OUT LOUD '24
Climb up in June for fresh drinks, clubby summer nights and line-ups from Brussels and beyond with Liaison, Sketchy Lines records, Polytope, Jabanè Sessions, AB x Selene Alexa, Stadskanker, Fortune Collective, Momsnightout & noannaos.
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JUNE '24
ROOFTOP
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Beursschouwburg
Brussels
Festival
OUT LOUD '24
Festival VKRS#6
VKRS #6 is THE Belgian music video festival!
This year, for the first time, we're going international!
It's the place to be for clippers, and an opportunity to meet professionals from the audiovisual and music worlds!
An event not to be missed!
The VKRS returns for a 6th edition even more clippesque than all the others!
This year, THE Belgian music video festival brings us not only the best of Belgian music videos, but also the best from around the world!
And yes, for this 6th year, the VKRS opens up to the international scene, extending the festival from 2 to 3 days!
Even more clips, more creativity and more madness!
The festival takes place from June 06 to 08 at the Riches-Claires theater.
-ON THE PROGRAM-
THURSDAY 06/06
5:30pm - 6:45pm: Masterclass BE MONTAGE "Deconstructing the editing of a music video" with Guillaume Doubet, the director of Shay's "Commando" video, which won best audiovisual production at this year's Victoires de la musique awards.
8:00-10:45 pm: Opening ceremony & video clips* screening
FRIDAY 07/06
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Clip-dating: meeting with music video professionals
8:30-10:45 pm: Screening of clips
SATURDAY 08/06
8:00-10:30 pm: Screening of clips Speed-clipping & Palmares
*(Competitions: national and international)
So go and book your evening or weekend, and tell all your friends that the first weekend in June is a big Clip Party!
Les Riches-Claires
Brussels
Cinema
Festival VKRS#6
TB² Festival
For the third time, the Brigittines and the Théâtre Les Tanneurs are joining forces to close the season together with combined evening performances at both arts centres (a first show at 7pm at The Brigittines followed by a second one at 9pm at Les Tanneurs (and vice versa).
Les Brigittines
Brussels
Festival
TB² Festival
Fashion Moves
Things are moving this summer at MAD Brussels. With Fashion Moves, the Centre for Fashion and Design presents a fascinating exhibition on the multifaceted relationship between fashion and dance.
What does movement do to a piece of clothing? How does the fashion designer adapt to the demands of dance costume? To what extent do fashion and dance inspire each other? Dance and movement have always influenced fashion. For the exhibition Fashion Moves, MAD Brussels explores the interaction between the two worlds. From breathtaking creations dedicated to the stage to the latest trends emerging through social media, especially the influence of ballet and techno, or creations inspired by clubs and nightlife. Numerous creations and trends are reviewed in four different chapters.
The exhibition features the work of many renowned names such as Raf Simons, Glenn Martens, Marine Serre and Walter Van Beirendonck as well as emerging talents like Igor Dieryck, Marie Vandewiele, Stefan Kartchev, Jordy Arthur and many more.
MAD Brussels
Brussels
Exhibition
Fashion Moves
Jazz & Comics
Jazz and comic books have a special connection. Several comic books took inspiration from the music in terms of atmosphere, history and iconic artists. This summer, the Comic Art Museum collaborates with the Maison du Jazz in Liege and together we present an exhibition celebrating jazz and comic art.
The exhibition puts forward the Belgian creative output and the variety of styles, showing the strength and dynamism of the theme. Over the years, comic artists have written powerful stories and graphic scores in which the power of line or colour determines the rhythm and tempo.
The works on display, including one by Louis Joos - renowned master of black and white - are an opportunity to rediscover these two worlds and enjoy their most beautiful melodies!
Comic Strip Museum (Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée)
Brussels
Exhibition
Jazz & Comics
Festival Expressions Mixtes
Bruegel Cultural Center
Brussels
Festival
Festival Expressions Mixtes
Midsummer Mozartiade
The Midsummer Mozartiade festival invites you to its 8th edition, from 17 to 23 June, right in the heart of Brussels. Our main stage performances will again take place at the Théâtre Royal des Galeries, located in the elegant and historic Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, just a stone's throw from the Grand-Place.
A festival that gets a theatre singing (again)!
Following the resounding success of Die Zauberflöte last summer, we are proud to present the opera Mitridate, re di Ponto at the Théâtre des Galeries this summer. This is a rare production of Mozart's very first opera seria (written at the age of 14!), a veritable triumph when it premiered in 1770. This masterpiece sings a powerful story of geopolitical confrontation (in a region known today as Crimea), fratricidal conflict and thwarted love (what could be more topical?). For all those who love vocal fireworks, this is no doubt the very modern-day production in which the roles of the rival brothers (originally written for castrati) will both be sung by men (in this case a sopranist and a countertenor).
And echoing the ‘intimate and grandiose’ Requiem performed last summer by the prestigious phalanges of the CAV&MA de Namur, Missa Brevis will take the stage of the Théâtre des Galeries this summer. This ground-breaking concert, conceived by the excellent emerging conductor Gabriel Hollander, promises to delight all fans of sacred music (out of the box), chamber music (of a spiritual kind) or contemporary music (in its choral form). Featured on the programme are liturgical miniatures by Mozart, Haydn… and Belgian composer Fabian Fiorini.
A festival that shows you round the centre of Brussels!
Besides these exciting main stage productions, you will find a variety of free events at landmark venues throughout the city centre. In the Galerie du Roi, right outside the theatre, talented young performers (a wind quintet, a voice-cello duo and a string quartet) will serenade passers-by to kick off our festival week in style. A short stroll to Place des Martyrs will bring you to Maison CFC, at number 14, and two fascinating lectures on the journeys to Italy of aspiring composers and the evolution of opera seria across the ages. Turn left into Rue aux Choux, and straight ahead you will see the beautiful Mozart-era church Notre-Dame du Finistère. This peaceful haven in the bustling Rue Neuve will be the stage for a fabulous all-Handel concert, featuring two outstanding sopranos and a four-piece Baroque band.
A festival that takes opera on the road!
In July, we will once again be touring our opera production to the Théâtre Royal in Mons as part of the Festival au Carré, and then to the Grand-Manège in Namur as part of the Festival musical de Namur, courtesy of the ORCW and the CAV&MA, major partners of our Brussels festival. Our shared mission is to make opera (originally a popular form of entertainment) more accessible for a broader, more diverse audience. So make a date with Mozart this June! We look forward to seeing you there.
Stefan Sbonnik (tenor); Gianna Cañete Gallo (soprano); Dennis Orellana (sopranist); Pieter De Praetere (countertenor); Sonia Sheridan Jacquelin (mezzo-soprano); Mathis Van Cleynenbreugel (tenor); Eric Gobin (director); Thibaut Lenaerts (conductor); Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie (ensemble); Gabriel Hollander (conductor); Clara Inglese (soprano); Julie Bailly (mezzo-soprano);
Théâtre Royal des Galeries
Brussels
Festival
Midsummer Mozartiade
Fête de la Musique
Various places in Brussels
Brussels
Festival
Fête de la Musique
Brussels International Film Festival - BRIFF
The 7th edition of the Brussels International Film Festival (BRIFF), will take place from June 25th to July 3rd 2024 in the heart of Brussels! This year again, the BRIFF promises you a concentrate of strong images and emotions on the big screen. Brussels will be brimming with a bouquet of emotions as the BRIFF takes place at Cinéma UGC, Cinéma Galeries and Palace as well as evening open-air screenings, thus offering an urban and cinematographic experience to the festival goers. Keep your eyes open, more details are coming soon...
Brussels International Film Festival - BRIFF
Ixelles
Festival
Brussels International Film Festival - BRIFF
Brussels Urban Sessions
THE BIGGEST ACTION SPORTS FESTIVAL IN BELGIUM
Josaphat Park
Schaerbeek
Sport
Brussels Urban Sessions
Festival Musiq3
Rise brings together emerging and established artists from the Belgian and international classical, jazz and electro scenes.
Rise brings together emerging and established artists from the Belgian and international classical, jazz and electro scenes. Eighteen concerts for young and old, encounters, an evening of podcasts about music and human nature, a showcase for the Propulse Classique competition, new works by sound and plant sculptor Bob Verschueren and dj sets on the square! Experience classical music in a different way and get ready for the summer! And for the first time this year, the festival will open on Thursday with an exceptional evening. Head to Flagey and the surrounding area for four days of musical and artistic excellence at the Festival Musiq3.
With, among others : Vox Luminis, Thomas Dunford, the Brussels Philharmonic, Antoine Pierre, Marc-André Hamelin, Adèle Molle, Elise Caluwaerts, Jos van Immerseel, Glass Marcano... and many more!
Théâtre Marni & Flagey
Brussels
Festival
Festival Musiq3
Couleur Café
The Couleur Café festival, located in the verdant Osseghem park next to the Atomium, is a vibrant melting-pot of musical genres, spanning from hip-hop, reggae, and afro to RnB, funk, and dub. For 34 years, the festival has welcome thousands of beautiful people, featuring dozens of both established and emerging artists, as well as remarkable DJs.
The greenest urban festival in the country is getting ready for its 33rd edition. On the 28th, 29th and 30th of June 2024, the breathtaking Osseghem Park by the Atomium will welcome a diverse mix of established and emerging hip-hop, soul, funk, reggae, dub, dance and afro artists, as well as dozens of DJ’s on 6 stages, countless experiences and culinary highlights, an enchanting decoration and thousands of beautiful people who perfectly represent the diversity of Belgium. Couleur Café is more than a festival, it is a journey around the globe that’ll keep you dreaming for the rest of the year. And it has been for 34 years. Discover more on couleurcafe.be.
Osseghem Park
Laeken
Festival
Couleur Café
Brosella festival
The Brosella Festival is a two-day jazz & urban etno festival held in the shadow of the Atomium.
The Brosella Festival is a two-day music event held in the shadow of the Atomium. Taking place on July 6th and 7th at the beautiful Theatre in the Ossegem Park, the festival attracts jazz and urban ethno artists from around the world. Featuring 20 live bands and a children's program, the festival offers a unique experience where you can enjoy outstanding music in an enchanting setting.
Urban etno: Halva - Musafir, Aishinka, Ão, Lisa O'Neill, Kara Jackson, Oumou Sangaré, Farfar
Jazz: John Ghost, TaxiWars, Flat Earth Society - Boggamasta, BXL x LDN Interplay ft. Stéphane Galland - Binker Golding - Bram De Looze, Johnathan Blake's Pentad, M.CHUZI, Naïssam Jalal
Children's Corner: Locas De Amor, Griboujazz, Ntoumos, Dalva, Drawing Basses
Osseghem Park
Laeken
Festival
Brosella festival
Bruxellons!
Festival Bruxellons! Au Château du Karreveld
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Festival
Bruxellons!
Walden Festival 2024
Walden Festival is an initiative from the founders of Klarafestival. The concept? Enjoying music in all its diversity on various stages in and around Brussels’ Leopold Park, the green heart of the European Quarter. Get ready for an adventurous summer festival for young and old alike!
The garden of the Museum of Natural Sciences, adjacent to Leopold Park, is the starting point for an exploration of classical, contemporary, non-Western music and jazz. It’s all about alternative concert formats and breaking down barriers between different genres. A string quartet, a jazz solo, Eastern music and mysterious soundscapes … encounter them all at Walden Festival.
Some concerts take place in the open air while others are held in stunning architectural jewels. Put together your own schedule and wander between concerts. Combine the festival with a visit to the Museum of Natural Sciences or enjoy our tasteful festival catering. Watch, listen, taste, feel... let all of your senses be stimulated!
Leopold Park
Etterbeek
Festival
Walden Festival 2024
Festival Théâtres Nomades 2024
Bois de la Cambre : Carrefour des Attelages
Brussels
Festival
Festival Théâtres Nomades 2024
Indian Food Festival
Food Festival celebrates cultural diversity through arts and cuisine with two themes: Indian Cuisine and Indian Mela.
Indian Cuisine showcases India's diverse culinary traditions for the public to taste and enjoy.
Indian Mela creates a festive atmosphere with live music, cultural performances, yoga sessions, and workshops, transforming the Park into an urban carnival.
Indian Food Festival embraces a spirit that celebrates cultural diversity and is united by a shared love for arts, cuisine, and beverages. The Indian Food Festival unfolds with two distinctive themes: Indian Cuisine and Indian Mela.
Under the theme of Indian Cuisine, we endeavor to assemble India's myriad culinary traditions, each brimming with its own unique flavors, under one roof for the public to savor and relish. This endeavor comes to life as we meticulously curate each cuisine and bolster the passion of every chef involved.
In the realm of Indian Mela, our aim is to craft an atmosphere of pure joy and festivity, featuring live music, vibrant cultural performances, invigorating yoga sessions, and engaging workshops. From spirited Indi-pop bhangra dancing to impromptu yoga tutorials, we spare no effort in creating an urban carnival of artists and performances at Parc du Cinquantenaire/Jubel Park.
Cinquantenaire Park
Brussels
Festival
Indian Food Festival
Brussels Games Festival 2024
The Brussels Games Festival is the first summer festival dedicated to board games in all their forms and for the widest possible audience.
The 9th edition of the Brussels Games Festival will take place from August 23 to 25, 2024 at The EGG - Brussels (Anderlecht).
The Brussels Games Festival is the first summer festival in Brussels dedicated to board games and is open to all audiences: families, game enthusiasts, seasoned players, casual gamers, or simply the curious.
It aims to promote games in all their forms and to raise awareness about the importance of gaming for all citizens, regardless of age, gender, social status, or ethnic origin.
Hundreds of free-to-play games, crazy animations, a second-hand game market, a protozone to discover the games of tomorrow, tournaments, Trading Card Games (TCG), a game night, and much more!
Many publishers and distributors from Belgium and also from Europe.
The Egg
Anderlecht
Fairs and shows
Brussels Games Festival 2024
Museum Night Fever 2024
See you on 19 October 2024 for another great night in the museums of Brussels.
Museum Night Fever is the Brussels' museums night. During one evening, about 30 museums open their doors between 7pm and 1am, offering an ultra-diverse, effervescent and offbeat programme in collaboration with emerging artists. The party goes on until the early hours in the afterparties.
More info : www.museumnightfever.be
Brussels Museums
Brussels
Exhibition
Museum Night Fever 2024
La Demence: 35th Anniversary: Closing Party
La Demence
Brussels
Clubbing
La Demence: 35th Anniversary: Closing Party
