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.
Botanique ★ 4.5
€€€european-quarterConcert nights from 19:30
Botanique in Brussels' Saint-Josse-ten-Noode is the converted greenhouse and orangery on Rue Royale. Touring indie and electronic acts across three rooms.
Tip: Reserve online; the smaller Rotonde room hosts emerging acts. The cafe-restaurant runs through the day.
VK Concerts ★ 4.2
€€anderlechtConcert nights from 20:00
VK Concerts in Brussels' Molenbeek-Saint-Jean is the long-running concert hall on Rue de l'Ecole. Indie, electronic and world touring acts.
Tip: Standing only; book through the VK website. The bar serves Belgian craft on tap during shows.
The Eight Rooftop ★ 4.3
€€€saint-geryTue-Sun 17:00-01:00
The Eight Rooftop on the 8th floor of the Bedford Hotel in Brussels' Saint-Gery runs cocktails with a city-wide view. DJ sets Thursday to Saturday.
Tip: Reserve a terrace seat by 19:00 in summer. The cocktail menu changes seasonally; bottle service for groups of six.