Crazy About the Cotswolds

Liv Cashman

Photo by Liv Cashman on Unsplash The indifferent summer weather in Belgium has left many looking to think about an autumn getaway to foreign shores. If you’re among them, you’d do well to consider a part of England that is often overlooked by people living on this side of the Channel – the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds region around…

BD Comic Strip Festival

Erik Mclean

Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash Another year, another huge success for the BD Comic Strip Festival in Brussels. Over 60,000 people visited the Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis to immerse themselves in the wonderful world of comics. Visitors turned out in force to enjoy meetings, events, signings and exhibitions. And not forgetting the…

Night of the Dragons

Ravit Sages

Photo by Ravi Sages on Unsplash An exciting new show is set to “breathe fire” into autumn for its Belgian audience. “Night of the Dragons” is the name of a new ‘immersive’ show created by the well-known director Luc Petit and produced by l’ASBL Avant que l’ombre. The show is multidisciplinary and brings together artists,…

Wine Days Showcase Best of Belgium Food and Wine

Every year, during the grape harvest season, all Sofitel group hotels around the world put wine and the French “art of living” in the spotlight. During this period, Sofitel Brussels Europe,at the heart of the EU Quarter in Brussels, hosts a series of “Wine Days” events. It is an opportunity to discover the gastronomy of…

Venice International Film Festival

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Photo by Sirisvisual on Unsplash The EU says it will be present at the 80th edition of the Venice International Film Festival (31 August to 9 September). The event will showcase 13 EU-supported films under the Creative Europe MEDIA programme and two events under the theme ‘Europe in Focus’ at the Venice Production Bridge. Among the list of…

Cirque de Soleil Spectacular Comes to Brussels

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Photo by Robin Battison on Unsplash An old favourite is heading back to Brussels this autumn. Cirque du Soleil is back under the big top from September with its latest offering: “Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities.” It is one its most critically acclaimed touring shows and is the first time the company has appeared in the city for…

P’Thy Tattoo Show

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Photo by Tom Copus on Unsplash Ever wondered what the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo is like? The event is performed annually by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands, and artistic performance teams in the Scottish capital. Not everyone, though, gets the chance to experience the real thing in Scotland. But the good news is that Belgium…

Voodoo Village

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Photo by Jennifer Marquez on Unsplash The two-day festival Voodoo Village promises to be another unforgettable experience this year. With an impressive lineup of international artists and local talent as well as an array of inspiring experiences, Voodoo Village traditionally closes the festival summer in beauty. Festival-goers will be immersed in a sonic journey like never before. From…

Bubbles come to Brussels

Fancy escaping from the mundane realities of life? If so, a brand new attraction in Brussels could be right up your street. It is called the “Bubble Planet Experience” and this is something that will appeal to both the young and old. Visitors are immersed in a “festive and colourful world” and, no, this is…

Belgium’s Newest Restaurant Flies the Flag for the Environment

It’s the newest restaurant to open in Belgium – and it’s already set a marker down for its environmental credentials. Tenshi, a fusion of Asian cuisines, is the “new kid on the block” in a smart commercial centre at Rixensart, which is located very close to the delightful Genval lake in Brabant Walloon. For those…