Belgian Show Jumping: Pieter Devos won the Cairo leg of the Global Champions Tour on his homebred mare, with compatriot Olivier Philippaerts taking second. Belgian Screen: Anupam Kher is filming Out of Fashion, a Swedish-Belgian movie slated for 2028, while Belgian series The Inheritance picked up a Sony Pictures Television award at Rome’s MIA Market. Contemporary Art: The duo Brognon Rollin won France’s 2026 Prix Marcel Duchamp, bringing fresh attention to their work.
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Belgian Music: Lost Frequencies has remixed Pakistani hit “Majboor,” bringing the track to his global dance audience after it passed 250 million streams. Gims, meanwhile, has postponed all 13 autumn concerts in France and Belgium on medical advice, rescheduling them for late 2027 and early 2028. Film: Anupam Kher has begun work on Swedish-Belgian feature Out of Fashion, his 556th film, and says its story crosses language barriers. Arts: Belgian duo Brognon Rollin won France’s 2026 Prix Marcel Duchamp, while Brussels’ Museum Night Fever drew more than 14,000 visitors despite disruption in the city. Live Shows: Carnivore A.D. announced an eight-date 2027 European tour, including a stop in Malle, Belgium, and released a video for “I Stand Alone.”
Kompany Update: Belgian coach Vincent Kompany is stable in hospital after collapsing at Bayern training. The club says his recovery will take weeks, with assistant Aaron Danks handling team duties. Brussels Farewell: David Goffin’s career ended with an emotional home send-off at the Brussels European Open. Brussels Culture: Museum Night Fever attracted more than 14,000 visitors despite disruption from rioting. Belgian TV: The series The Inheritance won a Sony Pictures Television award at Rome’s MIA Market. Arts & Heritage: Vietnam’s leader and his spouse presented books on Vietnamese history and culture to the Royal Library of Belgium during their Brussels visit.
Football: Belgian coach Vincent Kompany is stable in hospital after collapsing while watching Bayern Munich’s reserve team train; the club says he is undergoing tests and will be given time to recover. Belgian TV: The series The Inheritance won a Sony Pictures Television award at Rome’s MIA Market, putting a Belgian production in the international spotlight. Brussels Arts: Museum Night Fever welcomed more than 14,000 visitors despite disruption caused by rioting. Media: A new study finds AI use rising in Belgian media, while live TV and radio audiences are declining.
Fashion: Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent after a decade at the helm, Kering announced, without giving a reason. Brussels Culture: Museum Night Fever drew more than 14,400 visitors to 28 museums, with young people making up nearly three-quarters of attendees; the event’s after-parties were also popular. Belgian Sport: David Goffin’s career ended at his home tournament in Brussels, where a tribute featuring messages from Rafael Nadal and Grigor Dimitrov brought the former world No. 7 to tears. Antwerp Art: Objects With Narratives is opening a new chapter with a major gallery expansion. What’s On: Halloween events across Belgium include Marolles’ Día de Muertos celebrations, museum activities and late-night parties.
Brussels Weekend: The Atomium hosts Europe’s biggest Diwali celebration on Oct. 24–25, while Comic Con Brussels and the children’s film festival Filem’on bring cosplay, star guests and films to Tour & Taxis. Live Music: Deep Purple play Antwerp’s Lotto Arena tonight; Interpol are due at Forest National on Nov. 18. Belgian Arts: Antwerp gallery Objects With Narratives is expanding into a new chapter. Brussels Tennis: David Goffin played the final singles match of his 18-year career at the European Open, while Zizou Bergs advanced. Media: A new Belgian study finds AI use rising sharply as live TV and radio audiences decline.
Tennis: David Goffin fought back for a dramatic win at the Brussels European Open, keeping his farewell season alive and earning his first tour-level victory of 2026. Moving-Image Art: Belgian Elisa Nuyten’s Vega Foundation is drawing attention for its work in the field. Brussels Jazz: Hotel Amigo is celebrating its musical heritage with live performances at Bar Magritte. Design: A Studio ThusThat project developed with KU Leuven researchers is turning industrial red mud into delicate ceramics. Belgian Food: The country’s best-fries contest is heating up.
Art History: Antwerp is showcasing Flemish painter Catharina van Hemessen’s 1548 self-portrait, believed to be the earliest known image of an artist at work. Club Brugge: After a thrilling 4–3 win over Inter Milan, Brugge host Lens in their next Champions League test. Belgian Music: Techno star Charlotte de Witte has been named Tudor’s newest brand ambassador. TV: VRT has renewed celebrity quiz show In Other News, Today, adapting a format from Dutch broadcaster WNL.
Belgian Screens: VRT has acquired the Swedish-language Wallander reboot, starring Gustaf Skarsgård, for Belgian audiences. The broadcaster has also renewed the celebrity quiz format In Other News, Today. Live Music: Sam Fender’s 2027 stadium tour will include his first headline slot at Rock Werchter on July 3. Napalm Death’s European tour also has a Belgian stop: Seraing’s OM venue on Feb. 14. Belgian Creativity: Belgian Lego designer Björn Ramant built a 37,000-brick KPop Demon Hunters sculpture, now on display at Lego World in Utrecht.
Belgian Music: Techno star Charlotte de Witte is TUDOR’s newest ambassador, bringing her independent spirit and global profile to the watchmaker’s Born to Dare campaign. Television: VRT has renewed WNL’s celebrity quiz format In Other News, Today, keeping the show on Belgian screens. Arts & Design: Ghent’s new £17 million design museum is drawing attention for its sustainable construction, which incorporates salvaged sinks, windscreens and toilets. Classical Music: Belgian ensemble Vox Luminis is bringing a Baroque masterpiece to life. Live Music: Lambrini Girls’ 2027 European tour includes a Brussels stop at AB on May 31.
Belgian TV: VRT has renewed Panenka-created celebrity quiz In Other News, Today for a sixth season, airing four days a week from February. Museums & Design: Ghent’s €20 million design museum turns salvaged windows, sinks and other building materials into a striking showcase for reuse. Belgian Art: Hans Op de Beeck’s installation The Lounge is among 19 Art Basel Paris works now available through Samsung’s TV art service. Music: Australian band Ocean Grove brings its 2027 European tour to Aarschot’s De Klinker Club on February 27. Streaming: Belgian consumer group Testachats has joined calls for Disney+ to refund European subscribers after premium video features were removed. Classical Music: Belgian ensemble Vox Luminis continues its international run of Baroque performances, building on award-winning recordings and major concert-hall appearances.
Film & Music: At Ghent’s World Soundtrack Awards Film Music Days, composers and industry figures warned against AI replacing human creativity, arguing that art must be defended. Visual Arts: A major retrospective in Ghent is shining a light on Belgian impressionist Jenny Montigny. Live Music: Belgian DJ duo 2manydjs have unearthed a 2004 Trash Mix, while Brussels Airlines’ African art exhibition has arrived at Tour & Taxis.
Screen: Peter Jackson says the script for Tintin 2 is complete and the sequel will be his next film, ending a 15-year wait. TV Production: Belgium-based Gravity Media built a 64-camera setup in remote Whistler for ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… The Wild Frontier, due in 2027. Motorsport: Max Verstappen is hoping to race the 2027 Spa 24 Hours, calling the Belgian circuit his favourite, though plans are not confirmed. Cycling: Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the closing stage of the Eneco Tour as Victor Campenaerts claimed the overall title. Music & Art: A new review says Belgian pop star Angèle is determined to do pop differently on Instinct; Ghent is also spotlighting Belgian impressionist Jenny Montigny in a major retrospective.
Belgian Cycling: Jarno Widar won the Tour of Guangxi on Sunday, taking the overall title and best young rider jersey. Tim Merlier also sprinted to victory in the Eneco Tour’s final stage, while Victor Campenaerts secured the overall win. Pop: Belgian star Angèle’s new album, Instinct, is drawing notice for its fresh direction. Live music firm AEG Presents has also acquired Auguri Productions, whose roster includes Angèle and Stromae. Art: X-ray research has revealed hidden figures beneath a painting by Belgian Surrealist Paul Delvaux. What’s On: Brussels hosts the International Women’s Film Festival, while the Brussels Cello Festival runs from October 30 to November 1. Bozar’s Voice of Ireland charity gala concert is set for October 27.
Belgian Pop: Angèle’s new album Instinct puts Belgium’s biggest pop star in a fresh creative direction, according to a new review. Art in Brussels: Brussels Airlines’ African art exhibition has arrived at Tour & Taxis, while new jazz nights are spotlighting the city’s musical heritage. Film: The Brussels International Women’s Film Festival is celebrating world cinema. Live Music: The Brussels Cello Festival returns from October 30 to November 1. Venue Revival: A Stirling Prize finalist has been chosen to transform a historic Belgian music venue.
Belgian Art: X-ray research has uncovered hidden figures beneath a painting by Belgian Surrealist Paul Delvaux, while Ghent’s Jenny Montigny retrospective is bringing fresh attention to the impressionist artist. Brussels Airlines’ African art exhibition has also arrived at Tour & Taxis. Film and Music: Ghent’s WSA Film Music Days put the role of AI in art in the spotlight. Brussels is also set to get a new cinema at Docks, and the city’s jazz nights are celebrating its musical heritage. Angèle features among this week’s new music releases. Belgian Swimming: Roos Vanotterdijk took silver in the women’s 200-metre individual medley at the World Aquatics Cup in Astana.
Art in Brussels: Brussels Airlines’ African art exhibition has arrived at Tour & Taxis. Belgian Pop: Angèle has released her third album, Instinct, putting Belgium’s biggest pop star in the week’s new-music spotlight. Ghent Art: A major retrospective celebrates Belgian impressionist Jenny Montigny at a Ghent museum. Club Brugge: The Belgian side stunned Inter Milan 4-3 in the Champions League, with Nicolo Tresoldi scoring a hat-trick. Music Scene: New jazz nights are celebrating Brussels’ musical heritage, while the Brussels Cello Festival is set for October 30 to November 1. Industry: AEG Presents has acquired Auguri Productions, whose artists include Stromae and Angèle.
Belgian Pop: Angèle’s new French-language album Instinct is drawing attention for its attempt to take the country’s biggest pop star in a different direction. Belgian-born producer-songwriter Oliver Symons has also signed with Maison Arts, launching the partnership with new single “Wake Up.” Art in Ghent: A major retrospective is bringing renewed attention to Belgian impressionist Jenny Montigny. On Screen: Brussels International Women’s Film Festival is celebrating world cinema, while Ghent’s World Soundtrack Awards events are putting film music and the debate over AI in the spotlight. Coming Up: The Brussels Cello Festival runs from 30 October to 1 November, with tickets up for grabs.
Ghent Film Music: Composers at the World Soundtrack Awards pushed back against AI replacing human creativity, with Avatar: Fire and Ash composer Simon Franglen pointing to the emotion of live musicians. Art Retrospective: Ghent’s MSK shines a light on Belgian impressionist Jenny Montigny, whose work spans everyday life, gardens and wartime scenes. Angèle’s New Era: Belgium’s biggest pop star takes a different direction on her third album, Instinct. Brussels on Screen and Stage: The International Women’s Film Festival brings world cinema to the capital, while new jazz nights celebrate the city’s musical heritage.
Music Business: AEG Presents has acquired Auguri Productions, the company behind career-building work with Belgian stars Stromae and Angèle, as it expands in France. Belgian Pop: Angèle’s new album Instinct is earning attention for its push to do pop differently. Brussels Culture: Museum Night Fever takes over 28 museums on Saturday, with performances and late-night afterparties; Bozar pairs artist Edith Dekyndt with Balenciaga archives in an exhibition running through January 31. Fashion: Belgian designer Matil Vanlint is among the finalists at the Hyères festival, presenting sculptural creations. Live Music: New jazz nights are celebrating Brussels’ musical heritage.
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