Ever so often, the world can turn into a more beautiful place. One of those times for me is the month of May.
Kunstenfestivaldesarts is an international art festival. I volunteered here in 2014, and it has gained a special place in my heart. The festival takes place in May every year all over the city. Some of the best contemporary artists from around the world gather to give all they've got and show that to you. You can expect a wide variety of dazzling artistry: theatre, dance, performances, (interactive) installations, films, and other hard-to-classify art forms somewhere in between.
What exactly makes Kunstenfestivaldesarts so special?
The locations for one. Besides occupying the biggest and smallest theatres, some events take place in parking lots cleared for the occasion, in abandoned buildings, in people's homes, or simply in the street. It is all part of a dream process for a better use of Brussels' many spaces. Besides this, the people: both the festival team, artists, and audience, show exceptional kindness. Next, the inclusiveness: the festival really strives to get Brussels' many different groups involved in the event. During the festival, a new city gradually takes shape. A transformation not only in imagination but in reality. Still not convinced? OK: you can also dance your buttocks off with an international crowd at one of the free parties at the festival center during weekends.
Tickets can be bought at the festival centre, via the website, or via tickets@kfda.be. Maybe we'll run into each other!
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