2026 Cultural Days in Brussels
Dear friends,
From Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 May 2026 The Belgian Federation of the International Lyceum Club will be hosting the meeting of the BCI members in Brussels, and welcoming Lyceum members from all over the world and their accompanying guests.
We will be pleased to show you various places, some of which are emblematic, others more unusual.
At the end of this programme a two-day extension will be organised to visit three Belgian cities (Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent). Each extension will be confirmed with a minimum of 50 participants.
Tuesday 26 May
- BCI Meeting
- Welcome of Lyceum Members
- Cocktail at the City Hall (Grand-Place of Brussels)
Wednesday 27 May
An optional visit is suggested to one of the following cities: Antwerp, Bruges, or Ghent.
Each visit will be confirmed with a minimum of 50 participants.
Thursday 28 May
- Brussels intramuros: four interesting walks to discover the unusual aspects of the capital.
- Gala Evening at the Egmont Palace: an “International Evening” in a prestigious and
historic setting in the heart of Brussels.
Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May
Three optional extensions will be organised to visit the cities of Antwerp, Bruges, or Ghent.
The President of the Belgian Club and the organizing committee are delighted to welcome you to Brussels next May and to share with you these opportunities for discovery and camaraderie.
Programme of the week
For BCI members only
Monday 25 May
- Welcome address to the Presidents
Tuesday 26 May
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. : BCI Meeting NH Hôtel (Sablon)
Pour les accompagnants du BCI
Mardi 26 Mai
- Après-midi : visite d’un monument de Bordeaux
For all Lyceum Club members and guests
Tuesday 26 May
- 2 p.m. - 6 p.m : Welcome to the Members In the respective hotels proposed by the organisation
- 2 p.m. - 6 p.m : Choice of visits (self-guided)
- 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. : Welcome Cocktail at the Hôtel de Ville, Grand-Place de Bruxelles
- 8.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. : Dinner
Wednesday 27 May
- 8.30 a.m.: Departure by bus to Antwerp
- 10 a.m. : Arrival in Antwerp Guided tour of the Station Hall. Walk to the town centre
- 1 p.m. : Lunch
- 3 p.m. : Guided tour on foot in the historic centre
- 5 p.m. : Departure by bus to Brussels
- 6.30 p.m. : Arrival in Brussels
- 7 p.m. : Free evening
- 8.30 a.m. : Departure by bus to Bruges
- 10 a.m. : Arrival in Bruges Guided tour on foot of the Béguinage and the historic centre
- 11.30 a.m. : Riverboat trip
- 12.30 a.m. : Lunch (Crowne Plaza)
- 2.30 p.m. : Guided tour of the Domaine Adornes
- 5 p.m. : Departure by bus to Brussels
- 6.30 p.m. : Arrival in Brussels
- 7 p.m. : Free evening
- 8.30 a.m. : Departure by bus to Ghent
- 9:30 a.m : Arrival in Ghent Guided tour on foot of the Cathédrale Saint-Bavon or of the Château des Comtes
- 12.30 a.m. : Lunch (De Abt & Mémé Gusta)
- 2.30 p.m. : Riverboat trip
- 3.30 p.m. : Guided tour on foot of the historic centre
- 5 p.m. : Departure by bus to Brussels
- 6 p.m. : Arrival in Brussels
- 7 p.m. : Free eveningr
Thursday 28 May
Clothing according to the weather of the day. Comfortable shoes are essential.
- 9 a.m. : Departure from Smurf statue
- 9.30 a.m. : Cathédrale Saints Michel et Gudule
- 10 a.m. : Parc de Bruxelles
- 12 a.m. : Place Royale. Place Godefroid de Bouillon
- 1 p.m. : End of visit and afternoon free
- 9 a.m. : Departure from Place du Grand Sablon
- 9.30 a.m. : Guided tour of l’Eglise Notre-Dame
- 10 a.m. : Square du Petit Sablon (visit of the park)
- 10.45 a.m. : Lift from Place Place Poelaert
- 11.15 a.m. : Comic Strip Art/ Contemporary art galleries
- 12:15 a.m. : Place du Jeu de Balle
- 1 p.m. : End of visit and afternoon free
- 9 a.m. : Departure Grand-Place (in front of the City Hall)
- 9.15 a.m. : Visit of the City Hall
- 9.45 a.m. : Grand-Place
- 10.15 a.m. : Manneken Pis
- 10.45 a.m. : Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
- 11.30 a.m. : Comic Art Museum
- 1 p.m. : End of visit and afternoon free
- 8.45 a.m. : Departure from Place du Grand Sablon
- 9 a.m. : Tram lines 8, 92 or 93 (25 minutes) Bus (20 minutes)
- 9.15 a.m. : Hôtel Solvay (Av. Louise)
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- 10 a.m. : Hôtel Max Hallet (Av. Louise)
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- 10 a.m. : Musée Horta (Rue Américaine)
- 11.30 a.m. : Abbaye de la Cambre (Visit of the Abbey and its gardens)
- 1 p.m. : End of visit and afternoon free
Thursday 28 May
Walking distance from the centre and its hotels
- Dress code: formal
- 19h : Welcome to the participants/cocktail
- 20h : Seating at the tables
- 20h15 : Speeches and film
- 20h30 : Starter and main course
- 21h30 : Cheese and dessert buffet followed by coffee or tea
- 22h30 : End of the event and return to the hotels
Extension programme
Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May 2026
Excursions and choice of visits
Antwerp
Bruges
Ghent
Brussels
Budget by participant
- Registration fee 80 €/person (one-time and mandatory)
- City trip Antwerp or Bruges or Ghent 120 €/person/city trip of your choice
- Walking tour through Brussels 25 € /person/Walking tour of your choice
- Gala Dinner 150 €/person
- Extension (Antwerp or Bruges ou Ghent) 120 €/person/city trip of your choice
- Extension Brussels 25 €/person/Walking tour of your choice
Registration confirmed upon payment.
Hotel bookings directly via the chosen hotel’s website
Registration deadline : 30 April 2026
Refund in case of cancellation:
- 2 months prior to May 26: 100%, except transaction fees
- 1 month prior to May 26: 50%, except transaction fees
- 15 days prior to May 26: 0%
Hotels
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To participate in our cultural meeting organised in Brussels from 26 May to 30 May 2026, please complete the registration form by clicking on the button below.