A classical music concert at the Bruges Concert Hall.

The Concert Hall

This modern music venue in Bruges offers you internationally-recognised performances.

The city’s Concert Hall was built in 2002 when Bruges was a European Capital of Culture. – © City of Bruges / Visit Bruges

The Concertgebouw Café is the perfect place to meet before a concert. – © Jan D'Hondt / Visit Bruges

Contemporary architecture in the heritage city. – © Jan Darthet / Visit Bruges

The city’s Concert Hall was built in 2002 when Bruges was a European Capital of Culture. – © City of Bruges / Visit Bruges

Bruges is a world-class city for classical music. Not only does it have a world-renowned house orchestra and a versatile symphony orchestra, it has exceptional concert locations.

The most famous is the city’s Concert Hall that was built in 2002 when Bruges was a European Capital of Culture. Regular events in its repertoire are the annually-recurring themed festivals, spread over several days, such as the Bach Academy, the Budapest Festival and Surround.

Bruges was an early European pioneer in music festivals. These days, the extensive and high-quality range of classical music throughout the season combines tradition and innovation. Music from the Middle Ages to the present day is performed here in the best surroundings for a national and international public.

You can take a look at the wide range of options and discover the city to the rhythm of classical music here.

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