“Sometimes it snows in April”, a well-known song once taught us. Nevertheless, April is the month when everyone feels like heading out. The days are getting longer, terraces are increasingly tempting, and the Easter weekend, along with the traditional chocolate egg hunts, is the perfect excuse for a family outing. Here are a few more ideas to try this month, all easily accessible with STIB.
The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
It’s the springtime event Brussels looks forward to every year. For just a few weeks, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken open their doors, offering a stroll through majestic architecture, spectacular glasshouses and blooms that capture the essence of spring. Definitely the kind of outing that feels like you’ve left the city… even though you’re still right in it.
Practical info:
Location: Royal greenhouses of Laeken, Laeken castle, avenue du Parc Royal 61, 1020 Brussels
Dates: 17 April to 10 May 2026
How to get there: bus 53, ‘Serres royales’
More info: https://www.koninklijke-serres-royales.be/en/
Belgian Jazz Festival
Two days of Belgian jazz, discoveries and good vibes in an intimate setting: a great way to kick off April. If you enjoy concerts you can savour at your own pace, with that extra touch of soul you find in Brussels’ finest venues, this one definitely deserves a spot in your diary. And to get there hassle-free, don’t forget to pull up the Floya app to find the best route!
Practical info:
Location: Culture and sports center ‘Tour à Plomb’, rue de l’Abattoir 20-26, 1000 Brussels
Dates: 3 and 4 April 2026
How to get there: tram 51 and 82, Arts et Métiers
More info: https://belgianjazz.com/
BIFFF, Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Monsters, suspense, the uncanny, a touch of tongue-in-cheek and devoted film fans: BIFFF always goes all the way. It’s the perfect event for anyone who enjoys films that break the mould, and atmospheres that range from chills to full-on spectacle. In April, Brussels Expo seems to have become a parallel world. That alone makes it well worth the visit.
Practical info:
Location: Brussels Expo, Palais 10, Heysel
Dates : 3 to 18 April 2026
How to get there: metro line 6, Heysel or Roi Baudouin
More info: https://www.bifff.net/
Exhibition “I am here”
An exhibition about self-image, from self-portraits to selfies, might sound quite serious. And yet, the experience also promises interactive installations and a genuine deep dive into our relationship with our own image. It’s the kind of visit you go to out of curiosity and leave with something to think about … or at least with a new perspective on your photo gallery.
Practical info:
Location: Espace Vanderborght, rue de l’Écuyer 50, 1000 Brussels
Dates: Friday 3 April to Sunday 31 May 2026
How to get there: bus 29, 71 and 89, Arenberg
More info: https://www.visit.brussels/fr/visiteurs/agenda/event-detail.I-am-here-je-suis-la-ik-ben-hier.5700017001
Brussels Short Film Festival 2026
Short films have a wonderful advantage: they can surprise you quickly, powerfully, and often brilliantly. The Brussels Short Film Festival returns with over 300 films across eleven days,plenty to dip into a single screening or string together a series of discoveries, depending on your mood. A great outing for anyone who enjoys being surprised without having to dedicate an entire evening to it.
Practical info:
Location: Flagey and various locations in Brussels and Ixelles
Dates: 22 April to 2 May 2026
How to get there: tram or bus stop Flagey
More info: https://www.flagey.be/bsff
Brussels in bloom
Sometimes, the best plan for April is simply to go for a walk. Between the Cinquantenaire, Bois de la Cambre, the Sonian Forest and the streets of Schaerbeek, where Japanese cherry trees usually blossom during the first two to three weeks of April, Brussels starts to look like a picture postcard. It’s the perfect season for an impromptu stroll, a sunny afternoon treat or an Easter egg hunt that turns into a springtime walk. It won’t be Japan, but it’s a pretty good substitute.
Practical info:
Location: nearly anywhere in Brussels. We recommend the Cinquantenaire area, the Bois de la Cambre, the Sonian Forest and the Schaerbeek area
Dates: the entire month of April, especially at the beginning of the month, when the cherry trees are blooming
How to get there: most Brussels parks and areas are easily accessible by tram, bus or metro. Wherever you want to stroll, STIB will get you there
In short, April offers plenty to fill your weekends, your Wednesdays, and even a few spontaneous evenings. Whether you’re into fantasy films, jazz, exhibitions, flower-filled strolls or you are officially on Easter egg hunt duty, Brussels has something to your liking. And to get to all these events, think STIB! It’s also the perfect time to check that your monthly season ticket has been renewed: no one wants to be left on the platform when Brussels is buzzing with activity.