A Front Row Seat
For more than a century the Syndicat d’Initiative-Bruxelles Promotion (SIBP), a not-for-profit association, has been organizing a series of activities designed for the general public. The intention is to provide events and activities that appeal to all of the various and diverse communities within our great city, the Capital of the European Union.
The SIBP represents the thousands of people who take part in these events each year.
The Brussels 20K Race
The Brussels 20K Race: your annual running rendezvous!
Over the course of the last forty-plus years, thousands of runners have gathered to run through the city’s streets in a lively and festive atmosphere.
The “Party in the Park” – The Belgian National Holiday Celebrations
Don’t miss the “Party in the Park” on Belgium’s National Holiday, 21st July!
On the Belgian National Holiday, the city dons its brightest colours and offers the public an exciting array of fun activities. The festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. and end with a fireworks display set to music, that begins at 11:00 p.m. More information
Concert – Horns & Organ
Members’ event
In association with KBC Private Banking, we are honoured to invite you to this concert.
Saturday 17 January 2026, at the Sablon
Concert – 200 Choristers
Members’ event
We are delighted to invite you to attend an exceptional concert featuring 200 choristers
Sunday 18 January at the Cathedral.
BRAFA
Members’ event
We invite you to visit one of Europe’s most prestigious art and design fairs.
From Sunday 25 January to Sunday 1 February, at Brussels Expo.
Affordable Art Fair
Members’ event
We invite you to discover an accessible and inspiring international contemporary art fair.
From 4 to 8 February 2026, at Tour & Taxis.
Gudula26 – Light & Sound
Members’ event
We are honoured to invite you to an exceptional immersive show.
Thursday, 5th February, at the Cathedral.
Brasserie Cantillon
Members’ event
We are delighted to invite you to discover a treasure of Brussels heritage.
Saturday 7 February, at Brasserie Cantillon.
Our History
In 1886, Charles Buls, the Mayor of Brussels, gathered the city’s major business leaders together to ask them for help in promoting the city and its cultural events. The outcome of that meeting was an organisation called ‘Bruxelles-Attraction’. In 1958, the name was changed to ‘Syndicat d’Initiative de la ville de Bruxelles’.
For more than 130 years, the leaders of this association have been organizing events for the enjoyment and edification of a vast collective of men and women whose expectations have continued to grow and evolve.
Council - Administrative Board
President
Monsieur Jean COLAUT
Vice-President
Chevalier Marc BLANPAIN
Honorary President
Baron de COOMAN d’HERLINCKHOVE
Administrators
Monsieur Jacky BODART
Monsieur Alexandre GROSJEAN
Comte JACOBS de HAGEN
Monsieur Frédéric NIELS
De Heer Joris VAN DER WEE
Baron VAXELAIRE
Monsieur Gaëtan WAUCQUEZ
Monsieur Pierre WYNANTS
Administrative Support
General Secretary
Carine VERSTRAETEN
Staff
Quentin DE LONGUEVILLE
Rodolphe DULAIT
Laurent SCHICKS
Become a Member
Private individuals, businesses, self-employed individuals, SMEs, companies and multinationals have been supporting the SIBP since 1886. Why don’t you join us? Become a member of our great family by supporting us, and by participating in the rich cultural life of our city, which includes exclusive happenings as well as large events for the wider public.
Our Partners
Contact
Syndicat d'Initiative Bruxelles Promotion
rue de la Chapelle, 17
1000 Bruxelles
- +32 (0)2 511 90 00
- +32 (0)2 511 37 15
- info@sibp.be