{
    "title": "Brussels Jazz Weekend returns with 100 free concerts",
    "modified_at": "2026-05-21 11:09:26",
    "published_at": "2026-05-21 11:09:00",
    "url": "https://www.belganewsagency.eu/brussels-jazz-weekend-returns-with-100-free-concerts",
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    "body": "<p><strong>The Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend will return to the heart of Brussels from 22 to 24 May, bringing more than 100 free concerts to the city centre.</strong></p><p>For three days, famous locations including the Grand Place, Place Sainte-Catherine and Place de la Bourse will host outdoor performances featuring jazz, soul, blues, funk and hip-hop.</p><p>In the evenings, the festival atmosphere will continue across 28 bars and venues throughout the city. Visitors can enjoy live music in locations ranging from local caf&eacute;s to art spaces.</p><p>One of this year&rsquo;s highlights is the second edition of Brussels Jazz Vanguard, a platform supporting young Belgian jazz talent. Fifteen emerging artists will perform for the public and record live tracks for a vinyl release later this year.</p><p>New additions to the programme include the &ldquo;Busker Blues Sessions&rdquo; at Saint-G&eacute;ry, offering live blues music throughout the weekend.</p><p>Organisers say the festival remains free for everyone, with support coming from visitors who buy drinks at festival bars. All venues are within walking distance of Brussels Central Station.</p><p>Festival president St&eacute;phane Thiery said the event shows that jazz is &ldquo;more alive than ever&rdquo; and praised the selected bands for helping Brussels shine as a key centre of the Brussels jazz scene.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><sup>A concert in Grand Place, Brussels &copy; BELGA PHOTO HATIM KAGHAT</sup></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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