Louise and Châtelain
Avenue Louise, Art Nouveau mansions and the Bois de la Cambre
Avenue Louise runs south from the Louise quarter to the Bois de la Cambre. Around Châtelain in Ixelles are cafes, markets and Art Nouveau houses.
Hôtel Solvay is a Horta town house on Avenue Louise, built for the industrialist Armand Solvay, with an Art Nouveau interior. La Quincaillerie is a brasserie in a former hardware store on Rue du Page. Le Pain Quotidien Châtelain is the Châtelain branch of the bakery chain founded in Brussels. Le Chalet Robinson is a chalet restaurant on an island in the lake of the Bois de la Cambre.
Also on the map in this area: Abbaye de la Cambre, Hôtel Tassel, Saint-Boniface Church, Bois de la Cambre, La Truffe Noire, Le Madeleine, Théâtre Varia, Chocolatier Marcolini Louise.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Matongé and Flagey African food and shops, and the ponds of Ixelles 
Saint-Gilles and Forest The Parvis, Horta's house and the Forest breweries 
Mont des Arts and Royal Quarter Palace, parks and the big museums of the upper town 
Sablon and Marolles Antique dealers and chocolatiers above, the flea market below The best of Louise and Châtelain
Things to do in Louise and Châtelain
What's on in Louise and Châtelain
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Juliette et Roméo Theatre and shows
17 to 21 Nov · Théâtre de Poche
Juliette et Roméo at Théâtre de Poche, 17 Nov 2026 to 21 Nov 2026, as listed on the Théâtre de Poche agenda.
Map · Source: Théâtre de Poche
Bianca (1984), film by Nanni Moretti Film
Thu 19 Nov · Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bruxelles
A screening of Nanni Moretti's 1984 film at the Italian Cultural Institute.
Map · Source: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bruxelles · “BIANCA” (1984), film di Nanni Moretti
Something Is Not Quite Right Exhibition
19 Nov to 19 Dec · Galerie Peter Gaugy
A group exhibition by Alicia Echandía and Charlotte Schönherr at Galerie Peter Gaugy.
Map · Source: Galerie Peter Gaugy
In conversation: Michael Lin and Vivian Sky Rehberg Talks and readings
Wed 25 Nov · La Loge
A talk between the artist Michael Lin and the art writer Vivian Sky Rehberg at La Loge, in English, on reservation.
Free · 18:30 to 20:30 · Map · Source: La Loge · IN CONVERSATION - Michael Lin & Vivian Sky Rehberg
Le Savon, et cetera Exhibition
26 Nov 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 · Chiquita Room, Le Bailli
Le Savon, et cetera at Chiquita Room, Le Bailli, 26 Nov 2026 to 16 Jan 2027, as listed on the Chiquita Room agenda.
Map · Source: Chiquita Room
Vittorio De Seta short films with live music by Rosa Butsi Film
Thu 26 Nov · Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bruxelles
A screening of Vittorio De Seta's documentary shorts with live music at the Italian Cultural Institute.
Map · Source: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bruxelles · VITTORIO DE SETA: CORTOMETRAGGI - Accompagnamento musicale dal vivo di Rosa Butsi
Nous les minuscules Theatre and shows
1 to 12 Dec · Théâtre de Poche
An event at Théâtre de Poche, 1 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026, as listed on the Théâtre de Poche agenda.
Map · Source: Théâtre de Poche
Belgian Italian Jazz Festival, first evening Concert
Wed 2 Dec · Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bruxelles
The first evening of the sixth Belgian Italian Jazz Festival at the theatre of the Italian Cultural Institute.
Map · Source: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bruxelles · Belgian Italian Jazz Festival 2026 - PASSAGGI (1a serata) | “La memoria”
Every Brilliant Thing Theatre and shows
2 to 5 Dec · Studio Varia
A one-man show by Jonny Donahoe, from the play by Duncan Macmillan, in the Studio Varia.
Map · Source: Theatre Varia · Toutes les choses géniales
Belgian Italian Jazz Festival, second evening Concert
Thu 3 Dec · Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bruxelles
The closing evening of the sixth Belgian Italian Jazz Festival at the theatre of the Italian Cultural Institute.
Map · Source: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bruxelles · Belgian Italian Jazz Festival 2026 - PASSAGGI (2a serata) | La trasformazione
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Closing performance by Christina Vantzou Concert
Sat 5 Dec · La Loge
A sound performance by Christina Vantzou that closes the Michael Lin exhibition at La Loge, on reservation.
Free · 19:00 · Map · Source: La Loge · Closing performance - Christina Vantzou
Trees and Landscapes Workshop Activities
Sun 6 Dec · Villa Empain
A creative workshop led by an artist at Villa Empain, inspired by the painter Léon Spilliaert.
€25 (adults) · Map · Source: Villa Empain (Fondation Boghossian) · ATELIER | Arbres et paysages, dans les pas de Spilliaert
Empty Orchestra, longing for you Dance
9 to 11 Dec · Théâtre Varia
A dance piece by Habib Ben Tanfous and FiNEK at Théâtre Varia, part of the CRUSH programme.
Map · Source: Theatre Varia · Orchestre vide, longing for you
L'appel des mutantes Theatre and shows
10 to 18 Dec · Studio Varia
A solo stage show by Lucile Charnier and La FACT in the Studio Varia.
Map · Source: Theatre Varia
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