C12 ★ 4.4
€€european-quarterFri-Sat 23:00-06:00
C12 in Brussels sits under Central Station in the Horta Gallery. Art and music venue, two rooms running techno and experimental electronic, with a compiled.
Tip: Ticketed only; the gallery space hosts art programming through the week and clubbing Friday and Saturday.
Mirano Continental ★ 4.3
€€€european-quarterFri-Sat 23:30-06:00
Mirano Continental in Brussels' Saint-Josse-ten-Noode is the long-running upscale club on Chaussee de Louvain. House and electronic Friday and Saturday.
Tip: Dress code matters; reserve a table for groups of six or more. The 360 Brussels nights are the biggest events.
L'Archiduc ★ 4.5
€€dansaertDaily 16:00-05:00
L'Archiduc in Brussels' Dansaert has been the jazz cocktail bar since 1937. Live jazz Saturday and Sunday at 17:00, occasional weekday concerts.
Tip: Ring the bell to enter. Saturday and Sunday afternoon jazz sets are free; concert nights through the week need pre-sale tickets.
Ancienne Belgique (AB) ★ 4.6
€€€saint-geryConcert nights from 19:30
Ancienne Belgique on Boulevard Anspach is Brussels' main concert hall, a 2,000-capacity venue with a 250-cap club room downstairs. Indie, rock and electronic.
Tip: Book online; the AB Club hosts smaller acts the same night as main-hall shows. Standing only at most concerts.
Bonnefooi ★ 4.2
€€saint-geryDaily 17:00-04:00
Bonnefooi in Brussels' Saint-Gery is the free live-music bar next to Ancienne Belgique. Jazz, funk and world acts most nights; the back room turns.
Tip: No cover charge any night; first-come seating, with live music starting around 21:30.
The Music Village ★ 4.3
€€€saint-geryWed-Sat 19:30-01:00
The Music Village in Brussels has been the jazz club on Rue des Pierres since 1989. Touring jazz and blues acts most nights, dinner service alongside.
Tip: Reserve a dinner table for the best seats; concert-only tickets stand at the back.