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AB presents today’s music, by today’s people, about the world we live in. AB still does what it has been doing for years: introducing interesting new and established artists to as broad an audience of music enthusiasts as possible. With a passion for musi.
The Ancienne Belgique (French for 'Old Belgium') (AB) is a concert hall for contemporary music in Brussels, Belgium. Located in the historic heart of Brussels, it is one of the leading concert venues in Belgium, hosting a wide variety of international and local acts.
- From Guild Hall to Dance Hall
- The Music Hall Success
- A New Direction
- Building and Renovation Works
- AB Today
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The current Ancienne Belgique is located on a historic site in the heart of Brussels. In the 15th century, here was the home of the retailers (the ‘Meerslieden’). This place served as a fortified bank vault, nursing home for the sick, meeting place and banqueting hall. Three centuries later, the complex has developed into a true hub with a socio-cu...
In 1931, the entire building was entrusted to the 22-year-old Georges Mathonet from Liège. The Ancienne Belgique era commences. Georges is a real businessman, just like his father Arthur. In no time, he owns similar establishments in Ghent and Antwerp too. The Brussels variant, our AB, will survive them all and become one of the most prominent musi...
The building languished for some time, until jazz- and blues enthusiast Paul Ambach appeared on the scene. He saw it as the ideal venue for organising concerts: smaller than the recently opened Forest National, but large enough for a series of big-name, atmospheric concerts. Ambach managed to convince the curator and, up until 1979, he had a divers...
The central location is not only a blessing, however. After repeated complaints about the noise, the city council withdrew the operating license in 1980. A major renovation is required. In 1982, the work commences in phases, starting with the Main Hall. The reopening of 23 December 1983 was a memorable moment in the history of AB. But it soon becam...
Since the re-opening in 1996, AB has been able to rely on sufficient support – initially due to the Music Decree and later through the Arts Decree. Since 2008, it may even include itself – as the first pop & rock temple – among the select group of ‘Institutions of the Flemish Community'. Since 2017, AB has been included as one of 7 official Flemish...
Learn how AB, located in the heart of Brussels, evolved from a guild hall to a dance hall to a music hall since the 15th century. Discover the artists, the challenges and the transformations that shaped the cultural identity of AB.
AB is a famous venue for contemporary music in Brussels, Belgium. Watch videos of live performances, backstage sessions and more on their YouTube channel.
Triple bill: Adia Vanheerentals, Jeugdbrand & Carlos Giffoni. Immerse yourself in an evening full of avant-garde & improv. Buy tickets. Sat 28 Sep 24. Puggy + David Numwami. 11 March 2024, sold out! 28 September 2024, extra date! Sold out. Listen. Sun 29 Sep 24.
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L'Ancienne Belgique est un lieu de concert situé à Bruxelles, qui accueille des groupes de musique aux styles variés. Découvrez son histoire, ses salles, ses concerts mémorables et ses enregistrements.
