To mark Ace & Tate’s ‘Bring on the Sun’ campaign, we’ve partnered up with the brand and collaborated with collectives across Europe to bring you their recommendations for the best ‘sun spots’ in their home city.

This series celebrates the transformative nature of summer and each city guide will shine a light on must-visit locations for enjoying the sunshine, local style.

As the headquarters of the EU and NATO, Brussels is known to many as the capital of Europe. A lush, green city, situated perfectly in the centre of the continent, it boasts a fascinating history and a host of cultural monuments.

Formal nineteenth century architecture sits comfortably next to cutting edge art galleries and there’s always a spot to grab a beer. The vibe is cool but understated, with a strong neighbourhood feel.

Heartbroken is a collective based in Brussels that has been throwing club nights in the city since 2015. The group celebrates the sensitive side of clubbing, calling itself ‘a very emotional club night’.

“We kind of bonded over listening to a lot of emotional and sad music. As a catharsis it’s great, when you feel a bit down and then you go to the club and go through very strong feelings all together,” says Liyo, a member of the group.

The team behind Heartbroken have come from far and wide to live in Brussels, a city which they find to be “very diverse and very chill,” especially when the sun’s out.

“During summer, it’s still breathable and not too crowded, as only a few neighbourhoods have mass tourism. There are some nice green spaces, and it’s still manageable to do everything by foot. It’s also super easy to run into friends by accident and people gather very naturally,” says Liyo.

Read their guide to find the best local flea markets, ice cream places and community spaces to hang out in summertime.