Frequently Asked Questions
How to book? Our rates? How to get around during the festival? Find all the answers to your questions here.
What is “BANAD”?
What is the concept of BANAD? What are Art Nouveau and Art Deco? Find all the answers here.
How to Book
The BANAD Festival 2026 will take place from 14 to 29 March 2026. Bookings open on Tuesday 3 February 2026.
A specific question?
The answer is probably in this list. If not, we are available by email and by phone.
Prices per interior visit
Full rate
13 €
+supplement for some visits
Reduced rate*
6,5€
Discounted rates
Valid for up to 5 visits maximum
– €1 / – €0.50* per additional visit
Mobility
To reach the various venues open during the BANAD Festival, we encourage the use of soft mobility options such as cycling or public transport.
At Pro Velo, enjoy a 20% discount on bicycle rentals with your BANAD ticket.
Available slots
Want to know where there are still available tickets? Don't worry, we've got you covered! The following link shows you where you can still book tickets.
Partner venues
Would you like to make the most of your experience at the BANAD Festival 2026 by enjoying a meal in a modernist setting? Are you looking for somewhere to stay between 14 and 29 March 2026?
Visit our partner venues.
FAQs
How to Book
When can I start booking?
Reservations usually open on on the first Tuesday of February à 14h00. To get the latest updates subscribe to out newsletter..
If you wish to book in advance and support our association, become Friend of Explore.
How many people can I register for a tour?
Bookings can be made for a maximum of 5 people at a time.
This limit of 5 people has been chosen by Explore.Brussels to allow as many people as possible to participate in this exceptional event that is the BANAD Festival.
The number of people must be the same for all visits in a booking.
For a group tour, check our Group visits.
Choosing your visits
If you plan to attend several visits on the same day, please remember to take into account the distances between venues, your chosen mode of transport, and—depending on your itinerary—the frequency of public transport or potential parking difficulties. Please note that if you arrive more than five minutes late, access to the visit will be denied and your ticket may be resold.
How long can I keep my reservation in the basket?
When you connect to the booking site, a virtual queue is created to prevent disruptions or bugs caused by too many people online at the same time.
Once your first reservation is added to your basket, you will have 60 minutes to complete and pay for your order.
Why? During these 60 minutes, the places are pre-reserved for you and are therefore guaranteed once your order is confirmed.
We understand that this countdown can be stressful. However, it is the best way to ensure that the visits you have pre-booked are secured for you, while also allowing other visitors to do the same.
Important: Never click the back arrow in your browser during your booking, as this may cause you to lose your order, just like with any e-commerce system. Return buttons are provided within the site for this purpose.
Booking confirmation
Confirmation emails are generated automatically. If you haven't received them, check your spam folder.
The first email simply informs you that your order has been successfully recorded in the system and that we are awaiting your payment before confirming that your order is complete. The second email confirms that your payment has been successfully processed.
Finally, a third email is sent automatically and directly by Mollie, the company that manages the secure payment platform.
Reduced rates, discounted rates & supplements
Who is eligible for the reduced rate?
We have developed a reduced rates policy in order to make interior visits accessible to as many people as possible.
Those eligible for the reduced rate are:
- les students under the age of 26,,
- les ULB and VUB students,
- les holders of the ULB Culture Card,
- les people with disabilities,,
- les job seekers..
This rate is equivalent to 50% of the full ratei.e. 6.50 € for a visit for one person. This rate is independent of the fixed supplement charged by certain venues.
The reduced rate also benefits from a progressive discount..
If you have booked at the reduced rate when you are not entitled to it, Explore.Brussels will charge you the difference plus a penalty of 50% of the total amount of your order.
Can I purchase a ticket under Article 27?
Yes,beneficiaries of Article 27 can purchase one entry per Article 27 ticket.
The price of this ticket is 1,25 €. It does not include the fixed supplement charged by certain venues.
Please note: beneficiaries of Article 27 must make a reservation at the office no later than the Wednesday before the chosen activity or go to the venue at the time of the visit (not recommended due to overcrowding).
What is the ticket price for children under 12?
Children under 12 do not pay but their seats must be reserved via the booking system.
How is the discounted rate applied?
The BANAD Festival applies a discount rate based on the number of guided tours booked for the same person per reservation. This calculation is made for up to a maximum of five tours and is automatic at the time of booking.
For example, a full-price tour costs €13 per tour, and five or more full-price tours cost €9 per tour.
Tickets purchased on-site are not eligible for the discounted rate.
Detailed table of discounted rates
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Number of Visits Booked
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Full Price (per person)
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Tarif réduit (-50%)* (par personne)
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1
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13 €
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6,5 €
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2
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12 €
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6 €
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3
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11 €
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5,5 €
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4
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10 €
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5 €
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5 +
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9 €
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4,5 €
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Which venues require an additional fee?
Due to specific constraints, nine venues that open their doors to us require a supplement. This supplement is the same for all visitors (including children).
The venues concerned are:
- Hôtel Solvay (+ 25 €),
- Hôtel Max Hallet (+ 15 €),
- Old England – Museum of Musical Instruments (+ 5 €),
- Hôtel Winssinger (+ 5 €)
- Waucquez Warehouse [Belgian Comic Strip Center] (+3 €)
- Hannon House (+ 10 €)
- Villa Empain – Fondation Boghossian (+ 10 €)
- Restoration site of the former house and studio of architect Victor Horta [Horta Museum] (+ 5€)
- Van Buuren Museum and Gardens (+ 10 €) and
- Hôtel van Eetvelde (+ 5 €)
What benefits does my ticket entitle me to?
Upon presentation of your ticket and without reservation, you will receive free admission to the Objets fair on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29.
“Explore+”, tours adapted for people with disabilities or ASD
What is “Explore+”?
Explore.Brussels offers guided tours adapted for people with disabilities through its Explore + program.
Discover our selection of tours tailored to different types of disabilities via the links below.
We organise tours adapted for:
- blind and visually impaired people
- people with cognitive or intellectual disabilities
- deaf and partially deaf people: tours in sign language (LSFB & VGT)
- people on the autism spectrum (ASD)
These tours are developed in collaboration with specialised partner associations.
For more information and contact details, please visit our Explore+ page.
The packages
The end of packages
In 2026, Explore.Brussels is not offering packages anymore. If you would like to plan your programme before bookings open to the general public, you can become a Friend of Explore. In addition to supporting our association, your membership fee gives you the opportunity to reserve your tickets in advance. If you need advice on planning your programme, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or email.
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