Joopie
Schrijver
15 jan. 2026
Graffiti evokes strong reactions in many people: some see it as unwanted vandalism, others as pure urban art. This discussion is also active in Belgium, but at the same time, there is a growing scene of artists working on walls that have been explicitly released for painting. In cities such as Ghent, Sint-Niklaas, Genk, and Maaseik, there are zones where writers can practice, experiment, and meet each other without the risk of fines or complaints. These spots range from small walls at youth centers to longer walls along bicycle paths and skate parks. In this article, you will find an overview of such legal graffiti locations in Belgium.
What is a Hall of Fame?
A Hall of Fame is a location where graffiti is explicitly permitted by a city, municipality, or private owner. You also often hear the terms legal graffiti wall or legal wall. These are places where creators can work on their pieces without the risk of fines or conflicts. In Belgium, you often find these walls under bridges, along railway lines, at skate parks, or on former industrial sites that have been given a new function.
The major difference from illegal work lies in time and freedom. While a nighttime action is sometimes done quickly and under tension, a legal wall offers space to quietly build layers, shadows, and letterforms. You can test different caps, combine colors, and refine techniques without constantly looking over your shoulder.
A place where the scene comes together
Legal graffiti walls in Belgium also have a clear social function. They attract beginning writers, but also experienced artists who further sharpen their style. Knowledge is shared, sketches are discussed, and sometimes spontaneous collaborations arise. An unwritten rule applies: you do not paint over a work that is stronger than yours, unless it is old or visibly deteriorating. As a result, these walls remain in constant motion and the image sometimes changes from week to week.
Space for creativity
Belgium has a growing number of these kinds of spots, spread across Flanders and Wallonia. Exact numbers vary because some walls are temporary and others disappear due to redevelopment. Nevertheless, more and more cities recognize that providing legal graffiti spots reduces tension elsewhere and simultaneously contributes to the character of a neighborhood. Street art thus becomes less of something to be fought and more of something that can be guided.
Whether you are just starting with graffiti or have been working on a recognizable hand for years, knowing where you can go makes a big difference. In this article, you will find an overview of legal graffiti spots in Belgium, organized by location, so you can focus your attention on the creation itself.
Find legal graffiti walls in Belgium
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- Aalst
- Anderlecht - Neerpede
- Antwerpen - Depanage
- Antwerpen - HOF Posthofbrug
- Antwerpen - Park Spoor Noord
- Arlon
- As
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- Balen
- Mons
- Bocholt
- Bruges
- Brussels - Evere
- Brussels (Forest) - Domaine
- Brussels (Forest) - Marais du wiels
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The information in this article has been collected from various sources, such as Legalwalls.net and municipal websites. Always consult the municipalities to check if a location is indeed legal.
Are we missing any legal graffiti spots in the list, or is there a spot included that is not legal? Let us know at cantastic.nl@gmail.com.