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
Hotel Solvay
Members Event
We invite you to discover the Hôtel Solvay during an exclusive guided tour
Saturday 7 October 2023 at 4pm or 6pm, avenue Louise 224, 1000 Brussels
Victor Horta and the Grammar of Art Nouveau
Members Event
We invite you to discover the event exhibition that will close the “Art Nouveau Brussels” year.
Saturday 4 November 2023 at 10.45 am at Bozar, rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels
The Royal Band of the Belgian Guides
Members Event
We have the honour of inviting you to the gala concert of the Royal Band of Guides
Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 7.30 pm at Bozar, 23 rue Ravenstein, 1000 Brussels.
Le Crime de l’Orient-Express
Members Event
We invite you to the avant-premiere “Le Crime de l’Orient-Express” by Agatha Christie
Tuesday 5 December 2023 at 8 pm, at Théâtre Royal des Galeries, Galerie du Roi 32, 1000 Bruxelles
Gospel for Life
Members Event
We invite you to the “Tribute to Stevie Wonder” gospel concert
Saturday 9 December 2023 at 7.45pm, at the Koekelberg Basilica
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
Maître Damien BASSINE
Monsieur Jacky BODART
Comte JACOBS de HAGEN
Monsieur Christophe MUGUERZA
De Heer Joris VAN DER WEE
Baron VAXELAIRE
Monsieur Gaëtan WAUCQUEZ
Monsieur Pierre WYNANTS
Administrative Support
General Secretary
Carine VERSTRAETEN
Assistants
Quentin DE LONGUEVILLE
Conny DE VESELEER
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