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Choreographer Aurel Zola standing full-length in a white shirt, cream shorts and black boots against a weathered bronze wall, wearing angular sunglasses.

Closing Show

Dance & Music Show

Aurel Zola

Practical information

22 August 2026 · 20:00–22:00

Bourse — Fusion Stage

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The Brussels Dance Festival comes to an end with a vibrant closing night on the Fusion Stage at Place de la Bourse! Expect a powerful mix of dance, vocals and live performances as artists celebrate the final moments of the festival and bring everyone together one last time. Aurel Zola is part of the line-up for this special closing celebration.

About the artist

A key figure in the Belgian dance scene, Aurel Zola is a choreographer, dancer, and artistic director. For many years, he has been developing his own artistic world by blending energy and emotion. His career has led him to collaborate with some of the world’s greatest artists, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, Will.i.am, the Black Eyed Peas, Stromae, and Ariana Grande. He has also participated in numerous artistic projects and international events, while developing his own creations and mentoring young talents in their professional careers. Aurel Zola is also known to the general public for his role as a judge on the television show The Dancer, broadcast on RTBF, alongside Augustin Galiana and Laurien Décibel. Through this experience, he helps shine a light on emerging talent and share his expertise with a wide audience. Through his show, Aurel Zola aims to offer an energetic, modern, and unifying experience. It is a production designed to convey genuine emotion to the audience and make dance a moment of shared connection in the heart of Brussels. Aurel Zola’s goal is to promote dance and the artists of his country.