Belgium
On Friday evenings from June until September the Apéros Urbains offer after-work apéritifs outdoors and music to unwind to. The venue changes each week, giving you the excuse to explore a new area of Brussels. On 24 June the 100th edition will take place in the Bois de la Cambre, and later there will be the 15 July appearance at Bruxelles-les-Bains (open 1 July - 7 August). True, the Brussels canal is certainly not Paris Plage, but curiosity may still get the better of me this year!
Attendance at the Apéros varies somewhat according to the location and most importantly what the weather is like, but they can be very popular. Note that if it's raining, it will all be called off ...
Ancienne Belgique or 'AB' as it is most commonly referred to is a concert hall in the heart of Brussels. Boasting excellent acoustics, it is often used for live recordings. Its prime location and its intimate surroundings make it the venue of choice for big names who want to avoid stadium crowds.
Ancienne Belgique, Anspachlaan 110, 1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 548 24 84
www.abconcerts.be/en
Google map: bit.ly/kKlLUg
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