Bruges
Bruges’ stunning 21st-century concert hall is the work of architects Paul Robbrecht and Hilde Daem. It takes its design cues from the city’s three famous…
Must-see entertainment in Northwest Belgium
-
Ghent
A visionary architectural premonition of art deco, the 1912 Vooruit building is a prominent venue for dance, rock concerts, film and visiting theatre…
-
Bruges
Though small, this is the city’s top venue for contemporary and world music, hosting both live bands and international DJs. It also organises festivals…
-
Ghent
You'll find a wonderful selection of classical music concerts (some outdoors) at this repurposed historical site that was once an abbey and then a…
-
Bruges
Cultuurcentrum Brugge coordinates theatrical and concert events at several venues, including this majestic 1869 theatre. Opera, classical concerts,…
-
Bruges
A former Masonic lodge owned by a self-proclaimed vampire. Ring the bell on a Sunday night, pass the voodoo temple and hope you’re invited inside, where…
-
Bruges
This cultural group organises theatre productions, events and concerts and coordinates performances at the Koninklijke Stadsschouwburg and Magdalenazaal…
-
Ghent
Ropes, horse harnesses and the sayings of Rumi on the walls give this very inexpensive café a slightly cheesy atmosphere, but the free traditional Turkish…
-
Ghent
Home to Ghent’s premier theatre company. It also offers interesting ‘open rehearsals’ and workshops, but naturally almost everything’s in Dutch. Its cafe…
-
Bruges
Just a couple of blocks back from the Markt, this art-house cinema screens a well-chosen program of foreign films in their original languages.
-
Ghent
This local institution has been a pub since the 18th century and a jazz club of sorts for more than 30 years. There are regular live performances across…
-
Ghent
Multicultural centre offering a range of world music concerts and dance performances (flamenco, Turkish, North African, Asian).
-
Ghent
Ghent’s 1840 opera hall boasts horseshoe-shaped tiered balconies and elegant salons.
-
Ghent
Historical central concert hall for anything from classical music to Latin and blues.
-
-
Ghent
Hidden down the tiny alley behind ’t Dreupelkot jenever (gin) bar, this is a great place to seek out live acoustic music. Be it jazz, gypsy, blues or…
-
Ghent
On Monday evenings, when most other places close, Trefpunt has jam sessions or live concerts. Standards tend to be high as performers want to impress the…
-
Ghent
At perennial favourite Charlatan you might find live music in virtually any genre (from 10pm), sometimes with a cover charge. It generally opens long…
-
Ostend
While it's hardly the Bellagio, Ostend's seaside casino still brings visitors to town. Its location in the iconic Kursaal building helps, as do visiting…
-
Ghent
Though primarily used for trade fairs, Flanders Expo also hosts occasional big-name rock concerts. It’s at the southern terminus for tram 1, 4km beyond…
