Poetry in Brussels
Poetry in Brussels doesn't just live between the covers of a book. It's read aloud in cafés, spat out on slam stages, murmured at an intimate reading or shouted at an open mic. We've gathered everything that keeps the poetry scene beating: readings, recitals, open mics and meet-the-author sessions.
Whether you're more free-verse-in-a-Belleville-cellar or grand-recital-in-a-library, you'll find the next date right below this intro. The list updates itself, every day.
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See also in Brussels
EMBODIED WRITING: Who are we when we fawn to power?
Matinée I Beursschouwburg
Sunday Morning Meditation at SERENDIP
La PERCHE : Les Baronnes
Vredesbetoging: Welfare not Warfare (Vrouwenraad)
Mediterranea Bxl RADAR VOL. II — Saving Humans
Waffles X Bolingo - FREE Open Air
The President's Cake
Midsummer Concert – Crescendo Collective
Sina Bathaie White Lotus World Tour - Live in Brussels
Portrait de la jeune fille en feu
Mod #3 Latte Art DEBUTANT -FR-BXL
Frequently asked questions
Where can I hear poetry in Brussels?
Open mics and readings mostly happen in cultural cafés, bookshops, libraries and a few theatres. The most active spots show up in the venue list above.
Are there free poetry events in Brussels?
Yes, a good share of open mics and readings are free or pay-what-you-can. The price is shown on every event.