La Boum
Film screeningClaude Pinoteau (director)
14:00–15:50
Cinema Palace — Cinema Palace
Tickets14 → 23 August 2026
Free dance performances, concerts and workshops in the heart of Brussels.
Discover the programme- Bourse
- De Brouckère
- Place de la Monnaie
- Hôtel de Ville
Bal Moderne©
SpectacleARENAL Vzw/The Tinderbox
14:00–15:00
Place de la Monnaie — Studio
Free
Zumba
DiscoveryCurly Zumba
15:00–17:00
Bourse — Fusion Stage
Free
Heritage in Motion
SpectacleCompagnie Abis
15:00–19:00
Hôtel de Ville — Heritage in Motion
TicketsKids Party
ExperienceTBC
15:50–17:00
Cinema Palace — Cinema Palace
Free
Contemporary
Workshop & Free DancefloorDance House x Chen-Wei Lee
17:00–20:00
De Brouckère — Labo by Dolce Gusto
Free
Do You Speak Dance?
TalkDance House x Camille Loiseau
17:00–18:30
Place de la Monnaie — Studio
FreeBal Moderne©
SpectacleARENAL Vzw/The Tinderbox
19:00–20:00
Place de la Monnaie — Studio
Free
DJ Set
MusicRosie from the Block
20:00–22:00
Bourse — Fusion Stage
Free
Highlights
- Spectacle
Bal Moderne©
On 23 August, Place de la Monnaie transforms into a huge open-air dance floor. The Brussels Dance Festival and La Monnaie are joining forces for Bal Moderne: a festive event where, before you know it, you'll have learned four choreographies created by Wim Vandekeybus, Alexander Stavropoulos, Loïc Touzé, and Matthieu Bajolet. Let yourself be swept away by some of the catchiest pop songs, try out some new dance moves, and, above all, have fun together with hundreds of fellow dance lovers and enthusiastic beginners. Everyone is most welcome! The dance workshops will be led by Frauke Mariën, Matthieu Bajolet, Julian Gypens, and Oonagh Duckworth. Programme: Air Balloon (Lily Allen) Choreographed by Alexander Stavropoulos, workshop led by Julian Gypens. Light-hearted and playful, this dance is inspired by the irresistibly sparkly world of the post-Britpop icon. Kiss (Prince) Choreographed by Wim Vandekeybus, workshop led by Frauke Marien. True to its choreographer’s explosive reputation, this dance will take you in every direction! Let loose like there is no tomorrow. La Ziva (Hamsa El Din) Choreographed by Loïc Touzé, workshop led by Frauke Marien. A group dance centred on natural breathing, La Ziva invites everyone to go at their own pace, to glide into the choreography as if into a crystal-clear river, whilst remaining aware of the presence of others. Summer Hip Choreographed and led by Matthieu Bajolet This summery, festive and characterful dance compels the audience to move sensually to the Afro rhythms of Beyoncé’s End of Time, with a subtle nod to contemporary dance.
23 August · 14:00–15:00
- Spectacle
Heritage in Motion
From 19 to 23 August 2026, Brussels City Hall hosts Heritage in Motion. Created by Abis and choreographed by Julien Carlier, this performance brings contemporary dance and heritage into dialogue in an iconic setting, where movement enhances the architecture and history of the venue. Through an immersive journey across the different rooms of Brussels City Hall, visitors will discover choreographed performances that offer a new perspective on the beauty and soul of this exceptional monument. The experience lasts 1 hour with multiple showings per day. Reserve your ticket fast!
23 August · 15:00–19:00
- Spectacle
Bal Moderne©
On 23 August, Place de la Monnaie will be transformed into a huge open-air dance floor. The Brussels Dance Festival and La Monnaie are joining forces for Bal Moderne: a festive event where, before you know it, you'll have learned four choreographies created by Wim Vandekeybus, Alexander Stavropoulos, Loïc Touzé, and Matthieu Bajolet. Let yourself be swept away by some of the catchiest pop songs, try out some new dance moves, and, above all, have fun together with hundreds of fellow dance lovers and enthusiastic beginners. Everyone is most welcome! The dance workshops will be led by Frauke Mariën, Matthieu Bajolet, Julian Gypens, and Oonagh Duckworth. Programme: Air Balloon (Lily Allen) Choreographed by Alexander Stavropoulos, workshop led by Julian Gypens. Light-hearted and playful, this dance is inspired by the irresistibly sparkly world of the post-Britpop icon. Kiss (Prince) Choreographed by Wim Vandekeybus, workshop led by Frauke Marien. True to its choreographer’s explosive reputation, this dance will take you in every direction! Let loose like there is no tomorrow. La Ziva (Hamsa El Din) Choreographed by Loïc Touzé, workshop led by Frauke Marien. A group dance centred on natural breathing, La Ziva invites everyone to go at their own pace, to glide into the choreography as if into a crystal-clear river, whilst remaining aware of the presence of others. Summer Hip Choreographed and led by Matthieu Bajolet This summery, festive and characterful dance compels the audience to move sensually to the Afro rhythms of Beyoncé’s End of Time, with a subtle nod to contemporary dance.
23 August · 19:00–20:00
