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Brussels Region celebrates 36th anniversary at Iris Festival on 3 and 4 May

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Key Highlights of the Iris Festival

The Iris Festival, celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Brussels-Capital Region, will take place on May 3rd and 4th. The festival features a wide range of free activities, including concerts, shows, guided tours, and a new "Iris market" showcasing local producers and creators.

Saturday Events

Saturday's events include:

Exploration of unique locations in Forest, Saint-Gilles, Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, and Anderlecht municipalities.
Visits to La Fonderie museum, Forest town hall, and Anderlecht synagogue.
A steam train ride and Art Deco walk in Saint-Gilles.
The Iris Tipik Electro Night at Place des Palais, featuring Belgian and international DJs.

Sunday Events

Sunday's activities at the Royal Park include:

Performances by around 80 cultural and community organizations.
A sports village, cultural and heritage activities, science exhibits, university stalls, and a dedicated children's area.
The Iris market featuring local artisans, creators, and producers.
Open doors at the Brussels Parliament.

Brussels region flag pictured outside the Brussels Parliament. Credit: Belga

The Iris Festival will take over the capital on the weekend of 3-4 May to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Brussels-Capital Region.

Concerts, shows, guided tours, and other free activities will enliven the city. The festive weekend will feature new additions such as the "Iris market" – a market for Brussels’ producers and creators – and a collaboration with the "Kidical Mass," a child-friendly bike parade ending at Place des Palais.

On Saturday, visitors can explore unique spots in four Brussels municipalities: Forest, Saint-Gilles, Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, and Anderlecht.

Highlights include visiting the La Fonderie museum, Forest town hall, and Anderlecht synagogue, as well as enjoying a steam train ride and Art Deco walk in Saint-Gilles.

Illustration picture shows celebrations on the occasion of the 'Fete de l'Iris - Irisfeest', celebration day of the Brussels-Capital Region, in Brussels, Sunday 05 May 2019. Credit: Belga / Nicolas Maeterlinck

The Iris Tipik Electro Night will transform Place des Palais into a massive dance floor on Saturday, 3 May, from 18:30 to 00:30.

Revellers will dance to sets from top Belgian and international DJs, including Golden Zebora, Nathalie Duchene, MYD, and UK’s Fatboy Slim.

On Sunday, 4 May, around 80 cultural and community organisations will animate the Royal Park.

The park will host a sports village, cultural and heritage activities, science exhibits, university stalls, and a dedicated children’s area, alongside numerous street artist performances.

The Iris market will shine a spotlight on Brussels’ craftsmanship by bringing together local artisans, creators, and producers in the park.

Additionally, the Brussels Parliament will open its doors, offering visitors a unique chance to explore this landmark of democracy, the organisers conclude.