Brussels Art Nouveau Art Deco Festival 2026
A must-see annual event held over 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 sites showcasing the Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture of the Brussels-Capital Region.
Programme highlights: visits to around sixty interiors usually closed to the public (some of them opening 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 finally the much-anticipated Objects Fair and the Restorers & Experts Forum.
Organisers
The BANAD Festival is organised by Explore.Brussels and its member
associations: ARAU, Arkadia, Brussels Bavard and Pro Velo.
For this occasion, this network of guided-tour associations has joined forces with numerous partners active in the fields of Art Nouveau and Art Deco in Brussels, in Belgium and internationally, to jointly showcase these two architectural movements in their full richness.
Art nouveau?
Art Nouveau emerged at the end of the 19th century. It is characterised by creativity, flowing lines, rhythm, a play of colours and a strong sense of detail. Today, it is a major element of Brussels’ architectural heritage. Discover more in our 3-minute video capsule!
Speaker: Isabelle Vanderhoeven, tour guide
Production : In2Out
Art Déco?
Art Deco is an architectural movement from the early 20th century that developed after the First World War. It marked a radical break with Art Nouveau by introducing a flatter, more geometric style. Emphasis is placed on surfaces, volumes, symmetry and contrasts. Brussels played a major role in the international rise of Art Deco and continues to bear its legacy today. Discover more in our 3-minute video capsule!
Speaker: Kris Clerckx, tour guide
Production : In2Out