European Quarter and Cinquantenaire
EU institutions around a large 19th-century park
The European Quarter is the district of the Commission, the Council and the Parliament, around Schuman and Rue de la Loi. The Cinquantenaire Park lies to its east.
Museum of Natural Sciences is the natural history museum on Rue Vautier in the European Quarter, known for its dinosaur hall with the Iguanodons found at Bernissart. Art and History Museum is the large museum of the Cinquantenaire Park, with collections from antiquity, Europe and the world. Autoworld is a car museum in a hall of the Cinquantenaire Park, with vintage and classic vehicles. Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History is the military history museum in the Cinquantenaire Park.
Also on the map in this area: House of European History, Cinquantenaire Arcade, Berlaymont, Résidence Palace (Europa building), European Parliament, Grande Mosquée de Bruxelles, Maison Saint-Cyr, Place des Barricades, Square Ambiorix, Square Marie-Louise, Pavillon Horta-Lambeaux, Maison Cauchie, Cinquantenaire Park, Parc Léopold.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Mont des Arts and Royal Quarter Palace, parks and the big museums of the upper town 
Matongé and Flagey African food and shops, and the ponds of Ixelles 
Schaerbeek and Saint-Josse Art Nouveau streets, Train World and the Botanique 
Louise and Châtelain Avenue Louise, Art Nouveau mansions and the Bois de la Cambre The best of European Quarter and Cinquantenaire
Things to do in European Quarter and Cinquantenaire
What's on in European Quarter and Cinquantenaire
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Los Arregladores with Baptiste Herbin and Minino Garay Concert
Fri 13 Nov · Jazz Station
A jazz concert by Los Arregladores with Baptiste Herbin and Minino Garay in the Bruxelles sur scène series at Jazz Station.
20:00 · Map · Source: Jazz Station · Baptiste Herbin / Minino Garay ‘Los Arregladores...
Quiet Colors Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Jazz Station
A jazz concert by the duo Quiet Colors in the Bruxelles sur scène series at Jazz Station.
18:00 · Map · Source: Jazz Station
Themed Embroidery Workshop at Maison Cauchie Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Maison Cauchie
A themed embroidery workshop at the Maison Cauchie.
from 13:30 · Map · Source: Commune d'Etterbeek · Atelier broderie thématique à la Maison Cauchie
Make them yours! Turn our Discovery Spaces inside out Exhibition
Sun 15 Nov · House of European History
An event at House of European History, 15 Nov 2026, as listed on the House of European History agenda.
Map · Source: House of European History
Lunchtime tour - Meet the Postcolonial? exhibition team 2/2 Tours and walks
Tue 17 Nov · House of European History
Lunchtime tour - Meet the Postcolonial? exhibition team 2/2 at House of European History, 17 Nov 2026, as listed on the House of European History agenda.
Map · Source: House of European History
Julien Tassin Solo and Jordi Grognard Trio Concert
Thu 19 Nov · Jazz Station
A double bill of Julien Tassin solo and the Jordi Grognard Trio in the Soirs d'Hortense series at Jazz Station.
20:00 · Map · Source: Jazz Station · Julien Tassin Solo + Jordi Grognard Trio
Film screening and conversation, El Shatt, A Blueprint for Utopia Film
Fri 20 Nov · House of European History
Film screening and conversation, El Shatt, A Blueprint for Utopia at House of European History, 20 Nov 2026, as listed on the House of European History agenda.
Map · Source: House of European History · Film screening and conversation - El Shatt - A Blueprint for Utopia
Igor Gehenot Trio Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Jazz Station
A jazz trio concert in the Bruxelles sur scène series at Jazz Station.
20:00 · Map · Source: Jazz Station
Manolo Cabras Quartet: Divagazioni Spettrali Concert
Sat 21 Nov · Jazz Station
A jazz quartet concert in the Bruxelles sur scène series at Jazz Station.
18:00 · Map · Source: Jazz Station · Manolo Cabras Quartet ‘Divagazioni Spettrali’
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Verjaardagsfeest Theatre and shows
Mon 23 Nov · Chambéry
Verjaardagsfeest at Chambéry, 23 Nov 2026, 13:30 to 16:00, as listed on the Chambery agenda.
13:30 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Chambery
Collectif Thöz Concert Series: Friction Extended Concert
Wed 25 Nov · Jazz Station
A concert for eight musicians spread around the room, in the Collectif Thöz series at Jazz Station.
20:00 · Map · Source: Jazz Station · COLLECTIF THÖZ CONCERT SERIES : FRICTION EXTENDED
An evening with David Van Reybrouck Talks and readings
Thu 26 Nov · House of European History
An evening with David Van Reybrouck at House of European History, 26 Nov 2026, as listed on the House of European History agenda.
Map · Source: House of European History
Samen leven, samen handelen: het theaterstuk Metro Theatre and shows
Sat 28 Nov · Le Senghor
Samen leven, samen handelen: het theaterstuk Metro at Le Senghor, 28 Nov 2026, 14:00 to 18:00, as listed on the Chambery agenda.
14:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Chambery
Remembering the Past, Understanding the Present Exhibition
Wed 2 Dec · House of European History
Remembering the Past, Understanding the Present at House of European History, 2 Dec 2026, as listed on the House of European History agenda.
Map · Source: House of European History
Food Stories: Tasting Colonial Histories Exhibition
Sat 12 Dec · House of European History
Food Stories: Tasting Colonial Histories at House of European History, 12 Dec 2026, as listed on the House of European History agenda.
Map · Source: House of European History
Visite Découverte - December Tours and walks
Sun 13 Dec · House of European History
Visite Découverte - December at House of European History, 13 Dec 2026, as listed on the House of European History agenda.
Map · Source: House of European History
Show 1 event nearby, outside European Quarter and Cinquantenaire
Sunday jam session at Jazz Station Concert
Sundays. Next: Sun 15 Nov · Jazz Station, Saint-Josse
A weekly Sunday jam session led by a different musician each week at Jazz Station.
18:00 · Map · Source: Jazz Station · Jam Session
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