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Brussels events in March 2027

105 events in March 2027: 34 performances, 26 exhibitions, 14 comedy shows, 11 concerts, 11 classical and opera events, 3 tours, 2 activities and classes, 2 film screenings, 1 festival and 1 market, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are M.C. Escher: Beyond Infinity (17 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027) and William Kentridge (18 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027).

March is mostly the end of the winter exhibitions. William Kentridge at Bozar, M.C. Escher at Tour & Taxis, Portia Zvavahera at Wiels and Identita at the Design Museum Brussels all close on 7 March 2027, and the Festival Mondial de la Magie is at Forest National on 5 March. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.

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Brussels weather in March

Average high
11°C (52°F)
Average low
4°C (38°F)
Rain
59 mm
Rainy days
about 16

You'll want a warm coat, with a hat and gloves for evenings near 4°C (38°F). Pack a small umbrella too, as it rains on about 16 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.

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Don't miss in March 2027

Long red brick Tour & Taxis warehouse building in Brussels
Exhibition M.C. Escher: Beyond Infinity 17 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027 · Tour & Taxis Exhibition at Tour & Taxis, dates as printed on the venue agenda. Photo: elPadawan, CC BY-SA 2.0
Palais des Beaux-Arts Bozar facade with flags on Rue Ravenstein, Brussels
Exhibition William Kentridge 18 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027 · Bozar William Kentridge at Bozar, Exhibitions, as listed on the Bozar calendar. Photo: Fred Romero, CC BY 2.0

Picks for March 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.

  1. M.C. Escher: Beyond InfinityExhibition at Tour & Taxis, 17 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.
  2. William KentridgeExhibition at Bozar, 18 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027. Price: From €20.
  3. NimbusExhibition at Atomium, 14 Feb 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.
  4. Smithsonian Les Mystères du CosmosExhibition at Tour & Taxis, 23 Sept 2026 to 30 Jun 2027.
  5. Concerts de Bach - Chapelle des MinimesClassical and opera at église Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg, 27 Sept 2026 to 27 Jun 2027.
  6. Identita - The Story of Czech Graphic DesignExhibition at Design Museum Brussels, 16 Oct 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.
  7. Duos en résonancesExhibition at Design Museum Brussels, 20 Nov 2026 to 11 Apr 2027.
  8. Shaping the Possible: Pierre Lallemand, designerExhibition at Design Museum Brussels, 20 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027.
  9. Cuisine de quartier NekkersdalFestival at NoordOuest Café, 15 Sept 2026 to 22 Jun 2027.
  10. La Madeleine - programme 2026-2027Concert at La Madeleine, 2 Jan 2026 to 19 May 2027.

Calendar

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Day by day

Each event on its first day still ahead. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.

On for weeks

37 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.

La Madeleine - programme 2026-2027La Madeleine · 2 Jan 2026 to 19 May 2027
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
NimbusAtomium · 14 Feb 2026 to 7 Mar 2027
Houses in Comic StripsSchaerbeek and Saint-Josse · Autrique House · 25 Apr 2026 to 7 Mar 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
Tapta meets JuddMont des Arts and Royal Quarter · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium · 6 Oct 2026 to 14 Mar 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
Identita - The Story of Czech Graphic DesignDesign Museum Brussels · 16 Oct 2026 to 7 Mar 2027
Soleil Noir : Léon Spilliaert, Michaël Borremans, James Ensor…Louise and Châtelain · Boghossian Foundation - Villa Empain · 22 Oct 2026 to 19 Mar 2027
Portia Zvavahera: Kuzviramba MamuriWiels · 31 Oct 2026 to 7 Mar 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
Go Away Sorrow of the World - Robbert&Frank Frank&RobbertAnderlecht · Erasmus House & Beguinage Museums · 6 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 2027
Atout Comedy NightCentre culturel Bruegel · 13 Nov 2026 to 12 Mar 2027
CélébrationArt et Marges Musée · 19 Nov 2026 to 26 Sept 2027
Duos en résonancesDesign Museum Brussels · 20 Nov 2026 to 11 Apr 2027
Shaping the Possible: Pierre Lallemand, designerDesign Museum Brussels · 20 Nov 2026 to 7 Mar 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
Joshua SerafinSainte-Catherine and De Brouckère · Kanal - Centre Pompidou · 28 Nov 2026 to 28 Mar 2027
Manon de BoerSainte-Catherine and De Brouckère · Kanal - Centre Pompidou · 28 Nov 2026 to 28 Mar 2027
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
The PowerlessKVS · 13 Jan to 24 Mar 2027
A Room of His OwnKVS · 9 Feb to 18 Mar 2027

Planning a trip in March

The calendar above lists 105 events in March 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Brussels compares the main areas.

More things to do in Brussels in March

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Good to know

What is on in Brussels in March 2027?

There are 105 events listed for March 2027 (34 performances, 26 exhibitions, 14 comedy shows, 11 concerts, 11 classical and opera events, 3 tours, 2 activities and classes, 2 film screenings, 1 festival and 1 market). The big dates are M.C. Escher: Beyond Infinity (17 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027) and William Kentridge (18 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027). 105 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.

What's the weather like in Brussels in March?

In March Brussels averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 4°C (38°F), with 59 mm of rain on about 16 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 March 2027?

The festival listed for March 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 March 2027?

Yes. 4 of the 105 events listed for March 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 March a good time to visit Brussels?

March is mostly the end of the winter exhibitions. William Kentridge at Bozar, M.C. Escher at Tour & Taxis, Portia Zvavahera at Wiels and Identita at the Design Museum Brussels all close on 7 March 2027, and the Festival Mondial de la Magie is at Forest National on 5 March.

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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