Brussels – Foire du Midi 2026

Foire du Midi 2026 took place from 18 July to 23 August on Boulevard du Midi in Brussels. The large summer funfair combined traditional showmanship with modern rides. Games and a wide range of food and drink also formed part of the fair. Here you can look back at the past edition and discover its distinctive location.

Foire du Midi 2026 on Boulevard du Midi

The event site stretched between Porte de Hal and Porte d’Anderlecht. This placed the funfair in a public urban space close to the South Station. Rather than an out-of-the-way fairground, it formed a long strip of fairground activity right in the city centre. The boulevard also connected different entrances and viewpoints. As a result, the surroundings shaped the experience just as much as the attractions themselves.

Tradition and modern funfair culture

The City of Brussels selected a total of 130 attractions for this edition. The range extended from traditional stalls to modern rides, offering something for different age groups. Skill games and the usual funfair specialities were also part of the overall picture. This made it easy to enjoy a visit together, even if not everyone wanted to try the same attractions.

Foire du Midi 2026 for young and old

The official announcement was aimed specifically at children and adults. This put the mix of family attractions and more thrilling rides centre stage. The games stalls also offered other ways to take a break between rides. Strolling along the boulevard was part of the funfair experience too. Each attraction had to be paid for separately; there was no all-in-one ride ticket for the entire site.

Food and a summery atmosphere

Chips, sweets and other funfair food were part of Brussels' showman culture. The combination of food, games and rides also made the boulevard a meeting place. In its announcement, the city highlighted the knowledge of the showman families, passed down through generations. The event could therefore also be seen as a living tradition, bringing together technical innovations and familiar customs.

Discover a past edition

This listing documents the summer edition of 2026. The dated opening times are shown in the dedicated schedule. You can also find the official event link in the visitor information. There, you can view later announcements from the organisers. For upcoming days out, use the funfair calendar. This keeps this look back clearly separate from upcoming events.

Sources: City of Brussels: Foire du Midi 2026 and official event page.