The new season of cultural events returns to the beautiful Citizens’ Garden in Brussels, kicking off with a series of concerts, from Monday 26 May. The concerts take place each week, from Monday to Thursday until the end of June, and will continue again for a month during September.
Located right behind the European Parliament, this serene oasis in the heart of the buzzing EU District now offers a chance to enjoy concerts in a very unique outdoor setting and free of charge. The 2025 season includes musical performances with renowned musicians and ensembles, from Brussels and beyond, including a variation of music styles.
Concerts will be held daily, from Monday to Thursday (start at 13:00) and the latest schedule can be consulted via the Visit European Parliament website.
Week 1: 26-28/05/2025 – Exceptionally taking place at the Info Hub.
26/05: VIOLIN RECITAL
27/05: How I met Puccini
28/05: JAZZ TRIO
Programme: June
Week 1: 02-05/06/2025
- 02/06: THEORBO – GUITAR RECITAL
- 03/06: SAMUEL NEMTANU QUARTET
- 04/06: CHAMBER JAZZ CONSORT
- 05/06: DUO VIOLIN-VIOLA
Week 2: 10-12/06/2025
- 10/06: STRING QUARTET – QUATUOR LAKMÉ
- 11/06: CELLO RECITAL – Joseph marie Clément
- 12/06: JAZZ QUARTET – DEUX MOI QUARTET
Week 3: 16-19/06/2025
- 16/06: THEORBO GUITAR RECITAL
- 17/06: WOODWINDS TRIO
- 18/06: RARE CHAMBER MUSIC
- 19/06: DUO ANDALUZA – ENTR’ACTE
Week 4: 23-26/06/2025
- 23/06: GUITAR RECITAL
- 24/06: BAROQUE CONCERT
- 25/06: FADO CONCERT
- 26/06: WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE 22
Performances occasionally have to be postponed due to the weather conditions so be sure to check Visit European Parliament Facebook page with the latest updates.
Citizens’ Garden is located in the grounds of the former residence and studio of the 19th century artist Antoine Wiertz, just 100 metres from the European Parliament’s official entrance in Rue Vautier / Vautierstraat 62. It opened to the public for the first time in September 2020 thanks to investment and renovation by the European Parliament.
Nowadays, the concerts evoke the soirées and gatherings organised by the 19th century Belgian artist, who modelled the garden on ancient Greece and Rome. This initiative is definitely a wonderful contribution to the revival of Brussels cultural heritage. You can also find out more details about this park in our archives: Citizens’ Garden photo story.
Explore more in the EU Quarter: House of European History + visit the European Parliament
If you plan to attend one of the concerts in the Citizens’ Garden, you should also use the opportunity to discover other points of interest in the immediate vicinity – House of European History, Parlamentarium, as well as the possibility to visit the Hemicycle of the European Parliament. Visits to all of these institutions are free of charge.
Currently, the House of European History hosts its first ever photo exhibition until January 2026. Entitled Presence of the Past. A European Album, the expo looks at our need for history and our interactions with the past, through more than a hundred photographs. You can also check our Guide to the EU District for more ideas on what to do & see in this area of Brussels.
