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…
Must-see entertainment in Belgium
Liège
This blues-rock-oriented bar is so small that on Sunday afternoons when there's live music (from 4pm), the band takes up most of the space, with drinkers…
Namur
Namur's elegant main theatre sits just off the Grand Place. The wide-ranging repertoire features orchestras, ballet, modern dance, cabaret, jazz groups…
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…
Antwerp
Don't be perturbed by the building-site setting – at the time of research work was underway to clean the grime off the once-beautiful 1907 neobaroque…
Antwerp
Near Antwerp's southern ring road, this multifaceted arts complex incorporates two theatre/concert halls that offer a highly innovative program of…
Liège
Le Forum is a splendidly restored 1921 art deco masterpiece of a theatre that hosts larger-scale concerts, notably with French superstar singers from…
Belgium
In Heysel the national stadium hosts major cycling races, athletics meetings and international football matches. For club matches, Brussels’ most famous…
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.
Brussels
Cabarets, concerts and various theatre productions take place at this old theatre within the Galeries St-Hubert. Program leaflets are available in the…
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…
Wallonia
Charleroi’s cultural high point is its world-renowned avant-garde dance company, which performs here at Les Écuries theatre.
Antwerp
Sportpaleis is Belgium's foremost stadium-style performance arena, with events from P!nk to Plácido Domingo to the Harlem Globetrotters and celebrity…
Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg
Brussels
Behind a restored Renaissance facade, the state-of-the-art Royal Flemish Theatre mounts edgy dance and theatre productions, occasionally in English.
Liège
A three-screen art deco cinema with a grand stained-glass facade. Most films are shown in their original language with French subtitles.
Antwerp
Great, slightly out-of-town venue with a calendar of alternative and up-and-coming bands, both international and local, plus DJ nights.
Ghent
Multicultural centre offering a range of world music concerts and dance performances (flamenco, Turkish, North African, Asian).
Brussels
Chez Maman features the capital’s most beloved transvestite show: Maman has been wowing the crowds here for over 20 years.
Antwerp
An unpretentious, ever-popular bar with free live jazz sessions most Sunday afternoons (4pm) and Monday evenings (9pm).
Brussels
The home of Anderlecht football club. You can buy tickets, shirts and memorabilia at the fanshop.
Brussels
Sitting on the edge of the Marolles, the theatre is known for dynamic drama and dance.
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.
Brussels
Last-minute discounted and half-price tickets for cinema, theatre and assorted shows.
Brussels
Productions aimed and kids and teens, as well as workshops for aspiring actors.
Brussels
Offers theatre, mime and workshops for toddlers and children most weekends.
Brussels
This 12-screen multiplex opposite the swish Hôtel Métropole is the capital's grande dame. Sip a beer and relax in armchairs while watching the latest…
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…
Northeast Belgium
The 1972 facade is architecturally questionable but Turnhout's cultural centre was renovating its theatre at the time of research. There's an exhibition…
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…
Namur
The blandest bar on Namur's liveliest square makes amends by hosting free live music most weekends, and regular events midweek. Check its Facebook page…
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…
