Art Nouveau in Brussels: unmissable events

01 October 2026

Do you dream of curves and counter-curves? In Brussels, the capital of Art Nouveau, every street corner houses magnificent facades behind which often hide dream interiors. Exceptional guided tours and architectural itineraries, annual festivals to discover unique sites, interdisciplinary events based on Art Nouveau: let your curiosity be your guide and discover Brussels' architectural heritage through the year's unmissable events!

Extraordinary discoveries with BANAD Festival

©EB - sophie voituron

Who hasn't dreamt of discovering the interiors that hide behind the capital's majestic Art Nouveau and Art Deco facades? Every year, the Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco Festival  has more than a few surprises in store... This year, it's opening the doors to extraordinary new sites, such as the Villa Beausite, with its incredible loggia, or the Art Deco Ramaekers building in Saint-Gilles. For three weekends, enjoy a wonderful journey back in time, full of anecdotes! In addition to the visits, the programme also abounds with off-site activities, workshops for kids and conferences that highlight the richness of Brussels' architectural heritage. In short, you can look forward to a week of visits and discoveries of extremely rare places that are full of stories!

When? March

Where? Several locations in Brussels

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Revisit the classics with ARTONOV 

Olivia Droeshaut © DYOD

Want to discover Art Nouveau and Art Deco off the beaten track and with a modern twist? That's what the ARTONOV festival offers its visitors. For this 6th edition, dance, performances and concerts will be hosted in a handful of varied venues such as Saint Cyr House (an Art Nouveau gem), L’Hectolitre (an atypical site) or Solvay Library, with its eclectic beauty. Whether it’s musical walks to the sound of a portable medieval organ; underground dance to the sound of EDM or jazz improvisation under the marble mosaics of the Solvay Library, each edition will present interdisciplinary creations around a chosen theme.

When? October

Where? Several locations in Brussels

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Maison (Hôtel) Solvay

Architect: Victor Horta - 1895/1898 This luxury townhouse was built by Victor Horta in 1894 for the son of captain of industry Ernest Solvay. The architect was given “carte blanche” and designed the interior and the furniture down to the smallest detail. On the façade, two symmetric bow windows surmounted by balconies are seen to protrude across two floors. Indoors it is a visual extravaganza, with the sheer range of red-orange hues on offer only acting to underpin the atmosphere of luxury and comfort. A must-see building.

Historical venues

Maison (Hôtel) Solvay

Horta Museum

The Horta Museum is housed in the house and studio of the architect Victor Horta (1861-1947). Both buildings were built from 1898 to 1901 and are typical of the height of Art Nouveau. The interior of the house has been largely preserved: mosaics, stained-glass windows, furniture, wall paintings form a harmonious whole that shows subtlety down to the smallest detail. The museum is also a centre for research on Victor Horta and Art Nouveau. The architect's personal archive, a collection of plans of his buildings and the library are accessible to the public by appointment. Reservation of a time slot online is mandatory. Last access at 16:45.

Horta Museum

Maison Autrique

Historical venues

Maison Autrique

MIM - Musical Instruments Museum (MRAH)

As soon as it opened at the end of the 19th century, the luxurious Old England department store earned an excellent reputation for its highly distinctive building. The entrance to the building is a jewel of the Art Nouveau style, while the rest is in perfect harmony with the neoclassical ensemble on the Place Royale, and just around the corner from the Grand-Place and Central Station, no less! With a wealth of some 9.000 instruments, some 1.200 of which are on permanent exhibit, the museum's reputation is mainly built on its extraordinary collections. Once inside, you'll embark on a true tour of the musical world. After your visit, the instruments and their history will no longer hold any secrets: from the viola da gamba from the Court of Brussels to the 20th century theremin, and even including the African kora! The mim is nothing other than a place to experience music. A visitor's guidance system allows you to explore the thematic tours to the tune of the melodious sound of the instruments presented. A program packed with concerts, demonstrations and workshops for the young and the not so young makes the mim experience even better. The mim has its own concert hall, specialized library, museum shop, workshop for restauration and conservation of musical instruments and is crowned by a restaurant with panoramic view over Brussels.

MIM - Musical Instruments Museum (MRAH)

Cauchie House

"Our spaces are currently not available for rental. Please visit this page again for future update." The Cauchie House is one of the most exceptional Art Nouveau masterpieces in Brussels. Built in 1905, it was originally the home to Paul Cauchie and Caroline Voet, a couple of artists and decorators. The majestic sgraffito on the façade and the opulent decorations of the bel-étage served as a manifesto for their artistic skills. We invite you to join us for a guided tour to discover its history and unique artworks. Open every Saturday of the month. Individual guided tours, group guided tours.

Cauchie House

Edificio – Solvay Library

This is a magnificent venue created by the vision of one man, Ernest Solvay, in this ancient sociology institute where scientists from around the world came together to share their thoughts and ideas. In this park, Nobel Prize scientists such as Einstein and Bohr gathered for the famous Solvay Conferences. No wonder the venue resonates with brilliant minds!

Edificio – Solvay Library

Guided tours

Utopie au Mont des Arts, visite scénarisée

devant la statue équestre du Roi Albert Ier, Mont des Arts

Brussels

Guided tours

Utopie au Mont des Arts, visite scénarisée

Si t'y danses — balade 3 : Danser les volutes

Saint-Gilles

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Si t'y danses — balade 3 : Danser les volutes

Foundation Frison Horta "A Living museum"

Maison Muse L'art Nouveau Victor Horta 1894 Second House of Victor Horta Constructed for his best friend Maurice Frison lawyer of the court of Belgium & Social and Civil reformer of Belgium. The house is in the heart of City center Only living Museum in the world Of Horta.

Foundation Frison Horta is an Active Cultural Bridge Between East & West Restoring, Preserving and Sustaining Rich Art & Craft of the By-Gone Era, in an Artistic Art-de-Vivre form. “Excellence in Craftsmanship and Métiers d’Art”. The Foundation Aims to Foster Greater Understanding and Appreciation of the Rich Heritage & Cultural Traditions of the East particularly of Indian Sub-continent In Europe and vice versa. Foundation Frison Horta is working Extensively in Restoring the image of Brussels with Art Nouveau as its National Identity to a Global Audience. Maison Frison is the Only one of a kind house of Victor Horta that was Constructed for Double Function Maurice Frison ( Lawyer of the Court of Belgium) office and living space. Foundation frison Has Continued the double function of Horta with Foundation museum activities and the living space making it a One of a kind in the world “A Living Museum” an Exceptional Unique Time capsule of 19th Century Total Art, Art Nouveau Gem of Victor Horta! Entry Fee: 39 Euros (Minimum 2 person)

Foundation Frison Horta

Brussels

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Foundation Frison Horta "A Living museum"

Individual tour of Hotel Solvay

Solvay House

Ixelles

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Individual tour of Hotel Solvay

Individual tour of Hotel Van Eetvelde

Nestled in a UNESCO World Heritage building designed by the architect Victor Horta, the Art Nouveau Interpretation Centre (LAB-An) offers four exhibition spaces. These will offer you different keys to understanding this fascinating artistic and cultural movement. The discovery of the Van Eetvelde Hotel and its extraordinary dome will undoubtedly be the highlight of your visit. Important Notice Disabled access : Unfortunately, the buildings are not accessible to people with reduced mobility (Mainly because of the presence of many stairs that are difficult to negotiate - between three and fifteen steps) Reduced rates : Please note that in order to benefit from the reduced rates, you will be asked for proof on arrival. Guided tours : The following rates give you access to a self-guided tour of the van Eetvelde complex (Hotel, Office and exhibition spaces). Guided tours are available for groups by prior arrangement via info@lab-an.be. Photos authorised, without flash and only on smartphone. For all requests for professional photo shoots, please contact info@lab-an.be.

Hôtel van Eetvelde X LAB·AN

Brussels

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Individual tour of Hotel Van Eetvelde

Art Nouveau dans le Quartier des Squares

Au bas du Square Marie Louise, à côté de la statue de La Cigale

Brussels

Guided tours

Art Nouveau dans le Quartier des Squares

Hidden Art Nouveau in Saint-Gilles

From a small medieval village teeming with vagabonds and brigands to today’s trendy district, we take you through the streets and alleys of Saint-Gilles, following in the footsteps of its past and its architectural boom.

We invite you on a fascinating stroll through the little-visited neighborhoods of Saint-Gilles and Forest, rich in architectural masterpieces. WHAT ARE YOU GONNA SEE ? From a small suburb of Brussels in the 13th century, where merchants passed through, to major transformations during the Industrial Revolution, the face of this commune has changed enormously over the centuries.Today’s hyper-trendy district, thanks in particular to attractions such as the Parvis and the Barrière, Saint-Gilles is nonetheless a place rich in history and architecture. >Numerous works by well-known architects such as Jef Lambeaux, Albert Ciamberlani, Louise de Hem, Julien Dillens and others,… >The famous Hôtel Hanon, Saint-Gilles City Hall, “Parc de l’Abbé Froidure”,... >A stroll through the history of this town, from its medieval bandit hideout to today's trendy neighbourhoods. Public tour in english every first sunday of the month Voluntary cost : Pay 3€ when you book, and the rest directly to the guide at the end of the tour (voluntary amount)

An original guided tour of Brussels By Foot

In front of Notre-Dame de la Providence church

Saint-Gilles

Guided tours

Hidden Art Nouveau in Saint-Gilles

Discover the Art Nouveau sgraffito technique at La Maison Cauchie

The Maison Cauchie invites you to discover the Art Nouveau sgraffito technique, a speciality of the Ateliers Cauchie during the Belle Époque. Special programme of the day: guided tours of the Maison Cauchie followed by a demonstration of the sgraffito technique by two heritage craftswomen. Tickets are available through our standard ticketing system.

10am, 11.30am, 14pm, 15.30pm : guided tour in FRENCH 14.45pm : guided tour in DUTCH 10.45am, 16pm with : guided tour in ENGLISH Interested in a private tour with sgraffito demonstration? Contact us: sgraffito@cauchie.be

Cauchie House

Etterbeek

Guided tours

Discover the Art Nouveau sgraffito technique at La Maison Cauchie

Brussels, Belle époque & Art Nouveau

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Brussels underwent a series of upheavals! The Industrial Revolution, the Congo and urban development were to transform the lives of the people of Brussels!

During the Belle Époque, economic life flourished, the arts flourished and interest in cultural activities grew. An artistic movement, perhaps the most emblematic of the period, was born in Brussels: Art Nouveau... WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER? We take you back over 120 years, to a district that in many ways was a privileged witness to the Belle Époque... With a particular focus on the Art Nouveau movement, we'll retrace the major stages of this urban transformation to give you a better understanding of the era, as well as more current urban issues in a district that didn't stop changing with the Belle Époque - far from it! - Numerous projects by well-known architects such as Paul Cauchie, Edouard Raemakers, Gustave Strauven,... - An insight into the history of a neighborhood that witnessed the urban transformations of the early 20th century. - The Cinquantenaire Palace and Park, the monument “to the memory of Belgians who died for colonial work”, by Thomas Vinçotte, the “Pavillon des Passions Humaines” (V Horta), the famous Maison Saint-Cyr,... - ... Regular tour in english every second sunday of the month at 11 AM Registration fee: 3€ / pers - Remainder to be paid on site (free amount) Private tour when you want : info@brusselsbyfoot.com