The Music Lover's Guide To Brussels
The city of Brussels is bursting at the seams with music. There is such a wide array of events and outlets, for all genres and tastes, that you can find people from all over the world looking for a music fix. From a traditional concert venue experience to a cozy and intimate night at the bar, here are 10 places a music lover must experience in the city of Brussels.
Café Floreo
Café Floreo
This cozy and low-key bar is a great way to ease into the live music scene. Located on Rue des Riches Claires in the city center, Café Floreo offers music almost every night. From soul to funk, jazz to hip hop and DJ sets, this venue delivers. Wednesday nights include jazz jam sessions; audience members are invited to bring instruments and share their skills. Café Floreo is a fun, informal, and affordable night out on the town.
Hours: Everyday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Café Floreo, Rue des Riches Claires 19, Centre-Ville, Brussels, Belgium
Stoemp!
The spring months will shower you with talent through the Flemish music festival, Stoemp! Set in small venues, cafés, and bars like Café Floreo all around the city, these concerts are free to the public. “Cozy, warm, and intimate” is the prevailing atmosphere of this small-scale festival. Stoemp! locks onto no specific genre; its only goal is to support up-and-coming musicians.
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Concert Timetable: Monday to Thursday at 9:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday at 10:00 p.m.
Sounds Jazz Club, Rue de la Tulipe 28, Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium +32 02 512 92 50
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Bravo
Set in the heart of Brussels, this jazz club and café is home to the Bravo Big Band, a large jazz ensemble comprising passionate and talented musicians. You can find this band and many others playing at Bravo for little or no cost. Shows run every day, and for those who are itching to play some tunes, Bravo also offers free jam sessions a couple times a week. This venue provides a unique vibe with its humble café and secret jazz club in the basement below.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – close, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. – close
Bravo, Rue d’Alost 7, Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium +32 0485 94 53 17
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