Delegates
Register and join the fun!
Are you a member of one of the 120 LGBTQI+ choirs registered for the festival? Here you'll find all information to register, travel and stay in Brussels!
Delegates registration is now open. This is why each delegate must pay a registration fee.
Some delegates can benefit from a reduced rate via our Support Programme. We also set up a Solidarity Fund. And it's possible to pay in three or four monthly instalments.
Calendar :
- Early: 01/01/2025-30/06/2025
- Regular: 01/07/2025-31/12/2025
- Late: 01/01/2026-31/03/2026
Update - 24/01/2026. The Late rate is now in force. Payments in three monthly instalments are possible upon request before 31 March, the registration deadline.
| Delegates | Early | Regular | Late |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legato Group 3 | 0€ | 0€ | 0€ |
| Legato Group 2 | 95€ | 145€ | 195€ |
| Legato Group 1 | 190€ | 240€ | 290€ |
| Legato Group 1 - Solidarity Fund | 95€ | 145€ | 195€ |
If you are not a member of a participating choir but would like to participate as an individual, you can! Please purchase your Full Festival ticket via our ticket office.
NB: due to a few cancellations, we can still open registrations for some choirs. Choirs that take part in the festival must be (or become) members of Legato or Gala. Please contact us if your choir wants to register.
Before registering, please read these documents carefully:
Did you know: for distances under 700 km, trains are faster than planes, and they emit over 50% less CO2!
Our team has done some research and can suggest some options for getting to Brussels by train. You can see here the results of our search. It will help you plan your budget.
Thanks to our partnership with Eurostar, you can benefit from the ‘Conference’ fare. Eurostar offers discounts of up to 15% on ticket prices. This fare is available from all festival access points (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands). The ‘Conference’ fare is valid 7 days before and 7 days after the official start and end dates of the festival (24 and 28 June 2026). To take advantage of this offer, please fill in this form. Please note: this is an individual booking. If your choir wishes to make a group booking, they must contact Eurostar directly.
If you are travelling to Brussels by air, you can benefit from the cooperation with the Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss, Discover) and optimize your travel costs. The extensive route network with around 310 destinations worldwide, as well as transatlantic flights operated by Air Canada and United are available to you.
Click here and the discounted rates will be displayed. They are valid for flights up to one week before and one week after the event.
STAYING IN BRUSSELS
More than 6000 rooms are no more than a 15 minute stroll away from the festival venues.
Our partner Brussels Booking Desk offers you a selection of low-cost hotels close to the festival site. You can make individual or group bookings (for your whole choir, for example). This service is not managed by the festival team. If you have any questions, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of the Brussels Booking Desk.
Of course, feel free to search for accommodation yourself on the usual websites (Booking, Airbnb) or through a travel agency of your choice. Please note: following a Belgian government decision, VAT on overnight stays will double from 1 March 2026! It is recommended that you book and pay before this date.
Applications for homestay accommodation closed on 1 January 2026. Those who applied before this date will be contacted personally.
We invite those who will be benefiting from this solution to carefully read our Homestay Accommodation Charter.
GETTING AROUND BRUSSELS
Brussels is a walkable city. The festival venues are all in the historic city-centre, easily accessible on public transport.
Brussels public transport authority (STIB) provides varied ticket options (single trip, 5 day pass, 10 journey pass) and has a wide network (metro, train, tram and bus).
Bike and scooter sharing: Villo / Bolt / Tier / Dott
For people with reduced mobility, this document summarises useful information.
BRUSSELS IS THE CAPITAL OF A COUNTRY THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TRAILBLAZER ON LGBTQI+ RIGHTS
LGBTQI+ LIFE IN BRUSSELS
Belgium was the second country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage and ranked second in the 2023 Rainbow Index of European countries.
The Saint-Jacques district, a short walk from the festival venue, has several very lively LGBTQI+ bars and restaurants.
The eclectic and creative nightlife scene has events to suit all styles and tastes.
VISITING BRUSSELS
The capital of Europe, Brussels is a manageable size and has been acknowledged as one of the greenest cities in Europe.
Brussels is a crossroads of cultures, with 185 nationalities and 105 languages spoken. The people of Brussels will surprise you with their diversity, their infectious kindness, and their non-judgemental outlook. They are easygoing, down to earth and don’t take themselves too seriously.
