Organized in collaboration with numerous partners in Molenbeek, the Molenbeek 2030 banquet is part of the SADAKA initiative. This international term -at the heart of the MB2030 bid- means generosity, empathy, selflessness, or social justice in more than ten languages. Organized as part of the MolenFest festival, this grand banquet will bring the festival to a spectacular close, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
An intercultural XXL dinner to conclude MolenFest: the Sadaka Banquet offers a seat to more than 1.500 people from Brussels and beyond
A table with 1,500 seats will welcome you for a festive meal. Measuring 350 meters long, it will occupy the entire Chaussée de Gand (from Porte de Flandre to Étangs Noirs). The street will be transformed into a huge, welcoming table open to all.
MolenFest 2024. Photos © Aurélien Goubau – Molenbeek for Brussels 2030
Come early!
Meals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis
A real culinary journey awaits you: the solidarity restaurants and shopkeepers of Molenbeek will offer you a wide variety of sweet and savory dishes. From Watché to Talé Talé, from Poulet Bourek to couscous with 7 vegetables, not to mention other specialties from Europe and elsewhere…
In the spirit of a potluck dinner, everyone is invited to bring drinks and desserts that are easy to enjoy in the SADAKA spirit.
A festive atmosphere punctuated by artistic surprises
The banquet will be punctuated by entertainment and fanfare, reflecting the cultural diversity of Molenbeek and Brussels.
Photos © Veerle Vercauteren – Molenbeek for Brussels 2030
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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🕑 General information: date, times, location
Date and times: Sunday, September 7, 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Chaussée de Gand (Porte de Flandre → Étangs Noirs)
Free admission; meals offered to the first arrivals, open to all (*Limited space)
🥘 Free admission and meals offered to the first arrivals
Meals offered by the many supportive restaurants in Molenbeek to the first arrivals.
The restaurants will also offer snacks, BBQ, and drinks for sale.
🫶 A generous and sustainable event: Should I bring something?
In the spirit of SADAKA, feel free to bring your own drinks and, if you wish, a dessert that is easy to share.
🚎 Sustainable transport & access to the event
Metro: lines 1 & 5 (Comte de Flandre / Étangs Noirs)
Tram: line 51
Bicycle parking: Pont de Flandre (secure parking) + Rue de Flandre 195, Rue du Comte de Flandre 14, Rue Fernand Brunfaut 18, Rue Sainte-Marie 2, Rue de l’École 9 & 33, Rond-point Étangs Noirs
Disabled parking: Rue Fernand Brunfaut 1, Rue Vandermaelen 2, Rue Ransfort 60, Rue de l’École 13, Rue Tazieau 45
On Sunday, September 7, from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, the Chaussée de Gand will be completely closed to traffic. Cars, bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited. Deliveries and parking: not allowed from Etangs Noirs to Porte de Flandre.
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🫱🏻🫲🏿 Our partners
Culinary and supportive: Les Uns & Les Autres, VK, Zot, Kirouberi, Groot Eiland, Cassonade
Retailers: Chaussée de Gand
Molenbeek associations
CPAS – Molenbeek
Artists and cultural actors: Meyboom, Sinisa Stankovic, Remork & Karbaka, Pixels Band Zinneke, A-Phone System, Tiwizines
❌ No reservation
Access is completely free, no reservation required.
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🎪 Find out more about MolenFest
The festival (co-created with KANAL-Pompidou and the Maison des Cultures de Molenbeek) will take place from September 3 to September 7. The program includes dance, circus, music, theater, debates, films, and festivities. Info at www.molenfest.eu
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