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Theatre in Belgium.
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Theatre in Belgium.

Events, free activities, family outings, exhibitions, concerts, markets and festivals across Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia.

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Theatre

Zoals verwacht loopt alles anders

Zoals verwacht loopt alles anders at Stadsschouwburg Antwerp, Antwerp — Sat, 8 – 11 PM.

When
13 June 2026
Where
Stadsschouwburg Antwerp
City
Antwerp
Price
Sat, 8 – 11 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Arnout Van den Bossche "Coach"

Arnout Van den Bossche "Coach" at Stadsschouwburg Antwerp, Antwerp — Fri, 8 – 11 PM.

When
19 June 2026
Where
Stadsschouwburg Antwerp
City
Antwerp
Price
Fri, 8 – 11 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Swan Lake - Ballet and Orchestra

Swan Lake - Ballet and Orchestra at Royal Circus, Brussels — Fri, 8 – 11 PM.

When
19 June 2026
Where
Royal Circus
City
Brussels
Price
Fri, 8 – 11 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Aspe - Het Slotakkoord

Aspe - Het Slotakkoord at Capitole Ghent, Ghent — Sat, Jun 20 – Sun, Jun 21.

When
20 June 2026
Where
Capitole Ghent
City
Ghent
Price
Sat, Jun 20 – Sun, Jun 21

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Carmen

Carmen at Concertgebouw Brugge, Bruges — Fri, 7:30 – 11:00 PM.

When
26 June 2026
Where
Concertgebouw Brugge
City
Bruges
Price
Fri, 7:30 – 11:00 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

FestivalTheatre

Festival au Carré — Mons

Mons' big summer performing-arts festival across multiple venues + outdoor stages, late June.

When
26 June 2026 → 04 July 2026
Where
Mons centre · Le Manège, Rue des Passages, 7000 Mons
City
Mons
Price
~€15-30 per show

Good for

AdultsCouplesCulturalOutdoorCreative

Discovered via Festival au Carré. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Kommil Foo

Kommil Foo at Capitole Ghent, Ghent — Sat, Jun 27 – Sun, Jun 28.

When
27 June 2026
Where
Capitole Ghent
City
Ghent
Price
Sat, Jun 27 – Sun, Jun 28

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Ali Wong

Ali Wong at Stadsschouwburg Antwerp, Antwerp — Wed, 7 – 10 PM.

When
01 July 2026
Where
Stadsschouwburg Antwerp
City
Antwerp
Price
Wed, 7 – 10 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Dylan Moran

Dylan Moran at Royal Circus, Brussels — Sat, 8 – 11 PM.

When
19 September 2026
Where
Royal Circus
City
Brussels
Price
Sat, 8 – 11 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Bartók/ Beethoven/ Schönberg

Bartók/ Beethoven/ Schönberg at Capitole Ghent, Ghent — Sun, 3:00 – 6:00 PM.

When
27 September 2026
Where
Capitole Ghent
City
Ghent
Price
Sun, 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey at Forest National, Forest — Thu, 8 – 11 PM.

When
01 October 2026
Where
Forest National
City
Forest
Price
Thu, 8 – 11 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Roodkapje

Roodkapje at Stadsschouwburg Antwerp, Antwerp — Sun, 2 – 5 PM.

When
04 October 2026
Where
Stadsschouwburg Antwerp
City
Antwerp
Price
Sun, 2 – 5 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Lords of the Sound - The Music of Hans Zimmer

Lords of the Sound - The Music of Hans Zimmer at Stadsschouwburg Antwerp, Antwerp — Thu, 8 – 11 PM.

When
15 October 2026
Where
Stadsschouwburg Antwerp
City
Antwerp
Price
Thu, 8 – 11 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Frank Sinatra by Peter Douglas - My Way Tour

Frank Sinatra by Peter Douglas - My Way Tour at Stadsschouwburg Antwerp, Antwerp — Fri, 8 – 11 PM.

When
16 October 2026
Where
Stadsschouwburg Antwerp
City
Antwerp
Price
Fri, 8 – 11 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Bart De Pauw

Bart De Pauw at Stadsschouwburg Antwerp, Antwerp — Tue, 8 – 11 PM.

When
27 October 2026
Where
Stadsschouwburg Antwerp
City
Antwerp
Price
Tue, 8 – 11 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist at Capitole Ghent, Ghent — Sat, 7 – 10 PM.

When
07 November 2026
Where
Capitole Ghent
City
Ghent
Price
Sat, 7 – 10 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Jamel Comedy Club

Jamel Comedy Club at Royal Circus, Brussels — Sun, 6 – 9 PM.

When
08 November 2026
Where
Royal Circus
City
Brussels
Price
Sun, 6 – 9 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Jeanne d'Arc by the Glen Lambrecht Ballet

Jeanne d'Arc by the Glen Lambrecht Ballet at Royal Circus, Brussels — Fri, 8 – 11 PM.

When
04 December 2026
Where
Royal Circus
City
Brussels
Price
Fri, 8 – 11 PM

Discovered via Google Events. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Cabaret Théâtre du Crochon — Charleroi

A compact Charleroi night out built around Walloon-language punchlines, local rhythm and the intimate charge of cabaret theatre. Go for the pleasure of hearing southern Belgium laugh in its own voice, indoors and close to the performers.

When
Ongoing
Where
Théâtre du Crochon · Boulevard Audent 27, 6000 Charleroi
City
Charleroi
Price
€18-25

What to expect

  • Walloon-language cabaret and comedy theatre in central Charleroi
  • Weekend-night atmosphere, better suited to adults than young children
  • Small-theatre energy where timing, accents and audience reactions matter
  • Tickets listed at about €18-25, so check the current bill before going

Insider tips

  • Book ahead if you need a specific Saturday night; small comedy rooms can fill quickly.
  • Non-Walloon speakers should go with a local friend who can catch dialect jokes and wordplay.
  • Pair it with dinner in central Charleroi, then walk or take a short taxi after the show.

Cultural context

Walloon-language stage comedy belongs to a long regional habit of turning everyday speech, neighbourhood characters and local frustrations into theatre. In Charleroi, that tradition carries extra weight: the city has a strong working-class cultural memory and a taste for sharp, direct humour. Cabaret Théâtre du Crochon sits in that lineage as a small-format, spoken-word night rather than a polished touring musical or formal repertory production. Its appeal is partly linguistic: audiences hear Walloon and Carolo colour used for jokes, timing and recognition, keeping a local performance culture alive in weekend social life.

Best for

  • ·Walloon speakers and learners who want live dialect humour in Charleroi
  • ·Charleroi couples looking for an indoor weekend cultural night
  • ·older theatre-goers who enjoy cabaret and regional comedy
  • ·Belgian culture fans curious about Walloon-language performance

Good for

AdultsSeniorsCouplesFunCulturalIndoor

Discovered via Théâtre du Crochon. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

TheatreFood

Stand Up Burger Brussels — comedy & burgers

A compact Saint-Gilles night out built around two simple pleasures: 90 minutes of stand-up, then a burger and dessert at the same address. It suits the kind of Brussels evening where nobody wants to choose between dinner plans and a show.

When
Ongoing
Where
Stand Up Burger · Rue de Mérode 32, 1060 Bruxelles
City
Brussels (Saint-Gilles)
Price
€45 dinner + show

What to expect

  • A 90-minute stand-up set before the meal
  • Burger and dessert included in the €45 dinner-and-show formula
  • Indoor comedy-and-food setting on Rue de Mérode in Saint-Gilles
  • Best suited to adult groups, dates and after-work nights

Insider tips

  • Check the booking page before going; this is listed as ongoing, but session times are not supplied here.
  • Plan your route via Brussels-Midi or Saint-Gilles public transport rather than counting on easy street parking.
  • Arrive with the full group together if you want to sit near each other.

Cultural context

Stand-up has become part of Brussels nightlife alongside theatre cafés, improv rooms and small comedy clubs, with shows often mixing Belgian and French-speaking performers. Stand Up Burger places that format in Saint-Gilles, a commune known for casual evening venues around Brussels-Midi, Parvis and the surrounding residential streets. The formula reflects a very Brussels kind of outing: compact, indoor, social and food-led, where the show is not separated from the meal. With no fixed end date supplied, it reads less like a one-off festival event than a recurring local night for people who want an easy dinner plan with live comedy attached.

Best for

  • ·Brussels couples looking for a low-planning dinner-and-show date
  • ·Saint-Gilles residents wanting a nearby indoor night out
  • ·adult friend groups choosing between comedy and dinner
  • ·after-work teams near Brussels-Midi planning a casual evening

Good for

AdultsCouplesGroupsFunNightlifeIndoorFood

Discovered via Stand Up Burger. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Big Apple Comedy Club — Brussels

A compact English-language stand-up night in central Brussels, with the room tuned for quick NYC-style sets and a bill that can change right up to the headliner. It is an easy after-work laugh stop near the Anspach nightlife strip.

When
Ongoing
Where
Big Apple Comedy Club · Boulevard Anspach 110, 1000 Bruxelles
City
Brussels
Price
€15-25

What to expect

  • English-language stand-up in an indoor comedy-club setting
  • Ticketed shows typically listed at €15-25
  • Rotating line-ups with surprise headliners rather than a fixed theatre cast
  • Central Boulevard Anspach location, close to Bourse and Grand-Place nightlife

Insider tips

  • Check the club site before going: ongoing nights may vary by date, start time and line-up.
  • Book ahead for weekend shows; small comedy rooms feel best when full but sell out quickly.
  • Use Bourse or De Brouckère public transport stops and avoid driving into the centre at night.

Cultural context

Brussels has built a lively English-language comedy circuit alongside its French- and Dutch-speaking stages, helped by the city’s mix of Belgian residents, international workers, students and visitors. Big Apple Comedy Club sits on Boulevard Anspach, part of the central pedestrian corridor linking Bourse, De Brouckère and the Grand-Place area. Its NYC-style format fits a broader Belgian nightlife habit: informal evening culture in bars, clubs and small rooms rather than only formal theatres. The surprise-headliner model keeps the night closer to a live comedy showcase than a scripted touring production.

Best for

  • ·Brussels locals wanting an English-language night out in the city centre
  • ·couples looking for a low-effort indoor date near Bourse
  • ·international workers in Brussels who follow stand-up in English
  • ·groups of friends starting a night around Boulevard Anspach

Good for

AdultsCouplesGroupsFunNightlifeIndoor

Discovered via Big Apple Comedy. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

Theatre

Kings of Comedy Club — Brussels (English nights)

A compact Brussels night out built around English stand-up: drinks in hand, a mixed local-and-international room, and comics testing sharp city-life material a few metres from the front row.

When
Ongoing
Where
The Comedy Bar · Rue de l'Hôpital 23, 1000 Bruxelles
City
Brussels
Price
€20 in advance · €25 door

What to expect

  • English-language stand-up in an indoor comedy-bar setting
  • A rotating mix of Brussels-based and international comics
  • Central Brussels address near the Grand-Place and Bourse area
  • Tickets listed at €20 in advance or €25 at the door

Insider tips

  • Book ahead if you are going as a group; door tickets cost more and small comedy rooms fill quickly.
  • Arrive early enough to order a drink before the first comic starts.
  • Check the ticket page on the day, as line-ups and exact start times can change for comedy nights.

Cultural context

English stand-up has become part of Brussels nightlife as the city’s international workforce, students and Belgian comedy fans look for events that do not depend on French or Dutch fluency. Kings of Comedy Club presents these nights for audiences who want a lower-commitment evening than a theatre show: a bar, a mic, a changing bill and direct crowd energy. In a capital where daily life mixes EU institutions, local communes and newcomers from everywhere, English comedy nights work as a social shortcut: you hear jokes about work, dating, language confusion and Brussels habits in a room that understands the references.

Best for

  • ·Brussels internationals who want live comedy without needing French or Dutch
  • ·Belgian residents taking English-speaking friends out in central Brussels
  • ·couples looking for an easy indoor evening before or after drinks
  • ·groups of colleagues planning a relaxed after-work night

Good for

AdultsCouplesGroupsFunNightlifeIndoor

Discovered via Kings of Comedy Club. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

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Theatre

Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles

The country's largest French-language theatre, on the Boulevard Émile Jacqmain.

When
Ongoing
Where
Théâtre National · Boulevard Émile Jacqmain 111-115, 1000 Bruxelles
City
Brussels
Price
~€20

Good for

AdultsCouplesSeniorsCulturalIndoor

Discovered via Théâtre National. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

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Theatre

KVS — Royal Flemish Theatre Brussels

Brussels' main Dutch-language stage; bilingual and English shows often programmed for international audiences.

When
Ongoing
Where
KVS · Lakensestraat 146, 1000 Brussel
City
Brussels
Price
~€18-28

Good for

AdultsCouplesTeenagersCulturalIndoorCreative

Discovered via KVS. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

ConcertTheatre

Cirque Royal — historic Brussels theatre

A round 1878 hall hosting stand-up, classical concerts, jazz and family shows.

When
Ongoing
Where
Cirque Royal · Rue de l'Enseignement 81, 1000 Bruxelles
City
Brussels
Price
Varies

Good for

AdultsFamiliesSeniorsCouplesCulturalIndoorFun

Discovered via Cirque Royal. Always check the original for current pricing, times, and booking.

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