Light Shows in Belgium
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Are you ready to brighten up your winter days? Belgium’s dazzling light shows are the perfect cure for the winter blues.
Join us as we explore these magnificent displays that light up the Belgian skies, transforming chilly nights into a wonderland of colors and creativity.
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1. Wonderlights
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🎡 What: Light show
🤸 For all ages
📅 When: until 28.02.2024 (Fridays to Sundays)
📍 Where: Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden
🌐 More info on the light show here
See a similar event last year at Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden.
2. Lanterna Magica
🎡 What: Light show
🤸 For all ages
📅 When: from 22.11.2024
📍 Where: Château de La Hulpe
🌐 More info on the light show here
Check out past posts on Lanterna Magica with lots of practical details, photos, and a short video.
3. Floridylle
🎡 What: Light show
🤸 For all ages
📅 When: 19.12.2024 – 05.01.2025
📍 Where: Château de La Hulpe
🌐 More info on the light show here
Last year, this event had outstanding reviews from members of our group. It is a good option if you stay in Belgium for the holidays. Otherwise, it is difficult to attend.
4. Dragons & Unicorns at Planckendael Zoo
🎡 What: Light show
🤸 For all ages
📅 When: 25.10.2024 – 05.01.2025
📍 Where: Planckendael Zoo
🌐 More info on the light show here
This light show takes place at Planckendael zoo. The installations are there even during the day, so you can see them (not illuminated) during a visit to the zoo. You need a separate ticket for the light show.
5. Winter Glow in Bruges
🎡 What: Light show – free event
🤸 For all ages
📅 When: 22.11.2024 – 05.01.2025
📍 Where: All around Bruges
🌐 More info on the light show here
Winter Glow in Bruges is a free light festival with several locations around the city. You can visit the light festival and then enjoy ice skating and a hot chocolate at the Christmas market in Bruges.
It’s a great way to see Bruges, one of the most beautiful cities in Belgium.
6. Bright Festival in Brussels
🎡 What: Light show – free event in Brussels
🤸 For all ages
📅 When: 13-16.02.2025
📍 Where: Royal Quarter, European Quarter
🌐 More info on the light show here
Bright Brussels is one of the best light shows – and it’s free.
7. Winter Light Bokrijk
🎡 What: Light show with light and fire installations, craft demonstrations and more.
🤸 For all ages
📅 When: 26-30.12.2024
📍 Where: Bokrijk Provincial Domain
🌐 More info on the light show here
This light show takes place at the Open Air Museum in Bokrijk. The museum itself and the huge playground next to it are a great reason to visit this provincial domain.
Just a few minutes away, you can find Cycling through water, one of the nicest cycling paths in Belgium.
8. Grote Schijn
🎡 What: Light show – free event
🤸 For all ages
📅 When: 24.10-17.11.2024
📍 Where: Rivierenhof, a provincial domain in Antwerp.
🌐 More info on the light show here
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