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
Tram Museum
Member’s event
A walk through the neighbourhood and a guided tour of the Brussels Urban Transport Museum.
Saturday 10 October, 10.30 am, Avenue de Tervueren 634, 1150 Brussels
Old Masters Museum
Member’s event
A special tour of the masterpieces in the permanent collection of one of Belgium’s most important museums.
Saturday 17 October, 11.30 am, Rue de la Régence 3, 1000 Brussels
Autoworld – 40 Years
Member’s event
A special guided tour to mark the 40th anniversary of one of the capital’s most iconic museums.
Saturday 7 November 2026, 11.00 am, Parc du Cinquantenaire 11, 1000 Brussels
Gala Concert to mark the King’s Birthday
Member’s event
Annual Gala Concert organised by “Les Amis de la Musique Royale des Guides” to mark the King’s Birthday.
Tuesday 17 November 2026, 8.00 pm, BOZAR, 1000 Brussels
Belfius Art Gallery
Member’s event
A special guided tour to discover Belfius’s remarkable art collection.
Saturday 21 November 2026, at 10.00 am, Place Rogier 11, 1210 Brussels
Je m’appelle Georges
Member’s event
An intelligent, funny and subtle theatre preview. A real burst of joy and good humour.
Tuesday 1 December 2026, at 8.00 pm, Théâtre Royal des Galeries, Galerie du Roi, 32, 1000 Brussels
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