The 'Bruxelles sur Scènes' festival will once again raise the curtain in the capital on Wednesday, with more than 100 shows and performances highlighting all types of performing arts.
For the event's seventh edition, organised by the Brussels tourist office visit.brussels and the French Community Commission, 13 of the capital's unusual cafés-théâtres will be inviting lovers of the arts to explore the programme featuring a rich mix of music, comedy and conviviality throughout the month of November.
"Discover the cultural life that flourishes in Brussels' many cafés-théâtres. From theatre to stand-up, jazz to chanson, all facets of the performing arts will be in the spotlight," the organisers noted.
Le Jardin de ma Sœur Café-Théâtre. Credit: Visit.brussels
Their ambition is to introduce a wide audience to local culture – "the kind that really brings the heart and neighbourhoods of the capital to life" – in a convivial atmosphere with a drink or a meal.
"It's a great opportunity to get away from it all and take a cultural break while exploring Brussels' charming and little-known cultural venues," they added.
Unmissable shows
Besac-Arthur and Zouratié Koné, Friday 3 November, Au Bi'Zou
Understanding others through music is Besac-Arthur's goal. Accompanied by Zouratié Koné on kora and African percussion, he sings of poetic philanthropy and describes a world united by music. He will also perform his new single, ahead of the release of his third album which is out soon.
La Marquise de Montpeyroux – L'Odyssée de la Marquise, Thursday 9 November, Le Jardin de ma Sœur
The Marquise de Montpeyroux is Mathilde's alter ego, a deposed Marquise who is forced to sing in the most infamous streets. In this one-woman musical, 'L'Odyssée de la Marquise', the audience should expect the unexpected. Occasionally accompanied by her cello, she recounts her trials and tribulations and recalls her tumultuous love affairs.
The Mystery Cabaret, Friday 24 November, Le Petit Chapeau Rond Rouge
This show transports the audience back to Brussels in 1905, when the last stone of the venerable Collège Saint-Michel was laid. It tells the tale of a handful of Jesuits who secretly set up a tiny cabaret. They invited magicians, mentalists and other artists of the bizarre from all over the world to perform on stage.
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While all the passes, allowing holders to enjoy a total of 13 shows, one for each participating café-théâtre, have sold out, all the shows in the programme can still be booked individually without a pass. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the relevant café-theatre directly via their individual website.
Find the full programme here.
