Register today! | Already registered? Sign in

traveldk.com

from Eyewitness Travel Guides: the world's bestselling travel guides
  • Personal guide
  • Open
Member image

Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent : Performing arts

Submit an attraction

Make sure your favorite shops, restaurants, hotels and more are listed.

Submit an attraction illustration
WIN WIN WIN

Win a Philips portable DVD player & iPod doc!

Win a portable DVD player and iPod Doc
Download a podcast

Free podcasts Find free podcasts for London, New York, Berlin & more.

Join our free monthly newsletter

Advertisement

  • One of Belgium’s most successful modern novelists (born 1967), noted for her exploration of the darker sides of human nature.

  • A leading violinist of his era (1921–86).

  • Organist and composer (1822–90) in the Romantic tradition.

  • As part of its celebrations as a Cultural Capital of Europe in 2002, Bruges undertook to create a new concert hall. The result is a highly innovative building that has quickly become established as a leading venue for classical music, as well as ballet and jazz.

  • The Brussels conservatory is a highly respected institution. Its buildings, completed in 1875, were designed by the architect of the Galeries Royales de Saint-Hubert (see Galeries Royales de Saint-Hubert), and include a classical music venue.

  • Antwerp’s opera house was completed in 1907, its interior elegantly decked out with marble and gilding. The Vlaamse Opera performs here and in Ghent.

  • Ghent home of the much-respected Vlaamse Opera, this classic opera house ranks among the most spectacular theatres in Europe.

  • This vibrant multi-purpose cultural centre is a venue for performances and exhibitions of drama, dance, architecture and music.

  • The most celebrated of all jazz guitarists, Reinhardt (1910–53) was a key member of the renowned Quintet of the Hot Club of France.

  • Symbolist poet (1855– 1916) noted for his portrayals (in French) of Flanders.

Advertisement

 Latest guides
What’s on now in Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent
  • Brussels Beer Weekend
    Beer tents are erected on Brussels' historic Grand Place for this festive weekend of tasting. More than 30 Belgian breweries present a selection of their best brews. Read more
  • Royal Palace Opening
    Belgium's royal family now lives in Laeken, in northern Brussels, but the royal palace in Brussels is used as official offices and to host state functions and can be visited during summer months. Read more
  • Waiter Race
    Allez garçon! Watch the waiters go at Brussels' annual race in the Parc du Cinquantenaire and you'll never complain about slow service again. Read more
  • Brussels Roller Parade
    Brussels' roller-blading fanatics get their skates on every Friday during the summer for a head-spinning two-hour tour of the city. Read more