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Concerts in Leuven
🎵 296 events in 2 weeks
Concerts in Leuven: according to Shou, 296 events over the next two weeks (1 November – 14 November).
Leuven pulses with rhythm over the next two weeks with nearly three hundred events, including one hundred thirty-seven musical performances. Audiences can experience incredible global sounds from Trio Da Kali and The Zawose Queens alongside innovative sets by Mark Guiliana BEAT MUSIC and Meral Polat.
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MusicRagga / Afrofusion Youth A - Full yearSun 1 Nov · Danserie · Leuven
MusicLatin Solo Adult A/A+ (1) - Semester 1Sun 1 Nov · Danserie · Leuven
MusicFeminine/Commercial Adult A - Full yearSun 1 Nov · Danserie · Leuven
MusicLatin solo Adult A/A+ (2) - Full yearSun 1 Nov · Danserie · Leuven
MusicTrio Da Kali (ML) & The Zawose Queens (TZ)Thu 12 Nov · 30CC/Schouwburg · Leuven
MusicMark Guiliana BEAT MUSIC (US) & Meral Polat (NL)Fri 13 Nov · 30CC/Schouwburg · Leuven
MusicTrio Da Kali (ML) & The Zawose Queens (TZ)Thu 12 Nov · 30CC/Schouwburg · Leuven
MusicMark Guiliana BEAT MUSIC (US) & Meral Polat (NL)Fri 13 Nov · 30CC/Schouwburg · Leuven🗓️Today282 in 2 weeksMore in the app →
MusicHAL 5 SINGS!HALL 5 SINGS! is a project entirely about singing freely together. Accompanied by a fantastic singer with an acoustic guitar or an accordion and a songbook in hand, you have everything you need to sing along at the top of your lungs!
For whom?
For anyone who loves to sing (in the shower) and wants to experience the unique feeling of connectedness by singing together in a group.
Where?
Main hall of Hal 5. (The edition of 5/11 will exceptionally take place in the food court due to a private event in the main hall).
Free contribution
With a free contribution, you support the project and help ensure that Hal 5 sings can continue to exist.Sun 1 Nov · 20:00Hal 5 · LeuvenUntil 3 Dec
MusicFeminine/Commercial Adult A - Full yearSun 1 Nov · 21:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 31 May 2027from €299
MusicRagga / Afrofusion Youth A - Full yearSun 1 Nov · 18:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 1 Jun 2027from €299
MusicTechnique C - Full yearSun 1 Nov · 18:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 1 Jun 2027from €299
MusicLatin Solo Adult A/A+ (1) - Semester 1Sun 1 Nov · 20:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 29 Decfrom €159
MusicAdult Show A+ - Semester 1Sun 1 Nov · 20:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 29 Decfrom €159
MusicLatin solo Adult A/A+ (2) - Full yearSun 1 Nov · 21:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 1 Jun 2027from €299
MusicToddler dance 1A - Semester 1Sun 1 Nov · 14:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 30 Decfrom €159
MusicHiphop Fusion B+/C - Semester 1Sun 1 Nov · 18:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 30 Decfrom €159
MusicRagga Youth B+ - Semester 1Sun 1 Nov · 18:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 31 Decfrom €159
MusicShow Child A+ - Semester 1Sun 1 Nov · 14:00Danserie · LeuvenUntil 26 Decfrom €159
MusicChoir&Voice showcase moment in M LeuvenM and Koor&Stem are joining forces to bring art close to people with dementia. Together we developed a unique songbook, inspired by our collection. You can experience the result of this special project during this atmospheric presentation moment: residents of residential care centers bring the music and the museum rooms to life with an intimate concert among the works of art.
Prior to this presentation moment, the participating residential care centers received professional guidance from Koor&Stem to get started with the songs. Together with their supervisors, the residents dove into the repertoire and prepared themselves for their performance in M.
Currently, three residential care centers are singing along with great enthusiasm: De Wingerd (Leuven), Compostella (Antwerp), and Dominicus (Lubbeek).
Want to know more? 👉 www.mleuven.be/programma/toonmoment-koorstem
#MLeuvenSun 1 Nov · 14:00M LeuvenUntil 1 DecFree
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MusicSon MieuxHailing from Den Haag, Son Mieux is a seven-piece powerhouse that has taken the European music scene by storm. Led by the charismatic Camiel Meiresonne, this dynamic ensemble creates an irresistible soundscape in which danceable rhythms blend seamlessly with compelling, narrative lyrics. They released two acclaimed albums and scored hits like 'Tonight' and 'Multicolor', with which they achieved platinum status in the Netherlands. Their collaboration with Nile Rodgers on 'This Is The Moment' in 2024 also confirmed their innovative reputation. Their energetic live shows have become their absolute trademark and make every concert an unforgettable party. Son Mieux conquered the main stages of leading Dutch festivals and left a clear mark on the European festival circuit. In addition, the band went on successful headline tours and sold out venues in cultural capitals such as London, Berlin, Hamburg, and Zurich. Their ability to deliver a compelling live show time and again confirms their status as one of the most exciting live acts on the continent.Sat 7 Nov · 20:00–23:45Muziekcentrum Het Depot · Leuvenfrom €28
MusicTim Burton’s Universe by La Chapelle SauvageWelcome to the fantastic worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you on a journey through the music that has made them unforgettable.
From the sparkling wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: this concert immerses you in the sound worlds that have shaped Burton's unique cinematic universe.
At the heart of it is the music of Danny Elfman, Burton's longtime creative partner and one of the most distinctive film composers of our time. Elfman's music combines playfulness with menace and tenderness with grandeur, as a perfect reflection of Burton's visual imagination. In addition, unforgettable highlights from Corpse Bride, the cult classic Beetlejuice, the gothic grandeur of Batman, and the razor-sharp drama of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be heard.
During this performance, La Chapelle Sauvage Burtons brings worlds to life in unique arrangements. Expect captivating melodies, powerful instrumental colors, and an atmosphere that shifts in the blink of an eye: from macabre to magical, from intimate to epic.
This is not just a concert with film music, but a live theatrical experience. The mysterious magic of the evening arises from the interplay between the musicians, the surrounding architecture, lighting, and the music itself.
Imagine yourself in a Tim Burton film!Sun 8 Nov · 17:00–18:00Concertzaal Lemmensinstituut · Leuvenfrom €45
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MusicOpen MicA few vocal cords, a guitar, or a piano: the only thing you need to create a hit. De Open Mic evenings in Het Depot have meanwhile become a seasoned concept in Leuven. In the meantime, the concept was sprinkled with a new sauce, but the recipe remains unchanged: a cozy, casual café evening where singer-songwriters get the chance to completely do their own thing, where visitors can discover talent that is still hot and fresh off the griddle. Established values including Meskerem Mees, Selah Sue, Kids With Buns, and Johannes is zijn Naam have already warmed up the stage for new and bubbling blood such as Caspar Auwerkerken, Rosa Butsi, Noonzy, Isaac Roux, and and so many more. At the end of the evening, a surprise musician who is on the verge of a breakthrough always shines. Structures, chaos, patterns, or order? Anything goes, everything is allowed. Come listen to a contagious mix of all music genres. Circle every first Wednesday of the month in your agenda because that is when our Open Mic always takes place. Doors are open from 8:00 PM.Wed 4 Nov · 20:00–23:00Muziekcentrum Het Depot · LeuvenFree
MusicRed Dog festival - Escape RoomsAlso this year Mithe is again collaborating with the Rode Hond Festival.
We are repeating the escape room 'Sjakie & de Chocoladefabriek'.
In addition, you can also come test your puzzle skills in our new escape room themed 'Matilda'.Thu 5 Nov · 10:00Musicalcompagnie Mithe · LeuvenUntil 8 Novfrom €14
MusicCloudbusting. A tribute to Kate BushWho is Kate Bush? That’s a difficult question. She’s a remarkable singer who has been making beautiful and surprising music for a very long time.
In Cloudbusting, singer Aline Goffin takes you on a journey through the world of Kate Bush. It’s no ordinary concert. Music, movement and magical holograms combine to create a truly special experience.
You’ll hear well-known songs, such as Running Up That Hill, as well as some lesser-known tracks. Aline’s voice sometimes sounds a bit like Kate Bush’s. With her voice, a small guitar and a pair of sticks, she tells her own story.Thu 5 Nov · 15:00STUK · LeuvenUntil 6 Novfrom €8
MusicFrom Schönberg to HollywoodLUCA Philharmonic led by Michel TilkinThu 5 Nov · 20:00Concertzaal LUCA campus Lemmens · Leuvenfrom €20
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MusicWe the Neighborhoods / fABULEUS & Het Kwartier - Carl von WinckelmannA group of young people grows up in a city that is slowly sinking into the ground. It is only a few millimeters per year, but still it feels as if the earth is fleeing from under their feet. That places each of them before a difficult choice: leave or stay? Can they even leave, or are they condemned to sit it out here? While the foundations are literally wobbling, the young people seek support from each other. How should they give direction to the present and to their future in this unstable reality?
Voor Wij de Wijken six young people under the guidance of author and director Carl von Winckelmann stepped into a collective writing process, to describe a world in rapid transition, simultaneously directionless and full of doubts. Where are we now? Who are we now? How can you still shape your own identity, if the place where you are is constantly changing? Seven other young people play the new text. In this way Het Kwartier and fABULEUS bring their strengths together: writing new, own texts and working with young people in a professional context.
Regie Carl von Winckelmann Tekst Carl von Winckelmann & collective: Francesca Birlogeanu, Vic Deruyttere, Jenske Eeckhout, Pina Helsen, Jente Jacob, Mayte Martín Díaz, Johanna Loman and Freek Mariën Assistentie writing process Johanna Loman Spel Lander Buysse, Wolf Deveen, Samy Ion Bouazizi, Louise Isaac, Abel Maeck, Noemi Miya and Jes Rottiers Dramaturgie Peter Anthonissen Scenografie Jarne Bossaerts and Renée Faveere Kostuums Oona Mampuys Production fABULEUS and Het Kwartier Coproductie Perpodium Spreiding GOOD COMPANY With the support of the Flemish government, the Tax Shelter of the Belgian federal government, city of Mechelen and city of LeuvenWed 11 Nov · 20:00OPEK - Openbaar Entrepot voor de Kunsten · LeuvenUntil 14 Novfrom €13.50
MusicTrio Da Kali (ML) & The Zawose Queens (TZ)You could certainly call Trio Da Kali a supergroup, with roots deeply embedded in Mali’s musical heritage. The trio performs authentic music rich in cultural depth and timeless beauty. The band consists of singer Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté (daughter of Kassé Mady Diabaté, one of the greatest voices in African music), balafon player Lassana Diabaté and bass ngoni player Mamadou Kouyaté (son of Bassekou Kouyaté, a master of the ngoni or West African lute).
Trio Da Kali combines traditional griot music with modern influences such as jazz and funk, without losing its essence. Hawa’s voice is clear and expressive, while Lassana and Mamadou provide a rich, rhythmic and harmonious foundation.
Da Kali means ‘to give a pledge’, in this case to the musical heritage of the Mande-jeli (hereditary lineages of musicians) dating back to the time of Sunjata Keita, founder of the great Malian Empire. They carry on that tradition to this day, a heritage that has been preserved and passed down since the 13th century.
This year, they released their first solo album, Bagola, as the follow-up to their 2017 hit album Ladilikan in collaboration with the Kronos Quartet. The album also touches on topical issues, such as in the track Orpaillage, which deals with the impact of gold mining in Mali. Bagola is a powerful tribute to cultural connection and musical innovation – music that is rooted in tradition yet continues to resonate universally.
The Zawose Queens (TZ)
The Zawose Queens bring the vibrations of their ancestors to life with their ecstatic, polyphonic singing. They embody a deep connection with nature, through music that buzzes with an indomitable spirit and passion.Thu 12 Nov · 20:00–22:0030CC/Schouwburg · Leuvenfrom €22
MusicRAUW!BURn Leuven and Het Depot bring you RAUW!: an open mic specifically for the hiphop creatives among us. We're thrilled to let young hiphop creatives do their thing on our stage. Get ready to be showered in an evening packed with beats, cracking lyrics and all things hiphop. Circle every second Thursday of the month in your agenda because that's when RAUW! takes place. The whole experience is free, doors open at 20:00. See you there.Thu 12 Nov · 20:00–00:00Muziekcentrum Het Depot · LeuvenUntil 13 NovFree
MusicA Queer Christmas CarolSpot On presents “A Queer Christmas Carol”, Joe Godfreys modern adaptation of Dickens' Christmas classic.
Expect colorful characters, flamboyant ghosts, humor and fantasy!
Synopsis
Scrooge & Marley Fashion has been a household name in the Antwerp fashion world for many years.
And yet, since the partner Jacob Marley's death, Ebenezer Scrooge has gradually turned into a miserly and loveless loner.
The year-end festivities are therefore lost on Scrooge. Yet this Christmas will be different from usual!
Unbidden, Scrooge receives a visit from 3 ghosts who hold up a mirror to him and confront him with the consequences of his actions.
Take Robbert, Scrooge's much-plagued assistant, who with his starvation wage can barely pay the medical bills of his friend Tim.
Of Svetlana, the cleaning lady, who dreams in vain of a better life for her child.
Will Zal Scrooge realize in time that there is more to life than material gain?
Author: Joe Godfrey
Vertaling: Benjamin Laureys
Regie: Benjamin Laureys and Kevin CoomansThu 12 Nov · 20:0030CC/Wagehuys · LeuvenUntil 14 Novfrom €11
MusicUSO travel concerts: Love & TransfigurationThe USO presents these travel concerts Love & Transfiguration, a program full of heartwarming music. Let yourself be carried away by the dramatic resolution of Wagner's opera Tristan und Isolde and the wonderful sounds of our flute soloist Alise Anna Alkne in Chaminade's Concertino for Flute. After the intermission, the USO performs the mighty First Symphony of Johannes Brahms, also called Beethoven's tenth. It promises to be a romantic evening under the expert guidance of conductor Bart Van Beneden.
Thursday 12 & Friday 13 November 2026 (doors 19:30, start 20:00)
On the program:
– Wagner: Tristan und Isolde, Prelude & Liebestod
– Chaminade: Concertino for Flute, with soloist Alise Anna Alksne
– Brahms: Symphony 1Thu 12 Nov · 20:00Aula Pieter De Somer · LeuvenUntil 13 Novfrom €7
MusicBenefit concert in aid of patient initiatives & research into hereditary bleeding disordersPhilharmonisches Streichquintett Berlin
Een international top ensemble that guarantees a concert of the highest level.
Benefit concerts for the benefit of patient initiatives and scientific research for inherited bleeding disorders (hemophilia, von Willebrand Von Willebrand disease, Rendu-Osler-Weber disease - ROW/HHT). A project for women with bleeding disorders in the Centre Médical Malombo in Congo is also supported.
The concerts take place in the historic Abdij van Keizersberg in Leuven.
For more info: www.lovon.be/benefietconcertFri 13 Nov · 19:30–21:00Abdij Keizersberg · Leuvenfrom €45
MusicMark Guiliana BEAT MUSIC (US) & Meral Polat (NL)Line-up change: Mark Guiliana replaces Donny McCaslinDonny McCaslin has cancelled his European tour, which means this concert here has unfortunately also been cancelled. However, we acted quickly and found an excellent replacement in Mark Guiliana.
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Mark Guiliana BEAT MUSIC
Born out of relentless exploration of rhythm and sonic textures, BEAT MUSIC pulses with an electrifying fusion of jazz, electronic, and experimental sounds, captivating audiences worldwide with its dynamic and innovative performances.
Led by the visionary drummer and composer Mark Guiliana, this ensemble pushes the boundaries of contemporary music, creating a sonic journey that defies categorization.
Beat Music 2.0 is coming fall 2026.
Mark Guiliana’s passion for both jazz drumming and electronic music is unmistakable in his playing. From bebop to hip-hop and breakbeats, he moves effortlessly across styles. It is no coincidence that he was invited to contribute to major projects such as Blackstar, David Bowie’s final album, and Mehliana, the electro-jazz duo with Brad Mehldau.
It will also be a welcome return for Leuven’s jazz audience. Guiliana previously appeared at Leuven Jazz 2018 as part of the now-legendary drummers edition paying tribute to the late Elvin Jones.
For fans of David Bowie’s Blackstar, J Dilla, Squarepusher, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey …Meral Polat
A contemporary interpretation of traditional Anatolian music: Meral Polat infuses the Kurdish soul with raw blues energy and unfiltered emotion. In her quartet, she creates hypnotic soundscapes that resonate deeply.
Her debut album Ez Kî Me was a contemporary interpretation of the Anatolian repertoire: sometimes a battle cry, other times a tender call for identity and solidarity. This album was nominated for the prestigious Songlines Music Award and the UPBEAT Best New Talent Award 2024.
On her new album Meydan, Polat is backed by a fresh line-up, and reveals an innovative aspect of her sound: a blend in which different eras and cultures merge into a powerful, contemporary language. Meydan gives a voice to women who forge their own path and celebrates female strength. Musically, the album leans towards more rhythm, groove and rock ’n’ roll – telling tales of resistance, struggle and solidarity in the ongoing quest for women’s rights.,Fri 13 Nov · 20:00–22:0030CC/Schouwburg · Leuvenfrom €28
MusicOrgan concert "Danserye" and CD presentationPeter Waldner presents a program with entirely shorter dance music by composers such as Tielman Susato (+-1510 – after 1570) and Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) and many others including the well-known Anonymous. Yes, once artists, when something like rights to their own work did not yet exist, really did not mind mentioning their name. As long as beautiful music sounded, whether or not triggering dancing feet.Sat 14 Nov · 15:00–16:00Sint-Jan de Doperkerk · LeuvenFree
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