This year’s edition will take place this weekend and is once again packed with activities for you to rediscover the Brussels-Capital region when it celebrates its anniversary.
On Saturday, the focus of the Iris Festival will be on the communes with numerous guided tours. The day concludes with the Iris Tipik Electro Night, transforming the impressive Place des Palais into a mega dance floor.
On Sunday, the Brussels Park becomes the epicentre of the Iris Festival where you can enjoy a plethora of fun activities with the whole family throughout the day. Visitors can also marvel at the talents of street artists.
The programme
Saturday 4 May
During the Iris Festival, three Brussels communes receive special attention - Schaerbeek and its neighbouring communes Evere and Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, will showcase their most beautiful spots to the general public. You can explore the wide range of unique architectural heritage in these communes, as well as museums, culinary workshops, and even a genuine marsh reserve.
With the Royal Palace in the background, you can party to the sets of several Belgian and international DJs during the Iris Tipik Electro Night from 19:00 till 12:30. Once again, the collaboration between the Brussels-Capital Region, visit.brussels, and RTBF via its Tipik media has resulted in an impressive lineup featuring Ofenbach, one of the most popular French electro duo’s worldwide, social media stars TRINIX and local heroes such as Alex Germys, Emjie, and Raql.
Sunday 5 May
The Brussels Park will host seven themed villages: a Kids Village, Sports Village, Association Village, Culture and Heritage Village, Science Village, University Village, and a Public Village bringing together about twenty Brussels institutions. You can participate in a myriad of family activities and learn about the operations and commitment of numerous organisations. It's all very entertaining and completely free.
During the Iris Festival, the Brussels Park also becomes the stage for many street artists. Street theatre, creative performances... there's something for everyone!
The Brussels Parliament opens its doors during the Iris Festival and you can explore the temple of democracy up-close. Activities for all ages are scheduled and you’ll not only get acquainted with the hemicycle, but also with the historical salons and committee rooms. This year's program includes music in various styles, a quiz, a juggling act, various workshops, and a photo exhibition on modernist architecture in Brussels. Along the way, you'll learn more about the functioning of the parliament.
More information can be found at www.irisfestival.brussels.
