Bloomilicious

Every two years in August, an enormous “Flower Carpet” is set up in “the Grand Place” for a few days. A million colourful begonias are set up in patterns, and the display covers a full 24 by 77 metres (79 by 253 ft), for area total of 1,800 square metres (19,000 sq ft). The first flower carpet was made in 1971, and due to its popularity, the tradition continued, with the flower carpet attracting a large number of tourists…

This year it will take place from August the 13th to 15th.

More info on http://www.flowercarpet.be

The Brussels Summer Festival is all about concerts and cultural events on the Place Royale, Place des Palais, Parc de Bruxelles (Brussels park) and Place des Musées.
In 2009 more than 70,000 people spread over 10 days, came to the festival. There were 3 stages with over 75 concerts  and over 50 concerts spread out throughout Brussels in various indoor venues… The festival pass also gives free access to the participating museums in the neighborhood. So this is something you can’t miss out on when you are in Brussels!

From 13 to 22 August 2010 on and around the Place des Palais. For more details on the concerts and practical info, go to http://www.bsf.be

This July once again you have the opportunity to participate in the National Bal. This event will have a gigantic dance floor with every kind of music with different artists and you could enjoy of the best food and Drinks all night long.  

At Place du Jeu de balle the 20th of July 2010 at 19.30

 www.balnational.be

European rural fair and food market in Brussels, 18-19 July 2010. Place Sainte Catherine in the heart of Brussels will be transformed into a genuine rural fair and food market with stands from all 27 Member States, inviting people to discover the variety of quality food and services that European farmers produce.

Sunday 18 July 2010 (10:30-21:00) & Monday 19 July 2010 (10:30-17:30) – Place Sainte Catherine

Enjoy a quick bite or cocktail next to the swimming pool and you will feel like in Saint-Tropez! This is a place where people like to be seen and hang out with their friends. A hidden jem in Brussels, only open a few weeks in the summer. Opening as from friday the 11th of June! Go and check it out!

La Terrasse de l’hippodrome – 51 Chaussée de la Hulpe – 1180 Ukkel (Brussel) http://www.la-terrasse.be