Guide to Classical Music, Opera and Dance in Brussels

Brussels is home to a varied and internationally connected classical music scene, shaped by many ensembles, venues, and artists. Among the city’s most visible ensembles are the Belgian National Orchestra and the Brussels Philharmonic, both active in symphonic repertoire as well as contemporary projects. Opera and music theatre are closely associated with La Monnaie and its Symphony Orchestra, while the Flemish Radio Choir (Vlaams Radiokoor) is a regular presence across orchestral, operatic, and new-music contexts. Alongside many other ensembles and venues, these institutions help define Brussels as an open and varied center for classical music.