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Vaux Hall Returns to Brussels Park With Salsa, Yoga, Films All Summer
Brussels Park's Vaux Hall returns for its summer season of DJ sets, film screenings and choir performances.
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Vaux Hall, the cultural summer programme in Brussels Park, has returned for its season. Set within the region's oldest park, the venue has become a fixture of the capital's slower summer months, drawing residents and visitors to its lounging chairs and open-air stage.
A programme for every taste
The line-up ranges from salsa and yoga sessions to open-air film screenings and DJ sets, keeping the space busy across the weeks.
The season also makes room for the Various Voices festival, which brings together LGBTQ+ choirs and singers from many countries. The gathering underlines Vaux Hall's role as more than a music venue, positioning it as a meeting point for communities from across Europe.
The Julien guinguette
At the heart of the site sits Julien, one of Brussels' best-known guinguettes, or open-air cafe-bars. Known for its relaxed, upbeat atmosphere, Julien opens in the evenings on certain days and welcomes visitors throughout the day on Sunday.
The combination of a wooded setting in the middle of the city, a varied cultural programme and a long-running guinguette has made Vaux Hall a reliable summer destination for those who stay in Brussels while much of the city empties out for the holidays. With screenings, dance classes and concerts spread across several weeks, the venue offers a low-cost way to spend long summer evenings outdoors close to the city centre.
Full details of the programme and opening times are available through the organisers, and admission arrangements vary depending on the activity. Visitors are advised to check the schedule before travelling, as some sessions and performances are tied to specific dates and evenings.