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For over 30 years, Indigenous Tourism Quebec has been a hub for exchange and services in the development and promotion of Quebec’s Indigenous tourism offerings. For millennia, Indigenous Quebec has stood out for its rich historical culture that blends ancestral and now contemporary traditions in a sought-after, quality tourism offering infused with authenticity.
Located on the most beautiful square in the world in a true architectural jewel, the Museum of the City of Brussels tells the story of our capital through its rich collections. Paintings, tapestries, ceramics, engravings, models, maps and plans Made in Brussels. On the first floor, the Espace Parenthèse invites you to discover capsule exhibitions presenting some of the pieces taken out of storage.
On the top floor, a room reveals the development, transformations and behind-the-scenes of the Grand-Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. To round out your visit, don’t forget to admire the original statue of Manneken-Pis!
More info :
www.brusselscitymuseum.brussels/en/masterpiece/la-maison-du-roi-the-kings-house
Place de la Monnaie is hosting chalets offering typical mountain food and drink along with a wide range of sweets and other treats to delight those with a sweet tooth.
Place De Brouckère has been a pedestrian area for several years, and will host the ice rink and the curling rinks as well as numerous catering chalets and covered terraces to create a warm and friendly mini village. Here, the traders are using reusable tableware for the second time, again participating in a test which augments the ever-increasing existing sustainability measures.
Cut down on Wednesday 15 November in Lier, the tree is adorned with symbols carved in the wood which represent several of Quebec’s Indigenous nations. You’ll find the Mi’kmaq Star: an eight-pointed star which has been a symbol in Mi’kmaq communities for centuries, representing the sun, a powerful figure in traditional spiritual life. Snowshoeing: Transport tool used by all the First Nations of Quebec. An Inukshuk (plural: inuksuit): a pile of stones or rocks used to communicate with humans in the Arctic. And finally, a Dreamcatcher: The legend of the dreamcatcher recounts that good and bad dreams circulate in the night air. The web allows good dreams to pass through and captures bad dreams, where they perish with the first light of dawn.
Artists : Pascal Sioui, Huron-Wendat craftsman and Mélanie
Jean from the Micmac nation of Gespeg
Music, with all its richness and diversity, unites us all. Both multicoloured and multicultural, it transports us, lulls us with emotions and encourages us to share, to discover and to explore! Using this unifying spirit, Magic Monkey is creating a universal sound and light show for this edition on the theme of a great musical exploration around the world. This is a cultural discovery shared by all – a breathtaking, image-rich, sound-soaked and colourful celebration of a diversity which connects us through the music of our world.
CREDITS
Sound and light show: Magic Monkey – www.magicmonkey.net
Production: Next
Sound composition: Charles and Chris de Moffarts
Sound and light show of 8 to 10 minutes: from 25 November to 8 January from 5 pm to 10 pm.
From Monday to Thursday every hour, Friday to Sunday every 30 minutes.
Winter Vox is also back at weekends: groups (three on Saturday and three on Sunday) offer recitals: Christmas carols, gospel, sacred songs, pop and contemporary.
The ice rink is back on Place De Brouckère and is open until 7 January There is an area for toddlers, and skates which are placed over shoes are available. The large rink is completely covered by a transparent roof.
No booking, except for schools via Wheelchair access with accompanying adult.
– Prices (including skate rental):
* adults (over 16): €10/ under 16: €5/ schools: €3/student/family (2 adults + 2 children): €25
* free of charge for persons accompanying PRM
– not recommended for children under 6 years old.
From atop the 55 meters of one of the most spectacular attractions of Winter Wonders, the view of Brussels and the festive city centre is out of this world.
The 42-cabin Ferris Wheel also provides for persons of reduced mobility, with a specially-equipped cabin available for them.
Prices: adults €10/ children under 12 €6
Another classic must-see, these rides feature handmade fantastic characters from the poetic world of Jules Verne. A timeless moment!
Price: €3/(2-11 years)
There are only seven of these 45-metre-long dinosaurs (designed by the American Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter company) in the world! Guess where the only example of this prehistoric animal with a ferocious appetite can be found in all of Europe? At Winter Wonders of course, ladies and gentlemen! Thrills and chills guaranteed during a terrifying walk featuring special effects.
Price: €5/person – family tickets: €12/3 persons – €15/4 persons
Comfortably seated in reclining seats mounted on actuators, the get ready to enjoy incredible virtual reality experiences: meetings with mummies or dragons, discovery of a haunted house, space exploration, a ride in a Christmas sleigh, and much more. Larger-than-life experiences for every taste and age!
Price: €7
Located just a stone’s throw from the fountain, this unique museum displays almost 150 exceptional outfits by Brussels’ most famous inhabitant. They come from all over the world, featuring trades, personalities, civic or sporting associations, and not forgetting carnivals and folklore. Every year, more than twenty new costumes are donated to enrich the wardrobe, which now boasts more than 1100 of them! Young and old alike can test their dexterity by dressing up the ketje! It’s not as easy as you’d think: it’s a real job!
Discover our magnificent Pop-Up window dedicated to the festive season!
For more information: www.mannekenpis.brussels/en/la-garde-robe
Traditional end-of-year activities and cutting-edge experiences are on the programme in the Horta Gallery during an immersive exhibition (entry fee).
Before entering the museum, the public can get a free taste of the attractions in place d’Espagne, illuminated by numerous magical installations.
“Spirit of the North” exhibition, Galerie Horta from 28 October (entry fee).
The emblematic wrap dress is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The museum is dedicating its new exhibition to the designer Diane von Furstenberg. This is a first in Europe! Discover the inspiring career of this Brussels-born fashion icon.
Woman Before Fashion is not a retrospective. It’s rather a free approach to Diane von Furstenberg’s work. The exhibition presents the work and the person of the famous Belgian-American fashion designer. The tour begins with fashion and ends with women through a selection of more than 50 models and a vast iconography.
Exposition until 5/3/2023.
More info at: www.museemodeetdentelle.brussels
During the day, Discursive Mechanisms reveals ancient engraving techniques. At night, the façade takes on another dimension thanks to animations projected onto the building.
This resolutely contemporary composition borrows various references from medieval iconography, comics, pop culture and video games. Produced by Brussels-based engraver Fred Penelle and Franco-Swiss video artist Yannick Jacquet.
Every day from 12 noon to 9 pm visitors can discover a multimedia show in the Hôtel Métropole. This creation features multidisciplinary artists, holograms, lasers and video-mapping.
More info: https://www.fantasticbrussels.be/
The world première of the TOKYO ART CITY exhibition offers an immersive and interactive multi-sensory experience centred on the “Yamanote Line,” Tokyo’s busiest 34 km urban railway line. The movements of visitors are transformed into vectors of creativity and painting through the universe of Manga.
More info: www.tokyoartcityexpo.com
Ter gelegenheid van de 125ste verjaardag van René Magritte heeft de Stad Brussel ervoor gekozen om de beroemde Belgische schilder te eren met verschillende kunstinstallaties, in samenwerking met de Magritte Stichting en de Musea voor Schone Kunsten. Surrealisme was dit jaar ook een overkoepelend thema op verschillende evenementen.
Tijdens WINTERPRET kun je nog steeds het parcours “In het spoor van Magritte” ontdekken en zullen enkele collages in de kijker worden gezet.
Meer informatie op www.surlestracesdemagritte.be
In de Hortagalerij staan traditionele eindejaarsactiviteiten en technologisch geavanceerde belevenissen op het programma in een meeslepende tentoonstelling (tegen betaling).
Voordat het publiek de tentoonstelling betreedt, kan het alvast genieten van een gratis voorproefje in de vorm van talrijke betoverende lichtinstallaties op het Spanjeplein.
Tentoonstelling ‘Spirit of the North’, Hortagalerij vanaf 28.10 (tegen betaling).
Hier vind je de meeste chalets met allerlei hartige gerechten en zoetigheden, en natuurlijk ook originele geschenkideeën. Tussen twee aankopen door kun je een leuke activiteit meepikken, zoals een ritje op het reuzenrad of op de draaimolen…
Dit jaar wordt het prachtige Muntplein omgetoverd tot een après-skidorp.
Er worden drie kunstmatige curlingbanen aangelegd, omringd door chalets die typische berggerechten en -drankjes zullen serveren. Zoetekauwen kunnen zich tegoed doen aan het ruime aanbod van snoep en ander lekkers.
De activiteiten op het De Brouckèreplein lopen door tot zondag 8 januari..
Op het De Brouckèreplein, jaren geleden omgevormd tot een voetgangerszone, vind je naast de schaats- en curlingbanen ook tal van chalets met horecagelegenheden en overdekte terrassen, die samen een warm en gezellig minidorp creëren. Het is dit jaar de 2e keer dat de handelaars herbruikbaar serviesgoed gebruiken. Daarmee herhalen ze een test die de steeds talrijkere maatregelen op het gebied van duurzaamheid versterkt.
Onze gemeenschappelijke overdekte terrassen zijn dé ontmoetingsplaats van WINTERPRET. In deze bemeubelde en verlichte ruimtes kun je lekker beschut even op adem komen in een uitnodigende omgeving.
De boom is op woensdag 15 november in Lier gekapt. Hij is versierd met uit hout gesneden symbolen die representatief zijn voor verschillende inheemse volken uit Quebec. Zo is er de Micmac ster: een achtpuntige ster die al eeuwenlang symbool staat voor de zon in de Micmac gemeenschappen, een grote kracht in het traditionele spirituele leven. De sneeuwschoen: een middel dat alle First Nations van Quebec gebruiken om zich voort te bewegen. Een inukshuk (meervoud: inuksuit): een stapel stenen of rotsen waarmee bewoners van het Noordpoolgebied met elkaar communiceren. En tot slot een dromenvanger: volgens de legende circuleren goede en kwade dromen in de nachtelijke lucht. Het web laat goede dromen door en vangt de slechte, waarna ze bij het eerste ochtendgloren vergaan.
Artiesten : Pascal Sioui, Huron-Wendat ambachtsman, en
Mélanie Jean van de Micmac Nation uit Gespeg
Muziek verenigt alle mensen met haar rijkdom en veelzijdigheid. Kleurrijke, multiculturele muziek brengt ons in vervoering, bespeelt onze emoties en doet ons samen genieten, ontdekken… verkennen! In deze geest van verbinding creëerde Magic Monkey speciaal voor deze editie een universele klank- en lichtshow rond het thema van een muzikale wereldreis. Een culturele ontdekking die we met anderen delen, een adembenemende hommage vol klank en kleur aan de diversiteit die ons verenigt via de muziek van over de hele wereld.
CREDITS
Klank- en lichtshow: Magic Monkey – www.magicmonkey.net
Productie: Next
Geluidscompositie: Charles en Chris de Moffarts
Klank- en lichtshow van 8 à 10 minuten: van 25.11.2022 tot 08.01.2023 van 17.00 tot 22.00 u.
Maandag t.e.m. donderdag elk uur, vrijdag t.e.m. zondag elk half uur.
Geen vertoning op zaterdag 24 en 31 december.
This is where most of the chalets are concentrated. They offer all sorts of sweet and savoury foods, and gifts which are each more original than the last! Between purchases, enjoy numerous activities such as the Giant Wheel, the rides and much more.
Want to experience the spirit of winter sports right in the heart of Brussels? Three ice curling rinks are available alongside the ice rink at De Brouckère.
Prices: adults (over 16): €8/ under 16: €4/
Discount if you pay via our partner Payconiq by BANCONTACT: adults (+16 years): €6/ under 16: €4
De sportiefste attractie van Winterpret staat eens te meer op het de Brouckèreplein.
Animatoren staan in voor de veiligheid. 60 m² voor de allerkleinsten (aanbindschaatsen verkrijgbaar). Schaatsbaan toegankelijk voor rolstoelgebruikers met begeleider.
Info:
– Tarieven (inclusief huur van schaatsen):
* volwassenen (+16 jaar): € 10 / -16 jaar: € 5 / scholen: € 3 / leerling / gezinnen (2 volwassenen + 2 kinderen): € 25
* gratis voor begeleiders PBM
– niet aanbevolen voor kinderen jonger dan 6 jaar.
– Laatste toegang: 1 uur voor sluitingstijd
De organisatoren adviseren om de drukste uren te vermijden en bij voorkeur op maandag, dinsdag en donderdag te komen tussen 12.00 en 17.00 u.
Reserveren enkel mogelijk voor scholen, tussen 12.00 en 15.00 u.: , 02/318 64 70.
Elektronische betaling toegestaan. Aarzel niet om te betalen via onze partner Payconiq by Bancontact.
The ice rink is back on the Place De Brouckère and is open until 7 January, with professional supervision ensuring a completely safe experience. There is an area for toddlers, and skates which are placed over shoes are available. The large rink is completely covered by a transparent roof.
No booking, except for schools via Wheelchair access with accompanying adult.
– Prices (including skate rental):
* adults (over 16): €10/ under 16: €5/ schools: €4/student/family (2 adults + 2 children): €25
* free of charge for persons accompanying PRM
– not recommended for children under 6 years old.
Depuis des millénaires, le Québec autochtone se démarque par sa culture historique entre traditions ancestrales et contemporaines dans une offre touristique riche, qualitative et authentique : art, culture, nature, aventure… Elle s’appuie sur l’héritage des peuples autochtones du Québec pour partager des moments chaleureux et inoubliables dans un cadre grandiose.
@crédit: Stéphane Audet
Envie de retrouver l’esprit des sports d’hiver en plein cœur de Bruxelles ? Trois pistes glacées de curling s’ajoutent à la piste glacée de la patinoire De Brouckère.
Payez et réservez en ligne ou sur place avec Payconiq et bénéficiez d’une réduction de 2 euros: adultes (+16 ans) : 6€ / – de 16 ans : 4€
Tarifs standards: adultes (+ de 16 ans) : 8€ / – de 16 ans : 4€
Des activités traditionnelles de fin d’année et des expériences à la pointe de la technologie sont programmées dans la Galerie Horta lors d’une exposition immersive (payante).
Avant d’y accéder, le public en a gratuitement un avant-goût sur la place d’Espagne, illuminée par de nombreuses installations féeriques.
Exposition « Spirit of the North », Galerie Horta à partir du 28.10 (payante).
Plus d’infos sur : www.spiritofthenorthexperience.com/bruxelles/
C’est ici que la plupart des chalets sont concentrés, proposant toutes sortes de mets salés et sucrés, ou de cadeaux plus originaux les uns que les autres. Entre deux emplettes, profitez de nombreuses animations telles que la Grande Roue, le manège…
La place de la Monnaie accueille des chalets qui offrent des plats et boissons typiques de l’ambiance montagnarde, ainsi qu’un grand choix de bonbons et autres douceurs pour régaler les amateurs de sucreries.
Aménagée depuis plusieurs années en zone piétonne, la place De Brouckère accueille la patinoire et les pistes de curling, ainsi que de nombreux chalets de restauration et des terrasses couvertes pour donner vie à un mini village chaleureux et convivial. C’est ici que les commerçants utilisent pour la 2e fois de la vaisselle réemployable, reconduisant ainsi un test qui renforce les mesures de plus en plus nombreuses en termes de durabilité.
Located behind the Saint Catherine’s Church, the Black Tower is one of the best-conserved relics of the first fortifications of Brussels constructed at the start of the 13th century.
On a stage in the shape of an igloo, the spellbinding voices of the Winter Vox choirs will ring out one after the other, amplifying the magic of this hidden treasure location.
For the first time the Black Tower will host the Enchanted House, where children are the kings and queens of the party.
Our covered terraces are the meeting place of Winter Wonders, with protected, fitted and lit areas offering you a special break in a welcoming environment.
S’il y a bien quelque chose qui symbolise Plaisirs d’Hiver, c’est son fameux sapin. Il trônera bien fringant aux côtés de la crèche traditionnelle, au centre du spectacle son et lumière de la Grand-Place.
Coupé le mercredi 15 novembre à Lierre, le conifère sera érigé sur la Grand-Place le jeudi 16 novembre dès 6h. Il sera orné de symboles forts représentatifs de certaines nations de notre invité d’honneur, les 11 Nations autochtones du Québec : une étoile, un inukshuk, des raquettes et un capteur de rêve, tous sculptés dans le bois et créés notamment par Pascal Sioui. Le sapin prend vie pour la toute première fois le vendredi 24 novembre, lors de la cérémonie d’inauguration à partir de 18h.
La musique dans toute sa richesse et sa diversité nous unit tous. Multicolore et multiculturelle, elle nous transporte, nous berce d’émotions et nous incite à partager, à découvrir… à explorer ! Dans cet esprit rassembleur, Magic Monkey crée, pour cette édition, un spectacle son et lumière universaliste sur le thème d’une grande exploration musicale à travers le monde. Une découverte culturelle partagée par tous, une célébration haletante, imagée, sonore et colorée d’une diversité qui nous grandit au travers des musiques de notre monde.
CRÉDITS
Spectacle son et lumière : Magic Monkey – www.magicmonkey.net
Production : Next
Composition sonore : Charles et Chris de Moffarts
Spectacle son et lumière de 8 à 10 minutes : du 25/11/2022 au 08/01/2023 de 17h00 à 22h00.
Du lundi au jeudi toutes les heures, du vendredi au dimanche toutes les 30 minutes.
Pas de spectacle les samedis 24 et 31 décembre.
Aussi, Winter Vox est de retour, les week-ends : des groupes (trois le samedi et trois le dimanche) proposent des récitals : chants de Noël, gospel, chants sacrés, pop et contemporain.
From atop the 55 meters of one of the most spectacular attractions of WINTER WONDERS, the view of Brussels and the festive city centre is out of this world.
The 42-cabin Giant Wheel also provides for persons of reduced mobility, with a specially-equipped cabin available for them.
Prices: adults €10/ children under 12 €6
To mark René Magritte’s125th birthday, the City of Brussels has chosen to honour the famous Belgian painter with a range of artistic installation in collaboration with the Fondation Magritte and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts. Surrealism was also a cross-cutting theme in various events this year.
During WINTER WONDERS you can still explore the “In the Footsteps of Magritte” trail, and some of the collages will be highlighted.
For more information, visit www.surlestracesdemagritte.be
Nog zo’n klassieker die je niet mag missen: de draaimolen met zijn betoverende figuren, handgemaakt met de poëtische wereld van Jules Verne als inspiratiebron. Even terug in de tijd.
Tarief: € 5
Encore un incontournable classique que ces manèges aux personnages fantastiques, réalisés à la main dans l’univers poétique de Jules Verne. Pour un moment suspendu hors du temps.
Tarif : 3€ (2-11 ans)
Ce dinosaure de 45 mètres conçu par la société américaine du Seigneur des Anneaux et de Harry Potter n’existe qu’en sept exemplaires dans le monde. Devinez où se trouve le seul exemplaire en Europe de cet animal préhistorique à l’appétit féroce ? À PLAISIRS D’HIVER Mesdames et Messieurs ! Frissons garantis le temps d’une promenade terrifiante saupoudrée d’effets spéciaux.
Tarif : 5€/personne – tickets famille : 12€/3 personnes – 15€/4 personnes
Confortablement installés dans des fauteuils enveloppants montés sur vérins, apprêtez-vous à vivre d’incroyables aventures en réalité virtuelle : des rencontres avec des momies ou des dragons, la découverte d’une maison hantée, une exploration spatiale, une balade en traineau de Noël… Des expériences plus vraies que nature pour tous les goûts et tous les âges.
Tarif : 7€
À l’occasion de l’année du 125e anniversaire de René Magritte, la Ville de Bruxelles a choisi d’honorer le célèbre peintre belge au moyen de diverses installations artistiques, en collaboration avec la Fondation Magritte et les Musées des Beaux-Arts. Le surréalisme était également une thématique transversale dans divers événements cette année.
Durant PLAISIRS D’HIVER, il est encore possible de découvrir le parcours « Sur les Traces de Magritte » et certains collages sont mis en lumière.
Plus d’info sur www.surlestracesdemagritte.be
Situé sur la plus belle place du monde, dans un véritable joyau architectural, le Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles raconte l’histoire de notre capitale à travers ses riches collections. Peintures, tapisseries, céramiques, gravures, maquettes, cartes et plans Made in Brussels. Au 1e étage, l’Espace Parenthèse vous invite à découvrir des expositions capsules présentant quelques pièces sorties des réserves.
Au dernier étage, une salle dévoile le développement, les transformations et les coulisses de la Grand-Place, classée au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO depuis 1998. Et pour ponctuer votre visite, ne manquez pas d’admirer la statue originale de Manneken-Pis !
Plus d’info sur : www.brusselscitymuseum.brussels/fr/
Situé à deux pas de la fontaine, ce musée unique en son genre présente près de 150 tenues exceptionnelles du plus célèbre Bruxellois. Issues du monde entier, figurant des métiers, personnalités, associations citoyennes ou sportives sans oublier les carnavals et le folklore. Chaque année, plus d’une vingtaine de nouveaux costumes sont offerts et enrichissent la garde-robe qui en compte plus de 1100 ! Les petits comme les grands peuvent aussi tester leur dextérité en habillant le ketje ! Pas facile, c’est un véritable métier !
Découvrez aussi notre magnifique vitrine Pop-Up consacrée aux fêtes de fin d’années !
Plus d’info sur : https://www.mannekenpis.brussels/fr/garderobe
La wrap dress, l’emblématique robe portefeuille, fête cette année ses 50 ans. L’occasion pour le musée de consacrer sa nouvelle exposition à la créatrice, Diane von Furstenberg. Une première en Europe ! Découvrez le parcours inspirant de cette Bruxelloise devenue une figure internationale de la mode.
Woman Before Fashion n’est pas une rétrospective. C’est une manière d’aborder de façon libre le travail de Diane von Furstenberg. L’exposition présente l’œuvre et la personne de la célèbre créatrice de mode belgo-américaine. À travers une sélection de plus de 50 modèles et une vaste iconographie, le parcours prend pour point de départ la mode pour se terminer sur la femme.
Plus d’infos sur : www.fashionandlacemuseum.brussels/fr/
La journée, Mécaniques Discursives révèle des techniques de gravure ancienne. À la nuit tombée, la façade prend une autre dimension grâce à des projections.
Cette composition contemporaine emprunte des références diverses à l’iconographie médiévale, à la BD, à la pop culture ou au jeu vidéo. Une réalisation du graveur bruxellois Fred Penelle et le vidéaste franco-suisse et bruxellois d’adoption Yannick Jacquet.
Les visiteurs découvrent un parcours-spectacle multimédia à l’Hôtel Métropole. Une création qui met en scène artistes pluridisciplinaires, hologrammes, lasers et vidéo-mapping.
Plus d’infos sur : https://www.fantasticbrussels.be/
L’exposition TOKYO ART CITY, en première mondiale, propose une expérience multisensorielle immersive et intéractive centrée sur la « Yamanote Line », la ligne ferroviaire urbaine de 34 km la plus fréquentée de Tokyo. À travers le monde des Mangas, les mouvements des visiteurs se transforment en vecteurs de créativité et de peinture.
Plus d’infos : www.tokyoartcityexpo.com
Winter Vox is er ook weer, in het weekend: groepen (drie op zaterdag en drie op zondag) die recitals brengen: kerstliederen, gospel, heilige liederen, pop en hedendaagse liederen.
Vanaf de top van een van de meest spectaculaire attracties van Winterpret heb je een adembenemend uitzicht over Brussel en het feestelijke stadscentrum. Het reuzenrad is maar liefst 55 meter hoog en telt 42 cabines, waaronder een die speciaal uitgerust is voor mensen met beperkte mobiliteit.
Tarieven: volwassenen € 10 / -12 jaar € 6
In the Village of the guest of honor, Place de la Bourse, open every day, come discover indigenous crafts and culinary specialties in the double chalets.
Among the available products: Warrior’s spices, boreal herbal teas, baby moccasins, Onquata paddles, Kahnawak Microbrewery beers, boreal maple coffee, La Scorbut hot sauce, wild mushroom salt, and maple products…
Coupé le mercredi 15 novembre à Lier, le sapin est orné de symboles, sculptés dans le bois, représentatifs de plusieurs nations autochtones du Québec. Vous retrouverez l’Etoile mi’kmaq : étoile à huit branches, elle est un symbole chez les communautés mi’kmaq depuis des siècles, représentant le soleil, une figure puissante de la vie spirituelle traditionnelle. La Raquette à neige : Outil de transport utilisé par l’ensemble des Nations autochtones du Québec. Un Inukshuk (au pluriel : inuksuit) : un empilement de pierres ou de rochers dont la fonction est de communiquer avec les humains présents dans l’Arctique. Et enfin, un Capteur de rêve : La légende du capteur de rêves dit que les bons et les mauvais rêves circulent dans l’air nocturne. La toile permet aux bons rêves de la traverser et elle capte les mauvais rêves où ils périssent aux premières lueurs de l’aube.
Artistes : Pascal Sioui, artisan huron-wendat et Mélanie Jean de
la nation Micmac de Gespeg
Experience an exhilarating moment in or in front of Saint Catherine’s Church. Winter Wonders offers a dozen concerts of non-denominational music to visitors in search of peace and quiet and a chance to discover the heart of the capital’s churches. The programme includes organ, string instruments, carillon and choirs.
Experience an exhilarating moment in or in front of Saint Catherine’s Church or the St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral. Winter Wonders offers a dozen concerts of non-denominational music to visitors in search of peace and quiet and a chance to discover the heart of the capital’s churches. The programme includes organ, string instruments, carillon and choirs.
The City of Brussels is keen to ensure that craftspeople from Brussels and beyond benefit from the Winter Wonders commercial showcase.
This year, no less than 30 chalets will display the label with the distinctive sign of craftsperson-producers. They meet the various quality criteria required to obtain the WINTER WONDERS label, including the origin of the products.
Éloge de l’air was born of an innovative co-production between the City of Brussels, Metz and Quebec, based on the principle of inventing an installation dedicated to travel and intercontinental collaboration, while embodying the idea of movement. There are 9 swings with 2 seats, topped with a gold flag which activates lights. This interactive installation is located at Mont des Arts.
The beauty of Sainte-Catherine Church, recently renovated by Beliris, has been enhanced by the illumination of 3 facades.
It remains to be seen if we only mention the concerts and not in particular the illumination, which is more than that.
This enormous Santa, a 2023 novelty, can carry up to 32 people in his 8 reindeer- and sleigh-shaped gondolas. The peak reaches a height of 10 m, and the gondolas can take passengers up to four metres high so that they can admire the market site in complete safety.
This attraction has already proved very popular at many Christmas markets, and is a big hit with children.
Price: €5
Located in the magnificent Palais de la Dynastie on the Mont des Arts, PLEIN PUBLIEK BXL has built up a buzz on the Brussels events scene. As well as events, they serve delicious Lebanese dishes in their restaurant.
Since March 2023, the exhibition HAPPINESS EXPO has been on show, an initiative of BEYOND.CULTURE in collaboration with Studio Irma.
Art makes us happy! A recent study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows the correlation between the experience of art and an increase in dopamine, the “happiness hormone.” Put your happiness to the test in the new digital art exhibition “HAPPINESS.” This immersive experience is full of great ideas for your brain!
More info at: www.happiness-expo.be/
The iconic lifts in the Place Poelaert are the setting for this audiovisual installation, plunging you into a surreal world dreamed up by the “La Trame” collective.
This urban landmark is transformed into a living tableau of poetry and imagination.
Winter Wonders opens its doors on Friday 24 November at 12 pm.
The inauguration takes place at 6 pm on the same day, with the lighting up of the Christmas tree in the Grand-Place followed by a performance of traditional dances by the Sandokwa troupe (Huron-Wendat), Inuit songs from Nunavik and the first sound and light show of this 2023 edition. It’s also an opportunity to showcase the new features and some of the most striking installations.
Inside the Enchanted House, ears prick up and eyes open wide as tales and other delights create a magical atmosphere in the dreamy setting of this double chalet.
Wednesday is the “half day”, and it’s kids’ time with Afterschool! Storytelling, mascots, street art and a host of other surprises await you on stage and at the Enchanted House near the Black Tower.
On Sundays, Magic Sundays are filled with performances by passionate magicians.
Born in 1980, this graphic designer and illustrator creates his images from engravings, drawings and textures. Then he creates his supercharged images, a mix of surrealism and pop art, always in flashy colours.
His compositions feature fantastic characters, straight out of a dream. This faraway winter wonderland allows the collective imagination to be inspired… the emblematic characters of Winter Wonders are represented here to form an unusual and joyful timeless family.
An installation by our vuests of Honour with the with the 11 Indigenous Nations of Quebec
A renowned traditional Anishinaabe artist, Frank Polson is responsible for the work in the courtyard of the Town Hall. Strongly influenced by his childhood (when he went hunting and trapping with his father), Frank Polson reproduces a natural world where loons, wolves, eagles and other wildlife abound. Anxious to preserve and promote his traditions, the painter also draws on his rich ancestral culture to choose his themes.
Frank Polson paints in the “Woodland” style, an internationally recognised artistic movement which exudes a modern freshness of colour and dynamism despite being fundamentally traditional.
Artist : Frank Polson
Do you know why the wing on the right of the tower is shorter than the wing on the left, and why the entrance is asymmetrical? Did you know that the building retains some of its original features, but also contains many additions and restored elements?
A guided tour is essential if you want to know everything there is to know about this building, which has been the nerve centre of political and administrative life for over 600 years.
Discover the prices and reserve at: https://www.brussels.be/city-hall
Conceived as part of the Art Nouveau year, “Héritières” aims to create a dialogue between past and present by connecting Art Nouveau artists and contemporary artists working in the same media (textiles, silk painting, sculpture, engraving, etc.). The aim is to get to know these artists better and to see how their shared practice creates a real link between them.
While the Art Nouveau style advocated equality between all the arts, gender parity was far from being a reality at the time. While history has remembered the names of Art Nouveau artists, women were rarely focused upon unless they were associated with men. Their invisibility is sometimes linked to the fragility of the chosen medium, but more often than not to a withdrawal in the face of society’s dictates.
More info at: https://hallessaintgery.be/event/heritieres/
The Continental presents the Winter Creative Market. Brussels, the capital of creativity and innovation, is gearing up for a season of festivities with its brand new designers’ market, taking place at the Continental.
The Winter Creative Market is located in this temporary occupation already renowned for its creative market and is a further addition to the range of independent designers on offer.
This unique market is spread over several floors of the Continental, showcasing Belgian designers and creators brimming with talent. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover original, handcrafted products and complete your list of unique gifts for the festive season.
On the ground floor, a bar and restaurant await you to warm up and enjoy a hot meal.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the festive season at Le Continental, where creativity, Belgian craftsmanship and gastronomy come together for an unforgettable festive experience. Come and join us for some friendly shopping in a unique and warm atmosphere.
For more information: www.instagram.com/continental_bxl/
Photo credits : @julieschummer
Inside the Enchanted House, ears prick up and eyes open wide as tales and other delights create a magical atmosphere in the dreamy setting of this double chalet.
Wednesday is the “half day”, and it’s kids’ time with Afterschool! Storytelling, mascots, street art and a host of other surprises await you on stage and at the Enchanted House near the Black Tower.
On Sundays, Magic Sundays are filled with wonder with performances by passionate magicians.
The beautiful square is once again illuminated at the front and back with numerous chalets offering all kinds of dishes.
Indigenous Quebec is taking part in the festivities as the guest of honour at Winter Wonders. Combining ancestral and contemporary traditions, the rich culture of these peoples can be discovered at Place de la Bourse – rue Orts.
In the heart of Winter Wonders, on the Vismet, the Stella Artois Pavilion welcomes visitors in an attractive atmosphere and invites them to take the time to savour this local beer during a now practically obligatory visit.
Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke(Gaa-Yay-Ree Nee-Gaa-Weh-Raa-Geh)
An immersive experience that transcends cultural boundaries,
inviting you into the profound symbolism and storytelling of Indigenous
peoples in what is now known as North America.
The project Kanien’kéha language, called after an Indigenous language
predominantly spoken in Québec, celebrates the Medicine Wheel,
symbolizing the wisdom of the Four Directions and the cyclical rhythms
of life.
The show invites you on a introspective journey, showcasing the
enduring wisdom of Indigenous traditions.
Creation: Leilani Shaw, Kanien’kehá:ka from Kahnawà:ke, Quebec and the
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation, Nevada.
Motion Design: Théo Le Roux / Sound Design: Nicolas Ottawa
Let yourself get carried away by the magic of Brussels on a Tootbus! Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the light show from the open roof of the bus.
The Christmas Lights Tour is an itinerary which allows you to admire the illuminations of Winter Wonders and Brussels by Lights
All Tootbus vehicles are electric and are manufactured in Europe.
Visit the Tootbus website for more information.
The group exhibition L’art de rien (the art of nothing) brings together artists, mostly from Brussels, who share a talent for the smallest gesture and a predilection for humble materials: for aesthetic and poetic purposes, they reuse and divert poor materials or restore dignity to ordinary, everyday objects – the kind that are discarded once consumed in the household chaos of the modern world.
Plus d’infos sur : https://centrale.brussels/expos/lart-de-rien-exposition/
In A bread in the wall, Sofhie Mavroudis questions the notion of transmission, particularly through language and tradition.
Starting from an incomplete knowledge of her paternal language, she uses gesture to initiate a change of state and gives the different objects she creates a symbolism of their own.
More info at: https://centrale.brussels/expos/sofhie-mavroudis/
The timeless strangeness which emanates from Antoinette d’Ansembourg’s installations is drawn from the territory of the city, where new building sites spring up daily. In these areas which are off-limits to the public and of uncertain temporality, the artist reveals the connections between rubble and plants which are able to grow in hostile environments.
More info at: https://centrale.brussels/expos/antoinette-dansembourg/
The 23rd Cinemamed takes place from 1 to 8 December 2023 in Brussels, at the Cinéma Palace, the Cinéma Aventure and Bozar.
The Cinemamed programme features recent Mediterranean productions, including feature films, shorts and documentaries.
The Cinemamed also organises concerts, evening events and exhibitions, providing an opportunity to take a break from winter and celebrate Mediterranean culture in all its diversity.
This year, Spain is in the spotlight as part of its Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
More info at: www.cinemamed.be/
Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas at the Bourse in Brussels. You’re warmly invited to join us at Winter Wonders for a magical experience. Our special installation promises you a warm and festive time for young and old alike. Discover our sparkling decorations and surprises for all the family. The merry atmosphere of Christmas at the Bourse will warm your heart!
Did you know? Under a listed façade, VIAGE offers entertainment over 14,000m² and several floors. For the holiday season, we’ve prepared an unforgettable lineup.
For more info on our program: www.viage.be/en/events/
A Shaputuan is a traditional Innu tent used as a meeting place to share culture. It’s a traditional
winter home for the Innu and was used during hunting expeditions in the territory during the cold
season. Traditionally covered in skins, the Innu long ago switched to cotton canvas.
It is available to enjoy for five weeks of interesting activities
• Meetings and conferences with Indigenous figures
• Projections and multimedia experiences
• Skills workshops: observe and learn about traditional arts and crafts
• Tales and legends: immerse yourself in stories from the 4 corners of the Indigenous territories
• Artistic performances: watch traditional dance and song performances
Discover the Town Hall Tower for a 360-degree panoramic view of Brussels.
You’ll have a breathtaking view of Brussels and the huge Christmas tree on the Grand-Place!
Please note: to get to the panorama you have to climb a 200-step spiral staircase from the courtyard of the Town Hall, so you’ll need to be in good physical condition.
Find out more about prices and book at: www.brussels.be/city-hall
Since 2016, reusable cups have been used for the entire Christmas market. The use of reusable tableware for food containers is being extended to Place de la Bourse and Place de la Monnaie this year, following an initial trial in 2022 at Place De Brouckère.
Nog zo’n klassieker die je niet mag missen: de carrousels van Andreas met hun fantastische handgemaakte figuren uit de poëtische wereld van Jules Verne. Laat de tijd even stilstaan.
Tarief: € 3
Bruxelles accueille l’exposition Untold Stories de Peter Lindbergh, icône de la photographie de mode, pour célébrer son héritage et offrir une vision unique sur son œuvre.
Toutes les infos sur : https://peterlindbergh-brussels.com/fr/
Van deze 45 meter lange dinosaurus, ontworpen door het Amerikaanse bedrijf achter Lord of the Rings en Harry Potter, bestaan er wereldwijd slechts zeven exemplaren. Raad eens waar in Europa het enige exemplaar van dit prehistorische dier met zijn onstilbare eetlust te vinden is? Op WINTERPRET, dames en heren! Spanning en sensatie gegarandeerd tijdens een angstaanjagende wandeling met speciale effecten.
Tarief: € 5/persoon –
Comfortabel gezeten in een knusse bewegende fauteuil beleef je ongelooflijke virtual reality-avonturen: een confrontatie met mummies of draken, op verkenning in een spookhuis of in de ruimte, een ritje in een arrenslee… Levensechte ervaringen naar ieders smaak en voor elke leeftijd.
Tarief: € 7
Het Museum van de Stad Brussel, gelegen aan het mooiste plein ter wereld, in een waar architecturaal pareltje, vertelt het verhaal van onze hoofdstad aan de hand van zijn rijke collecties. Schilderijen, wandtapijten, keramiek, gravures, maquettes, kaarten en plannen Made in Brussels. Op de 1e verdieping nodigt de ruimte Tussen haakjes jou uit om capsuletentoonstellingen te ontdekken met enkele voorwerpen uit de opslagruimte.
Op de bovenste verdieping onthult een zaal de ontwikkeling, de transformaties en de geschiedenis van de Grote Markt, die sinds 1998 op de Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO staat. En om je bezoek af te ronden moet je zeker het originele standbeeld van Manneken-Pis bewonderen!
Meer info op : https://www.brusselscitymuseum.brussels/nl/masterpiece/het-broodhuis
Dit unieke museum ligt op een steenworp van de fontein en toont bijna 150 uitzonderlijke kostuums van de beroemdste Brusselaar. De kostuums zijn afkomstig uit alle hoeken van de wereld en worden per thema tentoongesteld: beroepen, persoonlijkheden, burger- of sportverenigingen, en niet te vergeten carnaval en folklore. Elk jaar worden meer dan twintig nieuwe kostuums geschonken om de garderobe – die nu meer dan 1.100 kostuums telt! – uit te breiden. Jong en oud kunnen ook hun behendigheid testen door het ketje aan te kleden! Dat is niet makkelijk, het is een echte kunst!
Ontdek ook onze prachtige Pop-Up-etalage gewijd aan de eindejaarsfeesten!
Meer info op: https://www.mannekenpis.brussels/nl/de-garderobe
De wrap dress, de emblematische wikkeljurk, viert dit jaar zijn 50e verjaardag. Dat is voor het museum de gelegenheid om zijn nieuwe tentoonstelling te wijden aan de ontwerpster, Diane von Furstenberg. Een primeur in Europa! Ontdek de inspirerende carrière van deze Brusselse die is uitgegroeid tot een internationaal mode-icoon.
Woman Before Fashion is geen retrospectieve. Het is een vrije benadering van het werk van Diane von Furstenberg. De tentoonstelling presenteert het werk en de persoon van de beroemde Belgisch-Amerikaanse modeontwerpster. Via een selectie van meer dan 50 modellen en een uitgebreide iconografie vertrekt het parcours bij de mode, om te eindigen bij de vrouw.
Meer info op: https://www.fashionandlacemuseum.brussels/nl/
Overdag toont Discursieve Mechanismen oude graveertechnieken. Bij het vallen van de avond krijgt de gevel een andere dimensie met behulp van projecties en verandert in een hedendaagse compositie met referenties naar middeleeuwse iconografie, strips, popcultuur en videogames. Een creatie van de Brusselse graveur Fred Penelle en de Frans-Zwitserse videokunstenaar Yannick Jacquet.
Elke dag, van 12.00 tot 21.00 uur, wacht de bezoeker een multimediashow in Hotel Metropole. Een creatie met multidisciplinaire kunstenaars, hologrammen, lasers en videomapping.
Meer info : https://www.fantasticbrussels.be/
De tentoonstelling TOKYO ART CITY, een wereldpremière, is een meeslepende en interactieve multisensoriële ervaring met als uitgangspunt de ‘Yamanote Line’, de drukste stedelijke spoorlijn van Tokio, 34 km lang. Via de wereld van de manga’s worden de bewegingen van de bezoekers omgezet in vectoren van creativiteit en schilderkunst.
Meer info: www.tokyoartcityexpo.com
De 22e editie van Cinemamed vindt plaats in Cinema Palace, Cinema Aventure en BOZAR. Met meer dan zestig speelfilms uit Palestina, Algerije, Marokko, Spanje… brengt Cinemamed een zorgvuldig samengesteld programma, geëngageerd en ontroerend, dat multiculturalisme als vorm van samenleving voorstaat.
Meer info: www.cinemamed.be
Brussel ontvangt de tentoonstelling Untold Stories van modefotografie-icoon Peter Lindbergh om zijn nalatenschap te vieren en een uniek inzicht in zijn werk te bieden.
Alle info op: https://peterlindbergh-brussels.com/nl
A DJ set will keep skating fans entertained with a programme which reflects Brussels’ diversity of promoters and musical styles.
In this way, groups with an established reputation are brought into the spotlight, alternating with other emerging groups. The children’s area of the ice rink has also been extended to include 3 new curling rinks and a terrace.
Brussels hosts the Untold Stories exhibition of fashion photography icon Peter Lindbergh to celebrate his legacy and offer a unique insight into his work.
More information at: peterlindbergh-brussels.com
Sinds duizenden jaren onderscheidt het Quebec van de autochtone bevolking zich door zijn historische cultuur. Voorouderlijke en hedendaagse tradities versmelten in een rijk, kwalitatief en authentiek toeristisch aanbod van kunst, cultuur, natuur, avontuur… Het erfgoed van de inheemse volkeren van Quebec staat daarin centraal. Beleef warme, onvergetelijke momenten in een grandioze setting.
@crédit: Stéphane Audet
For thousands of years, Aboriginal Quebec has been distinguished by its historical culture, combining ancestral and contemporary traditions in a rich, qualitative and authentic tourism offer, featuring art, culture, nature, adventure, and much more. It draws on the heritage of the Aboriginal peoples of Quebec to share warm and unforgettable moments in a grandiose setting.
@credit: Stéphane Audet
For this edition, Brussels by Lights puts the spotlight on the Chartreux district. This trendy and bohemian neighbourhood is located between the Saint-Géry and Dansaert districts. For five weeks, six light installations will make it more Instagrammable than ever.
A walk of about 45 minutes allows visitors to admire the illuminated creations and to discover the pretty shops that give the area its unique character.
Hours :
Location : Carrefour des attelages. Loop of 2 km – duration +/- 15 min. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Prices :
No reservation posible
A hyperSPHERE reproduces a spectacular moon and the earth suspended in the magnificent Halles Saint-Géry.
Concept & creation:
• ben. de keyser is the founder of Sacred Places
• Jesse De Keyser is a video artist and VJ
Koti Sauna aims to promote the social and popular culture of the Finnish sauna by installing its mobile sauna in various original locations in Brussels. Meet us in the Secret Garden of the Grand Hospice to warm up before or after a stroll through Winter Wonders.
How does it work?
A treasure hunt via the OMG! app to win great rewards at the 6 merchants in the woods.
Éloge de l’air was born of an innovative co-production between the City of Brussels, Metz and Quebec, based on the principle of inventing an installation dedicated to travel and intercontinental collaboration while embodying the idea of movement. There are 9 swings with 2 seats, topped with a golden flag which activates lights. This interactive installation is located at Mont des Arts.
Dans le magnifique et apaisant écrin du Grand Hospice, à un jet de pierres de la grande roue, un Secret Garden est à découvrir. Du mercredi au dimanche, ce lieu verdoyant et surprenant propose une ambiance unique et prolonge l’ambiance du marché de Noël du Vismet. Installations lumineuses, concerts acoustiques, humoristes locaux… et même des saunas chauffés au bois ! Détente garantie dans l’ambiance feutrée des fêtes de fin d’année.
Les détails de la programmation seront communiqués ultérieurement.
