On Monday 20 July at 8.00 pm, a free concert will kick off the National Day celebrations, in the presence of the King and Queen. This classical music concert has been organised by the Queen Elisabeth Competition in partnership with the Belgian National Orchestra, and with the support of the FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister and the players of the National Lottery.

Ten years after the terrorist attacks of 22 March 2016, Belgium has paid tribute to the victims.

The closing evening of the 25th Olympic Winter Games was celebrated at the Lotto Belgium Pub in Milan.