6 unmissable jazz clubs in Brussels

As a Mecca of the genre in Europe, Brussels is full of jazz clubs to spend a pleasant moment over a drink while listening to live music.

The birthplace of the saxophone, Brussels has become an essential stop for jazz musicians and lovers of the genre. The city is host to numerous high-quality venues and festivals and also houses many jazz clubs and other local venues where you can enjoy a live concert. Intimate, festive, gourmet, the choice is yours, but you have been warned, here jazz is omnipresent!

Located in a listed and restored former train station in Saint-Josse, Jazz Station is a real living centre dedicated to jazz. Widely frequented by Belgian jazz musicians and fans, this friendly space is a must in Brussels. It offers an eclectic musical programme and benefits from excellent acoustics. A tip: don't miss the view overlooking the railway tracks!

Now here's a place that's destined for greatness. With a name borrowed from the iconic Brussels jazzman, Toots Thielemans and an exceptional location (only a stone's throw from the Grand-Place) it has already hit the ground running. Led by pianist Joachim Caffonnette, this jazz club with a New York flavour and a distinctly charming Brussels character promises a packed programme of musical events (jam sessions, swing evenings...).