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Bring the kids to Bozar this autumn break

Looking for a fun day out during the autumn half-term? There’s plenty for all ages to enjoy at Bozar. Discover art through playful activities, step into a virtual world, be surprised by film or enjoy a creative family day. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer!

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1. Explore the world of Jean Brusselmans

During the Jean Brusselmans Discovery Tours, children aged 6 to 12, accompanied by an adult, discover the work of the Belgian painter through playful activities and surprising questions.

Prefer to explore at your own pace? At the exhibitions devoted to Jean Brusselmans and William Kentridge, as well as Edith Dekyndt x Cristóbal Balenciaga, children’s guides offer fun activities to help you discover the artworks. Adults can pick up visitors’ guides too. Or step into House of Memory, a VR experience by artist Basil Al-Rawi, and journey through personal photo archives and Iraqi stories.

Good to know: admission to the exhibitions is free for children and young people under 18.

2. Big adventures on the big screen

From 25 October to 6 November, Filem’On Film Festival comes to Bozar. Celebrating its twentieth anniversary, the festival presents a selection of films for children aged 5 to 12. With stories that spark the imagination, open up new perspectives and stay with you long after the credits roll, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover new worlds together.

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3. Enjoy Bozar Sunday with the whole family

On Sunday 8 November, Bozar becomes a creative meeting place for all ages with Bozar Sunday #2: Jean Brusselmans. Get hands-on in an ongoing workshop led by artist collective Pouvoir Faire, explore the exhibition with a guide, or enjoy film and music together.

On the programme:

  • 11:00–17:00: Creative workshop (ages 6+)
  • 11:00 and 14:00: Film screening of In Waves (ages 12+)
  • 14:30: Jean Brusselmans Discovery Tour (ages 6–12, accompanied by an adult)
  • 15:00: Concert Un Pays Supplémentaire (ages 6+)

In between activities, take a break at the Horta Hall bar.

4. More film and music

There’s plenty on offer for teenagers and adults too. Discover the cinema of El Pampero Cine (20–23 October), step inside the world of an orchestra with the immersive film Nous l'Orchestre (from 24 October), or enjoy concerts ranging from jazz with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra to the adventurous sounds of Jlin & Third Coast Percussion.