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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."
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.
This is your weekly Brussels events roundup. For real-time event updates and community discussions, join us on Discord. Event data sourced from Lu.ma, Meetup, AB Concerts, BOZAR, Flagey, and other Brussels venues.