About

The Zinne Games Festival is the flagship video game event of Arts&Publics’ House of Video Games Cultures, held every two years in Brussels. As a rich cultural medium shaped by its communities and diverse practices, video games are presented here from a fresh perspective, through a wide range of activities highlighting their artistic, social, and local dimensions over two days of discovery and exchange.

As the promotional showcase of the House of Video Games Cultures, this biennial event aims to promote a social and locally-rooted approach to video games, celebrating the culture that surrounds them. This entirely free festival offers a broad program connecting creators, experts, school groups, families, and curious visitors for two days of talks, workshops, gaming, and community encounters. Professionals, enthusiasts, and newcomers alike are all welcome! From Belgian indie games showcases, game design workshops, arcade machines, conferences, film screenings and more – Zinne Games Festival is your not-to-miss gaming event!

  • A “Belgian Games” Zone to explore local game productions
  • An “Workshops” Zone for hands-on creation, streaming, and learning sessions
  • An “Arcade” Zone to (re)discover retro and neo arcade machines in free play

On the program:

  • A “Belgian Games” Zone to explore local game productions
  • An “Workshops” Zone for hands-on creation, streaming, and learning sessions
  • An “Arcade” Zone to (re)discover retro and neo arcade machines in free play
  • A “Competition” Zone to challenge your skills and go head-to-head in thrilling matches
  • A “Movie Debates” Zone for film screenings and discussions that put video games into art perspective
  • A “Conferences” Zone tackling key topics from the gaming industry and sparking debates on video games from both player and educator perspectives (parents, teachers, youth workers, etc.).

The festival welcomes all kinds of audiences, from seasoned developers and hardcore gamers to casual players and families. Open, inclusive, and friendly to all age groups, Zinne Games Festival offers a fresh look at gaming culture.

Arts&Publics proudly offers this festival as a free event to introduce everyone to the richness of the Belgian gaming scene while fostering connections between professionals and the public.

Accessibility

The Zinne Games team is committed to making the festival as accessible and welcoming as possible. Thanks to its diverse program, we aim to cater to a variety of audiences. Our goal is to ensure that everyone enjoys a comfortable and fun experience. Full details on the program and venue accessibility will be available at the welcome desk.

Contact us

For any questions or specific needs, feel free to reach out at info@zinnegames.be — we’ll be happy to assist you!

Management
Jacques REMACLE
jacques@artsetpublics.be
00 32 (0)477 44 33 90

Events and logistics
Florian DONNET
florian.donnet@artsetpublics.be
00 32 (0)499 24 64 50

Sponsoring
Lucas DOSSETTO
dossettolucas@gmail.com
00 32 (0)470 82 16 36

Communication
Laurent VAN BRUSSEL
laurent@artsetpublics.be
0032 (0)485 56 16 36

Press
Michaël FRANÇOIS
noblablacommunication@gmail.com
0032 (0)486 26 31 71

Tickets Programme

Public transport and bike

  • TRAIN (Regional connections): Etterbeek, Luxembourg, and Germoir stations are served by several regional S-train lines. They are just a few minutes away on foot, by bike, or via public transport. More information at www.belgiantrain.be.
  • TRAIN (National and international connections): For most lines, transfers to local public transport are available at the city’s main train stations (North, Central, Midi).
  • STIB: Bus lines 38, 59, 60, and 71, as well as tram 81, stop at Place Flagey. Within a few minutes’ walk, bus 95 is accessible at Germoir on Avenue de la Couronne, and trams 8 and 93 can be reached at Bailli on Avenue Louise. More information at STIB.be.
  • TEC: Bus line 366 (Court-Saint-Etienne/Rixensart) serves Place Flagey. More information at Infotec.be (FR).
  • BICYCLE: Place Flagey has many bike racks and spaces reserved for two-wheelers. Bicycles, scooters, and motorbikes can also be parked at Place Sainte-Croix. A Villo! bike station is available at Place Flagey—check its exact location on the access map.

By car

  • The festival place is accessible via the motorways from Namur (E411), Liège (E42), Paris-Mons (E19), and Ostend (E40), then by Avenue Louise or Avenue de la Couronne. Plan your route here.
  • Since October 2022, the Good Move Plan has been in effect in Brussels District, along with the Quartier apaisé Flagey-Étangs plan. Traffic directions have been changed in certain areas. Please check if your usual route has been modified and allow extra travel time to account for possible disruptions.
  • The Brussels-Capital Region is a Low Emission Zone (LEZ). Check lez.brussels to see if your vehicle is authorized.
  • Brussels hosts two car-sharing services: Poppy and Cambio (with designated parking spots at Place Flagey).

  • Secured paid parking options:
    Flagey Square Indigo Parking: 186 spots available (reservation possible and recommended, as the parking lot fills up quickly).
    ProxiParking Flagey (FR) (1-minute walk – entrance at Chaussée de Boondael 1, opposite the Shell gas station). Online reservation via the ProxiParking website or the ZenPark app (FR).
    Zenpark – Bailli Ibis Styles(FR) (8-minute walk – Rue Lens 17, 1000 Brussels): reservation required via their website.
    MyPark Louise-Vleurgat (10-minute walk – Chaussée de Vleurgat 164, 1000 Brussels): 120 spots, no reservation possible.
    BePark Louise (FR) (11-minute walk – Avenue Louise 225, 1000 Brussels): reservation recommended via their website.
    Delta Park & Ride (Auderghem): From here, you can take bus 71 to Flagey.
    More peripheral Park & Ride sites: CERIA, Stalle, Herrmann-Debroux, Roodebeek, Kraainem, and Reyers.

  • A designated parking space for people with reduced mobility is available in the underground parking area, accessible via Chaussée de Boondael.

26•27 September 2025

Friday 26 : 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 27 : 10:00 - 22:00

Free

Faculté d'Architecture de l'ULB • La Cambre Horta

Pl. Eugène Flagey 19
1050 Ixelles