on Brussels' Grand Place
On Wednesday 1st and Friday 3th of July 2026
From the BrusselsOmmegang
Every year, the Ommegang event reveals unsuspected details about the history of Brussels.
This impressive procession illustrates several aspects of our national folklore and captivates spectators with a sort of visual magic as well as numerous presentations.
Some 1,400 participants in dazzling costumes evoke the presentation of Charles V and his son, the Infante Philip (future Philip II), in the capital of the Low Countries.
Wednesday 1 and
Friday 3 July 2026
At 9.00 pm – Doors open at 7.30 pm
Guests 2026
- The Master of Ceremonies
Thomas De Bergeyck
- The Herald
Bart Van Loo
- The Cartoonist
Fred Jannin
The show & Festivities of The Ommegang
Ommegang Extra’s
Japan will take center stage during our celebrations marking 160 years of bilateral relations with Belgium.
A pre-show featuring Japan will take place at 8:10 p.m. on July 1 and 3 at the Grand-Place.
Discover the official comic of the show illustrated by Thomas Liera and written by Patrick Weber
A co‑edition by Ommegang and Les Éditions Anspach. Available at all good bookstores.
Discover how Ommegang showcases Belgium on the world stage through its folklore and traditions.
A living tradition on display at the World’s Fairs.
Meters
of procession
Minutes
of show
performers
folkloric
groups