What is in season in Brussels, and what to order when the market changes.
SpringIn season now
- White asparagus
- Flemish white asparagus is in season from April until the Feast of Saint John on 24 June, and farmers keep the spears from sunlight so they stay white.
SummerIn season now
- New herring (maatjes)
- Noordzee's Maatjesfestival on Place Sainte-Catherine celebrates the arrival of the new herring; its 22nd edition was on Sunday 28 June 2026, from 14:00 to 18:00, free.
- Fairground food
- The Foire du Midi ran from 18 July to 23 August 2026 with food stands open from 11:00 selling croustillons, candy floss and other fairground treats.
Festivals this seasonOmmegang and the Renaissance MarketExpected 1-4 Jul 2027Foire du Midi (Zuidfoor)Expected 18 Jul to 23 Aug 2027Resto NationalExpected 21 Jul 2027Meyboom9 Aug 2027
Going to Meyboom?
Hotels in Brussels, 9 Aug 2027
AutumnIn season now
- Game
- Les Brigittines' October 2026 menu lists roast partridge, a pheasant crepinette and saddle of hare among its main courses.
WinterIn season now
- Witloof
- Belgian endive is a winter crop forced in the dark; Chez Leon lists chicons au gratin and Au Vieux Saint Martin a gratinated witloof on their menus.
- Christmas market treats
- Winter Wonders runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 with 238 chalets of hot drinks, festive food and gifts.
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