Brussels is full of lively bars where live music creates a unique and captivating atmosphere. Whether you’re a fan of jazz, rock or blues, these must-see venues are sure to satisfy all music lovers. Here are 7 incredible places with a vibrant atmosphere that will set the pace for your Brussels evenings.
Our top 7 for live music and concerts in Brussels
L’Archiduc
L’Archiduc has offered some of the capital’s best jazz concerts since its creation in 1937. Its elegant art deco decor will transport you to the height of the Jazz Age, when true legends of the genre such as Nat King Cole and his friend Stan Brenders, the Club’s second owner, played here. Concerts are organized around a central piano, giving them a unique intimacy and conviviality. L’Archiduc is a true Brussels institution dedicated to jazz, where every nook and cranny tells a story and transports you to another place. Go there Saturday or Sunday at 5pm for a perfectly jazzy aperitif.
đź“ŤAddress: Rue Antoine Dansaert 6, 1000 Brussels
Rock Classic
Rock fans are in for a real treat at Rock Classic! A veritable temple to the genre in Brussels, this club specializes in tributes to rock legends. From Iron Maiden to Oasis, from the Rolling Stones to Bruce Springsteen… The choice is vast and of the highest quality – just take a look at the program to see for yourself! Concerts take place from Thursday to Saturday. You can also play chess, darts or table soccer while enjoying the delicious beers and cocktails on the menu. Rock on!
📍Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 55, 1000 Brussels
Le Sounds
Le Sounds is a legendary jazz club in Ixelles. Since 1986, it has featured the very best the capital has to offer. The most important pillars of Belgian jazz have passed through the Sounds, as have some of the biggest international names, as its reputation has long since spread beyond Belgium’s borders.
đź“ŤAddress: 28 rue de la Tulipe, 1050 Ixelles
The Music Village
The Music Village is an absolute must for jazz fans. Located in the heart of Brussels’ historic center, a stone’s throw from the Grand Place, this renowned club offers live performances of the highest quality. The program includes six concerts a week, from Tuesday to Sunday. What’s more, the bar’s cozy atmosphere, with its subdued lighting and warm colors, will transport you straight to New York or New Orleans… It’s definitely the ideal place to spend a memorable evening.
đź“ŤAddress: Rue des Pierres 50, 1000 Brussels
Jazz Station
Jazz is definitely in vogue in Brussels! Jazz Station is much more than a jazz club in the classical sense of the term. Housed in a completely renovated former railway station, it is a genuine cultural space where music coexists with exhibitions, artist residencies, festivals, music conferences and more! Jazz is the gravitational center around which a wide variety of artistic expressions revolve. Take a look at the Station’s eclectic programming, sure to delight even the biggest music lovers!
📍Address: Chaussée de Louvain 193a-195, 1210 Brussels
Le Café Bizon
CafĂ© Bizon:D is a western-style blues bar whose Monday Blues Jam sessions, always featuring excellent musicians, have become a Brussels must. The atmosphere is lively and electric, and the choice of drinks is very varied (especially when it comes to the excellent Belgian beers!). And it’s not just the Monday Blues Jam, with concerts taking place several times a week. Local and international musicians play covers or their own music, to thrill Brussels’ biggest blues fans. Let yourself be carried away by the rhythm…
đź“ŤAddress: Rue du Pont de la Carpe 7, 1000 Brussels
Café Bonnefooi
In Brussels dialect, bonnefooi means “by chance”. But it’s not by chance that we’re going to spend an evening in this cafĂ©, but because its warm atmosphere and excellent program promise us a memorable time! Located right in the center of Brussels, the Bonnefooi is entirely devoted to live music. And here, we don’t focus on just one genre, but all music is welcome. From jazz to Latin to DJs until the wee hours of the morning, music is celebrated without distinction! An iconic venue for festive evenings.
đź“ŤAddress: Rue des Pierres, 8 1000 Brussels