The festival, founded in 1994 by Frie Leysen, is a celebration of the arts by both the Flemish and French-speaking Belgians, which hosts a variety of international artists each year.

They wished to redefine and emphasise the relationship between local and international, and wanted to embrace institutions not formerly used as venues used by KFDA, thus reaching new communities in the city.

[6] It has introduced a number of new artists to the public in Brussels, including Toshiki Okada, Bruno Beltrão, Milo Rau, El Conde de Torrefiel, Kris Verdonck, and Ula Sickle.

Among other events, it featured a discussion with Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang, festival director Christophe Slagmuylder, and a small group of invited guests.

The festival hosted the world premiere of the dance production Prophetic (We've Already Been Born), choreographed by Nadia Beugré and inspired by the transgender community of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Other dance performances included Several attempts at braiding my way home from Sweden by Adam and Amina Seid Tahir, and Fauve, by Greek choreographer Lenio Kaklea.