Events in Brussels in May 2027
Brussels has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Brussels calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Horst Music Festival 2027May 6 - May 8Source: festival calendar
- Kunstenfestivaldesarts 2027May 7Source: festival calendar
- Thomas MartyMay 8Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- May 13
Les Hommes viennent de Mars et les femmes de Vénus - Mise à jour 2.0
Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 15
- May 16
- May 18
"Chaos Technique" par GuiHome et Nico En Vrai
Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 20
LA LEGENDE DE MONTE-CRISTO, Le Musical
Vorst Nationaal/Forest National. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 21
- May 22
Vorst Nationaal/Forest National. Music · Chanson Francaise.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 22
Véronique Gallo « La Vraie Vie »
Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus. Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 27
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 31
Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco Festival 2027
A month-long celebration of Brussels' rich Art Nouveau and Art Deco heritage, including guided tours, exhibitions, and workshops.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 10 - May 20
Cinéma Nova Spring Film Festival 2027
A film festival focusing on independent and experimental cinema, held at the Cinéma Nova venue in Brussels.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 15 - May 16
Brussels Jazz Marathon 2027
A two-day city-wide jazz festival featuring numerous concerts in various venues across Brussels, celebrating jazz music with local and international artists.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Labour Day · publicMay 1
- Ascension · publicMay 6
- Lundi de Pentecôte · publicMay 17
- Long weekend with bridge dayMay 6–May 9
- Long weekendMay 15–May 17
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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