Hey there and thanks for checking out our post on everything about music in Antwerp. There is obviously a lot to discuss on this topic and we will do our best to cover the full scene for you today.
To get us going we will list the best musical instrument stores in Antwerp. There will also be lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.
Contents
Expect there to be some crossover in those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.
Then we will fill you in on where to go for quality instrument repair near you. Whether you need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments there is somebody out there that can help.
Up next we will talk about where to get the best music lessons for kids or adults. Local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records will have their own section also.
Following that we will list the best concert halls and live music venues plus we will also discuss the best bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.
And our last section will talk about the best festivals on the local calendar. At the end there will even be a map to help you figure out where the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing are located.
The curious types can find all of our blogs about music around Europe right there.
Musical Instrument Stores In Antwerp
Most would agree that these are the best musical instrument stores in Antwerp:
- Keymusic Antwerp at Kempischdok-Westkaai 101
- Turnlab at Bervoetstraat 4
- Mode Shop at Lange Beeldekensstraat 128
- Lemca at Bisschoppenhoflaan 486
- The Boogie Barn at Korte Vlierstraat 17
- Dep BVBA at Generaal Lemanstraat 48
- Key Music Mechelen at at Hanswijkstraat 10
- Bax Music at Paleisstraat 119
At Keymusic you will find the latest musical instruments and supplies as well as technical and repair services. Turnlab specializes in pro audio equipment and instruments, buying, selling, repairing, servicing, and renting out new, second hand, and vintage gear.
Lemca is a great place to buy wind instruments and pianos near you. The Boogie Barn is a local shop for second-hand musical instruments.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories head to:
- The Guitar Bar at Lange Koepoortstraat 63
- Guitar Lud Art at Haantjeslei 102
- Koen Fonteyne Luthier at Frieslandstraat
- Gitaarbouw Linotte at Pieter Reypenslei 56
The Guitar Bar is a guitar shop for everybody, while Gitaarbouw Linotte is run by professionals who know just about everything that has to do with guitars. It is a great place to go if you need guitar repair or maintenance in Antwerp.
Drum Shops Near You
And the best drum shops in your area would be:
- Juma Drums at Emiel Lemineurstraat 27
- Drums Only at Bergendriesstraat 81c
- Roga Percussion at Atealaan 9
Juma Drums is an organization with activities such as music lessons, group workshops, sales, and repair services of African instruments. Drums Only is a specialist in drums and percussion providing instrument rentals and lessons.
Another place that we have mentioned throughout the post that is a great place to buy drums is Keymusic.
Instrument Repair
Muziekatelier Avanti at Kattestraat 11 is a great local instrument repair shop but plenty of other places we are linking to you can also fix broken instruments.
Music Lessons
When you want to improve your skills you can take music lessons at:
- Guitar Training Studio at Hopland 47
- Academie Borgerhout at Collegelaan 3
Guitar Training Studio offers result-oriented guitar lessons for both beginners and advanced players. Learn to play an instrument, use your voice, or choose music composition at Academie Borgerhout.
CD & Record Stores
Some of the best local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Backtrack Record Shop at Sint-Katelijnevest 40
- Fat Kat Records at Vleminckstraat 15a
- Chelsea Records at Kloosterstraat 10
Since 1999 Fat Kat Records has sold a wide range of CDs and vinyl new and secondhand records near you. Rock’n’ roll, sixties psychedelics, punk, hardcore, metal, gothic, electro, independent pop and rock, reggae, soul, funk, and more can all be found there.
Antwerp Live Music Venues
If you are itching to see a concert or performance these Antwerp live music venues are where to go:
- Costa Concertzaal at Sint-Andriesplaats 24
- Magiq Spiegeltent at Noordkasteel Zuid
- De Kleine Hedonist at Sint-Jacobsmarkt 34
- Queen Elizabeth Hall at Koningin Astridplein 26
- Trix at Noordersingel 28/30
Magiq Spiegeltent started Magic Places in 2008 when they first set up their tent. Ever since no summer has passed without their unique mix of theater, art shows, concerts, and weekly dance. Kleine Hedonist is a banquet hall that can take your event to the next level with a unique party room.
Restaurants With Live Music
Want to be entertained while you eat? You will be at these restaurants with live music in your area:
- Café Hopper at Leopold de Waelstraat 2
- Table Dance at Sint-Paulusplaats 25
- Bourla at Graanmarkt 7
- Las Mañas at Ankerrui 42
Since 1991 Café Hopper has been a great place to enjoy a coffee and some live jazz music in your area. Las Mañas has been in business since 1970 honoring traditional Spanish cuisine and music.
Bars With Live Music
And for bars that play live music try out:
- De Muze at Melkmarkt 15
- Cabron at Kaasrui 1
- Antwerp Piano Bar at Grote Markt 33
- Barok Antwerp at Melkmarkt 11
- Paters Vaetje at Blauwmoezelstraat 1
- Philly’s Bar at Grote Pieter Potstraat 7
Antwerp Piano Bar is a high quality bar serving fine drinks and providing live music. Philly’s Bar offers a great variety of beers, shots, and cocktails while of coursing being another place to watch musical performances.
Music Festivals In Your Area
Check out the Voltage Festival for a techno experience at an old Belgian electricity plant.
By the way we have also written about these towns in the past:
Enjoy The Antwerp Local Music Scene
Well guys, we did our best to cover the scene as well as we could. We listed the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still around might just know a little bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post.
No matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Antwerp we hope you enjoy yourself.
