Jessie J, Rosalia, Alex Warren, Franz Ferdinand or Eric Clapton are some of the artists visiting us this month, a clear sign that Belgium is booming with all kinds of music and languages! We bring you the full music agenda with best concerts, festivals and other music events in Brussels and beyond this April.
Exciting concerts
April in Belgium feels like one of those rare moments when very different musical worlds pass through the same place at the same time. On one night, you might find yourself in front of British popstar Jessie J, whose voice fills the room with the kind of power that first made her famous back in the early 2010s. She doesn’t just sing her hits like ‘Price Tag’ or ‘Domino’—she turns them into shared moments, joking with the crowd, stretching notes effortlessly, reminding everyone why she built her career on pure vocal strength as much as pop appeal.
A few days later, the atmosphere shifts completely when Spanish sensation Rosalía arrives. Where Jessie J is raw voice and charisma, Rosalía is precision and vision. Her shows feel almost cinematic, blending flamenco roots with modern beats, choreography, and striking visuals. Songs like ‘Malamente’ or ‘Despechá’ become part of something bigger than a concert—more like stepping into her artistic universe, where tradition and experimentation coexist.
Then comes US singer Alex Warren, representing a newer generation of artists. His path to the stage is different—shaped by the internet, social media, and a close connection with his audience. When he performs songs like the smash worldwide hit ‘Ordinary’, the scale may be smaller, but the emotional intensity is immediate. It feels personal, almost like he’s telling his own story in real time, and the crowd—often younger—sings along as if those stories were theirs too.
Not long after, British alternative rock band Franz Ferdinand bring a completely different kind of energy. The guitars kick in, the rhythm locks tight, and suddenly the venue feels like a dancefloor. Their music, especially ‘Take Me Out’, carries that unmistakable early-2000s indie spirit—sharp, stylish, and impossible to stand still to. There’s a sense of nostalgia, but also of timelessness, as if their songs were built to keep moving crowds forever.
And then, standing slightly apart from all of this, there’s the maestro Eric Clapton. When he takes the stage, everything slows down. There’s no need for spectacle—just a guitar, decades of experience, and songs that have lived many lives already. Timeless hits like ‘Layla’ or ‘Tears in Heaven’ don’t need reinvention; they carry their weight quietly, delivered with the calm authority of someone who helped shape modern rock and blues. Check out our selection of concerts for the month below:
01.04 CMAT (De Roma, Antwerp). Tickets
03.04 Franz Ferdinand (Forest National). Tickets
07.04 5SOS (AFAS Dome, Antwerp). Tickets
11.04 Anohni (Ciraue Royal). Tickets
11.04 Julien Doré (ING Arena). Tickets
12.04 Kendji Girac (Forest National). Tickets
13.04 The Vaccines (Cirque Royal). Tickets
13.04 ZAZ (Forest National). Tickets
15.04 Scorpions (Forest National). Tickets (new date!)
15.04 Only The Poets (TRIX, Antwerp). Tickets
15.04 Nek (La Madeleine). Tickets
16.04 Vanessa Paradis (Forest National). Tickets
18.04 Alex Warren (AFAS Dome). Tickets
19.04 Miguel (La Madeleine). Tickets
19.04 Louis Tomlinson (Lotto Arena). Tickets
21.04 Max Pezzali (Forest National). Tickets
22.04 Jessie J (La Madeleine). Tickets
24.04 Jamie Woon (Le Botanique). Tickets
24.04 Tori Amos (Cirque Royal). Tickets
25.04 Alvaro Soler (Lotto Arena, Antwerp). Tickets
25.05 Jools Holland (De Roma, Antwerp). Tickets
26.04 Eric Clapton (AFAS Dome). Tickets
27.04 Rosalia (AFAS Dome). Tickets
27-30.04 Paul Simon (BOZAR). Tickets
28.04 Charlotte Cardin (Forest National). Tickets
Easter Weekend parties
Easter is coming, and if you are staying in Brussels, do not stress, we are about to make your weekend way more fun than expected. Who needs a plane ticket when the city is full of good events like an electronic music party in the tunnels under Parc du Cinquantenaire? Check this dedicated article here.
Festivals
Le Botanique hosts BRDCST 2026 with emerging and eclectic artists from 3 to 6 April including James K, Ichiko Aoba or Rainy Miller. Check out the full programme and get your tickets here.
I Love The 90s is back on 4 April at Trixxo Arena with performances by 2 Fabiola, Captain Jack and many more. Tickets
Sound’N Souls Festival is back on 25 April at VK with concerts, DJ sets, market and more. Lineup coming soon here.
AB hosts another Rapsalon 1-day festival on 25 April with performances by Ozosale, Sosotysha and more. Tickets
Shows
Delivered in stunning 360° to create a unique immersive experience suitable for families and date nights alike; Mesmerica has something for everyone! The show is designed specifically to promote deep relaxation in audiences, weaving together musical soundscapes with visually hypnotic animated 3D art curated from artists around the world.
The inspiration of award-winning musician and composer James Hood, Mesmerica 360 was nominated for the Producers Guild of America’s first ever Innovation award in 2020 and in the same year, winner of the c3: Future Vision Award from the Center of Conscious Creativity which recognises an artist’s contribution to a better future through arts and media. The last show is on 4 April. Get your tickets here!
International concerts near Belgium
Thinking of an Easter getaway not too far away? London hosts concerts by Arlo Parks and Basement Jaxx on 2 April, Leon Thomas and X on 3 April and Pet Shop Boys on 6 April.
Get tickets link and the complete agenda of music events at Brussels Music Agenda.
