Beerseel (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Beersel will host its first “Beersel Borrelt” on February 7, 2026, at Marktplein, Huizingen, outdoors with food, drinks, and children’s entertainment, rotating locations annually for all residents.
As VRT News reported, Beersel, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, is giving its New Year’s reception a new look. From 2026, the event will be called “Beersel Borrelt”. It will no longer be held inside the De Meent cultural centre in Alsemberg. Instead, the reception will take place outdoors. The new format will also move to a different borough every year..
What is “Beersel Borrelt” and when will it kick off on Feb 7, 2026?
The first “Beersel Borrelt” will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Marktplein in Huizingen. People who arrive before 6:30 PM will get food and drink vouchers. The event will also offer children’s entertainment.
For many years, Beersel’s New Year’s reception has been held at De Meent, a cultural centre located in Alsemberg. The first reception took place in the early 2000s and quickly became popular among local families, community groups and local officials. As more and more people attended, however, the space began to feel cramped due to the increase in attendees.
