This festival, every July, celebrates Belgian Independence Day in great style.The party goes on for over a week. There is every sort of music from reggae to folk to classical both indooor and on outdoor stages, with buskers and street entertainers.
The city has a wealth of museums, galleries and old churches. There's something for all ages. And most of the music is free! There's a variety of places to eat and stay.
Eurostar to Brussels, then a short local train ride.Theres a city tram network; the local information office sells a city pass for use on the trams which includes entry to all the museums and galleries.