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9 Jun 2026

Brussels Open Air Festival 2026: back for its third edition

5 open-air events • 10 collectives • 5 venues September 12, 2026 For one day, Brussels transforms five of its most iconic public squares into open-air dancefloors. On September 12, for its third edition, the Brussels Open Air Festival brings together ten local collectives and as many musical worlds—from hip-hop to dub and bass music—for a major celebration open to everyone. With 32 applications received this year, a record since the festival's creation, the event confirms the vitality and diversity of Brussels' nightlife scene.

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Brussels Open Air Festival

Brussels Open Air Festival stands as a rare and ambitious initiative in today’s European urban landscape. At a time when many cities are becoming increasingly cautious about outdoor events due to concerns around noise, safety, and public order, Brussels has chosen a different path : one that recognises regulated, well-structured open-air culture as a legitimate and valuable use of public space.

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From crisis to reform: advancing the Agent of Change principle

Following the temporary closure of Fuse in early 2023, Brussels By Night transformed a moment of crisis into an opportunity to rethink how nightlife, urban development, and residential life can coexist sustainably in the city. Rather than retreating, Brussels By Night drew on international best practices, studying models from cities such as London, Melbourne, and Amsterdam, where the Agent of Change principle has already proven its value.

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Brussels By Night Care Teams

Since 2023, Brussels By Night has a mobile Care Team. The Care Team is a team of paid volunteers responsible for intervening at events to ensure the comfort and well-being of patrons.

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