Discover the Ommegang Gala
at the Grand Place, Brussels

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Welcome to the website of the Ommegang Pageant of Brussels!

Wednesday 3 & Friday 5 July 2024

At 21h – Gates open from 19h30

Each year the Ommegang Pageant reveals the interesting, unexpected aspects to the history of Brussels. This impressive procession brings to life many elements in our nation’s folklore and it will enchant you with its magical spectacle arranged around a number of activities.


Some 1400 participants bedecked in dazzling historical costumes re-enact the first official visit of Charles V and his heir, his infant son Philip (the future Philip II of Spain) here in the capital of the Low Countries.

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procession

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show

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extras

47
folk groups

 

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The historical re-enactment of the gala fête on 2 June 1549, organised by the Magistrate of Brussels, and given in honour of the Emperor Charles V “Quint”, his son Phillipe, Infant of Spain and Duke of Brabant, and his sisters, Maria, Queen of Hungary and Eleanore, Queen Dowager of France (widow of Francis I) at the Grand Place of Brussels. Departure of the procession of the Guilds and Serments of the Sablon.

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+ 32 2 511 19 09

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Where to find us

Rue De La Montagne, 12
1000 Bruxelles