🇧🇪 Complete Schedule of Belgium's National Day Celebrations 2026 – Brussels.

20/07/2026

📅 Monday, 20 July.

🎼 Prelude to the National Day (Prélude à la Fête Nationale),

📍 NOVUM (former Théâtre Saint-Michel), 🕗 From 20:00 A prestigious concert by the Belgian National Orchestra, conducted by Hankyeol Yoon, featuring violinist Elli Choi, winner of the Third Prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition.

💃 Bal National (National Ball),

📍 Place du Jeu de Balle, 🎉 A free open-air celebration with music, dancing, food, and thousands of visitors gathering on the eve of Belgium's National Day.

🇧🇪 Tuesday, 21 July – Belgium's National Day.

⛪ Morning

Te Deum Ceremony.

📍 Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (traditional venue) A solemn religious service attended by Their Majesties the King and Queen of Belgium.

🎪 Throughout the Day.

Fête au Parc (Festival in the Park)

The largest free public event of the National Day. 📍 This year the celebration area is significantly expanded, stretching from:

• Palais de Justice,
• Parc de Bruxelles,
• Mont des Arts,
• Sablon,
• Rue de la Régence,
• Federal Parliament.

👮 Police Village.

📍 Place Poelaert Meet the Federal and Local Police through interactive demonstrations, exhibitions, and family activities.

🪖 Belgian Defence Village.

📍 Place Royale Discover military equipment, demonstrations, exhibitions, and meet members of the Belgian Armed Forces.

🎯 Activities Throughout the Festival:

🎭 Entertainment for all ages,

🎪 Interactive exhibitions,

🚒 Demonstrations by emergency and security services,

🎨 Family-friendly activities,

🍴 Food stands and local specialties,

🎖️ 16:00 Military and Civil Parade.

• Belgium's official National Day Parade featuring:
• Belgian Armed Forces,
• Emergency services,
• Civil organizations,
• International participants.

⚠️ The parade route has been partially modified compared with previous years.

🍽️ Resto National Enjoy festive food and drinks in the city centre while taking part in the National Day celebrations.

🎤 21:00 Belgian Party.

📍 Parc du Cinquantenaire For the fifth consecutive year:

🎵 Concerts by Belgian artists,

✨ Spectacular drone show,

Organised by the Federal Public Service Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

🎆 23:00 Grand Fireworks Display

The celebrations conclude with a spectacular fireworks show in the presence of the Belgian Royal Family.

Organised by Syndicat d'Initiative – Bruxelles Promotion.

📺 Live Broadcast. All major National Day celebrations will be broadcast live on Belgian national television.

🚇 Transport & Road Closures.

🚫 Road Closures and Parking Restrictions 📅 18 July (08:00) – 22 July (approximately 18:00).

Affected areas include:

• Place Poelaert Rue de la Régence,
• Place Royale,
• Place du Palais,
• Place du Grand Sablon,
• Streets surrounding Parc de Bruxelles,
• Montagne de la Cour,
• Place du Trône,
• Rue Belliard,
• Boulevard Botanique,
• Place Rogier,
• Boulevard Roi Albert II,
• Streets surrounding St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral.

🚧 Tunnel Closure Stéphanie Tunnel (Poelaert exit),

🕗 Closed from 20 July (20:00) until 22 July (15:00).

🚆 Public Transport Visitors are strongly encouraged to travel by:

🚇 Metro 🚆 Train STIB/MIVB will reinforce metro services and extend operating hours on several lines.

☀️ Practical Tips:

💧 Bring plenty of water, especially if you plan to watch the parade.

🧴 Wear sunscreen and protect yourself from the sun.

👨‍👩‍👧 Pay special attention to children and elderly people due to the expected hot weather.

🔗 Official Information: 🇧🇪 2107.be 🏛️ bruxelles.be/21juillet 🚇 stib-mivb.be 🛡️ ibz.be