A day off, and plenty of ways to enjoy the city. This 11 November, families can climb aboard at Train World or step into the world of the Harry Potter films. In the city centre, Bozar and CINEMATEK offer cultural events, ahead of the opening of the Fifty Lab Music Festival. Our selection brings together activities announced for this date, with links to the organisers so you can plan your outing.
For families: a special day at Train World
In Schaerbeek, Train World is hosting its Family Day from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 3.30pm. On the programme: a hunt for the sultan’s diamond, a giant memory game, badge-making and face painting. The Omnibus company performs three 30-minute musical shows, at 11am, 2pm and 3.30pm.
The activities are included in museum admission, at the usual price of €15 per adult. Children’s prices depend on age.
Train World programme and information.
For fans: Harry Potter at Brussels Expo
In Palace 2 at Brussels Expo, Harry Potter: The Exhibition brings together authentic props, costumes worn in the films and recreated sets. The route also offers interactive experiences around potions, spells and Quidditch.
The organiser suggests allowing about an hour for the visit. For this public holiday, choose your time slot directly on the official ticketing site: opening times and availability can be checked when you book.
Discover the exhibition and book.
Art: William Kentridge at Bozar
Bozar’s exhibition William Kentridge — I am not me, the horse is not mine is open from 10am to 6pm this 11 November. Drawings, animated films, sculptures and installations trace the South African artist’s work since the 1980s.
His work brings image, stage and music into dialogue. A good fit for an afternoon at the Mont des Arts, before continuing your stroll through the centre.
Bozar information and tickets.
At the cinema: artists on the big screen with BAFF
The Brussels Art Film Festival devotes its programme to films about art. This Wednesday, CINEMATEK is screening, among others, Elephants & Squirrels at 2pm, on museum collections and restitution, followed by Barbara Forever at 6pm, about filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
At 7.30pm, Bozar is showing The New Museum. With several screenings to choose from, you can catch an afternoon session or round off the day at the cinema.
In the evening: discover new artists at Fifty Lab
The Fifty Lab Music Festival starts this 11 November and runs until the 13th. The festival brings together new Belgian and international artists for concerts and DJ sets in several venues in central Brussels.
The ticketing site lists a Wednesday pass at €33.06, service charges included, with possible additional order fees. Check the programme to choose your concerts and confirm the access conditions for each venue.
Festival programme · Wednesday tickets.
Before you go
Because of the Armistice commemoration, STIB has announced that trams 92 and 93 will not run between Botanique and Louise until 1pm. Metro lines 2 and 6 offer an alternative between these stops.
The information above was checked on 10 November 2026. The organisers’ ticketing sites remain the reference for availability.
🔗 Sources & verifiable links
- Train World — Family Day and museum prices.
- Harry Potter — official website and official ticketing.
- Bozar — William Kentridge exhibition.
- BAFF — 2026 programme and CINEMATEK — BAFF 2026.
- City of Brussels — Fifty Lab 2026 and Eventim ticketing.
- STIB — disruptions on 11 November.
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