Summer Wonders is the summer destination for the people of Brussels, but not only!
The success of the 1st edition bears witness to the enthusiasm of the capital’s inhabitants, as well as Belgians and tourists, for this new event with a quirky programme.
The urban garden has been set up in the heart of the city centre to entertain the crowds in a friendly atmosphere, with live performances, sporting and cultural activities and, of course, something to tickle the taste buds.
Once again, the City of Brussels has taken care of its elderly… and in style! On Monday 15 August 2022, Brussels inhabitants (and especially the senior ones) were invited to the Summer Ball for a festive afternoon in the green setting of the Vaux-Hall.
Many activities were organised in this magical outdoor space with covered areas, such as a dance event, a tribute to Johnny Hallyday with his look-alike Jo Davidson and his live band, and DJ David Sound, who got the visitors dancing in a relaxed and enthusiastic atmosphere. Nibbles and drinks topped off the event, which was of course also accessible to people with reduced mobility.
In order to organise local events, Summer Pop goes out to meet the inhabitants of the City of Brussels.
Following in the footsteps of a village festival, its small colourful caravans are set up over three successive weekends, first in Neder-Over-Heembeek, then in Laeken, and finally in Haren.
In collaboration with many local actors, a qualitative and playful programme for all ages is proposed, favouring exchanges and discoveries: initiations to different sports and dances, cultural animations, activities for children, creative and participative workshops, face painting, music, shows, nibbles and deckchairs…
We invite you to Summer Pop to share a moment of relaxation in your neighbourhood, with family or friends.
On Sunday 27 June 2021, the Place Emile Bockstael and its surroundings gained a new look thanks to the redevelopment work carried out by the Bockstael sustainable district contract.
After a year of work and a long participatory process with the inhabitants and actors of the neighbourhood, a greener, more convivial and safer space was inaugurated in the presence of many elected representatives of the City of Brussels, the Brussels-Capital Region and the Federal Government. Residents discovered a host of participatory, fun, sporting and musical activities along with their families and neighbours.
The City of Brussels organised the graduation ceremony for the students of the Université Libre de Bruxelles and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, in close collaboration with the two institutions. From 4 to 10 October, the young people of the class of 2021 experienced an unforgettable moment on the Grand-Place and in the City Hall in the presence of their families and various VIPs.
In 2021, Beliris built two new pedestrian bridges over the canal, at the Comte de Flandre metro station and opposite the MIMA. They link Molenbeek to the City of Brussels.
Cohesion and connection are indeed the keywords of these works, which were inaugurated with fanfare and colour at the beginning of September. During a festive and family-friendly afternoon, the public enjoyed the many free activities, accessible to all, which were organised along the kilometre which links the two footbridges on either side of the canal.
On Saturday 25 September – the day after the evening which marked the 50th anniversary of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation – Indochine chose to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a free concert on the Grand-Place.
Thanks to the generosity of this legendary group, this special evening allowed 6000 spectators to enjoy a breath of fresh air in a difficult period and to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
On 30 March 2021, Brussels, Laeken, Neder-Over-Heembeek and Haren celebrated the 100th anniversary of their merger to form the City of Brussels as we know it today, with the Willebroeck canal as a rallying point.
This anniversary was celebrated for several months with a great deal of culture, folklore and solidarity thanks to numerous events highlighting the richness of the four municipalities.
Inhabitants, associations, cultural centres and other local actors took part in the festivities which centred on a unifying project which summed up the nature of our City: a multi-faceted capital, a city of sharing, and a global village.
During the summer of 2021, the City of Brussels joined forces with Tipik (RTBF) to offer free outdoor fitness sessions for everyone. The aim was to enable the people of Brussels to take up a sporting activity in a friendly atmosphere while enjoying our magnificent city.
The four events took place in symbolic locations in the capital, where several 30-minute sessions were offered outdoors by the Akhmedov brothers, RTBF’s sports coaches.
There was something for everyone! The two instructors ensured that the training was accessible to everyone. The sessions were broadcast by Tipik during the summer.
