Raise your glass and prepare your palate, Belgian National Day 2025 is set to bring a touch of Belgian flair and celebratory spirit to cities across Australia! From Adelaide to Perth, locals and expats alike are coming together to indulge in authentic Belgian brews, mouth-watering cuisine, and vibrant gatherings that celebrate Belgium’s rich heritage. Whether you’re craving classic mussel pots, eager to taste rare Trappist ales, or just looking to join a lively community event, this year’s celebrations promise something special for everyone. Get ready to savour the best of Belgian culture, right here in Australia!
ADELAIDE
BRISBANE
GOLD COAST
MELBOURNE
PERTH
BELGIAN NATIONAL DAY 2025 IN ADELAIDE
Belgian Beer Café Oostende usually has celebrations for Belgian National Day on the weekend before but we have not been able to confirm any events at time of publication.
That said, Belgian National Day 2025 falling on a Monday will coincide with their Monday special: Mussel Mondays 1kg mussels with toasted bread, 3 flavours to choose from for $25. Book your table here
Belgians in Adelaide will meet at Grew in Cudlee Creek for a relaxed afternoon of good food, drinks, and great company on Saturday 26 July. Whether you’ve been before or it’s your first time joining them, everyone is welcome, including partners and kids!
To help with planning, please let them know if you’re coming by the 19th of July, and include how many adults and children will be with you. RSVP details at the Facebook event page here.
BELGIAN NATIONAL DAY 2025 IN BRISBANE
Saccharomyces will celebrate Belgian Beer Week with 10+ Belgian taps daily, special events, and a variety of unique brews. On the program:
Monday 21 July: Belgian Day
- Launch of a new Belgian-inspired food menu (steak frites, Flemish stew, schnitzel with beer sauce)
- Extensive Belgian beer tap wall featuring iconic brews
Tuesday 22 July: Trappist Day (3 PM till late)
- Focus on authentic monastic Trappist beers: La Trappe Blond & Dubbel, Chimay Blanche & Dorée, and the rare 3 RULES collaboration brewed by monks from La Trappe, Zundert & Tynt Meadow
- No tickets, walk-in; enjoy tradition-rich beers supporting community and charity
Tuesday 22 July 6pm – 8:30pm: Saint Bernardus ABT 12 Vertical Tasting (TICKETS COST $60 + BF AVAILABLE HERE)
- a vertical tasting of St. Bernardus ABT 12—one of the most revered Quadrupels in the world. This is a rare opportunity to experience how time transforms this iconic brew, side by side.
- On the lineup: 2014 Vintage – A decade of mellowing and complexity, 2024 Fresh Release – Bold, fruity, and full of youthful punch, and Matusalem 6L Bottle – A showpiece pour, perfect for comparison.
Wednesday 23 July: Bloody Bonza Belge (from 3 PM, free entry)
- Showcasing 10 Belgian-style beers brewed in Australia — saisons, tripels, dubbels, stouts, and more with a local twist
- Brewers include Madocke, King River, Slow Lane, Slipstream, Caldera, and more
- Casual vibe, optional snacks, full bar
Thursday 24 July: Saison Showcase (from 3 PM, free entry)
- Featuring 7 wild, rustic saisons from Belgian and Aussie brewers (Saison Dupont, Fantôme, De Leite, Slipstream, Caldera, etc.)
- Emphasis on dry, spicy, funky farmhouse styles
Thursday 24 July, evening: Belgian Christmas in July Dinner (6 PM, $100pp, limited to 40 seats) TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
- Festive 3-course meal paired with seasonal Belgian ales:
- Aussie-Belge prawn cocktail + Dupont Bon Voeux
- Truffle-stuffed roast + Corsendonk Christmas Ale
- Belgian choc mousse + St. Bernardus Christmas Ale
- Includes a surprise gift; ugly jumpers encouraged
Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26: The Belgian Sessions
- 4 sessions across 2 days, pouring 40 Belgian & Belgian-style beers: saisons, dubbels, tripels, lagers, sours, dark beers
- Iconic Belgian breweries and Aussie legends
- Surprise vintage bottle pours available
- No tickets required
Sunday 27 July: Closing Events
- Delirium Sunday Pink Elephant Party (from 12 pm – Free entry): All-day Delirium Tremens, Red, and Nocturnum on tap
- Rodenbach Vintage Tasting (from 12 PM – no tickets needed): Rare tastings of Rodenbach Vintage 2021, 2022, and Grand Cru to honour Brewmaster Rudi Ghequire’s final vintages.
BELGIAN NATIONAL DAY 2025 ON THE GOLD COAST
Madocke Beer Brewing Company is hosting BELGFEST on Saturday 26 July. Expect a day of bold brews, Euro beats, and unforgettable European flavours including Belgian food specials.
BELGIAN NATIONAL DAY 2025 IN MELBOURNE
Belgian Beer Café Melbourne has been celebrating Belgian National Day all week and will continue to until Sunday 20 July. They have an impressive range of fully imported Belgian beers on tap. Try all 16 beers and you can go into the draw to win a hamper.
On Sunday 20 July, on the eve of Belgian National Day 2025, there will be an exciting celebration. They will have Mussel Madness ($20 mussel pots, with thanks to their seafood partner, Yumbah Sea Farms), jazzy French grooves with ‘Vive La Difference’ from 14:00-17:00.
Reserve your table for Belgian National Day 2025 here (click on the Book Now button on the right hand side of the website).
Belgian Club of Victoria will celebrate Belgian National Day with a lunch at Franco-Belge on Sunday 27 July. You will dine on a Belgian lunch from a selected menu of national dishes and a range of Belgian Beers. The celebrations will continue after lunch with the National Anthem, trivia with Belgian prizes, kids movie, and socialising.
When purchasing your ticket(s) you will choose your meal from the following:
- Flemish Beef Stew in Leffe $47.00
Carbonnade de Boeuf à la Flamande/ Vlaamsch Stoofvlees with Leffe With frites and mayonnaise of course - Steak Tartare $47.00
Hand Cut Raw Minced Fillet with Condiments - Vol-au-vent $47.00
Vol-au-vent (Bouche a la Reine, Koninginnehapje) as you never had it before in Melbourne! - Vegetarian Vol-au-Vent $44.00
Vol-au-vent with mushrooms - Kids meal $16.00
The choice of meatballs in tomato sauce or crumbed chicken loins both served with Belgian fries
Brasserie Franco-Belge is closed for their annual mid-year break until Tuesday 22 July. It does not appear to be doing anything special for Belgian National Day.
The Castle Hotel appears to be closed at the moment so will not have its usual Belgian National Day celebrations.
BELGIAN NATIONAL DAY 2025 IN PERTH
Belgian Beer Café Westend is celebrating over 4 days from Friday 18 through to Monday 21 July, Belgian National Day itself. They will have Belgian-style chef’s specials and limited-edition beers on tap all weekend.
The highlight event of the weekend is their Mussels & Brussels 4 course dinner on 20 July during their Belgian National Weekend
- Cocktail on arrival
- 4 course Belgian dinner | Pretzels on arrival, Brussels & Sausage Plate entrees, Shared Mussels main course, Belgian Chocolate Tart dessert.
- Paired with 4 of Belgians finest brews.
Tickets are $65 + booking fee per person and very limited. Book your ticket here
—
How will you celebrate Belgian National Day 2025 in Australia?
