In November, the skies over our capital become overcast, but we don’t sleep. Brussels offers a host of activities and events for the LGBT community, queer people and their allies. Whether you’re a fan of wild parties, a culture buff or looking for inspiring encounters and debates, there’ s something for every color of the rainbow. Our team has carefully selected this November’s must-see events: queer cinema, daring shows, clubbing, committed plays, vibrant concerts, LGBT bars and much more. Discover our LGBTQIA+ agenda in Brussels.
Celebrate gay aesthetics with Pinkie Ponkie, a flamboyant show by Compagnie Thor
Pinkie Ponkie is a wacky celebration of the gay icons that have shaped artist Thierry Smits‘ aesthetic. Set to LGBTQIA+ pop music and hijacked classics, two men engage in a provocative dance, reinventing references ranging from Cocteau to Lil Nas X, via Genet and Lady Gaga. Between humor and eroticism, this psychedelic show revisits “gaytitude” with audacity and irreverence. Attention nudity. Tickets are available on the company’s website.
Date: November 7-30, 2024
Location: Studio Thor, Rue Saint-Josse 49, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Price: 15 euros OR pay what you can
Discover an acrobatic burlesque cabaret
The AirOtic evening at Le Fuse club in Brussels invites you to discover a contemporary burlesque cabaret suspended in the air. The event begins with a cocktail to get you in the mood… before the show begins! Acrobatic performers with sculpted bodies celebrate love and desire by literally getting laid. Here, the expression “touching seventh heaven” takes on a whole new dimension.
Date: multiple events
Location: Fuse – 208 Rue Blaes, 1000 Brussels
Price: from 60 to 125 euros
Take part in the many activities at lesbian bar The Crazy Circle
If you haven’t yet discovered The Crazy Circle, it’s time to do so! This warm and cozy bar in Ixelles is a haven for the lesbian, feminist and queer community. Founded by Laïla and Axelle in 2019, it hosts a wide range of activities including DJ nights, kicker tournaments, board games, slam, karaoke and much more. The perfect place to meet nice people over a beer or a cocktail at low prices. Tip: the website isn’t always up to date, so keep an eye on their Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on the program.
Location: Rue du Prince Royal 11, 1050 Ixelles
Explore all aspects of love with the Love is Louder exhibition at Bozar
Love is Louder celebrates love in all its forms at Bozar in Brussels! Immerse yourself in a vibrant exhibition featuring 80 artists exploring the power of love: from romance to family ties, friendship and a more societal angle. Big names like Louise Bourgeois, Tracey Emin and Nathanaëlle Herbelin take you on an artistic journey from the late 60s to the present day.
Date: until January 5, 2025
Venue: Bozar – Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Brussels
Price: 16 euros / 8 euros for under-30s
Dance and watch inclusive shows at Brussels’ LGBT and queer bar: The Agenda
In the heart of Brussels’ gay district, The Agenda is much more than just a bar: it’s the inclusive den par excellence! A veritable HQ for the LGBTQIA+ community, non-binary people and their allies, it’s packed with events to set your evenings alight. Epic drag shows, crazy bingos, hilarious lip sync competitions… there’s always something to entertain you. Want to dance, toast or watch the latest episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race with friends? This is the place to be. Check out the full program on their Instagram.
Location: Rue Plattesteen 18-20, 1000 Brussels
Dance until dawn with the new artistic queer party, Apolemia
A newcomer to Brussels’ LGBT and queer-friendly parties,Apolemia mixes clubbing and artistic performances. It’s an inclusive evening where we leave the concept of gender and prejudice at the door. The music is electronic and underground, ranging from acid to breakbeats, Drum and Bass, experimental and techno. On the program for this second edition: Prince X, Susobrino (DJ Set), Fake Moss, and surprise guests. Tickets can be purchased online.
Date: Saturday, November 30, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Address: Wallen Sablon – Rue Rollebeek 13, 1000
Price: 12 euros (+0.79 fee) – reduced prices available by contacting the organizers via Instagram
Watch a free program of seven films for a different look at HIV
Location: Beursschouwburg, Rue Auguste Orts 20/28, 1000 Brussels
Price: free of charge
Date: Friday November 29 to Sunday December 1, 2024
Price: free admission