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February 2026

Fri
06.02.2026
20:00
20260206 Simone Lamsma OTTOGRAFIE NL 14
© Otto Van Den Toorn

Bartók Festival – Take nóta!

Bartók Festival – Take nóta!
Bozar

This concert of the Bartók Festival invites you to explore his orchestral works most deeply influenced by folk and traditional music.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
  • Simone Lamsma, Violin
Sat
07.02.2026
20:00
Simone Lamsma
© Otto van den Toorn

Bartók Festival – Masterworks

Bartók Festival – Masterworks
LUCA Campus Lemmens, Leuven

Discover violinist Simone Lamsma in Bartók's Second Violin Concerto during a concert dedicated to the greatest works of the Hungarian composer.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
  • Simone Lamsma, Violin
Sun
08.02.2026
15:00
Simone Lamsma
© Otto van den Toorn

Bartók Festival – Masterworks

Bartók Festival – Masterworks
Bozar

Discover violinist Simone Lamsma in Bartók's Second Violin Concerto during a concert dedicated to the greatest works of the Hungarian composer.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
  • Simone Lamsma, Violin
Sat
21.02.2026
19:00
20260222 Antoine Tamestit Julien Mignot
© Julien Mignot

Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Postcards from the Soul
Namur Concert Hall

Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony and Berlioz’s Harold in Italy come together in this deeply emotional concert, conducted by Eva Ollikainen.

  • Eva Ollikainen, Conductor
  • Antoine Tamestit, Viola
Sun
22.02.2026
15:00
20260222 Antoine Tamestit Julien Mignot
© Julien Mignot

Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Postcards from the Soul
Bozar

Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony and Berlioz’s Harold in Italy come together in this deeply emotional concert, conducted by Eva Ollikainen.

  • Eva Ollikainen, Conductor
  • Antoine Tamestit, Viola
Fri
27.02.2026
20:00
20260227 Fire In My Mouth Chris Lee
© Chris Lee

Fire In My Mouth

A Taste of Injustice
Bozar

Julia Wolfe’s oratorio Fire in my mouth gives voice to the 146 people who perished in a garment factory fire, in a deeply moving commemorative concert.

  • Gemma New, Conductor
  • Vlaams Radiokoor, Choir

April 2026

Wed
01.04.2026
20:00
What is a cello instrument

Cello Prelude - Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel

Wolubilis

Three residents of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel perform for the first time with the Belgian National Orchestra.

  • Gabriel Hollander, Conductor
Thu
09.04.2026
19:00
20251030 Thomas Vanderveken VRT 6
© VRT

Symphonic Date: Beethoven’s Pastorale

Bozar

Impress your date or bring friends and colleagues for a unique afterwork at a Symphonic Date! Presenter Thomas Vanderveken will guide you with wit and charm through Beethoven's iconic Sixth Symphony.

  • Richard Egarr, Conductor
  • Thomas Vanderveken, Presenter
Thu
16.04.2026
20:00
20260417 Veronique Gens Sandrine Expilly
© Sandrine Expilly

Mahler 5

Of love and light
Aula Magna, Louvain-la-Neuve

Singer Véronique Gens presents the elegant Les Nuits d’été by Berlioz, followed by Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 5.

  • Michael Schønwandt, Conductor
  • Véronique Gens, Mezzo-soprano
Fri
17.04.2026
20:00
20260417 Veronique Gens Sandrine Expilly
© Sandrine Expilly

Mahler 5

Of love and light
Bozar

Singer Véronique Gens presents the elegant Les Nuits d’été by Berlioz, followed by Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 5.

  • Michael Schønwandt, Conductor
  • Véronique Gens, Mezzo-soprano
Sat
18.04.2026
19:00
Michael Schønwandt
© Marin D.

Mahler 5

Of Love and Light
Namur Concert Hall

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony travels through stormy depths to reach a triumphant light. A poignant journey that celebrates the passion and enduring strength of life.

  • Michael Schønwandt, Conductor
Mon
20.04.2026
20:30
Michael Schønwandt
© Marin D.

Mahler 5

Of Love and Light
Handelsbeurs, Antwerp

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony travels through stormy depths to reach a triumphant light. A poignant journey that celebrates the passion and enduring strength of life.

  • Michael Schønwandt, Conductor
Fri
24.04.2026
20:00
20260424 Nemanja Radulovic Charlotte Abramow 3
© Charlotte Abramow

Radulović plays Prokofiev

Classical Charisma
Bozar

This concert shines a spotlight on Prokofiev, featuring his Fifth Symphony and the Violin Concerto No. 2, performed by the renowned and charismatic Nemanja Radulović.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
  • Nemanja Radulović, Violin
Sat
25.04.2026
20:00
20260424 Nemanja Radulovic Charlotte Abramow 3
© Charlotte Abramow

Radulović plays Prokofiev

Classical Charisma
CC Hasselt

This concert shines a spotlight on Prokofiev, featuring his Fifth Symphony and the Violin Concerto No. 2, performed by the renowned and charismatic Nemanja Radulović.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
  • Nemanja Radulović, Violin
Mon
27.04.2026
20:00
20260424 Nemanja Radulovic Charlotte Abramow 3
© Charlotte Abramow

Radulović plays Prokofiev

Classical Charisma
Philharmonie de Paris

This concert shines a spotlight on Prokofiev, featuring his Fifth Symphony and the Violin Concerto No. 2, performed by the renowned and charismatic Nemanja Radulović.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
  • Nemanja Radulović, Violin

May 2026

Sat
02.05.2026
19:00
20260503 Fazil Say Fethi Karaduman 3
© Fethi Karaduman

Fazil Say’s Mother Earth

Protecting Nature
Namur Concert Hall

Music and climate activism come together in this nature-inspired concert, featuring works by Smetana, Sibelius, and Say.

  • Michael Schønwandt, Conductor
  • Fazıl Say, Piano
Sun
03.05.2026
15:00
20260503 Fazil Say Fethi Karaduman 3
© Fethi Karaduman

Fazil Say’s Mother Earth

Protecting Nature
Bozar

Music and climate activism come together in this nature-inspired concert, featuring works by Smetana, Sibelius, and Say.

  • Michael Schønwandt, Conductor
  • Fazıl Say, Piano
Tue
12.05.2026
20:00
3429501 20250920 lea desandre c warner classics julien benhamou 1200x550px
© Warner Classics - Julien Benhamou

Gala concert with Lea Desandre

An evening with Mozart and Rossini
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris

Mozart and Rossini engage in a lively dialogue in an evening full of wit, elegance, and mischief, brought to life by the dazzling voices of Lea Desandre and Huw Montague Rendall.

  • Sasha Scolnik-Brower, Conductor
  • Lea Desandre, Mezzo soprano
Wed
13.05.2026
20:00
3429501 20250920 lea desandre c warner classics julien benhamou 1200x550px
© Warner Classics - Julien Benhamou

Gala concert with Lea Desandre

An evening with Mozart and Rossini
Bozar

Mozart and Rossini engage in a lively dialogue in an evening full of wit, elegance, and mischief, brought to life by the dazzling voices of Lea Desandre and Huw Montague Rendall.

  • Sasha Scolnik-Brower, Conductor
  • Lea Desandre, Mezzo soprano
Mon
25.05.2026
20:00
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Queen Elisabeth Competition

Cello 2026
Bozar

Experience the thrilling final week of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, where twelve outstanding cellists will compete for a place among the greats.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
Tue
26.05.2026
20:00
0 C6 A6513

Queen Elisabeth Competition

Cello 2026
Bozar

Experience the thrilling final week of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, where twelve outstanding cellists will compete for a place among the greats.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
Wed
27.05.2026
20:00
0 C6 A6513

Queen Elisabeth Competition

Cello 2026
Bozar

Experience the thrilling final week of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, where twelve outstanding cellists will compete for a place among the greats.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
Thu
28.05.2026
20:00
0 C6 A6513

Queen Elisabeth Competition

Cello 2026
Bozar

Experience the thrilling final week of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, where twelve outstanding cellists will compete for a place among the greats.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
Fri
29.05.2026
20:00
0 C6 A6513

Queen Elisabeth Competition

Cello 2026
Bozar

Experience the thrilling final week of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, where twelve outstanding cellists will compete for a place among the greats.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor
Sat
30.05.2026
20:00
0 C6 A6513

Queen Elisabeth Competition

Cello 2026
Bozar

Experience the thrilling final week of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, where twelve outstanding cellists will compete for a place among the greats.

  • Antony Hermus, Conductor