In a city that gave birth to the zwanze and the comic book,artistic innovation is always welcome. It is therefore only natural that Brussels is hosting a visual revolution right in the heart of the Espace Lumen: Ballet of Lights. This show exceeds expectations, blending the precision of classical dance with the brilliance of technology to transform timeless fairy tales. Get ready to be amazed!
Ballet of Lights in Brussels: Which fairy tales are currently being performed?
Ballet of Lights is an hour of pure wonder! Designed to captivate audiences of all ages starting at 5 years old, this visual journey delivers on its promise of magic. And for those who can’t get enough, new sparkling stories are in the works for upcoming seasons.
Sleeping Beauty
Born from the ancient tales of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, the story of Sleeping Beauty has spanned the centuries as an ode to hope and renewal. Cursed at birth, asleep for a hundred years, then awakened by a kiss, this heroine embodies the victory of light over darkness. In Ballet of Lights, Tchaikovsky’s score blends with reimagined harmonies, lending each movement a vibrant visual depth. Classical music merges with the play of light to give this timeless tale the dreamlike quality of a waking dream.
Cinderella in a sparkling performance
As the clock nears midnight, everything wavers: the splendor of the ball, the fleeting lightness of a stolen moment, and Cinderella, who draws you into that unmistakable shift. This is undoubtedly why this tale has spanned generations with the same grace, because at the heart of the magic lies that fragile moment when everything can vanish—except hope.
What is Ballet of Lights?
What if the absolute grace of ballet were brought to life by dancers in luminous costumes, creating an unforgettable experience? That is the breathtaking experience offered by Ballet of Lights. Just five or six artists are enough to transport us to a world where every choreographed movement transforms into a fireworks display of colors. A production that makes the great classic tales more accessible than ever, proving that technology, when used to serve dreams and precision, can multiply the magic tenfold.
What are the reviews of Ballet of Lights in Brussels?
So, what did audiences think of Ballet of Lights in Brussels? The enthusiasm shows no signs of waning! Audience members often leave with stars in their eyes (both literally and figuratively…). Here are a few of their 5-star reviews of these shows:
“The show was magnificent, the dancers were extraordinary! I loved it!” – April 2026
“Very beautiful, I really enjoyed it.”– April 2026
“A superb experience!”– April 2026
“Magnificent show”– April 2026
“Magnificent 😍” – April 2026
Ballet of Lights invites young and old alike to experience a fusion of tradition and innovation, where the stories that shaped our childhoods are brought to life with light. At the Espace Lumen in Brussels, the audience is invited to rediscover these timeless tales, transformed into an unforgettable sensory experience.
Doors open 30 minutes before the show begins, giving you time to soak up the atmosphere before the magic begins.
