Arts & Stage in Brussels

Upcoming arts & stage events in Brussels — what’s coming up, updated daily on Pulse.

Arts & StageCentraleAt the heart of the Atomium, Visual System's sculpture surrounds the central sphere with concentric light rings. The space embodies balance and calm, inviting visitors into a timeless, sensory experience.Permanent · Atomium · €8.5–16Arts & StageCentraleLa sphère centrale de l’Atomium constitue le centre de gravité de l'édifice. Les forces y convergent et se stabilisent. La sculpture de Visual System encercle l’intérieur de cette sphère d’anneaux lu…Permanent · Atomium · €8.5–16Arts & StageOffre de stage en gestion culturelle et spectacle vivantGroupe 8 is seeking interns in administration, production, and artistic project realization for a minimum of three months starting in November 2023. The team offers dynamic work on cultural and live performance projects, including a documentary art project addressing societal issues.Permanent · Groupe 8 · FREEArts & StageDanse poétique d’inspiration orientaleA poetic dance workshop inspired by Eastern movements, guiding participants to feel their bodies through natural undulating motions. A unique way to reconnect with authenticity and simplicity through movement.Permanent · Labonheure · €15–18Arts & StageAtelier de « Batucada », Percussions BrésiliennesDiscover the rhythms of Brazilian percussion through an immersive workshop led by Joaquim Bento Melo. Learn traditional instruments and techniques rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture.Permanent · Labonheure · €10–12Arts & StageTango classes all levelsDiscover tango in a welcoming setting, where movement becomes a form of emotional expression and connection. Learn in a supportive environment tailored for all skill levels.Permanent · La Tangueria - Tango Argentino in Brussels · €14Arts & StageSalsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró, African Dance Classes/CoursDive into Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, and Forró with welcoming classes at the Arcades du Cinquantenaire. Learn from basics to advanced steps in a fun, inclusive environment.Permanent · Arcades du Cinquantenaire · €13–16Arts & StageFlightExplore how animals and humans conquer the skies. Discover the wonders of flight through fossils, birds, and models. Create your own paper airplane and experience the magic of flying.17 Oct – 9 Aug · 09:30–17:00 · Institute of Natural Sciences · €1.25–13Arts & StageLes Adieux de Jacques Brel à l'OlympiaA poignant farewell concert by Jacques Brel at Olympia in 1966, marking his final tour. A powerful emotional performance featuring iconic songs like 'Le Cheval' and 'Amsterdam.'1 Nov – 30 Nov · 17:30–18:30 · Brel Foundation · €5–14Arts & StageProdigy12An immersive spectacle blending storytelling, surreal Brussels visuals, live music, and architecture. A groundbreaking experience with a massive LED installation.19 Jun – 23 Aug · 15:30–19:30 · De Brouckère SquareArts & StageNewframes FestivalNewFrames showcases films as tools for advocacy, sparking dialogue and driving change. It brings together creators, policymakers, and thinkers across cinema and culture.22 Jun – 6 Aug · 21:00 · CINEMATEKArts & StageP.A.R.T.S. SummerSchoolA dynamic 5-week dance programme offering classes, workshops and Rosas repertoire for dancers aged 16 and above, structured into three levels.6 Jul – 7 Aug · 09:30–17:30 · P.A.R.T.S.Arts & StageOur Land (Nuestra tierra) - Lucrecia MartelLucrecia Martel's documentary explores the violent eviction of an Indigenous community in Argentina, revealing a decades-long struggle for justice.8 Jul – 24 Jul · 18:00–20:05 · Centre for Fine Arts - BozarArts & StageKinky BootsA feel-good musical exploring how two unlikely friends discover deeper connections through shared experiences and personal growth.9 Jul – 9 Sept · 20:45–23:15 · Festival Bruxellons! Au Château du KarreveldArts & StageMouvement et relaxA 4-day workshop for children aged 4 to 6, combining movement and relaxation through dance games, bamboo building, story readings, and more.13 Jul – 16 Jul · 10:00–15:00 · Nonante-neuf asbl · €120Arts & StageDetours CyphersDetours Cyphers bring street dance to life at Mont des Arts with open stages, performances, and battles. A vibrant gathering for dancers and artists to connect and create.15 Jul – 9 Sept · 18:00–21:00 · Mont des Arts · FREEArts & StageSummer With Monika (Monika)Two teenagers meet on a summer day, start an impulsive relationship, and run away from home to be together.14 Jul – 2 Aug · 11:30 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageAnimal Farm - VO EN ST FRA gripping adaptation of Orwell's classic, where animals on a farm rise against their oppressor and establish a society of equality. Tensions soon reveal deeper divisions.14 Jul – 1 Aug · 16:45 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageShape of absenceAn exhibition exploring the impact of war on Syria's heritage through Hrair Sarkissian's installation and Iconem's immersive images.18 Jun – 24 Jan · 11:00–18:00 · Boghossian Foundation - Villa Empain · €0–14Arts & StageBroken EnglishBroken English explores Marianne Faithfull's journey from teen idol to pop star, guided by The Overseer and The Record Keeper. It confronts aging and artistic legacy with raw honesty.15 Jul · 17:00 · Flagey · €1.25–10.5Arts & StageTable d'hôtesChaque soir du PleinOPENair, possibilité de déguster un repas végétarien à prix démocratique !1 Jul – 15 Jul · 19:00 · Cinema Nova · €1.25Arts & StageTheaterworkshopVijf daagse theaterworkshop voor jongeren tussen de 15 en 25 jaar. Van 13 tot 17 juli telkens van 10u tot 18u. Met op 17 juli een toonmoment om 15u.13 Jul – 17 Jul · 00:00 · Mona · FREEArts & StageVal MacéMembre de Boîte à Clous, collectif artistique domicilié au ZK, Val Macé est musicien et bricoleur patenté de mécaniques ludiques et anachroniques. Il nous concocte un set spécial à base de ses instru…15 Jul · 21:00 · Cinema Nova · €1.25Arts & StageFilms de frichesCompilation15 Jul · 22:00 · Cinema Nova · €1.25Arts & StageOpening Party | Detours FestivalLe Detours Festival lance sa nouvelle édition avec une soirée festive aux Halles Saint-Géry : battle Twerk, performances et DJ set dans une ambiance explosive.15 Jul · 22:00 · Halles Saint-Géry · FREEArts & StageThe OdysseyChristopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for th…15 Jul – 21 Jul · 12:30 · Cinéma Aventure · €10.75–12Arts & StagePunishment ParkA film crew records proceedings as dissidents opposed to President Nixon's regime are stripped of their rights and forced to choose between jail and trying to survive three days in a Californian dese…15 Jul – 29 Jul · 19:00 · Flagey · €10.5Arts & StageThe OdysseyAfter the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. Who else but Christopher Nolan (Memento, Arri…15 Jul – 16 Aug · 20:50 · Flagey · €10.5Arts & StageTHE CHRONOLOGY OF WATERKristen Stewart15 Jul – 1 Aug · 14:00 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageThe OdysseyChristopher Nolan15 Jul – 21 Jul · 09:00 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageWild Strawberries (Les fraises sauvages)Ingmar Bergman15 Jul – 3 Aug · 18:30 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageThe Odyssey - 35mmChristopher Nolan15 Jul – 21 Jul · 20:30 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageStage d'impro pour ados – Une Explosion de Fun GarantieUne semaine d’impro pour ados (11-16 ans) : créativité, confiance en soi et fous rires garantis ! Chaque stage se clôture par un spectacle final où les jeunes improvisateurs montent sur scène pour pa…13 Jul – 21 Aug · 09:30–16:00 · La Plume Persée · €165Arts & StageLA GRANDE REVASION - VFRRémi Durin, Bram Algoed, Eric Montchaud14 Jul – 21 Jul · 13:30 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageJim QueenJim, icône sexy de la scène gay parisienne, voit sa vie basculer lorsqu’il contracte l’Hétérose, un étrange virus qui transforme les hommes gays en hétérosexuels ! Il voit alors tout le monde lui tou…14 Jul – 21 Jul · 16:40 · Cinéma Aventure · €10.75–12Arts & StageLa Grande rêvasionA programme of three short films where imagination takes flight! Whether it’s feeling nervous before going on stage and creating a world of your own, discovering a mysterious object, or finding out w…14 Jul – 20 Jul · 15:40 · Cinéma Aventure · €10.75–12Arts & StageNuestra TierraLucrecia Martel14 Jul – 21 Jul · 11:00 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageSILENT FRIENDIldikó Enyedi14 Jul – 21 Jul · 15:30 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageIN WAVESPhuong Mai Nguyen14 Jul – 21 Jul · 14:45 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageOBSESSIONAfter breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sini…14 Jul – 21 Jul · 17:30 · Cinéma Aventure · €10.75–12Arts & StageAUTOFICTION (AMARGA NAVIDAD)Pedro Almodóvar14 Jul – 21 Jul · 13:00 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageRES NULLIUSRes Nullius explore la cohabitation entre humains et faune sauvage au cœur de Bruxelles et interroge notre manière d’habiter la ville. En suivant la trace d’un sanglier aperçu dans un parc, le film r…14 Jul – 21 Jul · 12:50 · Cinéma Aventure · €10.75–12Arts & StageJim QueenA gay influencer's life crumbles when a virus turns Paris's gay men straight. He teams up with a twink to find a rumored cure in the Marais district. A satire on identity, fame, and queer culture.13 Jul – 21 Jul · 13:30 · Cinema Galeries · €7.8–10.2Arts & StageIn WavesIn Los Angeles, AJ, a quiet high school student, meets Kristen. She’s passionate about surfing, while he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reac…13 Jul – 21 Jul · 16:30 · Cinema Galeries · €7.8–10.2Arts & StageLa grande RêvasionUn programme de trois courts métrages où l’imagination donne des ailes ! Avoir le trac avant de monter sur scène et s’inventer un monde, découvrir un objet bien mystérieux ou ce qui se cache dans une…13 Jul – 21 Jul · 10:00 · Cinema Galeries · €7.8–10.2Arts & StageMaspalomasVicente, an older gay man, decides to hide his sexual orientation after moving into a nursing home, where he must confront his own fears and prejudices.13 Jul – 20 Jul · 21:10 · Cinema Galeries · €7.8–10.2Arts & StageExpat Cinema : Jim QueenA gay influencer's life crumbles when a virus turns Paris's gay men straight. He teams up with a twink to find a rumored cure in the Marais district. A satire on identity, fame, and queer culture.13 Jul – 21 Jul · 18:30 · Cinema Galeries · €7.8–10.2Arts & StageWith Cineville, enjoy infinite cinema!For a fixed monthly fee starting at € 18,50, Cineville gives you infinite cinema access.1 Jul – 30 Jul · 09:00–23:59 · Various independent cinemas - CinevilleArts & StageLow moans in Paradise FieldsArtist Gillian Wylde’s both engaged and playful video collages and playlists will be on display in Constant’s window throughout the summer.10 Jul – 12 Sept · 00:01–23:59 · Constant · FREEArts & StageDIE MY LOVELynne Ramsay14 Jul – 19 Jul · 21:30 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageMirai, ma petite soeur VFKun est un petit garçon à l’enfance heureuse jusqu’à l’arrivée de Miraï, sa petite soeur. Jaloux de ce bébé qui monopolise l’attention de ses parents, il se replie peu à peu sur lui-même. Au fond de…15 Jul – 24 Jul · 10:30 · Cinema Galeries · €7.8–10.2Arts & StageLes 3x20Minutes Du KetTout est dans le titre : 3 humoristes, 20 minutes chacun·e, pas une de plus ! Trois artistes de talent se succèdent sur scène pour te faire découvrir leurs univers, leurs styles et te faire passer un…8 Jul – 26 Aug · 19:30–21:00 · Comedy Ket rue Haute · €9Arts & StageINCENDIES - 4K Re-releaseDenis Villeneuve14 Jul – 21 Jul · 21:00 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageOMAHACole Webley14 Jul – 21 Jul · 16:55 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageBROKEN ENGLISHJane Pollard, Iain Forsyth14 Jul – 21 Jul · 12:30 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageBackroomsExtended version of ‘Backrooms: Everything Must Go’ from 15 July.A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.14 Jul – 21 Jul · 15:10 · Cinéma Aventure · €10.75–12Arts & StageMadame PatateChanteuse, performeuse et DJ bruxelloise, Madame Patate aime les collaborations et le mélange de genres avec une pointe d'ironie enfantine. Elle jouera en solo ses ballades intimes aux instruments lo…15 Jul · 20:00 · Cinema Nova · €1.25Arts & StageUne toile sous les étoiles - Alter EgoAlex a un problème : son nouveau voisin est son sosie parfait. Mais avec des cheveux, et davantage d’esprit. Un double en mieux, en somme, qui va totalement bouleverser son existence… La performance…15 Jul · 22:15–23:59 · Place Samuel Paty et Dominique Bernard · FREEArts & StageIn Waves - EN ST FR/NLPhuong Mai Nguyen15 Jul – 21 Jul · 10:45 · Cinéma PalaceArts & StageGohanOne white stray dog, three lives. A moving feel-good drama about the huge impact our pets can have.15 Jul – 21 Jul · 13:40 · Cinema Galeries · €7.8–10.2