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Belgium becomes the 2nd country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage
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Belgium grants same-sex couples domestic partnership benefits
to travel to (for business, for tourism, or both) and live in. A safe place where you’ll never have to struggle to feel accepted! A pioneer of LGBT rights: More than a decade of steady change. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights here are seen as some of the most progressive and set an example that many others are now following.
Same-sex adoption is also fully legalised
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visit.brussels promotes Brussels as “the gay-friendly capital of 500m Europeans”
Built on diversity, Brussels keeps moving forward
A VIBRANT DESTINATION FOR LGBT BUSINESS TRAVELLERS, TOURISTS AND RESIDENTS Hip neighbourhoods, art, cuisine, nightlife and a proud and large LGBT presence. This is what Brussels is all about. Brussels offers a rainbow-coloured spectrum of Iconic experiences and unique events.
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Brussels Rainbow village, the beating heart of Brussels’ gay community Rue du Marché au Charbon and rue des Pierres (Grand-Place neighbourhood) offer a great diversity of hip, busy or intimate restaurants, bars and clubs. Everybody is welcome! PrideFestival from 3 to 19 May connects Brussels' different communities Every year, LGBTQI+ artists, activists, allies and themes are highlighted. This festival connects the city's various communities for
events, debates, themed evenings and literary cafes. Pride, from 17 to 19 May, when the city turns into one giant parade Colours. Music. Celebration. Community. Dancing. Parade. Pride - a major annual event – welcomes no less than 100,000 visitors to the heart of Brussels for two days of street parties. 12 times a year @LA DEMENCE: by far, one of the most important gay parties! A huge monthly gay party, great music, renowned DJs, an
international crowd, no less than 2.000 people, and a variety of styles and ages! LA DEMENCE stands out from any other party. LA DEMENCE Anniversary weekend late October LA DÉMENCE’s yearly main show is amazing: 60 dancers, go-go’s and artists on stage in the superb Palais 12. 10,000 people from all other the world and 100 nationalities expected to attend! The Belgium Bearpride Brussels from 3 to 6 October 2019 During the election of Mr Bear
Belgium 2020 and on their way to bear pride venues, international guests will discover the heart of Brussels, its dynamic gay life and enjoy delicious food. And that’s not all: there will be many more LGBT events in 2019 To name but a few: Massimadi (queer black movie festival in May), Brussels Games (European LGBT sports tournament in September), Pink Screens festival (November), L festival (lesbian festival in November), Chez Maman 25th Anniversary weekend (6 & 7 December), etc.
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Brussels’s commitment to diversity, tolerance, inclusion and openness. Much more than just the capital of Europe, Brussels is above all known as the capital of diversity. Belgium's non-discriminatory legislation upholds the spirit of freedom that prevails throughout the city. Brussels takes pride in being one of the most gay-friendly capitals in Europe, which makes it an attractive place