Kunstenfestivaldesarts
International festival of contemporary theatre, performance, dance, film and visual arts across Brussels.
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- Behind-the-scenes artist interviews and performance previews
- Festival guide: must-see theatre, dance, and film highlights
- Cultural tourism package: Brussels arts + hospitality partnerships
- Sponsor spotlight: brands supporting contemporary European arts
At the Kunstenfestivaldesarts you can enjoy contemporary theatre, performance, dance, film and visual arts during 3 weeks. Since 1994, Kunstenfestivaldesarts has established itself as a major international festival dedicated to the most innovative contemporary creation. Every May, for three weeks, it brings together artists from all over the world in Brussels at around twenty partner venues. Promoting diversity, research and encounters between works and audiences, it supports the production of new creations and develops sustainable local and international cooperation.
- More than 170 performing arts shows this year on an artistic production budget of just €1 million
- Nomadic structure, with performances staged in approximately 30 venues across Brussels—from established institutions like Kaaitheater to unconventional urban locations
- Lineup includes major names such as Italian director Romeo Castellucci, French choreographer Boris Charmatz and Spanish director Angélica Liddell, plus artists presenting in Europe for the first time, including Thai choreographer Thanapol Virulhakul and Indonesian choreographers Leu Wijee and Mio Ishida
- Festival takes place in around thirty venues in Brussels – theatres, cultural centres, museums and public spaces
- Every year, it hosts a temporary Free School dedicated to sharing knowledge and artistic practices
- Festival attracts around 30,000 visitors annually