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PujaFeatured
Anjali
12:00 – 13:00
Pushpanjali — the offering of flowers to the Goddess. Everyone is welcome to take part.
A religious & cultural festival of Bengalis in Brussels, Belgium
Sammelani Bangla Durgotshab
Come and celebrate the oldest Durga Puja of Belgium with prayers, music, dance, food and much more.
- When
- 17 October – 19 October 2026
- Where
- New Joepie, Chau. de Wavre 1236, 1160 Oudergem, Brussels, Belgium
Free entry · All are welcome
Countdown to Durga Puja
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Anjali
Day 1 · Saptami · Saturday 17 October · 12:00 – 13:00
Explore the festival
Gallery
Moments from past years
Moments from previous years — the idol, the rituals, the stage and the community.
Programme
Three days, one celebration
From dawn aarti to late-night concerts — here is what each day holds.
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CulturalFeatured
Cultural programme
18:00
Music, dance, recitation and performances by our community and invited artists, following the Sandhya Aarti.
Performer: To be announced
12:0013:00
PujaFeatured
Anjali
12:00 – 13:00
Pushpanjali — the offering of flowers to the Goddess. Everyone is welcome to take part.
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PujaFeatured
Sandhi Puja
All day
The most solemn ritual of the festival. Exact date and time to be confirmed — please follow our channels.
Events
Culture on stage
Rabindra Sangeet, classical dance, drama and performances by our community and guest artists.
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Community performanceFeatured
Cultural programme
To be announced
An evening of music, dance, recitation and stage performances by our community and invited artists, following the Sandhya Aarti. The line-up will be announced closer to the festival.
Saturday 17 October· 18:00
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Community performanceFeatured
Cultural programme
To be announced
An evening of music, dance, recitation and stage performances by our community and invited artists, following the Sandhya Aarti. The line-up will be announced closer to the festival.
Sunday 18 October· 18:00
News
Latest news
Announcements, volunteer calls and updates from the committee.
FeaturedPublished 14 September 2026
Ganapati Bappa Morya!
Faith, Culture, Community — Together
Sammelani Bangla wishes everyone a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi — Ganapati Bappa Morya!
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FeaturedPublished 1 June 2026
Save the date: 17–19 October 2026
Three days of Durga Puja in Belgium
Mark your calendars. This year's Puja runs from Saturday 17 to Monday 19 October 2026. The full programme and cultural line-up will be published here over the coming weeks. Entry is free and everyone is welcome — bring your family and friends.
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Coming from further away?
Travellers from across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and northern France — plan your visit.
- Brussels · Belgium
- Antwerp · Belgium
- Ghent · Belgium
- Leuven · Belgium
- Liège · Belgium
- Hasselt · Belgium
- Eindhoven · Netherlands
- Maastricht · Netherlands
- Luxembourg · Luxembourg
- Cologne · Germany
- Lille · France
Frequently asked questions
Where is Durga Puja held in Brussels, Belgium?
Sammelani Bangla Durgotshab is held in Brussels, at New Joepie, Chaussée de Wavre 1236, 1160 Oudergem, Brussels — Belgium's oldest Bengali Durga Puja.
When is Durga Puja 2026 in Belgium?
The festival runs for three days in Brussels, from 17 to 19 October 2026.
Is entry free?
Yes — entry is free and everyone is welcome. Mahaprasad is served throughout the festival.
How do I get to the venue from Brussels city centre?
By public transport: Metro line 5 to Hankar, then tram line 8 or bus 34, 41 or 72 toward Oudergem, Brussels. Limited on-site parking is also available — see our Plan Your Visit page for full directions.
Who organises Sammelani Bangla Durgotshab?
Sammelani Bangla is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit Bengali community association in Brussels. 2026 marks the 13th year of our Durga Puja celebrations.
Come and celebrate the oldest Durga Puja of Belgium with prayers, music, dance, food and much more.
We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit community. Every contribution keeps Durga Puja alive in Belgium and free to attend for everyone.