Events in Belgium

Truc Troc
Brussels
12 January - 13 January 2008

This event is held at Brussels' Palais des Beaux-Arts and features over 100 pieces of art by numerous contemporary artists. This purpose of this event is to expose the public to the many up and coming young artists and their works of art.

Antiques Fair
Brussels
18 January - 27 January 2008

This annual event is put on by The Royal Chamber of Belgian Antiques and is the antique fair held in Belgium. This event attracts some of the top antique dealers to display antiques ranging from weaponry, Oriental art, silverware, jewelry, furniture and much more.

Anima
Brussels
1 February - 9 February 2008

Anima is an international animated film festival and there is a fully loaded program for this festival. Check out the latest feature films, cartoons, and there plenty of workshops to attend.

Brussels Book Fair
Brussels
5 March - 9 March 2008

This year the Brussels Book Fare is expecting over 1,100 publishers to be on hand presenting their latest offerings. There will be a multitude of debates, conferences and workshops available, along with almost 700 authors on hand to sign their books.

International Festival of Fantastic Film
Brussels
27 March - 8 April 2008

The Brussels International Festival of Fantastic Films is an annual event that has an exquisite line-up of premiers, screenings, competitions, parties and many more theatrical events. The festival will feature approximately 150 genre features and short films.

Choco-Laté Festival
Bruges
April 2008

If you are a chocolate lover, then you do not want to miss this festival. Feel free to indulge in the tasty Belgian chocolate, and they never run out. Besides tasting the sweet treats, visitors can learn all about the benefits of cocoa and try out beauty products that are made from cocoa.

For Peace Festival
Diksmuide
May 2008

The For Peace Festival features a wide range of workshops and activities for those who attend. There are also musical acts, lectures, and juggling nights. This eight day festival is held annually at the Ijzer Tower in Diksmuide.

Brussels Jazz Marathon
Brussels
25 May - 27 May 2008

This wonderful event features everything for the jazz enthusiast, from modern jazz to traditional jazz, blues and Latin music. Both local and international groups and artists perform in the streets, bars and theaters of Brussels.

Beer Passion in Antwerp
Antwerp
June 2008

Beer Passion in Antwerp is just that, a passion. This three day event features some of Belgium's finest brews and also includes sample beers from all around the world, featuring over 150 different types of brews and a wide variety of food as well.