Happy New Year! To get 2025 off on the right foot, the Bruxelles Secrète team has put together a series of events and activities dedicated to the LGBT community, queer people and their allies. As usual, we’ve got something for everyone: culture, art, sport, music, parties… As many possibilities as there are colors in the rainbow. But just because January is Blue Monday doesn’t mean we’re going to let it get us down. So grab your calendars and stock up on great ideas.
Yoga in Brussels at an LGBT safe space
A new year means new resolutions, and taking care of your body and mind is always a good idea. Every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 12.15 p.m., you can do yoga in a totally safe space in Ixelles. The class is open to people from the LGBTQ+ community and their friends, and all levels are accepted. Visit their Meetup page for more information.
Date: Sundays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Location: JogoVivo health club, Rue d’Edimbourg 16 – Ixelles
Price: First session 10 euros, One class 13 euros, Pass 5 classes 55 euros
We’re off to the cinema to see some wonderful films with gay and lesbian characters
Feel like going to the movies in Brussels? You’re in luck: several great LGBT films are scheduled for January. From January 10 to 25, Cinema Galeries presents the deeply moving All of us Strangers, starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal. On January 11, follow the journey of a woman in search of her transgender niece in the urban maze of Istanbul with Crossing Istanbul, also at Cinema Galeries. If you like musicals, don’t miss Wicked, currently in theaters, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Finally, the musical thriller Emilia Perez, which just won the Golden Globes, is still playing in town.
Have a drink in one of Brussels’ LGBT-friendly bars
Brussels is brimming with LGBTQ+ bars and clubs where diversity, conviviality and festivity reign. While the majority of establishments are concentrated around the Rue du Marché au Charbon, other addresses are also well worth a visit. Whether you’re looking for a warm atmosphere for a drink, a drag or burlesque cabaret show, or a place to dance the night away, our capital offers an experience to suit every taste.
Immerse yourself in the effervescence of Les Garces in the heart of Brussels
Get ready to rock with the now-weekly Les Garcesafterwork at Potiche Cabaret-Bar, a stone’s throw from the Grand-Place. From January 16, 2025, every Thursday evening is transformed into a colorful celebration, where daring drag-queens and dazzling performances await you in an electrifying atmosphere. Take advantage of happy hour from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to enjoy cocktails at low prices, before being swept away by breathtaking shows from 7:30 p.m. onwards! This is the event not to be missed in Brussels for happy Thursday evenings!