Updated September 27, 2023 by pierre

Brussels Jazz bars: the best places to listen to Jazz in Brussels

If you like jazz, you probably no longer ignore that Belgium has played an important role in the development of this musical genre. Indeed, the most vibrant instrument of many melody - the Saxophone - has been invented in Belgium same. It was in 1846 that Adolphe Sax conceived what was to be the start of a marvelous era.

If you want to have a good time, glass in hand, while listening to live jazz in the heart of Brussels, You are in the right place. A good number of cafes welcome artists several times a week on an improvised stage to give a concert in small groups.

Here are the best places to listen to Jazz in Brussels

1. Sound Jazz: a veritable institution of Jazz in Ixelles since the 80's 

You are not in Orléans but in Ixelles! the sound Jazz Club is considered by regulars to be a veritable institution in Brussels. One could imagine the time of an evening a full Chicago! Since the 80s, it has been possible to see jazz concerts there. This is the ideal place to listen to Jazz in Ixelles any day of the week from 21 p.m. Everything is there: the warm atmosphere, the authentic music, the scent of the room and the cocktails.

It is also possible to eat small Italian dishes.

Start of concerts: Monday to Thursday at 21 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 30 p.m.

Rue de la Tulipe 28, Brussels, Belgium – www.soundsjazzclub.be 

2. Jazz Station: listen to jazz in an old train station in Brussels

As its name may imply, jazz station you can attend live Jazz concerts in Brussels in a renovated old train station. The place turns out to be much more than just a jazz club in the "classic" sense of the term. In addition to Jazz concerts, the place also hosts exhibitions, artist residencies, festivals, courses and even conferences on music.

Open to the public also outside of concerts from Wednesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 19 p.m.

Chaussée de Louvain 193, Brussels, Belgium www.jazzstation.be

3. The Music Village: listen to Jazz next to the Grand Place in Brussels

Located just next to the historic Grand Place, The Music Village is an absolute must-do for all jazz lovers. Here you will find high professionalism in an intimate setting. The New York-style jazz club presents all year long internationally renowned artists, but also young talents. An irresistible atmosphere!

Street of Pierres 50, Brussels, Belgium +32 (0)2 513 13 45, booking@themusicvillage.com