A new cultural place to explore with children
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026
KANAL opens its doors in Brussels
Located in the former Citroën garage, KANAL welcomes the public on 28 and 29 November 2026 for a free opening weekend.
Exhibitions, performances, concerts, installations and family workshops accompany the discovery of this new museum. An opportunity to walk through the building and choose an activity according to the age of the children and the desires of each one.
Practical information
- Dates: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026
- Building hours: Saturday at 10 am to Sunday at 10 pm, non-stop
- Location: KANAL, square Sainctelette 21, 1000 Brussels
- For whom: all ages, depending on the activities
- On the programme: family workshops, performances, concerts, installations and discovery of the building
- Price: free during the opening weekend
- Reservation: free access to the building and to many activities; conditions to be checked for each workshop
Alphabuleux: a discovery for toddlers
With Alphabuleux, letters become shapes to be touched, assembled and explored. Babies and young children discover a world of materials and colours, accompanied by adults.
This proposal by artists Marie-Ghislaine Losseau and Marie Coppens invites you to play with the alphabet even before you know how to read.
- When: Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29
- Opening hours: from 11am to 6pm
- Where: Workshop 5
- For whom: babies and young children accompanied
- Good to know: consult the activity sheet for how to participate
Combo Toys: build, stack and invent Large,
lightweight elements invite children to build and transform the space. They can be rolled, stacked, sat on or made up their own combinations.
Designed by Stromboli Design and Combo Toys, these elements are made of recycled polyurethane. An activity where you can experiment freely, without a model to reproduce.
- When: Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29
- Opening hours: from 11am to 6pm
- For whom: from 5 years old, with adults
- Price: free
- Participation : consult the updated terms and conditions on the KANAL website.
Creating banners with Vincen Beeckman
The artist Vincen Beeckman invites families to discover the stories of Brussels residents involved in the life of their city, and then to create their own banners: large banners that carry messages in the public space.
The workshop allows you to combine creation and expression, as part of the exhibition Right to the City – Right to the Future.
- When: Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29
- Opening hours: from 2 pm to 5 pm
- Where: Workshop 1
- Languages announced: French, Dutch and English
- Price: free, no registration required
Sunday: a family Kapla workshop
The Sunday program also includes a Kapla family workshop. A proposal to be spotted for children who like to build and play with balance.
- When: Sunday, November 29
- Opening hours: from 11am to 6pm
- For whom: families; age and conditions of participation to be consulted on the form
- Reservation: consult the conditions of participation in the official program.
Frequently asked questions
Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 10 a.m. The inaugural weekend continues until Sunday, November 29 at 10 p.m.
Yes. Access to the building and the opening program is free, with special conditions for certain proposals.
Yes, to discover the spaces with free access and many activities. However, consult the terms and conditions of each workshop.
No. A reserved slot is required. KANAL announced that the 30,000 free tickets had been fully booked.
Yes, in particular Alphabuleux, a proposal for babies and young children accompanied.
No. The continuous opening of the building does not mean that every activity is offered permanently. Check the schedule of the program.
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