For the eleventh year running, every January, as Brussels slows down under the cold, an iconic building on the edge of the Ixelles ponds is transformed into a veritable musical beehive. For ten days, jazz comes in all shapes and sizes – modern, hybrid, orchestral, experimental. There’s no fixed nostalgia here, just a lively, creative and resolutely forward-looking scene.
In an atmosphere that’s both intimate and electric, you can listen to established artists, discover the voices of tomorrow’s jazz and enjoy unique concerts, often specially conceived for the occasion. It’s an event with a cult following for jazz fans and the curious alike.
Flagey en ébullition – when jazz meets contemporary creation
What makes this event so special is its playground – Flagey, Brussels’ temple of music, famous for its exceptional acoustics. Each room becomes the stage for unexpected encounters, world premieres and original projects.
The program includes intimateconcerts , XXL performances mixing jazz and symphony orchestras, and artist residencies for Wajdi Riahi to present three new projects… All in a warm atmosphere, where you can go from a concert to a drink with friends, or from a musical discovery to an instant favorite.
The Brussels Jazz Festival – why everyone’s already talking about it (and why you shouldn’t wait)
Some evenings are sold out before the festival even starts. The reason? A cutting-edge yet accessible program, a loyal and curious audience, and that rare sensation of witnessing something unique, here and now.
Whether you’re a jazz fan or simply looking for a cultural outing with a difference, this is the kind of event that turns a winter’s evening into a lasting memory. A word of advice: don’t wait too long, because in Brussels, when jazz comes to Flagey, the seats go as fast as the notes fly!
📅From January 15 to 24, 2026
📍 Flagey, Ixelles