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…
Belgian Coast
Within Casino Knokke hides an incredible 72m circular mural by René Magritte and a superb 1974 Paul Delvaux lit by one of Europe’s biggest glass…
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…
