.

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Lo-fi fuzz and frolics. This weekend in Belgium.

Lo-fi fuzz and frolics. This weekend in Belgium.

Idiot Glee and Krystal Klear come to town, Ghent goes runway and Taschen have a jumble sale.

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Thurston’s new Trix and Miaux. This weekend in Belgium.

Thurston’s new Trix and Miaux. This weekend in Belgium.

A roundup of the weekend's most deserving diversions, including a Greens gig, John Webster Johns, Air Liquide, SIC and more

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Raves, runways and a scorcher heat-wave. This weekend in Belgium

Raves, runways and a scorcher heat-wave. This weekend in Belgium

...school's officially out for La Cambre's future luminaries, plus Trago, Preis and Theys hit town.

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