Blikkenwerpers Brussel 2026

BLIKKENWERPERS is a participatory art project by and for young artists and organisers. Together, they created a 4-day art festival featuring an exhibition and a diverse programme of live events. They proudly present the result of their creative process from 13–16 August at Villa Canapé.

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EXHIBITON

12 young organisers and makers joined forces to create an exhibition and accompanying programme around the theme ‘What about time?’ During these 4 days, visitors can discover and enjoy a variety of art forms.

The exhibition is free to visit from 13 to 16 August 2026 at Villa Canapé (Kunstenaarsstraat 1, 1020 Brussels).

Thursday 13 August: 18:00-22:00
Friday 14 August: 13:00-22:00
Saturday 15 August: 10:00-22:00
Sunday 16 August: 10:00-22:00

PROGRAMME

For activities marked with an ‘**’ you need to register via the link provided. All other events can be attended without registration.

Thursday 13 August

EXPO open: 18:00-22:00

18:00-22:00flash tattoos by @roanviora
19:00-19:15festive opening of Blikkenwerpers: speech and toast
19:30-20:00Lukas Schimke: “Ik wacht…”
20:15-22:00vinyl open decks

Friday 14 August

EXPO open: 13:00-22:00

14:00-15:30heels initiation workshop by Mikael De Geyter – What the Drag?! **
15:30-19:30drag workshop by Startruck Darkness What the Drag?! **
20:30-22:00drag show by What the Drag?! **

Saturday 15 August

EXPO open: 10:00-22:00

11:00-13:30cooking together, by Keukenklets**
13:30-20:00flash tattoos, @candelaria
14:00-16:00workshop anthotypes: photographic process with natural pigments **
16:30-17:00Lukas Schimke: “Ik wacht…”
20:00-20:45Live music by Adnae
21:00-21:30Slam rap by Creanimal

Sunday 16 August

EXPO open: 10:00-22:00

10:30-11:30yoga session
13:00-13:30Lukas Schimke: “Ik wacht…”
14:00-17:00linocut workshop **
19:00-21:00bingo night! with cake and tea

A big thank you to our makers: Dimitri Maisuradze • Evelien Feys • Evien van Rijt • Izaak Luyten • Kate Delbeke • Lukas Schimke • Marieke Naessens • Nandewa Turay • Roos Velle • Wesley Wellens
And our volunteers: Lucia Bellobuono • Lupé Van Rijmenant
And our partners: Hujo • Canapé • huisvandeMens Brussel