Brussels Flower Carpet transforms the Grand-Place (Grote Markt) in Brussels, Belgium into a vast, living tapestry every two years in mid-August, when teams of gardeners and volunteers assemble an intricate carpet of begonias (and occasional dahlias) over a full-scale template in just a few hours. Built around a new theme each edition, the floral mosaic—spanning roughly 70 metres by 24 metres—is most spectacular from the City Hall (Town Hall) balcony, where the full pattern snaps into focus above the square’s iconic guildhalls, while the surrounding weekend buzz often includes music and illuminated evening ambience that turns a quick look into a lingering, camera-happy stroll.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Brussels or a Belgium route—we’ll plan the Grand-Place carpet viewing, smart timing & vantage points, smooth crowd routing, and a walkable stay near the city centre.
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DATES & TIMES
• Event dates (2026): Thursday, August 13–Sunday, August 16, 2026. Tripologiste dates.
• The Flower Carpet is a four-day installation on Brussels’ Grand-Place (held every other year around mid‑August). Official overview.
• Opening hours and City Hall balcony time slots are published closer to the event. Updates.
LOCATION
• Grand-Place (Grote Markt), Brussels, Belgium. Open in Google Maps.
• Official address reference: Brussels City Hall (Grand-Place), 1000 Brussels. Official address.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• The best panoramic view is from the Brussels City Hall balcony; balcony access is ticketed. City of Brussels info.
• Official ticketing (activated when sales open): Tickets.
• If the ticket page is not yet active, check again closer to August 2026 via the official site. flowercarpet.brussels.
GOOD TO KNOW
• The carpet is built on the Grand-Place in just a few hours by volunteers and remains on display for four days. How it works.
• Getting there by public transit (STIB/MIVB route planner): Plan your route.
• Accessibility notes and nearby stops/parking: Accessibility.
• Past themes and photo galleries: Previous editions.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest a Belgium route that includes the Brussels Flower Carpet at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
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