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Franz Ferdinand. Courtesy of SJM Concerts

Franz Ferdinand

21 Nov 2009

Arch funksters Franz Ferdinand head out on an extensive tour on the back of their latest album, Tonight. This date sees them bring their spiky guitars and dance beats to the Lotto Arena at…

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The Tragically Hip

29 Nov 2009

The Tragically Hip present their new album We are the Same at Brussels' Ancienne Belgique. Once again, the Canadian band fronted by Gordon Downie chose to collaborate with producer Bob Rock…

Pet Shop Boys. Courtesy of CMP Entertainment

Pet Shop Boys

15 Dec 2009

Electronic dance music duo Pet Shop Boys are on an extensive tour on the back of the release of latest album, Yes. This date sees them perform in the Lotto Arena at the Antwerps Sportpaleis.

Maceo Parker. Courtesy of MHPR

Skoda Jazz Festival

26 Sep - 18 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Skoda Jazz Festival consists of close to 70 concerts held in 16 cities across Belgium, including Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent. The programme features jazz, blues, world music and hip-hop.

Depeche Mode. Courtesy of Live Nation

Depeche Mode

23 Jan 2010

Doom-laden synth-rock gods Depeche Mode are on an extensive tour in support of latest album, Sounds of the Universe. This date is at the Antwerps Sportpaleis in Merksam.

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Museum Night Fever

Mar 2010 (annual)

Fourteen Brussels museums keep their doors open until 1am during the Museum Night Fever. But there's more than merely viewing collections after dark; expect concerts, installations, guided…

Indoor Caribbean Festival

Mar 2010 (annual)

What do you do if you want a Caribbean carnival but are marooned in chilly north-west Europe for the winter? Bring the carnival indoors! Since 1997 the spectacular Antilliaanse Feesten has…

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Brussels Electronic Music Festival

Mar 2010 (annual)

Brussels' BOZAR welcomes its first Electronic Music Festival. Over 30 DJs, musicians and VJs perform throughout the venue over a weekend. Expect famous figures spinning alongside newcomers…

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Ars Musica

Mar - Apr 2010 (annual)

The Ars Musica contemporary classical music festival brings internationally renowned composers and performers to Brussels and other cities each year. Young talent is also given a chance to…

Red Rock Rally

May 2010 (annual)

Born in 1995 at the initiative of a local socialist group, the Red Rock Rally is a free rock concert and outdoor party that celebrates workers' day in Bruges' Astridpark on 1 May every year.

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Dave Holland. Courtesy of IMN World

Jazz à Liège

May 2010 (annual)

"Jazz for all" has been the motto of the Jazz à Liège festival since its inception. Affordable concerts and a range of artists represent the many facets of the blue note.

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Iris Day

May 2010 (annual)

The iris is the symbol of Brussels and Iris Day celebrates the city in its spring splendour. The two-day programme includes live music, street entertainment and an open day at the Brussels…

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Toumani Diabaté. Courtesy of Le Botanique, © Youri Lenquette

Botanical Nights

May 2010 (annual)

The spring Nuits Botaniques festival in Brussels presents a wide array of concerts in the spectacular glass-roofed Botanique cultural centre, covering the whole musical spectrum from rock to…

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VISIT

May 2010 (annual)

Brussels' VISIT festival celebrates the diverse cultures that make up this cosmopolitan city. Expect live music, exhibitions and dance performances at various locations around the city…

Leuven's World Festival

May 2010 (annual)

Leuven's World Festival is a colourful day of solidarity with the developing world featuring food stands, world music and other entertainment. Although not groundbreaking festival stuff, it…

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Brussels Jazz Marathon

Brussels Jazz Marathon

May 2010 (annual)

Jazz fans can enjoy modern and trad jazz, blues and Latin, indoors and out during the annual Brussels Jazz Marathon. Local and international groups and artists fill the main squares, streets…

Brussels Environment Fête

Jun 2010 (annual)

Celebrate our gorgeous planet Earth at the Environment Fête in Brussels' Parc du Cinquantenaire. Now in its tenth year, the event is no longer the prerogative of a handful of vegetarians, but…

Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra at the Festival All Stars

VW Spring Sessions

Mar - Jun 2010 (annual)

Jazztronaut launched the VW Spring Sessions in 1998. Now a key event in Belgium's annual calendar, this nationwide event features around 30 concerts spanning popular jazz, Latino, Afro-cuban…

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Brussels' Grand Place. Courtesy of Belgique Tourisme

Fête de la Musique

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Fête de la Musique takes over Brussels (and towns in Wallonia) on and around the summer solstice every year. Featuring pop, jazz, hip-hop, salsa, chanson, classical and contemporary music…

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Verdur Rock

Jun 2010 (annual)

One of the oldest festivals in Wallonia, Verdur Rock is set at the foot of the magnificent Namur Citadel. Running since 1984, this free festival showcases the best local and international…


Highlights

Franz Ferdinand

Antwerps Sportpaleis, Merksam

21 Nov 2009

Pet Shop Boys

Antwerps Sportpaleis, Merksam

15 Dec 2009

Skoda Jazz Festival

Belgium

26 Sep - 18 Dec 2009 (annual)