PLAN YOUR STAY
GETTING TO BRUSSELS
Over 60 million people in Europe can get to Brussels in less than two hours.
Did you know: for distances under 700 km, trains are faster than planes, and they emit over 50% less CO2!
High speed rail: Thalys, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF TGV
Intercity buses: Flixbus
Air travel: Brussels Airlines
Find out more in the "Travel and Accommodation" section of our FAQs.
Our aim is to offer a sustainable festival. Most of the festival's emissions will come from the festival-goers travel to Brussels.
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.
STAYING IN BRUSSELS
More than 6000 rooms are no more than a 15 minute stroll away from the festival venues.
Each delegate is free to choose their own accommodation (youth hostel, AirBnB, hotel, etc.).
For those who so wish, the festival offers homestay accommodation. To take advantage of this option, please read our Homestay Charter carefully.
You can then register on our waiting list using this form.
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).
New hotels will be added to this selection over the coming months.
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.
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.
