What’s to do in Brussels in July? Here’s our July Calendar of events in Brussels. For other months, check our events calendar on Blue Brussels.

• Brussels Rollers
  This is an incredibly fun event to participate in: every Friday from early June through the end of September, rollerbladers take it to the streets of Brussels after 9pm. A lot of music and drinks, and a great success every year.
  Site: Belgium Rollers
• Ommegang
  A huge procession on Grand Place with origins from the 15th century. Now devoid of any religions connotations, it is a great show for Bruxellois and visitors alike: giants, life-sized chess game, dances.
  Site: Ommegang
• Couleur Café
  Originately a world music festival, Couleur Café is now a potpourri of various musical styles in a very relaxed atmosphere where exotic food and dance abound.
  Site: Couleur Café
• European Film Festival
  Now held at Flagey, one of the most popular film festivals in Brussels. A lot of atmosphere with DJ’s and music well into the night.
  Site: FFFB
• Brosella Folk & Jazz Festival
  Held in the open-air Théâtre de Verdure at the footsteps of the atomium, this low-key jazz and folk festival attracts a local crowd. Great summertime activity when the sun is shining.
  Site: Brosella
• National Day on the 21st
  The national day celebrations typically involve large open-air fairs in the Rue de la Régence and the Royal Park, followed by the inevitable fireworks.
  Site: Tourist info
• Recyclart
  Held in the little Brussels-Chapelle train station, this art festival showcases artistic creations made out of recycled materials.
  Site: Recyclart
• Bruxelles Les Bains
  On the banks of the canal, this temporary resort hosts a number of Summer activities, sporting events, concerts and food stalls.
  Site: Bruxelles Les Bains
• Foire du Midi
  A very old tradition in Brussels: from mid-July to mid-August, countless attractions are set on the boulevards leading to the Midi train station.
  Site: Tourist Info
• Ecran Total film festival
  A summer-long festival of films held at the Arenberg Galleries movie theater.
  Site: Arenberg
• Midi-Minimes music festival
  Yet another summertime music festival in Brussels: the Eglise des Minimes hosts lunchtime concerts of jazz and classical music.
  Site: Midi-Minimes
• Drive-In Movies
  From the end of June till the end of August, a weekly selection of movies shown in open air at the Cinquantenaire. Old-timers pay half price.
  Site: Drive-In Movies
• Visit the Royal Palace
  The Royal Palace in the centre of the city is open to visitors during the summer, between the National Day (July 21) and early September.
  Site: Belgian Monarchy

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