Park Poétik
Park Poétik transforms the streets, squares and parks of Forest and Saint-Gilles into creative grounds throughout the summer.
This urban and participatory festival offers free workshops, shows, concerts, performances, artistic installations and imagined meetings with the inhabitants.
On 29 July, the Tram Poétik will leave from Square Jordens to reach Bethlehem Square. Children will be able to make their costumes in the morning, before taking part in a travelling performance in the afternoon.
Several Mini Fiestas will then be organised in August, notably in Place Bethléem and in the Parc de Forest. On the program: creative workshops, music, dance, theater, bamboo constructions and participatory performances.
The artistic summer will end on September 5 with a large parade between the Marais WIELS and the Parc de Forest.
The meetings are free and accessible to all ages. Some events invite families to bring their picnic and drinks.
Practical information
Next main events:
29 July: Tram Poétik, from Jordens Square to Bethlehem Square
August 12 to 15: Artistic residency in Bethlehem Square
13 August: Mini Fiesta in Bethlehem Square
14 August: Mini Fiesta at Forest Park
20 August: Mini Fiesta in Bethlehem Square
21 August: Mini Fiesta at Forest Park
27 August: Mini Fiesta in Bethlehem Square
28 August: Mini Fiesta at Forest Park
5 September: closing parade, from the Marais WIELS to the Parc de Forest
Locations: Forest and Saint-Gilles
Age: All ages
Price: free
Reservation: free access, unless otherwise specified in the program
Duration: varies depending on the appointment
Questions
Park Poétik is an urban, artistic and participatory festival that takes over the streets, squares and parks of Forest and Saint-Gilles during the summer. The programme brings together workshops, shows, concerts, performances, installations and parades imagined with artists and locals.
Park Poétik takes place during the summer of 2026, with appointments in Forest and Saint-Gilles until September 5, 2026. Upcoming dates include the Tram Poétik on 29 July, several Mini Fiestas in August and the grand closing parade on 5 September.
The events are organised in different districts of Forest and Saint-Gilles, including Square Jordens, Place Bethléem, Parc de Forest and Marais WIELS. The exact location is indicated for each appointment in the program.
Yes, Park Poetik’s workshops, shows, performances and Mini Fiestas are offered free of charge and are accessible to all audiences. For several events, the organizers advise you to bring your picnic and drinks, as there is not always a bar on site.
Most of the events are organized with free access. However, it is advisable to consult the page of the chosen event before travelling, as the times, place and modalities may vary depending on the activity.
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