Bright Brussels: What To Expect + Practical Tips
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Bright Brussels is a lovely light festival in Brussels. Here are some practical tips to enjoy the light show.
- Bright Brussels 2026
- Photos and Videos From Past Editions
- Video
- What is the best order to see the light show?
- Royal Quarter – Mont des Arts
- Royal Quarter – Other Locations
- Royal Quarter – Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula
- European Quarter – Parc Cinquantenaire
- European Quarter – Parc Léopold
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- Bright Brussels February 2022
- Bright Brussels Fall 2021
Bright Brussels 2026
2026 Dates
12-15.02.2026
Bright Kids 2026
- Place du Musée, Friday to Sunday, from 17:30 to 22:00
See the full program here
Photos and Videos From Past Editions
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What is the best order to see the light show?
- Start at Parc Cinquantenaire (metro stop Merode or Schuman)
- Walk for 7 minutes to Parc Léopold (it’s downhill)
- Walk to metro Maelbeek for 10 minutes, take the metro towards Erasme for 3 stops, get off at metro Parc and walk to Mont des Arts
- Then walk to Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula
- If you want to do Schaerbeek, you can start from there and then take bus from Azalées stop to Schuman to go to the European Quarter
Royal Quarter – Mont des Arts
Mont des Arts
Royal Quarter – Other Locations
Place du Musée
Museum of Musical Instraments is also lit
Rue Baron Horta is lit
Royal Quarter – Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula
The light show on the cathedral is worth watching
Strike a pose next to the cathedral – don’t miss it! It’s at the right of the cathedral, as you see it on the photo above
European Quarter – Parc Cinquantenaire
The arc of the Cinquantenaire is beautifully lit. I have to say, last year it was more impressive (check at the end of this post to see the past post)
Cinquantenaire makes up with the flowers though!
European Quarter – Parc Léopold
Light show on the Natural Sciences museum (the museum with the dinosaurs!)
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There is also a light installation at Place Jean Rey next to Parc Léopold
All you need to know is in the official website here
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Bright Brussels February 2022
Light installations around Brussels to lighten up our winter
European Quarter – Parc Cinquantenaire
There are three light installations in the park
European Quarter – Parc Léopold
There are three light installations in Parc Léopold as well
Practical stuff
Bright Brussels Fall 2021
Light installations around Brussels to lighten up our fall
The Royal Palace of Brussels gets all lit up! This and Mont des Arts were stunning
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The light installations around Leopold Park and Park Cinquantenaire were amazing too. We found the light installation in front of the House of European History to be the most kids friendly. Also the cycling installation in front of the European Parliament was lots of fun!
Practical stuff:
*When: 28.10-06.11.2021 between 19.00-23.00 in the evening
*Where: several locations around Brussels center and the European quarter
*There are several museums also open in the evening during this event
*Cost: free, no need to reserve
