Brussels Art Nouveau and Art Deco Festival 2026
A must-see annual event spanning three weekends, the tenth edition of the Brussels Art Nouveau Art Deco Festival will take place from 14 to 29 March 2026. The BANAD Festival invites visitors to discover remarkable venues showcasing Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture in the Brussels Region.
On the programme: tours of around sixty interiors usually closed to the public (some of which will be accessible for the very first time), around twenty themed guided tours to follow on foot or by bike, original talks, inclusive and family-friendly activities, and, last but not least, the famous Antiques Fair and the Restorers & Experts Fair.
Organisers
The BANAD Festival is organised by Explore.Brussels and its member associations: ARAU, Arkadia, Bruxelles Bavard and Pro Velo.
This network of guided tour organisations is joining forces for the occasion with numerous partners active in the fields of Art Nouveau and Art Deco in Brussels, Belgium and abroad, with the aim of collectively showcasing these two architectural movements in their entirety.
Art nouveau?
Art Nouveau emerged in the late 19th century. It is characterised, amongst other things, by creativity, curved lines, rhythm, the interplay of colours and an eye for detail. Today, it forms a major part of Brussels’ architectural heritage. Find out more in our 3-minute video clip!
Speaker: Isabelle Vanderhoeven, tour guide
Production: In2Out
Art Déco?
Art Deco is an architectural movement of the early 20th century that emerged after the First World War. It marked a radical break with Art Nouveau, offering a streamlined, geometric style. It emphasises surfaces, volumes, symmetry and contrasts. Brussels played a major role in the international rise of Art Deco and still bears the legacy of this movement today. Find out more in our 3-minute video clip!
Speaker: Kris Clerckx, tour guide
Production: In2Out
