The new theatrical season in Brussels promises to be rich and captivating! From reinventions of timeless classics to daring contemporary creations and immersive experiences, the Belgian capital’s theater scene offers an eclectic program that will appeal to all audiences. Poignant dramas, hilarious comedies, explorations of identity and interactive shows: every performance promises to surprise and move. Here’s a selection of the 10 must-see plays at the theater in Brussels this fall.
Brussels’ new season in 10 plays!
Théâtre Royal du Parc
Le Masque de fer, a cloak-and-dagger epic
After Les Trois Mousquetaires and Monte Cristo, Thierry Debroux continues his exploration of the world of Alexandre Dumas with this breathtaking new fresco. Bernard Yerlès plays an aging but still spirited D’Artagnan, caught up in an intrigue of mystery, conspiracy and brotherly loyalty. Around him, some fifteen actors bring to life a grandiose show that alternates action, emotion and humor. A flamboyant staging that promises to bring to life all the ardor and magic of the cloak-and-dagger novel.
📍Théâtre Royal du Parc: Rue de la Loi 3, 1000 Brussels
📆Dates: September 4 to October 18
👉From age 8
The Phantom of the Opera, between love and darkness
Plunge into the heart of the Paris Opera, where a mysterious being lurks, as brilliant as he is tormented. Madly in love with a young singer whom he teaches to sing, the Phantom nurtures the hope of seeing her triumph on stage. But when the young woman’s passion for Raoul comes to light, the Phantom’s jealousy turns to destructive rage. In a spellbinding atmosphere, Daphné D’Heur directs this legendary tale where desire, obsession and tragedy intertwine.
📍 Théâtre Royal du Parc: Rue de la Loi 3, 1000 Brussels
📆 Dates: November 6 to December 6
👉 F rom age 8
Théâtre Le Public
Oublie-moi, an unforgettable love story
At Théâtre Le Public, Oublie-moi tells the tender and moving story of Jeanne and Arthur, a couple whose perfect love is put to the test by the little oversights of everyday life. More than just a sentimental comedy, the play explores with humor and emotion the courage, self-sacrifice and complicity that weave a relationship. Performed by Tania Garbarski and Charlie Dupont, this creation blends lightness and intensity in an enveloping scenographic setting, for a show that is funny, touching and unexpected.
📍Théâtre Le Public: Rue Braemt 64-70, 1210 Brussels
📆 Dates: August 30 to October 18
Bakersfield Mist, when art upsets certainties
Maude, fifty years old and sharp as a tack, buys an insignificant painting… which could well be a lost Jackson Pollock. In this social comedy inspired by a true story, she sets out on a crusade to have her masterpiece authenticated, confronting experts, cultures and social classes. Part humor, part thriller, part reflection on authenticity and our relationship with the Other, Bakersfield Mist blends laughter and humanity in a surprising and deeply moving show.
📍Théâtre Le Public: Rue Braemt 64-70, 1210 Brussels
📆 Dates: September 3 to October 18
Hors-Jeu, when theater and soccer meet
In Hors-Jeu, Geneviève Damas directs two women who have been linked for thirty-four years, with opposing passions for soccer and theater. Between fiction and reality, they explore friendship, commitment and life choices on stage, with humor and tenderness. Between Eden Hazard’s reading tips and Michel Lecomte’s heroic exploits, this original show takes us on a funny and touching odyssey, where football and life are played out side by side.
📍Théâtre Le Public: Rue Braemt 64-70, 1210 Brussels
📆 Dates: September 4 to October 18
Théâtre Royal des Galeries
Berlin Berlin, a hilarious escapist comedy
Winner of the Molière for Best Comedy 2022, Berlin Berlin takes us back to the 80s, to the heart of the GDR and West Germany. Emma and Ludwig try to escape the Communist regime by slipping into an old lady’s house, but between an inquisitive Stasi colonel and the accumulation of secrets, things quickly get out of hand. A delightful vaudeville where love, suspense and humor mingle in a frantic race for freedom.
📍 Théâtre des Galeries. Galerie du Roi 32 – 1000 Brussels.
📆 Dates: September 17 to October 12
Théâtre National
Catarina and the beauty of killing fascists, an intense political huis clos
Tiago Rodrigues has written a masterpiece that’s hot off the press, exploring a Portuguese family in which each member must perform an extreme ritual: killing fascists. At Catarina’s baptism, her refusal to follow family expectations triggers tension and conflict, offering a disturbing mirror of neo-fascist dynamics and contemporary populism. With its lavish staging, meticulous costumes and evocative bucolic setting, the play confronts the spectator with powerful moral dilemmas in a universe that is both tormented and fascinating.
📍 Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles. Bd Émile Jacqmain 111-115, 1000 Brussels.
📆 Dates: September 25 to 27
Justices, an inclusive pop odyssey
Clément Papachristou reinvents La Divine Comédie with boldness and humor in Justices, a play in which Vincent, an artist with Down’s syndrome, travels through the circles of a graphic and colorful hell. Between cabaret, French chanson and interactive performances, spectators are invited to question their own biases in the face of real-life figures of oppression. A dynamic, engaging and profoundly human theatrical experience that celebrates freedom and challenges norms.
📍 Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles. Bd Émile Jacqmain 111-115, 1000 Brussels.
📆 Dates: May 27 to 31, 2025
Le Fou Rire Théâtre
Process Comedy, discover who you are… by laughing
With Process Comedy, immerse yourself in a unique show combining humor and introspection. Through hilarious anecdotes and wacky impersonations of Luchini, Poelvoorde, Ruquier, Hanouna and Van Damme, you’ll explore the traits of your personality and those around you. A funny, instructive and interactive experience to share with family, friends or colleagues to better understand each other.
📍 Théâtre Le fou rire. Avenue des Grenadiers 48, 1050 Brussels.
📆 Date: September 17
Chez Josette, a hair salon in the heart of the 70s
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 70s with Chez Josette, where a hairdressing salon becomes the mirror of a changing era. Between magazines, customer discussions and major events of the time – from Brigitte Bardot to Simone Veil – three destinies take shape, mixing emancipation, thwarted love affairs and sunny escapades. A nostalgic, lively comedy that blends history, femininity and juicy anecdotes.
📍 Théâtre Le fou rire. Avenue des Grenadiers 48, 1050 Brussels
📆 Dates: November 10 and 11, 2025