Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Brussels Pride, where the Belgian capital transforms into a rainbow paradise to celebrate the LGBTQ community. The city will sparkle with pride, leading up to the grand Pride March on Saturday, May 18th, spreading colors of acceptance and love throughout Brussels.
Under the theme “Safe Everyday Everywhere,” this year’s Pride emphasizes creating a society where everyone feels safe and at peace. As the heart of Europe, Brussels sets the stage for the European Pride season.This week, the Belgian capital will be dominated by Brussels Pride in honour of the LGBTQ community by decorating the city in the colours of the rainbow – culminating in the traditional Pride March on Saturday 18 May.
This year’s theme is “Safe Everyday Everywhere” and advocates a society where everyone can feel free and serene at all times. As the capital of Europe, Brussels will kick off the European Pride season, with the organisers expecting no fewer than 250,000 people to take to the streets of the capital to defend their rights and celebrate diversity.
“Brussels Pride is an opportunity to celebrate diversity but also to defend and demand LGBTQ rights, all with a view to making society more inclusive and just,” the organisation said. “Beyond its festive dimension, Brussels Pride is – more than ever – an opportunity to promote the rights of the community and initiate policy ideas.”
Brussels Pride 2024 is here, highlighting the importance of creating a more inclusive, safer, and fairer society for all. This year, the LGBTQ community is rallying citizens to join forces and combat discrimination, violence, and hate crimes worldwide. It’s a call to action for people of all ages to live freely and peacefully, not just in Belgium or Europe, but across the globe. Get ready for Pride Week from 8 to 18 May 2024!
This year, Brussels Pride is particularly keen to emphasise the significance of this event for ensuring a society that is inclusive, safer and fairer for everyone.
This year, the time reflects a strong call from the entire LGBTQ community to mobilise all citizens. It is also an invitation to take concrete, daily actions against any form of discrimination, violence or hate crime, anywhere in the world.
The community is calling for strong, sustainable action to ensure that everyone – young people, adults and senior citizens – can feel free and live in peace in Belgium, in Europe and around the world.
Pride Week – 8 to 18 May 2024
The fun kicked off with an inclusive event in Molenbeek and various venues will host events throughout the week. From concerts to workshops, there’s something for everyone during the festivities. This year, European delegations will also join in the celebration. An exciting Mini-Pride procession will wander through the Saint-Jacques district, starting the Brussels Pride weekend in style. Don’t miss Manneken-Pis in a special outfit for the occasion!
The first events already started on Wednesday 8 May, with an intersectional and activist event at the Maison des Cultures in Molenbeek. Throughout the week, activist and artistic collectives are presenting a rich programme of events across a dozen venues such as Les Grands Carmes, RainbowHouse Brussels and many others in the city.
For ten days, concerts, screenings, performances and workshops will be on offer to the public. This year, various meetings with European delegations will also be held during Pride Week.
Brussels streets are decorated with Pride flags.
On Thursday 16 May, a Mini-Pride procession will also take to the streets of the Saint-Jacques district to mark the start of the Brussels Pride weekend festivities. It will pass by Manneken-Pis, who will be dressed in a costume designed especially for the occasion.
Get ready to join European delegations at ‘The Meaning of Prides’ conference! This event will shine a light on various Pride celebrations across Europe and delve into the influence of such gatherings on society.
The Pride March on 18 May is the main event of Brussels Pride, starting at 14:30 from Mont des Arts. It will wind through the city center, passing by the vibrant Saint-Jacques district. The march aims to celebrate diversity, promote tolerance, and embrace individuals regardless of their
All the participants will join several European delegations at the ‘The Meaning of Prides’ conference, which will highlight other Pride celebrations in Europe and discuss the impact of such events on society.
Pride March – 18 May
Starting at 14:30, the Pride March, the highlight of Brussels Pride, will set off from the Mont des Arts and take over the streets of the city centre, passing close by the unmissable Saint-Jacques district.
Its aim is to celebrate diversity, tolerance and acceptance of all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This year, the March will be chanting the Brussels Pride theme “Safe Everyday Everywhere” loud and clear.
As part of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Brussels Pride has this year also invited the organizers of EuroPride in Thessaloniki to take part in the March. Several European delegations will also be represented alongside the EuroPride float.
Step into the colorful world of Brussels Pride 2023! Get ready to be wowed by a fantastic lineup of Belgian LGBTQ artists at Mont des Arts. From Mustii to Drag Race Belgium contestants, the stage will be lit with performances that celebrate diversity and inclusion. As you soak in the vibrant atmosphere, various associations and institutions will be on hand to shed light on crucial community issues and showcase their unwavering support for a safer and more inclusive society. It’s an event not to be missed for
As every year, numerous associations and institutions will be present. Associations will be informing the public about their battles and the current challenges facing the community’s rights at both the national and international level, while institutions will be demonstrating their support for the community and their initiatives in favour of a more inclusive and safe society for everyone.
Belgian LGBTQ artists and allies will be performing on the stage at Mont des Arts. The line-up includes Belgian Eurovision Song Contest candidate Mustii, the Drag Race Belgium contestants, Alice on the Roof, Gustaph, famous dance trio Trinxx, AZO, RAQL and many more.
Join the vibrant LGBTQ community of the Saint-Jacques district in the heart of the city at the Rainbow Village during the upcoming event. The streets will come alive with music, performances, and celebrations throughout the weekend. Exciting DJs and artists will entertain crowds at the Bourse and on Rue du Marché au Charbon. Over 100 partners, associations, and artists are uniting to promote an open and inclusive society. Be dazzled as buildings across the Capital Region light up in the beautiful colors
The Rainbow Village and its LGBTQ establishments in the Saint-Jacques district, in the heart of the capital, will again be partnering the event and ensuring that the streets of the city centre are buzzing with life throughout the weekend. DJs and artists will also be performing to jubilant crowds in the city centre at the Bourse and on Rue du Marché au Charbon.
In total, some 100 partners, associations and artists will be playing their part in the fight for a more open and tolerant society. Many buildings across the Capital Region will also be illuminated and decorated in the colours of the rainbow flag.