What's on in Brussels
Brussels events in April 2027
74 events in April 2027: 25 performances, 16 concerts, 14 exhibitions, 8 classical and opera events, 6 comedy shows, 3 tours, 1 festival and 1 activities and classe, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs.
April is light on big dates. Duos en résonances at the Design Museum Brussels runs to 11 April, and the Smithsonian Starstruck exhibition at Tour & Taxis stays on to 30 June. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.
MapBrussels weather in April
- Average high
- 15°C (59°F)
- Average low
- 6°C (43°F)
- Rain
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- about 13
Bring a warm jacket and layers, since evenings drop to about 6°C (43°F). Pack a small umbrella too, as it rains on about 13 days.
Averages from the KMI/IRM (Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium) normals for 1991 to 2020, Uccle station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 0.1 mm of rain.
Picks for April 2027
Listings as of 13 November 2026. Chosen from the listings below by one rule. The city’s best-known annual events come first, then festivals and illuminations, events that start in these dates and run only a few days, and events with a photo. Each line is built from the listing’s own facts.
- Smithsonian Les Mystères du CosmosExhibition at Tour & Taxis, 23 Sept 2026 to 30 Jun 2027.
- Concerts de Bach - Chapelle des MinimesClassical and opera at église Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg, 27 Sept 2026 to 27 Jun 2027.
- Duos en résonancesExhibition at Design Museum Brussels, 20 Nov 2026 to 11 Apr 2027.
- Cuisine de quartier NekkersdalFestival at NoordOuest Café, 15 Sept 2026 to 22 Jun 2027.
- La Madeleine - programme 2026-2027Concert at La Madeleine, 2 Jan 2026 to 19 May 2027.
- Cirque Royal - programme 2026-2027Concert at Cirque Royal, 7 Jan 2026 to 5 Jul 2027.
- ING Arena - programme 2026-2027Concert at ING Arena, 17 Jan 2026 to 12 Jun 2027.
- Edgar Sarin - 'Matthäus-Passion'Exhibition at Fondation CAB, 2 Sept 2026 to 17 Apr 2027.
- Fashion & TrainsExhibition at Train World, 18 Sept 2026 to 29 Aug 2027.
- Concertini à la MonnaieClassical and opera at La Monnaie, 9 Oct 2026 to 18 Jun 2027.
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22 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Cirque Royal - programme 2026-2027Cirque Royal · 7 Jan 2026 to 5 Jul 2027
ING Arena - programme 2026-2027ING Arena · 17 Jan 2026 to 12 Jun 2027
Edgar Sarin - 'Matthäus-Passion'Matongé and Flagey · Fondation CAB · 2 Sept 2026 to 17 Apr 2027
Cuisine de quartier NekkersdalNoordOuest Café · 15 Sept 2026 to 22 Jun 2027
Fashion & TrainsTrain World · 18 Sept 2026 to 29 Aug 2027
Smithsonian Les Mystères du CosmosTour & Taxis · 23 Sept 2026 to 30 Jun 2027
Concerts de Bach - Chapelle des Minimeséglise Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg · 27 Sept 2026 to 27 Jun 2027
Concertini à la MonnaieLa Monnaie · 9 Oct 2026 to 18 Jun 2027
AnimazingEuropean Quarter and Cinquantenaire · Institute of Natural Sciences · 16 Oct 2026 to 29 Aug 2027
Mangatopia 30: years of manga from Kana!Sainte-Catherine and De Brouckère · Comic Art Museum · 16 Oct 2026 to 17 May 2027
INUIT - Impressions of the Canadian Far NorthEuropean Quarter and Cinquantenaire · Art & History Museum (RMAH) · 16 Oct 2026 to 18 Apr 2027
Brussels Comics Figurines MuseumsGrand-Place and Îlot Sacré · Brussels Comics Figurines Museum · 1 Nov 2026 to 30 Jun 2027
Saul Steinberg The Americans - Part 3Mont des Arts and Royal Quarter · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium · 3 Nov 2026 to 9 May 2027
CélébrationArt et Marges Musée · 19 Nov 2026 to 26 Sept 2027
Duos en résonancesDesign Museum Brussels · 20 Nov 2026 to 11 Apr 2027
Banu CennetoğluSainte-Catherine and De Brouckère · Kanal - Centre Pompidou · 28 Nov 2026 to 23 May 2027Free
An infinite womanSainte-Catherine and De Brouckère · Kanal - Centre Pompidou · 28 Nov 2026 to 25 Apr 2027
Otobong NkangaSainte-Catherine and De Brouckère · Kanal - Centre Pompidou · 28 Nov 2026 to 18 Apr 2027Free
Lucky Luke rides again!Sainte-Catherine and De Brouckère · Comic Art Museum · 11 Dec 2026 to 12 Sept 2027
Alleen VerbeeldingKVS · 12 Jan to 4 Apr 2027
CopyriotKVS · 13 Jan to 29 May 2027
Planning a trip in April
The calendar above lists 74 events in April 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Brussels compares the main areas.
More things to do in Brussels in April
Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover April.
Also worth a look
- 19 gigs are listed for April: See the live music listings
Good to know
What is on in Brussels in April 2027?
There are 74 events listed for April 2027 (25 performances, 16 concerts, 14 exhibitions, 8 classical and opera events, 6 comedy shows, 3 tours, 1 festival and 1 activities and classe). 74 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What's the weather like in Brussels in April?
In April Brussels averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with 47 mm of rain on about 13 days. Those are KMI/IRM (Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium) averages for 1991 to 2020 at its Uccle station, counting days with at least 0.1 mm of rain.
What festivals are on in Brussels in April 2027?
The festival listed for April 2027 is Cuisine de quartier Nekkersdal (15 Sept 2026 to 22 Jun 2027). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Brussels in April 2027?
Yes. 3 of the 74 events listed for April 2027 are free to attend, including Otobong Nkanga (28 Nov 2026 to 18 Apr 2027) and Banu Cennetoğlu (28 Nov 2026 to 23 May 2027).
Is April a good time to visit Brussels?
April is light on big dates. Duos en résonances at the Design Museum Brussels runs to 11 April, and the Smithsonian Starstruck exhibition at Tour & Taxis stays on to 30 June.
How current is this list?
Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.
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