Aside from the unlucky few who will be stuck working on Friday, most people will be enjoying another (slightly) longer break this week. Not sure how to fill all this extra time? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our weekly list of what to do in Brussels during the weekend.
Arts, music and culture
Brussels Art Film Festival (BAFF), various locations, Thursday 10 to 13 November
Are you a lover of art and documentaries? Then this is the festival for you. As it has done every November in recent years, BAFF explores the best films and short films from Belgium and beyond, touching on various artistic forms, from painting and architecture to dance, performance and music.
En mis zapatos, the film by Pedro Morato, will be shown during the festival.
Throughout the four days of the 21st edition of the festival, a total of 43 films by 20 female and 18 male directors will be screened. This year, 13 feature and short films linked to Belgium will compete for three prizes awarded by an international jury. Find more information here.
Music City Hall, City Hall of Brussels, Sunday 13 November
Aside from walks in sunny but cold weather, wrapped up cosy in scarves and big jackets, a Sunday afternoon in a unique location enjoying live (and free!) music performances must be one of the best ways to end an autumnal week.
Credit: Music City Hall
For the fifth year in a row, the City Hall of Brussels is inviting locals and tourists to 30-minute concerts taking place in seven of the most symbolic and stately reception halls and councillor's offices. Ten music groups will be performing throughout the afternoon into the early evening. The event is free of charge but booking is required.
Out and about
Opening QG, Usquare brussels, Friday 11 - Sunday 13 November
Usquare brussels, one of Brussels locals' favourite places to be this summer, is once again opening its doors to culture enthusiasts. The former Fritz Toussaint barracks in Ixelles are being further transformed to become a space dedicated to sustainable food where events and workshops around this lifestyle will be organised.
Credit: Eric Herchaft
Come by on Friday night for Tacos and Tequila, followed by a live DJ set featuring Alexander T Rose. Saturday Usquare is the place to be to scour the works of local artists during the first edition of QG Brol, followed by wine tastings and a Salsa & Bachata Party. Sundays are for winding down, with Yoga by Louise and a bio brunch. Find more information here.
Voddemet Flea Market, Gare Maritime, Friday 11 November
Voddemet is back with its indoor vintage and flea market at one of the city's most unique venues. Scour the stands of private and local participants and well as professional exhibitors to find your treasures. Or if you're looking to sell, you can register your stand here.
Credit: Voddemet
Entrance is free, which means you have all the more money to spend on quirky, eccentric, unusual and special products. Find more information here.
Further afield
Full Circle, various locations in Antwerp, Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 November
For its fifth edition, and biggest so far, Full Circle is back and better than ever. The three-day festival includes 30 events with more than 100 artists (100% Belgian) performing across 20 unexpected locations in the Flemish city (from exclusive museums to underground nightclubs). The most important number of all: one ticket, which is all that is needed to access everything.
Credit: Full Circle
This big party unites the Diamond City’s legendary nightlife, music and culture scene. The stellar line-up offers ample choices, but we suggest Bibi Seck, whose sets are influenced by the classic era of disco and old-school house, expertly fusing the best dancefloor anthems with the hottest new records on the scene, or if not, the recently crowned Chef of the Year Nick Bril will also be there.
