The city is waking up outdoors
May means longer evenings and the return of formats that put electronic culture back in public space. Here’s how Brussels By Night is supporting the open-air season — and what’s coming next.
What’s on
As demand for outdoor events keeps growing, clear frameworks matter more than ever. Below: recent news on the festival open call and our positioning, plus the longer-term projects behind summer nights in Brussels.
Latest from the newsroom
23 Mar 2026
Brussels Open Air Festival 2026: open call for organisers
Brussels Open Air Festival is back !
Read more20 Mar 2026
Open Airs in Brussels: the role and positioning of Brussels By Night
As the 2026 open-air season approaches in Brussels, Brussels By Night reaffirms its role within a rapidly evolving landscape. Acting as a coordinator and advisory voice rather than a decision-maker, the organization supports the structuring of the sector while promoting its diversity. Here's a quick overview of our role and position about Open Airs especially in Brussels City center.
Read more14 Apr 2026
You need a trained Care Team for your event ? reach out to Brussels By Night
Need a Care Team for your event? Reach out to careteam@brussels-by-night.be
Read moreProjects taking over the summer
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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Club Open Air 2021: supporting the scene after COVID
In 2021, as nightlife spaces across Brussels remained largely closed and cultural activity was still heavily constrained, Brussels By Night launched Club Open Air : a timely initiative designed to take advantage of the only viable format available at the time: outdoor events. Held over ten consecutive weekends at the Dalle Administrative, the project offered a sustained platform rather than a one-off intervention, a rhythm that allowed audiences to return, organisers to plan ahead, and professionals to regain momentum.
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Collecto: highlighting an accessible mobility service for ravers
In 2025, we developed a partnership with Collecto: a shared taxi service available every day, including Sundays, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. throughout the Brussels-Capital Region. Via 200 pick-up points at strategic STIB stops, passengers are taken to the address of their choice for a flat rate of just €6. Operating 7 nights a week from 11 PM to 6 AM, Collecto offers an affordable, safe, and practical mobility solution.
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From neighbour dialogue to production standards, Brussels By Night supports organisers who want to do open-air nights properly. Reach out if you’re planning something this summer.