Schaerbeek and Saint-Josse
Art Nouveau streets, Train World and the Botanique
Schaerbeek and Saint-Josse-ten-Noode are two communes north-east of the centre, with Art Nouveau houses around Place Meiser and Avenue Louis Bertrand.
Train World is a railway museum in the old Schaerbeek station, with historic locomotives and carriages. Maison Autrique is an Art Nouveau house on Chaussée de Haecht in Schaerbeek, the first town house designed by Victor Horta, now open as a museum. Gare de Schaerbeek is the former Schaerbeek station on Place Princesse Elisabeth, now housing Train World. Botanique Garden is the garden in front of Le Botanique, on Rue Royale in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode.
Also on the map in this area: Place Meiser, Sainte-Marie Church, Église Saint-Servais, Parc Josaphat, Marché de la Place Dailly, Botanique, Cirque Royal, Théâtre National, Halles de Schaerbeek.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Sainte-Catherine and De Brouckère The old fish quays, the opera and the central boulevards 
Tour & Taxis and Molenbeek Canal-side warehouses and a former foundry 
Mont des Arts and Royal Quarter Palace, parks and the big museums of the upper town 
Grand-Place and Îlot Sacré The guild houses, Manneken-Pis and the lanes behind the Town Hall The best of Schaerbeek and Saint-Josse
Things to do in Schaerbeek and Saint-Josse
What's on in Schaerbeek and Saint-Josse
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
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Fri 13 Nov · La Maison des Arts
An escape game in French for players aged 15 and up, held at La Maison des Arts for its 200th anniversary.
€5, booking required · 19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: La Maison des Arts (Schaerbeek) · RETOUR VERS LE PRÉSENT
Joseph Kamel Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · JOSEPH KAMEL
Family Sunday: Storytelling Activities
Sun 15 Nov · La Maison des Arts
Family storytelling with a guided visit and creative workshops around the exhibitions at La Maison des Arts.
€6 per person or €20 per family (4 people) · 11:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: La Maison des Arts (Schaerbeek) · Family Sunday conté
Le Labo: Sculpting Furniture and Objects Activities
On now, until 15 Nov · La Maison des Arts
A workshop at La Maison des Arts on sculpting furniture and objects with the techniques and materials of Sébastien Alouf.
Free · 11:00 to 17:00 (11:00 to 18:00 at weekends) · Map · Source: La Maison des Arts (Schaerbeek) · Imaginez et sculpter le mobilier et les objets en utilisant les techniques et les matériaux de Sébastien Alouf !
Soweto Gospel Choir Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
Uriah Heep Theatre and shows
Tue 17 Nov · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · URIAH HEEP
Freya Skye Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · FREYA SKYE
Endless Summer Camp Theatre and shows
8 dates from 19 Nov to 28 Nov · Théâtre La Balsamine
A Cuddles festival show by Sophie Guisset staged at Théâtre La Balsamine.
Map · Source: Les Halles de Schaerbeek
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An Evening of Russian Romance: A Musical Palette Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Russian House in Brussels
An Evening of Russian Romance: A Musical Palette at Russian House in Brussels, 20 Nov 2026, 19:00 to 21:00, as listed on the Rushouse agenda.
Free · 19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Rushouse
Meeting: Festivals and Brotherhoods as Spaces of Resistance Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles
A talk on festivals and brotherhoods as spaces of resistance with Eline Schumacher, Greg Duret and Florian Vallée at the Théâtre National.
Map · Source: Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles · Rencontre - La Chèvre et le chou
Typh Barrow Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · TYPH BARROW
Cinema Club + Adventure: “Red Silk” Film
Wed 25 Nov · Russian House in Brussels
Cinema Club + Adventure: “Red Silk” at Russian House in Brussels, 25 Nov 2026, 19:00 to 21:00, as listed on the Rushouse agenda.
Free · 19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Rushouse
Lecture by Vladimir Ronin: “Russian Antwerp: 1718 to 1918” Talks and readings
Fri 27 Nov · Russian House in Brussels
Lecture by Vladimir Ronin: “Russian Antwerp: 1718 to 1918” at Russian House in Brussels, 27 Nov 2026, 19:00 to 21:00, as listed on the Rushouse agenda.
Free · 19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Rushouse · Lecture by Vladimir Ronin: “Russian Antwerp: 1718 - 1918”
Giroud Et Stotz Theatre and shows
Wed 2 Dec · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · GIROUD ET STOTZ
Expo-sale of Schaerbeek Artists' Works Market
Fri 4 Dec, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec · La Maison des Arts
An exhibition and sale of artworks by Schaerbeek artists at La Maison des Arts.
Free · 18:00 to 22:00 (11:00 to 18:00 on 5 and 6 December) · Map · Source: La Maison des Arts (Schaerbeek) · Expo-vente d’œuvres d’art 100% schaerbeekoises. EN LIGNE JUSQU’AU 24.12!
Jeanne D'Arc Theatre and shows
Fri 4 Dec · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · JEANNE D'ARC
Le Lac Des Cygnes Dance
5 Dec 2026 to 30 Mar 2027 · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · LE LAC DES CYGNES
Casse-Noisette Dance
Sun 6 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Fri 5 Feb, Sat 6 Feb · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · CASSE-NOISETTE
The Last Internationale Theatre and shows
Sun 6 Dec · Cirque Royal (The Club)
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
21:00 · Map · Source: Cirque Royal · THE LAST INTERNATIONALE
Les Quatre Saisons Theatre and shows
Tue 8 Dec, Wed 9 Dec · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · LES QUATRE SAISONS
Mustii 360 Theatre and shows
Sat 12 Dec · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
Map · Source: Cirque Royal · MUSTII 360
Brel Le Spectacle Theatre and shows
Sun 13 Dec · Cirque Royal
A show at the Cirque Royal, listed on its agenda.
17:00 · Map · Source: Cirque Royal · BREL LE SPECTACLE
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