Saint-Gilles and Forest, Brussels
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Neighbourhood guide

Saint-Gilles and Forest

The Parvis, Horta's house and the Forest breweries

Saint-Gilles is a commune of Art Nouveau houses around the Parvis, with Forest as its neighbour to the south-west. The Horta Museum stands on Rue Américaine.

Wiels Contemporary Art Centre is a contemporary art centre in the former Wielemans-Ceuppens brewery on Avenue Van Volxem in Forest. Contretype is a photography centre in the Hôtel Hannon, an Art Nouveau house on Avenue de la Jonction in Saint-Gilles. Parc de Forest is a large public park in Forest, in the south-west of the city. Café Verschueren is a cafe on the Parvis de Saint-Gilles.

Also on the map in this area: Parvis de Saint-Gilles, Saint-Gilles Church, Église Saint-Augustin, Parc Duden, Saint-Gilles Parvis Market, Chez Moeder Lambic, Brasserie Verschueren, Forest National.

Getting there

The Parvis de Saint-Gilles and Horta are premetro stops served by trams 4 and 10.

12 places
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Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

  • # Être ensemble Theatre and shows

    Fri 13 Nov · La Tricoterie

    # Être ensemble at La Tricoterie, 13 Nov 2026, as listed on the La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles) agenda.

    Map · Source: La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles)

  • | décembre 2026 Theatre and shows

    Fri 13 Nov · La Tricoterie

    | décembre 2026 at La Tricoterie, 13 Nov 2026, as listed on the La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles) agenda.

    Map · Source: La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles)

  • Good Charlotte, Motel Du Cap EU/UK Tour Concert

    Fri 13 Nov · Forest National

    Good Charlotte, Motel Du Cap EU/UK Tour at Forest National, 13 Nov 2026, 18:30 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    18:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National · Good Charlotte - Motel Du Cap EU/UK Tour

  • Victoire Tuaillon : « Ma mère c’est Donald Trump » Talks and readings

    Fri 13 Nov · La Tricoterie

    Victoire Tuaillon : « Ma mère c’est Donald Trump » at La Tricoterie, 13 Nov 2026, as listed on the La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles) agenda.

    Map · Source: La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles)

  • Millennials’ Night @ La Java | DJ SET Nightlife

    Sat 14 Nov · La Tricoterie

    Millennials’ Night @ La Java | DJ SET at La Tricoterie, 14 Nov 2026, as listed on the La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles) agenda.

    Map · Source: La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles)

  • RAFFAELE CASARANO EUROPEAN LIVE TOUR 2026 Concert

    Sun 15 Nov · La Tricoterie

    RAFFAELE CASARANO EUROPEAN LIVE TOUR 2026 at La Tricoterie, 15 Nov 2026, as listed on the La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles) agenda.

    Map · Source: La Tricoterie (Saint-Gilles)

  • Sefer book fair, 3rd edition Market

    Sun 15 Nov · CCLJ

    A book fair with many authors at the Mazal Café of the CCLJ.

    Map · Source: CCLJ · Sefer, 3ème édition

  • Interpol + Bloc Party, Co-headline Tour Concert

    Wed 18 Nov · Forest National

    Interpol + Bloc Party, Co-headline Tour at Forest National, 18 Nov 2026, 18:00 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    18:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National · Interpol + Bloc Party - Co-headline Tour

  • Florent Pagny Concert

    Thu 19 Nov · Forest National

    Florent Pagny at Forest National, 19 Nov 2026, 20:00 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    20:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

  • Woody Comedy Club Comedy

    Thu 19 Nov · CCLJ

    A stand-up night hosted by Arno Bitan on the CCLJ stage.

    Map · Source: CCLJ

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  • Nez Noir Theatre and shows

    Thu 26 Nov, Fri 27 Nov, Sat 28 Nov · Brass

    A Cuddles festival show by Estelle Samira Borel staged at Brass.

    Map · Source: Les Halles de Schaerbeek · NEZ NOIR

  • The Prodigy Concert

    Fri 27 Nov · Forest National

    The Prodigy at Forest National, 27 Nov 2026, 18:30 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    18:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

  • Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour Concert

    Sat 28 Nov · Forest National

    Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour at Forest National, 28 Nov 2026, 18:30 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    18:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

  • THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR Concert

    Tue 1 Dec · Forest National

    THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR at Forest National, 1 Dec 2026, 18:30 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    18:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

  • L'énigme Chouchani, preview screening Film

    Wed 2 Dec · CCLJ

    A preview screening of the film with its director present, at the CCLJ.

    Map · Source: CCLJ · L’énigme Chouchani | En avant première

  • beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour Concert

    Fri 4 Dec · Forest National

    beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour at Forest National, 4 Dec 2026, 18:30 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    18:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

  • Phoebe Bridgers Concert

    Sat 5 Dec · Forest National

    Phoebe Bridgers at Forest National, 5 Dec 2026, 18:30 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    18:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

  • Ben Mazué Concert

    Sun 6 Dec · Forest National

    Ben Mazué at Forest National, 6 Dec 2026, 19:40 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    19:40 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

  • HELENA Concert

    Fri 11 Dec · Forest National

    HELENA at Forest National, 11 Dec 2026, 20:00 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    20:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

  • Claudio Capéo Concert

    Sat 12 Dec · Forest National

    Claudio Capéo at Forest National, 12 Dec 2026, 20:00 to 23:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    20:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

  • REDOUANE BOUGHERABA Theatre and shows

    Sun 13 Dec · Forest National

    REDOUANE BOUGHERABA at Forest National, 13 Dec 2026, 18:00 to 21:00, as listed on the Forest National agenda.

    18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Forest National

All 21 local events in Saint-Gilles and Forest

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