Sablon and Marolles
Antique dealers and chocolatiers above, the flea market below
The Sablon is the upper-town square of antique dealers and chocolate shops. Below the Palais de Justice, the Marolles is the old working-class quarter around Place du Jeu de Balle.
Porte de Hal is the last standing gate of the medieval city wall, on the edge of the Marolles and Saint-Gilles. Palais de Justice is the vast Law Courts building on Place Poelaert, among the largest buildings of the 19th century. Comme Chez Soi is a long-running restaurant on Place Rouppe. Le Pain Quotidien Sablon is the Sablon branch of the bakery chain founded in Brussels.
Also on the map in this area: Place du Grand Sablon, Place du Jeu de Balle, Poelaert Elevator, Place du Petit Sablon, Church of Notre-Dame du Sablon, Notre-Dame de la Chapelle, Église Notre-Dame-aux-Riches-Claires, Place Poelaert, Sablon Antiques and Books Market, Jeu de Balle Flea Market, Restaurant Les Brigittines, Recyclart, Théâtre du Parc, Théâtre Les Tanneurs.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Grand-Place and Îlot Sacré The guild houses, Manneken-Pis and the lanes behind the Town Hall 
Place Saint-Géry Halles Saint-Géry, the Bourse and the evening terraces 
Mont des Arts and Royal Quarter Palace, parks and the big museums of the upper town 
Sainte-Catherine and De Brouckère The old fish quays, the opera and the central boulevards The best of Sablon and Marolles
Things to do in Sablon and Marolles
What's on in Sablon and Marolles
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
La Nocturne Comedy
Fri 13 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
La Nocturne at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 13 Nov 2026, 22:15 to 23:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 22:15 to 23:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Plateau Stand-Up Gold Edition Comedy
13 Nov to 27 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Plateau Stand-Up Gold Edition at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 12 Nov 2026, 19:30 to 21:00, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
19:30 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
The Well-Tempered Universe Concert
Fri 13 Nov · Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center
A music event built from the sounds of outer space at the Liszt Institute.
19:00 · Map · Source: Hungarian Cultural Center Brussels
Humour Noir, Le Plateau Stand-Up Non Censuré Comedy
Sat 14 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Humour Noir, Le Plateau Stand-Up Non Censuré at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 14 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
12,00€ · 21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
La Nocturne Comedy
Sat 14 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
La Nocturne at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 14 Nov 2026, 22:15 to 23:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 22:15 to 23:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Le Ket Comedy Show Comedy
14 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027 · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Le Ket Comedy Show at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 12 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
16:30 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Piet Wittevrongel brengt het verhaal van de Askoy II Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Goudblommeke in papier
A performance at Goudblommeke in papier, listed on the FV Geert van Bruaene calendar.
15:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: goudblommekeinpapier.be
Scène Ouverte Du Ket Comedy
16 Nov to 28 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Scène Ouverte Du Ket at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 16 Nov 2026, 19:00 to 20:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
19:00 to 20:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
The Comedy Bunker (side splitters comedy) Comedy
Tue 17 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
The Comedy Bunker (side splitters comedy) at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 17 Nov 2026, 20:00 to 21:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
20:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Les 3x20Minutes Du ket Comedy
Wed 18 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Les 3x20Minutes Du ket at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 18 Nov 2026, 19:30 to 20:45, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 19:30 to 20:45 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
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François FK: “First” Comedy
Thu 19 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
François FK: “First” at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 19 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
14,00€ · 21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Le Père Noël est une ordure Theatre and shows
Thu 19 Nov · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
20:30 to 22:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
United in Harmony Classical and opera
Thu 19 Nov · Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center
A classical concert by Andrea Várnagy and Lili Farkas at the Liszt Institute.
19:00 · Map · Source: Hungarian Cultural Center Brussels
Le Père Noël est une ordure Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
20:30 to 22:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
Lines of Expression, exhibition by Judit Kurtág Exhibition
On now, until 28 Nov · Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center
An exhibition by Judit Kurtág at the Liszt Institute, part of the György Kurtág 100 programme.
Map · Source: Hungarian Cultural Center Brussels · Lines of Expression - Exhibition by Judit Kurtág
My grandparents' Tablecloth, exhibition by Dóra Benyó Exhibition
On now, until 25 Feb 2027 · Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center
An exhibition by Dóra Benyó at the Liszt Institute, marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
Map · Source: Hungarian Cultural Center Brussels · My grandparents' Tablecloth - Exhibition by Dóra Benyó
Sousou “en rodage” Comedy
Fri 20 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Sousou “en rodage” at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 20 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Le Père Noël est une ordure Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
15:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
Mehdi Btb”Bon gars” Comedy
Sat 21 Nov · Comedy Ket, Saint-Gery
Mehdi Btb”Bon gars” at Comedy Ket, Saint-Gery, 21 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
14,00€ · 21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Le Père Noël est une ordure Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
15:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
Exposition photo du 8ème Jour Theatre and shows
23 to 27 Nov · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
10:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
Stoemp concerten, Alice George Perez + Zachary Bloemperk Theatre and shows
Tue 24 Nov · Het Goudblommeke in Papier
A performance at Het Goudblommeke in Papier, listed on the Stoemp! Brusselse Caféconcerten calendar.
20:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: goudblommekeinpapier.be · Stoemp concerten - Alice George Perez + Zachary Bloemperk
The Comedy Bunker (side splitters comedy) Comedy
Tue 24 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
The Comedy Bunker (side splitters comedy) at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 24 Nov 2026, 20:00 to 21:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
20:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Humour Noir, Le Plateau Stand-Up Non Censuré Comedy
Wed 25 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Humour Noir, Le Plateau Stand-Up Non Censuré at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 25 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Les 3x20Minutes Du ket Comedy
Wed 25 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Les 3x20Minutes Du ket at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 25 Nov 2026, 19:30 to 20:45, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 19:30 to 20:45 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Eddy Le Renard Comedy
Thu 26 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Eddy Le Renard at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 26 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
14,00€ · 21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Sousou “en rodage” Comedy
Fri 27 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Sousou “en rodage” at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 27 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
György Kurtág at 100 Classical and opera
Sat 28 Nov · Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center
A day of music for György Kurtág's 100th birthday at the Liszt Institute, part of Ars Musica.
16:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Hungarian Cultural Center Brussels · GYÖRGY KURTÁG AT 100
La Nocturne Comedy
Sat 28 Nov · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
La Nocturne at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 28 Nov 2026, 22:15 to 23:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 22:15 to 23:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Theater der Dingen, Théâtre d’Objets Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · Het Goudblommeke in Papier
A performance at Het Goudblommeke in Papier, listed on the FV Geert van Bruaene calendar.
15:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: goudblommekeinpapier.be · Theater der Dingen - Théâtre d’Objets
Exposition photo du 8ème Jour Theatre and shows
30 Nov to 4 Dec · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
10:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
The Comedy Bunker (side splitters comedy) Comedy
Tue 1 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
The Comedy Bunker (side splitters comedy) at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 1 Dec 2026, 20:00 to 21:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
20:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Les 3x20Minutes Du ket Comedy
Wed 2 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Les 3x20Minutes Du ket at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 2 Dec 2026, 19:30 to 20:45, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 19:30 to 20:45 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Les filles aux mains jaunes Theatre and shows
Wed 2 Dec · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
20:30 to 22:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
Les filles aux mains jaunes Theatre and shows
Thu 3 Dec · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
20:30 to 22:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
La Nocturne Comedy
Fri 4 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
La Nocturne at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 4 Dec 2026, 22:15 to 23:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 22:15 to 23:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Les filles aux mains jaunes Theatre and shows
Fri 4 Dec · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
20:30 to 22:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
La Nocturne Comedy
Sat 5 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
La Nocturne at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 5 Dec 2026, 22:15 to 23:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 22:15 to 23:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Les filles aux mains jaunes Theatre and shows
Sat 5 Dec · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
20:30 to 22:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
Sousou “en rodage” Theatre and shows
Sat 5 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Sousou “en rodage” at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 20 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Ughy Szabina: Igazi arcunk Talks and readings
Sat 5 Dec · Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center
A book presentation and conversation with the author, in Hungarian, at the Liszt Institute.
19:00 · Map · Source: Hungarian Cultural Center Brussels
ERASMUS SMEEKT OM VREDE Theatre and shows
Sun 6 Dec · Het Goudblommeke in Papier
A performance at Het Goudblommeke in Papier, listed on the goudblommekeinpapier.be calendar.
15:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: goudblommekeinpapier.be
Les filles aux mains jaunes Theatre and shows
Sun 6 Dec · Centre Culturel Bruegel
A performance at Centre Culturel Bruegel, listed on the Centre Culturel Bruegel calendar.
15:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: ccbruegel.be
The Comedy Bunker (side splitters comedy) Comedy
Tue 8 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
The Comedy Bunker (side splitters comedy) at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 8 Dec 2026, 20:00 to 21:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
20:00 to 21:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Bobo Comedy Club Comedy
Wed 9 Dec · Rue Haute 204, 1000 Brussel, België
Bobo Comedy Club at Rue Haute 204, 1000 Brussel, België, 9 Dec 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Les 3x20Minutes Du ket Comedy
Wed 9 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Les 3x20Minutes Du ket at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 9 Dec 2026, 19:30 to 20:45, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 19:30 to 20:45 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
La Nocturne Comedy
Fri 11 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
La Nocturne at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 11 Dec 2026, 22:15 to 23:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 22:15 to 23:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
Une traversée Theatre and shows
11 to 13 Dec · Les Tanneurs
A stage production by Cie Tchaïka at Les Tanneurs.
Map · Source: Les Tanneurs · Cie Tchaïka
Family Advent concert with Belvárosi Betyárok Concert
Sat 12 Dec · Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center
An Advent concert for families by the band Belvárosi Betyárok at the Liszt Institute.
17:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Hungarian Cultural Center Brussels
Humour Noir, Le Plateau Stand-Up Non Censuré Comedy
Sat 12 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
Humour Noir, Le Plateau Stand-Up Non Censuré at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 12 Dec 2026, 21:00 to 22:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
12,00€ · 21:00 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
La Nocturne Comedy
Sat 12 Dec · Comedy Ket, rue Haute
La Nocturne at Comedy Ket, rue Haute, 12 Dec 2026, 22:15 to 23:30, as listed on the Comedy Ket agenda.
10,00€ · 22:15 to 23:30 · Map · Source: Comedy Ket
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