In November, Brussels gradually transitions from autumn to the festive mood. The month starts with the last days of the autumn holidays and ends with the opening of Plaisirs d’Hiver, the inaugural weekend of KANAL and several large family events.
Cinema for young audiences, concerts, shows, workshops, science, museums and the first Christmas events: here is our selection of outings not to be missed in Brussels in November 2026 with children and teenagers.
🖼️ All month long: Inuit, at the Musée Art & Histoire
The exhibition Inuit – Impressions of Canada’s Far North brings together nearly 250 works: sculptures, prints and drawings that showcase the artistic creation of the communities of Nunavut and Nunavik.
The artists explore the links between humans and animals, memory, identity and the transformations of their territory. A family area accompanies the visit, and activities are announced for Children’s Art Day, November 15.
📅 When: All of November, until April 18, 2027
📍 Where: Art & History Museum, Parc du Cinquantenaire 10, Brussels
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: families, according to children’s interests
🎟️ Standard price: €18, discounts and free admissions according to the museum’s conditions
i️ Good to know: consult the family activities programme before the visit
🎬 Until November 7, 2026: the Filem’On festival
The Filem’On International Festival of Young Audience Cinema continues during the first week of November. For its 20th edition, the festival offers animated films, feature films, documentaries and short films for children and teenagers.
The screenings are organised in several cinemas and cultural venues in Brussels. The programme allows you to choose the screenings according to the age of the children, the language and the type of film. Workshops and meetings usually complement the screenings.
📅 When: until Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Where: in various cinemas and cultural venues in Brussels
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: children and adolescents from 2 to 16 years old
🎥 On the programme: films, short films, animation, workshops and meetings
🎟️ Price: varies depending on the screening or activity chosen
i️ Good to know: the 2026 program will be published gradually on the festival website
🎨 8 November 2026: Bozar Sunday around Jean Brusselmans
Bozar invites families to discover the world of Jean Brusselmans through creation and music.
A workshop offered with the Pouvoir Faire collective is accessible continuously in the Horta hall. At 3 pm, Un Pays Complémentaire combines concert, shadow theatre and visual installation. An opportunity to combine a creative activity and a show during the same afternoon.
📅 When: Sunday, November 8, 2026
📍 Where: Bozar, rue Ravenstein 23, Brussels
🎨 Workshop: from 11 am to 5 pm, from 6 years old
🎭 Show: at 3 p.m., from 6 years old
🎟️ Price: depending on the activity chosen
i️ Good to know: access to the exhibitions is free for those under 18 years old
🎶 November 15, 2026: Zakoustics, a concert for babies
Zakoustics allow toddlers to discover live music with their parents. The format is designed for children from 0 to 3 years old, in a setting that promotes listening and sharing.
An outing to choose for a first encounter with instruments and musicians, without the constraints of a concert intended for adults.
📅 When: Sunday, November 15, 2026
📍 Where: La Tricoterie, rue Théodore Verhaegen 158, Saint-Gilles
👶 For whom: children from 0 to 3 years old accompanied by their parents
🕐 Schedules: to be consulted on the ticket office of this performance
🎟️ Prices: to be consulted on the ticket office
i️ Good to know: book the session adapted to your child’s pace
🎨 15 November 2026: Art Day for children
The Children’s Art Day, or Kunstendag voor Kinderen, invites families to explore the arts in several cultural venues in Brussels.
At Train World, children can try their hand at watercolour or create miniature clothes out of newspaper. The Maison des Arts offers tales from the age of 3, while the Magritte Museum organises a creative visit from the age of 6. At the Ancienne Belgique, JEN performs in a child-friendly KETCLUB concert.
📅 When: Sunday, November 15, 2026
📍 Where: several museums and cultural venues in Brussels
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: mainly children up to 12 years of age and their families
🎨 On the programme: creative workshops, tales, visits and concerts
🎟️ Price: free or paid depending on the activity
i️ Good to know: ages, languages and booking methods vary depending on the appointment
🔬 15 November 2026: the Brussels Science Festival
For one day, the Muntpunt library will be transformed into a real testing ground. Scientific demonstrations, workshops, films, conferences and escape games will take over the entire building.
The activities are designed for different ages and allow you to approach science in a concrete and interactive way. A quiet space and devices adapted to stimuli are also planned.
📅 When: Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍 Where: Muntpunt, Place de la Monnaie 6, Brussels
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: children, teenagers and adults
🔬 On the program: experiments, demonstrations, films, workshops, conferences and escape games
🎟️ Price: free
i️ Good to know: the detailed programme of activities will be published gradually
🔥 November 15, 2026: The Firebird with the Brussels Philharmonic
The Brussels Philharmonic offers a family concert based on Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird.
An opportunity to discover the sounds of an orchestra and this work inspired by a fairy tale, in a program announced for young audiences.
📅 When: Sunday, November 15, 2026
🕐 Opening hours: at 2 pm and 4 pm
📍 Where: Flagey, Studio 4, place Sainte-Croix, Ixelles
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: from 6 years old, according to the Junior 6+ indication of Flagey
🎟️ Prices: €31 at the normal rate and €5 for under 18s
i️ Reservation: via the Flagey ticket office
🚗 From 20 to 22 November 2026: InterClassics Brussels
Families with car enthusiasts will meet at Brussels Expo for the 11th edition of InterClassics Brussels.
Classic cars, youngtimers and supercars occupy the halls of the show. This year, the theme Rally Legends honours the history of the rally and its emblematic models. A visit to observe the vehicles and share the memories of the different generations.
📅 When: Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2026
🕐 Opening hours: Friday from 10am to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm
📍 Where: Brussels Expo
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: children, teenagers and adults who love cars
🎟️ Presale: €22 per adult until November 19; €12.50 for 8–15 year olds; free for children under 8 years old
i️ Good to know: higher adult rates during the show
🎺 November 21, 2026: the BIG BANG Festival
La Monnaie is transformed into a musical exploration trail for children. Musical theatre, interactive installations, brass bands and small sound forms make up this adventure to be enjoyed with the family.
Children are invited to listen, but also to participate and discover what is hidden in the different spaces of the opera house.
📅 When: Saturday, November 21, 2026
🕐 Hours: from 10 a.m., according to the proposals
📍 Where: La Monnaie, Place de la Monnaie, Brussels
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: from 5 years old
🎶 On the program: musical theater, interactive installations, brass bands and sound discoveries
🎟️ Advertised prices: from 5 to 8 €
i️ Good to know: choose the proposals and book according to the program
🎭 November 22, 2026: On the Other Side
On the Other Side tells the story of ten-year-old Prunelle, who has just lost her mother. Through her encounter with an unexpected Grim Reaper, the show addresses grief and how to continue to live with absence.
Theatre and songs accompany this story for children from 8 years old. The theme deserves to be taken into account when choosing this outing, according to the story and the sensitivity of each one.
📅 When: Sunday, November 22, 2026
🕐 Opening hours: from 3 pm to 4 pm
📍 Where: Le Petit Chapeau Rond Rouge, rue Père Eudore Devroye 12, Etterbeek
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: from 8 years old
⏱️ Duration: 1 hour
🎟️ Price shown: 13 €
🎄 From 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027: Winter Wonders
The centre of Brussels is back with its chalets, its illuminations and its Christmas attractions. People come to admire the Christmas tree on the Grand-Place, browse the market or take a gourmet break between two stops.
For its 25th anniversary, Plaisirs d’Hiver welcomes the Béarn Pyrénées and the Basque Country, with a dedicated village on the Place de la Bourse.
📅 When: Friday, November 27, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027
🕐 Opening hours: from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; closes at 6 p.m. on December 24 and 31 and January 3
📍 Where: Grand Place and Brussels centre
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: all ages
🎄 On the program: Christmas market, illuminations, Ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds and ice rink
🎟️ Price: free access to the course; paid attractions
i️ Good to know: no sound and light show on December 24 and 31 and January 3
🏛️ November 28 and 29, 2026: the opening weekend of KANAL
KANAL opens the doors of its new museum, located in the former Citroën garage. The first weekend offers exhibitions, performances, concerts, installations and workshops for children and families.
An opportunity to discover the building and choose an activity from the program.
📅 When: Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, 2026
📍 Where: KANAL, Square Sainctelette 21, Brussels
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: children, teenagers and adults
🎨 On the program: exhibitions, performances, music, installations and family workshops
🎟️ Price: free during the opening weekend
i️ Good to know: check the terms and conditions for access and booking of exhibitions and activities
🎈 November 29, 2026: En Avant!, the children’s rights festival
En Avant! invites children and teenagers to discover their rights by playing, creating and participating in activities.
Creative workshops, games, shows and culinary proposals are announced in Flagey and on Place Sainte-Croix. This free party is aimed at 0–18 year olds and their families.
📅 When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
🕐 Opening hours: from 10am to 6pm
📍 Where: Flagey and Place Sainte-Croix, Ixelles
👨 👦 👩 👧 For whom: children and youth aged 0 to 18
🎨 On the programme: workshops, games, shows and entertainment
🎟️ Price: free
i️ Reservation: terms and conditions to be consulted in the detailed program
