LIVE / BELGIUM / DISCOVER
Live music lives here.
Discover concerts, venues and stories from Belgium’s live music scene.
side stage / about
More than the show
SIDE STAGE explores the culture surrounding live music in Belgium – from the venues that shape our cities to the artists, audiences and stories that bring them to life.
Featured / story
Venues / culture
Why smaller venues deserve more love
Intimate rooms, emerging artists and the kind of concert moments you remember for years. We explore why Belgium’s smaller venues remain essential to its live music culture.
VENUES / BELGIUM
Find your next favourite room.
From iconic concert halls to intimate clubs, discover some of the places keeping Belgium’s live music scene alive.
Ancienne Belgique
Brussels
Botanique
Brussels
OLT Rivierenhof
Antwerp
Latest / journal
Stories from the scene.
Concert tips, music discovery and stories from behind the scenes of Belgium’s live music culture.
CONCERT TIPS
5 concert essentials I never leave home without
Hearing protection, a charged phone and a few small essentials can make a long concert night a lot more comfortable. Here’s what’s worth bringing along.
MUSIC DISCOVERY
How to discover new artists before they blow up
Great new artists often show up in the places you’re already looking — support slots, playlists, radio shows and recommendations. These are a few easy ways to find your next favourite before everyone else does.
BEHIND THE SCENES
What really happens behind the scenes of a concert
Soundchecks, stage setups and last-minute changes are all part of the work happening long before the lights go down. Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes.
YOUR NEXT SHOW STARTS HERE
Go somewhere loud.
Find your next concert, discover a new venue and make a night of it.