Anyone that wants to learn about the local music scene in Brussels has come to the right place. The best musical instrument stores in your area including some different sections for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops in town will also be shared.
While there is plenty of crossover between some lists we think we got the right spots in the right sections for you. Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops near you because some reading this may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
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Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults. Following that we will give a shout out to the top stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records here.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues while some others may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have free live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Brussels music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
Everyone reading this is welcome to look through more of our blogs on music in Europe at that link.
Brussels Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Le 47 Music Shop at Rue Saint-Jean 47
- Piano’s Maene at Rue de l’Argonne 37
- Lutherie La Cigale at Rue de l’Hospice Communal 139
- Music City at Rue du Midi 156
- Star’s Music at Rue du Midi 145
- Keymusic Bruxelles at Rue du Midi 143
- Azzato at Rue de la Violette 42
Piano’s Maene is your one stop shop for acoustic, digital, vintage, and used pianos plus they offer lessons and rental services in your area.
Both new and used violins, violas, and cellos along with repair services are provided at Lutherie La Cigale.
Music City features a wide range of guitars, keyboards, drums, percussions, harmonicas, brass, PA and DJ equipment, lasers, lights, and accessories.
Guitars and basses, amplifiers, effects, claviers, pianos, violins, accessories, DJ, home studio, and a variety of other related items are available at Star’s Music.
You can buy a variety of musical instruments and sound equipment near you at Keymusic Bruxelles.
Azzato focuses on string instruments particularly traditional and Western guitars, violins, cellos, classical guitars, transverse flutes, bow instruments, flutes, and recorders.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- Music Shop Cavell at Rue Edith Cavell 183
- Hill’s Music at Rue des Pierres 9
- Groove Street 98 Guitar Shop at Rue Royale 59
- Tao Guitars at Rue St. Bernard 137
Guitars, ukuleles, and string instrument repair and maintenance services are the specialties of Music Shop Cavell who also offers lessons.
Hill’s Music has traditional, classic, electro, flamenco, and other styles of guitars from different brands like Richwood, Ritter, Elixir, Royall, Eco, and Sigma Guitars.
Groove Street sells acoustic, electric, and vintage guitars as well as accessories, vintage gear, tubes, and strings from various brands and even provides quality local repairs.
Tao is well known for its handcrafted guitars, custom specifications, and repair services.
Both Music City and Star’s Music from our Brussels music stores lists are also solid options for top quality guitars.
Drum Shops Near You
Pretty much all of the shops we have mentioned will sell drums in your area and somewhere like Le 47 Music Shop might be where to start your search.
Instrument Repair
Ben’s Guitar Repair Shop at Ave de la Couronne 61 is a great place to buy guitars and harps plus they offer professional repair for string instruments.
You can also have your instruments repaired at The Guitar Room, Azzato, Lutherie La Cigale, Groove Street, and Tao from our other lists.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Brussels Music School at Rue du Midi 171
- Music School at Rue de la Bonté 11
- The Guitar Room at Rue de Pervyse 38
Many students take local classes for guitar, bass, piano, keyboard, sax, trumpet, drums, violin, percussion, MAO, voice, and plenty more in different styles such as jazz, funk, pop, classical, and rock at Brussels Music School.
Individual music lessons in piano, guitar, viola, and voice for all ages and levels are available at Lazar Music School.
The Guitar Room is well known for its lessons and instrument repair services.
Don’t forget about the lessons offered at Piano’s Maene from our music stores list either.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- 72 Record at Rue du Midi 72
- Caroline Music at Boulevard Anspach 101
- Crevette Records at Rue Blaes 146
- Arlequin at Rue du Chêne 7
New and used vinyl records, CD’s, and DVD’s from different genres including rock, pop, indie, hip hop, soul, electro, and more are sold at Caroline Music.
Many people buy new and used records in your area along with cassette tapes and plenty of other items at Crevette Records.
Both old and new records in various genres such as pop, disco, rock, and reggae are available at Arlequin.
Brussels Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Brussels live music venues is always a good time:
- La Tentation at Rue de Laeken 28
- The Music Village at Rue des Pierres 50
- Cirque Royal at Rue de l’Enseignement 81
- Magasin 4 at Ave du Port 51B
The Music Village is a premier jazz club near you hosting over 300 live concerts all throughout the week except for Monday when they are cloased.
Live music and concerts are held at Cirque Royal which can seat up to 3,500 people.
Magasin 4 is a club and concert venue hosting international rock, punk, indie, and metal bands.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- Palace Restaurant at Rue Jules Van Praet 28
- The Wild Geese at Livingstonelaan 2/4
- Café Béguin at Place du Samedi 12A
- Che Habana Café at Rue des Harengs 16
- Hard Rock Cafe at Grand Place 12A
Palace Restaurant is a bar and restaurant in Brussels that occasionally hosts live music performances.
Every Friday The Wild Geese features live music performances in your area.
You can also watch talented artists perform at Hard Rock Café.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Bonnefooi at Rue des Pierres 8
- La Machine at Place Saint-Géry 2
- Madame Moustache at Quai au Bois à Brûler 5/7
- Café Floréo at Rue des Riches Claires 19
- Rock Classic at Rue du Marché au Charbon Kolenmarkt 55
- Booze’n Blues at Rue des Riches Claires 20
Bonnefooi hosts free concerts and DJ’s featuring some of the most amazing local musical artists and true legends including Charanijt Singh and Daniele Baldelli.
You will probably be satisfied if you try La Machine’s quality drinks while listening to some of the best local bands and DJ’s.
Madame Moustache is known for hosting dance nights and live music in Brussels.
Various artists have already performed at Café Floréo.
Rock Classic is also a good option for live concerts every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Music Festivals In Your Area
We will be back soon with a list of the best music festivals in Brussels.
In the past we have also discussed:
- Instrument Stores In Antwerp
- Instrument Stores In Luxembourg
- Instrument Stores In Rotterdam
- Instrument Stores In Amsterdam
Enjoy The Brussels Local Music Scene
We tried to cover everything as quickly and as well as possible for you on this page. After reading about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, classes and lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, and the best festivals in the region you should have a much better understanding of what is available.
And anyone that made it this far might just know a little bit about the local music scene themself and if so feel free to tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts. Now it is time for you to go enjoy the music in Brussels.
