Happy New Year to all! 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.
Attending the drag show Susan from Grindr
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Flemish drag queen Susan from Grindr shone in the first season of Drag Race Belgium. Her unique style blends humor, modernity and old-school influences, and draws inspiration from the women in her life. This crazy androgynous queen, dusting off the 80s, performs on January 11 at Les Halles de Schaerbeek. From 9 to 11, a number of artists will also be performing at this venue as part of the HAHALLESfestival .
Date: Saturday, January 11
Location: Halles de Schaerbeek, Rue Royale Sainte-Marie 1030 Schaerbeek
Price: from 14.50 to 18.50 euros – student price: 10.50 euros
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 overflowing 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.