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Every year, it’s the same question: where should we go out for New Year’s Eve? We’ve decided to make it easier for you by selecting the cream of the crop of parties to avoid endless debates between friends. Whether you’re into family fireworks or techno clubs, you’ll find what you’re looking for in our list of the best parties to celebrate the New Year in Brussels!
At La Flash
In a no-holds-barred atmosphere, you’re invited to ring in the New Year on Tuesday December 31 at La Flash, THE LGBTQIA+ club in Brussels. Come as you are and join the festive, inclusive community at La Flash. What’s more, the organizers have pulled out all the stops for the occasion, inviting guest star Keiona, winner of season 2 of Drag Race France, to deliver a wild live performance! Accompanied by the sets of 4 hand-picked djs, come and let your hair down until 6am, for 8 hours of non-stop sound! The perfect way to end the year.
Venue: Flash Club, Rue Duquesnoy 18, 1000
New Year’s Eve fireworks at the Atomium
The Atomium’s traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks display is back to blow you away! In a magical family atmosphere, a few minutes before midnight, enjoy this colorful show at the foot of one of the city’s most emblematic monuments to celebrate the New Year. Easily accessible, free and unforgettable!
Location: 1 pl. de l’Atomium, 1020 Brussels
At the FCKNYE Festival
It’s impossible to make a list of the best things to do on New Year’s Eve in Brussels without naming the indisputable FCKNYE Festival (Fucking New Year’s Eve), the biggest Belgian and undoubtedly European party for the occasion. Ready to set the festival’s four stages alight, over 50 artists including Vladimir Cauchemar, 99999999, I Hate Models, Kobosil, Oguz, Nina Kraviz and many others are expected to perform this year. If that doesn’t win you over… Info and reservations here.
Venue: Brussels Expo, Pl. de Belgique 1, 1020 Brussels
At the Brasserie Surréaliste
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Here it is: the traditional masked ball followed by the underground rave at Brasserie Surréaliste. As usual, the organizers have put together a festive program. For the occasion, they’ve pulled out all the stops with a 5-course dinner featuring champagne and exceptional beer, set to a musical backdrop with a dance performance. And at midnight, the rave begins. Led by 3 Belgian DJs on the decks, you’ll be celebrating the New Year to hypnotic techno beats! So don your best suit and dress, and head on over to Brasserie Surréaliste! Info and reservations here.
La Brasserie Surréaliste, 22-23 Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains, 1000 Brussels
At C12
C12 describes itself as a multidisciplinary space where art and clubbing meet, a safe place where freedom, diversity, creativity and alternative cultures are protected from the norms of the outside world. On the program for New Year’s Eve: a night of electronic music with local artists such as Chris Ferreira, Kong DJ, Azo and many others… Ready for a 24-hour marathon of sound? Info and reservations here.
C12, 116 rue du Marché aux Herbes, 1000 Brussels
At Fuse
Techno fans, look no further: for the 31st, the Fuse club will take you on a hypnotic journey with an exceptional line-up of artists
. And if you’re having trouble convincing your less fanatic friends, there’s a second room with more eclectic genres. The perfect compromise! Info and reservations here.
Fuse Club, 208 rue Blaes, 1000 Brussels
At Spirito
We mentioned it in our list of must-sees in Brussels. Le Spirito is an absolutely mythical Latin, hip-hop house and rap club housed in a former Anglican church in Ixelles. So for the New Year, you can be sure that the venue will live up to its reputation, with DJ sets ready to get your feet tapping and the dancefloor moving. Entertainment guaranteed! Info and reservations here.
Spirito, 18 rue de Stassart, 1050 Ixelles