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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Photo by Isaac Ibbott on Unsplash They’re two of the biggest bands in the history of rock. Coldplay and Imagine Dragons have performed in some of the world’s biggest stadia. But audiences in Belgium will soon get the chance to listen to their ageless music as it’s never been performed before – and all this in one of…
If you find yourself in London this month you will find a “bit of Belgium” in the UK capital. This is because thee renowned Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini is showcasing his craftmanship at the ‘Brussels Boutique’ pop-up store which has just opened in the heart of London’s West End (a stone’s throw away from Piccadilly Circus”. It…
Photo by Bannon Morrissy on Unsplash It’s that time of the year again, when families start scratching their heads to think of how best to keep the kids occupied and entertained over the long school summer holidays. The good news is that, however the notorious Belgian weather behaves over the coming weeks, there’s more than enough to do…
Fancy a blast of history and a reminder of what some call Britain’s finest ever military victory? If so, make a beeline this weekend to the Domain de la bataille de Waterloo 1815 for a host of historical events. You will find yourself back in the middle of the 19th century at the time of…
