The Heritage Days are an annual event during which a number of the capital's historical and cultural buildings, not normally open to the public, open their doors. These days usually take place on the second weekend of September and are an initiative to promote Brussels' heritage and make it accessible to a wide public. Moreover, access to most sites is free!

When? The second weekend of September

Where? At various locations in Brussels

Neoclassicism, eclecticism, technical innovations… are you ready to revisit a century that shaped Brussels? ANTE Festival celebrates architecture built between 1780 and 1920. For over a week, step inside buildings usually closed to the public, explore the capital with guided walking or cycling tours, and enjoy talks, workshops and specially tailored tours. It's a journey through the "long 19th century" to understand how, brick by brick, Brussels laid the foundations of its modernity.

When? Early October

Where? At various locations in Brussels

Taking a fresh look at architecture, particularly Art Nouveau and Art Deco, is the challenge that the ARTONOV Festival has taken up since its creation in 2014. Every year in October, dance, performance, concerts and other interdisciplinary creations are staged in a handful of diverse venues with settings as astonishing as they are splendid. Previous editions have taken us to the heart of the Maison Louis Tenaerts (a jewel of Art Deco architecture), between the rough concrete walls of the Vanhaerents Art Collection or to Queens, a neo-classical mansion adorned with unusual Egyptian frescoes. What surprises are in store this year?

When? Every year, in the first half of October

Where? At various locations in Brussels

If you want to learn more about architecture, look no further than Archiweek. For seven days, it puts the spotlight on contemporary architecture in Brussels. Visitors can explore the most astonishing projects of the moment and marvel at their bold lines. The curious can also go behind the scenes of contemporary creation, with visits to Brussels' architectural agencies. You'll also get the chance to engage in debate with architects at a number of fascinating conferences.

When? Every year, first half of October

Where? At various locations in Brussels