As 2025 draws to a close, Brussels is gearing up for a vibrant New Year’s Eve filled with fireworks, music, culture and nightlife, ensuring every celebration style is catered for across the capital
Brussels residents and visitors will benefit from free, reinforced public transport on New Year’s Eve, as STIB/MIVB extends night services, increases frequencies and adjusts routes to accommodate celebrations and the popular Heysel fireworks display, expected to attract large crowds citywide
Brussels, Antwerp, and other Belgian cities prepare early for New Year’s Eve, implementing e-scooter bans, controlled fireworks zones, and house arrests to prevent violence and protect emergency services
Belgian coalition infighting shelves plan to deploy troops in Brussels hotspots, linking urban security to prison overcrowding and exposing federal control over public order decisions
Brussels will prohibit all scooter use on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day morning. Authorities say the temporary ban aims to cut accidents, protect emergency responders, and prevent misuse during celebrations
