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title: "This Week in Brussels — Events 8-15 March 2026"
date: 2026-03-08
tags: [events, weekly-roundup, culture, music]
lang: en
summary: "From punk rock at AB to classical concerts at BOZAR, plus International Women's Day celebrations and spring's first outdoor events."
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Spring is coming to Brussels, and the city's cultural calendar is blooming. Here's what's happening this week across our 19 communes.

## Highlights This Week

**🎵 Music Scene**
- **KETCLUB Punk50** featuring Maria Iskariot & Stakattak (AB, Sunday) — SOLD OUT
- **Santrofi** with vintage Highlife grooves (AB, Monday)
- **Sigrid** + Nell Mescal, Norwegian pop powerhouse (AB, Monday)

**🎬 Film & Culture**
- **BOZAR Cinema**: New releases including Lav Diaz's "Magellan" and Payal Kapadia retrospective
- **Flagey**: Last chance to catch Kelly Reichardt's "First Cow"

**🎭 Classical & Performing Arts**
- **Belgian National Orchestra** with Niemeyer & Escaich at BOZAR (Sunday) — Highly Recommended
- **Lucile Richardot & Anne de Fornel** performing Nadia & Lili Boulanger (Sunday)

## International Women's Day (March 8)

Special events celebrating women across Brussels:
- **Brussels x SheBuilds** — AI and tech workshop at Commons Hub (Waitlist)
- **Women Do It Better** — House of Growfunding event
- Various cultural programming highlighting female artists

## Community Events

**Walking & Outdoor**
- **Green Brussels Sunday Walk** (Commons Hub/Herrmann-Debroux, Free)
- **Socrates Café** — Deep philosophical conversations (Sunday evening)
- **Japanese Conversation Exchange** (Sunday afternoon)

**Social Meetups**
- **Drinks and Games** — Brussels Friends Hangout (Sunday, Waitlist)
- Multiple language exchange events throughout the week

## Looking Ahead

The week promises a mix of established venues (AB, BOZAR, Flagey) and grassroots community events. Weather forecast shows spring-like conditions — perfect for those outdoor walks and café terraces.

**Booking Notes**: Many popular events are showing waitlists or selling out quickly. Book early or check day-of-show availability.

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*This is your weekly Brussels events roundup. For real-time event updates and community discussions, join us on [Discord](https://discord.brussels). Event data sourced from Lu.ma, Meetup, AB Concerts, BOZAR, Flagey, and other Brussels venues.*