Festivals in Brussels
- Date: 2010-09-08 - Word Count: 552
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Within the Brussels city limits two cultures, the Flemish and the French, co-exist and create a diverse and exciting atmosphere. A myriad of tiny art cafes, medieval buildings, art deco architecture, bustling markets and a host of galleries and museums await you on your Brussels city hotel doorstep. Brussels also happens to be home to a wealth of exciting festivals including art, film, music and food and drink. If you feel spoilt for choice, here are some of our favourites.
Brussels European Film Festival
After recently acquiring a new artistic director, in the shape of Ivan Corbisier, the film festival has undergone a slight change. Its aim to introduce the cinematic highlights of European film to its inhabitants remains the same, but now the films are showcased with a bit more pizzazz, and more and more stars are filing into the fantastic city to take part in this great event. The festival is usually held in the month of June and runs for 8 days. If you are looking for a Brussels city hotel around festival time there is a wide variety of great accommodation on offer, but get in quick and book before Adrian Brody and Audrey Tautou get there first.
Art Brussels
If you are an art enthusiast then the delights of Art Brussels are just you; every April the festival welcomes a variety of visitors from professional collectors to amateur art admirers. It is one of Europe's finest platforms for the upcoming movers and shakers of the contemporary art world. Established galleries are also invited to showcase their best work for the public to peruse. When you are exhausted with the art you can go and explore the charms and wonders of the city. Hotels are available near the venue, but transport links to and from the fair are frequent so don't worry when you book your Brussels city hotel if you are not within walking distance.
Beer Weekend
For those of you who see art in the grain rather than the paintbrush, Beer Weekend is for you. Taking place on the first weekend of September, around 50 Belgian breweries present their finest selection of beer and ask you to sample the tantalising amber nectar. Belgium has a strong connection to beer that the country boasts goes back to the middle ages, which means there has been plenty of time for them to perfect the art. If you like nothing more than meeting up with fellow beer lovers and sampling a range of varieties, then head to Brussels. You can book accommodation nearby, so you can walk to the festival from your Brussels city hotel with ease.
Couleur Café
Spread over three days in June, this vibrant music festival reflects the diverse culture of its host, Brussels. It presents music in a wide range of categories including R&B, hip hop, world, afro, reggae, ragga, dub, dancehall, Latin, salsa, son, raï and rock. Its first audience back in the early 90s was around 5000 people, and today the number stands at more than 80,000. It is located in Tour & Taxis, a beautiful industrial site that has to be seen to be believed. There is camping available but, if you prefer a real bed, accommodation is available throughout Brussels. City hotel prices range from budget to luxury and you should have no trouble finding one to fit your needs.
Brussels European Film Festival
After recently acquiring a new artistic director, in the shape of Ivan Corbisier, the film festival has undergone a slight change. Its aim to introduce the cinematic highlights of European film to its inhabitants remains the same, but now the films are showcased with a bit more pizzazz, and more and more stars are filing into the fantastic city to take part in this great event. The festival is usually held in the month of June and runs for 8 days. If you are looking for a Brussels city hotel around festival time there is a wide variety of great accommodation on offer, but get in quick and book before Adrian Brody and Audrey Tautou get there first.
Art Brussels
If you are an art enthusiast then the delights of Art Brussels are just you; every April the festival welcomes a variety of visitors from professional collectors to amateur art admirers. It is one of Europe's finest platforms for the upcoming movers and shakers of the contemporary art world. Established galleries are also invited to showcase their best work for the public to peruse. When you are exhausted with the art you can go and explore the charms and wonders of the city. Hotels are available near the venue, but transport links to and from the fair are frequent so don't worry when you book your Brussels city hotel if you are not within walking distance.
Beer Weekend
For those of you who see art in the grain rather than the paintbrush, Beer Weekend is for you. Taking place on the first weekend of September, around 50 Belgian breweries present their finest selection of beer and ask you to sample the tantalising amber nectar. Belgium has a strong connection to beer that the country boasts goes back to the middle ages, which means there has been plenty of time for them to perfect the art. If you like nothing more than meeting up with fellow beer lovers and sampling a range of varieties, then head to Brussels. You can book accommodation nearby, so you can walk to the festival from your Brussels city hotel with ease.
Couleur Café
Spread over three days in June, this vibrant music festival reflects the diverse culture of its host, Brussels. It presents music in a wide range of categories including R&B, hip hop, world, afro, reggae, ragga, dub, dancehall, Latin, salsa, son, raï and rock. Its first audience back in the early 90s was around 5000 people, and today the number stands at more than 80,000. It is located in Tour & Taxis, a beautiful industrial site that has to be seen to be believed. There is camping available but, if you prefer a real bed, accommodation is available throughout Brussels. City hotel prices range from budget to luxury and you should have no trouble finding one to fit your needs.
Looking for a Brussels city hotel? Nina Hilgemann works in e-marketing and CRM for World Hotels, a company offering the best Brussels city hotel accommodation and a selection of unique four and five star hotels around the world.n
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