Festivities programme: 14–20 September

From 14 to 20 September, the metro is switching to celebration mode! Throughout the week, activities and surprises will add an extra touch of fun to your journeys across the network.

And to round off the festivities in style, join us on Sunday 20 September for a very special Open Day at the Jacques Brel metro and bus depot. It’s also Car-Free Sunday, which means the entire STIB-MIVB network will be free to use that day!

MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Dandoy mini speculoos giveaway
07:30–10:30 · Metro station Arts-Loi/Kunst-Wet
Special “metro” mini speculoos biscuits will be waiting for you at the station.

Spin the Wheel of Fortune
11:00–15:00 ·Metro station Louise/Louiza station
Put your metro knowledge to the test and walk away with a surprise.

TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Opera goes underground
12:00–13:00 · Metro station De Brouckère
La Monnaie takes over De Brouckère station with dancers and costumes for an unexpected experience.

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
Street art comes to the metro
11:30–14:00 · Metro station Rogier
Help create a live street art piece celebrating 50 years of the metro with artist xx.

THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
Turn up the sound!
12:30–13:00 · stations to be confirmed
Come and enjoy an acoustic performance by the AkoeSTIB choir.

A piano on the metro
13:00–17:00 · metro lines 1 and 5
A pianist will hop aboard an M7 metro train and add a musical soundtrack to your journey.

FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Dandoy mini speculoos giveaway
07:30–10:30 · Metro station Gare Centrale/Centraal Station
Special “metro” mini speculoos biscuits will be waiting for you at Gare Centrale/Centraal Station.

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
Guided “Art in the Metro” tour
Registration required
Discover the works of art hidden throughout our stations on guided tours organised as part of Brussels Heritage Days.

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER – The metro’s 50th birthday!
STIB-MIVB Open Day
10:00–16:00 · Jacques Brel depot –Gare de l’Ouest/Weststation

To celebrate 50 years of the metro, the Jacques Brel depot – home to both buses and metro trains – is opening its doors for this special occasion. Go behind the scenes, uncover some of the secrets of our vehicles and meet the people whose jobs keep the network moving every day. Join us right next to Gare de l’Ouest/Weststation, from 10:00 to 16:00.

Discover the full Open Day programme

Collector Cards: 30 cards to collect

What if your next journey turned into a treasure hunt? Collect our 30 exclusive cards celebrating 50 years of metro history and discover the iconic vehicles, stations, works of art and fascinating stories.

The cards will be available free of charge at various stations throughout September.

Keep your eyes open: 30 Gold Cards are hidden among them! Find one to enter our anniversary contest and take a chance at winning one of the exclusive prizes.

Want to know where and when to collect the cards?
Check the distribution schedule at vibes.stib.brussels/metro50

50 years of history to (re)discover

Can’t make it to the Open Day? Dive into the stories, big and small, that have shaped the Brussels metro – whenever it suits you.

Exhibitions at metro stations Botanique/Kruidtuin and Bourse/Beurs, never-before-seen photos, fascinating stories, quizzes and contests, videos and podcasts invite you to relive 50 years of metro history.

Metro-themed collector items

Would you like a souvenir of this special anniversary?

Socks, mugs, sweatshirts, LEGO® brick metro models… Discover our special anniversary collection on the STIB-MIVBStore and at the Open Day on 20 September.

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