Skyhall, Brussels Airport
17 October 2025
ABOUT
After several sold-out editions, we are proud to announce that this year’s Gala will take place on Friday 17 October, in the Skyhall at Brussels Airport, Zaventem—a breathtaking venue chosen to accommodate more guests in a refined and easily accessible setting.
This edition is particularly meaningful, as we mark two major milestones: the scheduled arrival of Belgium’s first MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft, and the historic touchdown of the very first F-35 fighter jets on Belgian soil—just days before the Gala.
Guests will enjoy top-notch live entertainment and a three-course gourmet dinner, paired with carefully selected wines and followed by an open bar throughout the night.
To make your evening worry-free, we continue to offer exclusive partner hotel deals just minutes from the venue.
In short, the Air Force Gala Ball 2025 promises an evening of sophistication, celebration, and shared pride. We look forward to welcoming you to a truly memorable event that reflects the spirit of the Belgian Air Force.
See you at the Gala!
Aftermovie
Enjoy the 2024 aftermovie !
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With our multi-tier partner packages, our Patrons are offered the possibility to cater their budget to the desired participation, visibility and partnership offers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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As from when can I book tickets?
Ticket sales start on 2nd of September 2025, at 19h00 CET.
Keep in mind that previous editions of the AFGB were all sold out in very little time!
! To ensure the exclusivity of this event, ALL guests are required to wear black-tie, gala attire (men: spencer, dress 1C or smart attire (2A), a full length ball gown for women !
We highly recommend that you organise your party with friends and coworkers to make a group booking (max. 10 guests per table).
See FAQ for table seating requests.
Subscribe to our newsletter and check our website regularly to stay informed on remaining guest capacity.
Keep in mind that previous editions of the AFGB were all sold out in very little time!
! To ensure the exclusivity of this event, ALL guests are required to wear black-tie, gala attire (men: spencer, dress 1C or smart attire (2A), a full length ball gown for women !
We highly recommend that you organise your party with friends and coworkers to make a group booking (max. 10 guests per table).
See FAQ for table seating requests.
Subscribe to our newsletter and check our website regularly to stay informed on remaining guest capacity.
How can I purchase tickets for the Air Force Gala Ball?
Tickets for the Air Force Gala Ball can exlusively be purchased through our website. Simply visit our ticketing page and click on a button to direct you to the webshop, then select the type and number of tickets you desire, and proceed to checkout. Payment options include debit & credit cards.
We recommend bookings to be made in group, so that all members of your party have a guaranteed ticket. Maximum 10 dinner guests per table.
There will be no tickets available at the door - ALL tickets are sold through pre-sale exclusively.
Don't miss out on this prestigious event!
We recommend bookings to be made in group, so that all members of your party have a guaranteed ticket. Maximum 10 dinner guests per table.
There will be no tickets available at the door - ALL tickets are sold through pre-sale exclusively.
Don't miss out on this prestigious event!
What is the Dress Code?
The MANDATORY dress code for the entire event is
Gentlemen:
FORMAL / BLACK TIEWe request ALL guests to strictly adhere to this dress code to ensure the status and exclusivity of the Gala.
Gentlemen:
- Smoking / Tuxedo
- Mil: spencer (1C) / gala or ceremonial dress (2B) or smart attire (2A)
- Ball gown (or evening gown); NO cocktail dress
- Mil: gala / spencer or ceremonial dress
What is the event Schedule?
Standard admission(non-VIP)
- 19h30: reception
- 20h30-22h30: seated gala dinner
- +/-22h30-04h00: dance event
- 04h00: end
- 19h00: reception with complimentary cocktail bar
- 20h30-22h30: seated gala dinner
- +/-22h30-04h00: dance event
- 04h00: end
Can I park my car at the event?
Complimentary parking will be provided nearby, with further details available upon registration.
Additionally, closer (paid) parking options are available via Interparking.
Additionally, closer (paid) parking options are available via Interparking.
Can I purchase VIP tickets?
VIP guests will receive a personal invitation to attend the event including the VIP reception.
Guests having already made a standard ticket booking and wishing to upgrade to a VIP ticket upon invitation, may contact ticketing@afgb.be.
- Invitations will be sent out prior general ticket sales.
- Guests should keep in mind limited capacity.
Guests having already made a standard ticket booking and wishing to upgrade to a VIP ticket upon invitation, may contact ticketing@afgb.be.
- Any change or upgrade beyond 01Oct25 can not be guaranteed;
- Upgrades pending VIP ticket availability.
Are there any Hotels nearby?
PARTNER HOTELS
SHUTTLE SERVICE
AFGB Guests are free to choose any hotel or lodging arrangement. However, the complimentary shuttle service is exclusively offered to guests staying at either of these hotels (sharing a single parking lot).
Have a look at our page about Lodging options nearby, at rates below those offered to the general public.
To benefit from the partner rates, book using our unique booking links.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
AFGB Guests are free to choose any hotel or lodging arrangement. However, the complimentary shuttle service is exclusively offered to guests staying at either of these hotels (sharing a single parking lot).
I am staying at a hotel, can I book a Shuttle Service?
A complimentary shuttle service is exclusively offered to guests staying at either of our two partner hotels hotels (sharing a single parking lot), offering rates below those offered to the general public.
Book using our unique booking links!
Timetable and frequency of our shuttle service to and from the AFGB will be communicated in due time.
Check our website regularly, or subscribe to our newsletter!
Book using our unique booking links!
Timetable and frequency of our shuttle service to and from the AFGB will be communicated in due time.
Check our website regularly, or subscribe to our newsletter!
How do I check in at the event?
ALL guests are required to present their UNIQUE ticket with individual QR-code at the check-in desk upon arrival.
In order to avoid long queues, please prepare to present your ticket (printed or displayed on your smart device) to our check-in stewards.
Troubleshooting will require booking reference & name of the main booker of your party.
In order to avoid long queues, please prepare to present your ticket (printed or displayed on your smart device) to our check-in stewards.
Troubleshooting will require booking reference & name of the main booker of your party.
What is the Air Force Gala Ball?
The Air Force Gala Ball is an annual event organized by the non-profit organization vzw AIRFORCE asbl. It is a grand gala night and fundraiser for charity, showcasing the Belgian Air Force and its accomplishments.
Is the Air Force Gala Ball open to the general public?
Yes, the Air Force Gala Ball is open to the general public, even though active & retired mebers of the Belgian Air Force as well as their friends & family ARE the tareget audience of the annual Gala.
It is a highly-anticipated annual event that welcomes attendees from the public, including civilians and military personnel alike.
It is a highly-anticipated annual event that welcomes attendees from the public, including civilians and military personnel alike.
As from when can I book tickets?
Ticket sales start on 2nd of September 2025, at 19h00 CET.
Keep in mind that previous editions of the AFGB were all sold out in very little time!
! To ensure the exclusivity of this event, ALL guests are required to wear black-tie, gala attire (men: spencer, dress 1C or smart attire (2A), a full length ball gown for women !
We highly recommend that you organise your party with friends and coworkers to make a group booking (max. 10 guests per table).
See FAQ for table seating requests.
Subscribe to our newsletter and check our website regularly to stay informed on remaining guest capacity.
Keep in mind that previous editions of the AFGB were all sold out in very little time!
! To ensure the exclusivity of this event, ALL guests are required to wear black-tie, gala attire (men: spencer, dress 1C or smart attire (2A), a full length ball gown for women !
We highly recommend that you organise your party with friends and coworkers to make a group booking (max. 10 guests per table).
See FAQ for table seating requests.
Subscribe to our newsletter and check our website regularly to stay informed on remaining guest capacity.
How many tickets can I book?
The maximum amount of tickets one person is allowed to book per transaction is 10 (the maximum number of seated dining guests per table).
In order to allow as many members of the Air Force and their friends & family as possible to get a coveted spot at the event, we do NOT encourage multiple large bookings to be made by a single person.
In order to allow as many members of the Air Force and their friends & family as possible to get a coveted spot at the event, we do NOT encourage multiple large bookings to be made by a single person.
I have paid for my tickets but have not received them yet. What should I do?
All tickets require personalisation, meaning that every single ticket must be registered to a physical person, by providing their full name.
Once ALL tickets of a booking have been personalised, the tickets will be issued to the main booker.
Once ALL tickets of a booking have been personalised, the tickets will be issued to the main booker.
Why do my tickets need to be personalised?
All tickets need to be registered to the person who will be attending the event. This is due to practical and security reasons.
As long as all tickets of your booking have not been personalised, your tickets will not be issued.
As long as all tickets of your booking have not been personalised, your tickets will not be issued.
Until when can I book tickets?
The ticket shop will open on 02 September 2025 at 19h00 and will continue untill all tickets have been sold out.
Keep in mind that previous editions of the AFGB were all sold out very rapidly!
We recommend to organise yourself in groups and make a single grouped booking. The maximum number of guests at one table is limited to 10.
Subscribe to our newsletter and check our website regularly to stay informed on remaining guest capacity.
Keep in mind that previous editions of the AFGB were all sold out very rapidly!
We recommend to organise yourself in groups and make a single grouped booking. The maximum number of guests at one table is limited to 10.
Subscribe to our newsletter and check our website regularly to stay informed on remaining guest capacity.
Can I make a group booking?
- Any booking for more than 1 guest is considered a group booking.
- Tickets will only be issued once ALL guests' names have been registered, for security purposes. See 'booking changes' for more info.
- The person carrying out a group booking remains responsible for their party, its composition and overall adherence to general rules and practicalities, such as dress code, timing, ticket distribution, etc.
- For maximum amount of tickets per booking, refer to F.A.Q. under "BOOKING"
Can I request to be seated together with people I know?
- Any person making a booking may express their seating preferences during the booking process, simply by stating the name of another person having made/making a ticket booking (e.g. "John Doe"), OR a clear and unambiguous reference to a group (e.g. "5Sqn", "COA A3", "MMU").
- IMPORTANT: only the name of the main booker (person carrying out a ticket booking) is known.
- Guests belonging to a known group desiring to be seated together are strongly encouraged to coordinate a unique reference to their group (see above) before carrying out their booking.
- Our team will pair up seating preference requests as good as they can - however - requests can not be guaranteed for all, taking into account limited seating space or cominations thereof at neighboring tables.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
- Any booking is to be considered final as from ticket issuance (i.e. when payment of amount due has been confirmed AND all guests' names have been registered).
- Any change to your booking is subject to the policies & conditions of TICKETMONSTER, our ticketing provider.
- Any change or cancellation request has to be completed through your personal account with TICKETMONSTER.
- The organisation of AFGB will not be able to refund or cancel any booking - you have to contact TICKETMONSTER.
Can I purchase VIP tickets?
VIP guests will receive a personal invitation to attend the event including the VIP reception.
Guests having already made a standard ticket booking and wishing to upgrade to a VIP ticket upon invitation, may contact ticketing@afgb.be.
- Invitations will be sent out prior general ticket sales.
- Guests should keep in mind limited capacity.
Guests having already made a standard ticket booking and wishing to upgrade to a VIP ticket upon invitation, may contact ticketing@afgb.be.
- Any change or upgrade beyond 01Oct25 can not be guaranteed;
- Upgrades pending VIP ticket availability.
Can I still get tickets if tickets are sold out?
This year, we will have a significantly higher seating capacity.
We do not expect a shortage in ticket availability.
We do not expect a shortage in ticket availability.
What payment options are there?
Our ticketing partner TICKETMONSTER offers the most usual options for payment, including via credit card
Can I change or cancel my booking?
- Any booking is to be considered final as from ticket issuance (i.e. when payment of amount due has been confirmed AND all guests' names have been registered).
- Any change to your booking is subject to the policies & conditions of TICKETMONSTER, our ticketing provider.
- Any change or cancellation request has to be completed through your personal account with TICKETMONSTER.
- The organisation of AFGB will not be able to refund or cancel any booking - you have to contact TICKETMONSTER.
Can I upgrade my standard ticket to a VIP ticket?
VIP guests will receive a personal invitation to attend the event starting with the VIP reception.
Guests having already made a standard ticket booking and wishing to upgrade to a VIP ticket upon invitation, may contact info@afgb.be.
- Invitations will be sent out by the end of August.
- Guests should keep in mind that there is a limited capacity and ticket availability.
Guests having already made a standard ticket booking and wishing to upgrade to a VIP ticket upon invitation, may contact info@afgb.be.
- Any change or upgrade beyond 06Oct22 can not be guaranteed;
- Upgrades pending VIP ticket availability.
CONTACT
- Skyhall, Leopoldlaan, Zaventem
- Intersection A201/Vilvoordelaan