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Nightlife & the Arts in Brussels
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Ancienne Belgique
Ancienne Belgique thrums with rock, pop, alternative, and world... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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Archiduc
The stylish, Art Deco Archiduc attracts a thirtyish, fashionable... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Arenberg/Galeries
The excellent cinema Arenberg/Galeries screens an impressive... Be the first to write a review |
Film | Brussels |
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Ars Musica
The monthlong Ars Musica festival of contemporary classical music... Be the first to write a review |
Music | Brussels |
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Au Soleil
The sidewalk outside Au Soleil teems with the hip and would-be... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Auditorium Passage 44
In March, the International Festival of Fantasy Film takes over... Be the first to write a review |
Film | Brussels |
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Bazaar
Bazaar plays an eclectic mix—'80s music, today's chart-toppers... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Belga
Belga, which has a huge terrace, is a noisy bar popular with... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Belgica
Belgica is a trendy meeting point at the heart of what passes... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Beursschouwburg
A wide range of concerts and cultural events take place at the... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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Bier Circus
One of the best is Bier Circus, which has a huge list of brews... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Café Central
The walls in trendy Café Central are covered in wooden... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Café de Bruxelles
Café de Bruxelles changes from a sedate bistro to a 1980s... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Café qu'on sert
Café qu'on sert is a friendly, energetic place.... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Cartagena
Salsa addicts can indulge their habit at Cartagena.... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Chapelle des Brigittines
The delightful Chapelle des Brigittines welcomes cutting-edge... Be the first to write a review |
Dance | Brussels |
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Chapelle Protestante
Many concerts are held in churches, such as the Chapelle Protestante... Be the first to write a review |
Music | Brussels |
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Chez Moeder Lambic
The grungy Chez Moeder Lambic claims to stock 600 Belgian beers... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Cirque Royal
Visiting opera and dance companies often perform at another large... Be the first to write a review |
Opera | Brussels |
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Conservatoire Royale de Bruxelles
Chamber music concerts and recitals are held in the more intimate... Be the first to write a review |
Music | Brussels |
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Couleur Café
In June, the three-day Couleur Café world-music festival... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
De Ultieme Hallucinatie 
For a taste of Brussels' Art Nouveau heritage, head to De Ultieme... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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De Valera's
De Valera's is the latest addition to Brussels' thriving Irish... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Eglise des Minimes
The Eglise des Minimes also hosts classical performances.... Be the first to write a review |
Music | Brussels |
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Euritmix
Each August, there is a series of free concerts, ranging from... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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Fabian O'Farrell's
Eurocrats, politicians, and journalists warm the barstools of... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Fete de la Musique
The Fete de la Musique occurs every June, when performances featuring... Be the first to write a review |
Music | Brussels |
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Flagey
At Flagey you can hear a classical, jazz, or contemporary concert... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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Flagey cinema
The Flagey cinema shows a mix of art-house and classic films... Be the first to write a review |
Film | Brussels |
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Fleur en Papier Doré
Fleur en Papier Doré was the hangout for Surrealist René... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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FNAC Ticket Line
Tickets for major events can be purchased by calling FNAC Ticket... Be the first to write a review |
Tickets | Brussels |
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Forest-National
Mainstream rock acts and big-league French chansonniers stop... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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Fuse
Electronica fans prefer Fuse, a bunker-style techno haven with... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Greenwich
Greenwich is a city classic that oozes old-world coolness and... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Halles de Schaerbeek
Contemporary dance companies come to the Halles de Schaerbeek... Be the first to write a review |
Dance | Brussels |
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Havana's
Havana's, a Latino restaurant, transforms into a pulsating Latino... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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The James Joyce
The James Joyce has rock-bottom prices during happy hour and... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Jeux d'Hiver
An affluent set retreats to the Jeux d'Hiver, hidden among trees... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Kaaitheater
Music, debates in Flemish, and a grab-bag of theatrical acts... Be the first to write a review |
Theater | Brussels |
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Kafka
Kafka is unpretentious and relaxing with an old-fashioned revolutionist... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Kinepolis
The biggest cinema, with 26 theaters, is the futuristic Kinepolis... Be the first to write a review |
Film | Brussels |
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Kitty O'Shea's
For authentic warmth, head to Kitty O'Shea's, which gets especially... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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KVS
Its Dutch-speaking counterpart KVS has also spruced up its theater... Be the first to write a review |
Theater | Brussels |
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L'Amour Fou
L'Amour Fou has a selection of newspapers for the lone visitor... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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L'Archiduc
The city's ultracool Flemish-speakers hang out at L'Archiduc... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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L'Ultime Atome
The bar-restaurant L'Ultime Atome stays busy day and night; it... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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La Monnaie/De Munt
The national and world-renowned opera house, La Monnaie/De Munt... Be the first to write a review |
Opera | Brussels |
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A la Mort Subite
A la Mort Subite was named after a drinking game established... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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La Raffinerie
Innovative provincial company Charleroi-Danses runs La Raffinerie... Be the first to write a review |
Dance | Brussels |
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La Tentation
Though officially the Galician cultural center, La Tentation... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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Le Botanique
Le Botanique throws a wide musical net, and it hosts a superb... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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Le Capricorne
Le Capricorne has a relaxed atmosphere.... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Le Corbeau
On Saturday nights, student favorite Le Corbeau becomes the biggest... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Le Mirano Continental
The revolving dance floor at the glitzy Le Mirano Continental... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Les Salons de l'Atalaide
Les Salons de l'Atalaide is another restaurant that transforms... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Mappa Mundo
Mappa Mundo, famous for its mojito cocktails, packs two floors... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Monk
Another favorite with the arty crowd is Flemish bar Monk, which... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Montecristo Café
Professional dancers mix with enthusiastic amateurs at the salsa... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Musée du Cinéma
The Musée du Cinéma shows classic and silent movies... Be the first to write a review |
Film | Brussels |
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The Music Village
The Music Village hosts a plethora of international jazz musicians... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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Nova
Avant-garde Nova shows a quirky, uncommercial selection of animation... Be the first to write a review |
Film | Brussels |
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O'Reilly's
Big and boisterous O'Reilly's blasts chart hits to crowds of... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Palais des Beaux-Arts
The principal venue for classical music concerts is the Horta-designed... Be the first to write a review |
Music | Brussels |
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PARTS school
Dance is among the liveliest arts in Belgium. Its seminal figure... Be the first to write a review |
Dance | Brussels |
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Queen Elisabeth Music Competition
Belgium is particularly renowned in the fields of early and Baroque... Be the first to write a review |
Music | Brussels |
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Recyclart
Recyclart is a multidisciplinary space near the Grand'Place... Be the first to write a review |
Dance Clubs | Brussels |
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Roxy's
Roxy's is a trendy bar with a rooftop balcony perfect for summer... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Royal Flemish Theatre
The Royal Flemish Theatre is a neo-baroque venue featuring Flemish-language... Be the first to write a review |
Theater | Brussels |
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Sounds
Sounds dishes up contemporary jazz along with good food.... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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Tels Quels
Tels Quels is not only a bar, but also a resource for up-to-date... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Théâtre de Poche
Musicals and international theater play at the Théâtre... Be the first to write a review |
Theater | Brussels |
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Théâtre Les Tanneurs
Avant-garde performances are often the most rewarding and show... Be the first to write a review |
Theater | Brussels |
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Théâtre National
The francophone Théâtre National opened spectacular... Be the first to write a review |
Theater | Brussels |
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Travers
An established jazz club with its own record label and festival... Be the first to write a review |
Music Clubs | Brussels |
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UGC/De Brouckère
Another major central cinema is UGC/De Brouckère.... Be the first to write a review |
Film | Brussels |
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UGC/Toison d'Or
The most convenient movie theater complex in the Upper Town is... Be the first to write a review |
Film | Brussels |
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Vendôme
The slightly run-down Vendôme puts on regular themed festivals... Be the first to write a review |
Film | Brussels |
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Wild Geese
The Wild Geese heaves with expat singles in varying stages of... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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Zebra
Zebra manages to be popular yet low-key.... Be the first to write a review |
Bars | Brussels |
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