Kanal-Centre Pompidou opening raises local readiness concerns in Brussels

The Kanal-Centre Pompidou, a major modern art museum in Brussels, is set to open on November 28, 2026, after construction since 2019. Local residents and traders, organized as ASBL Kanal District, warn the neighborhood is unprepared for the expected 30,000-100,000 initial visitors, citing infrastructure and service gaps. The concern highlights potential strain on local amenities and transport, though the museum's opening itself is confirmed.