Brussels welcomes 4,000 LGBTQI+ singers for Various Voices
Brussels will be flooded over the coming days by no fewer than 120 LGBTQI+ choirs and 4,000 singers from 18 countries. They will take part in 350 concerts scheduled as part of the Various Voices choir festival.
Founded in Cologne in 1985, the festival has grown into a leading European event for the LGBTQI+ choral community. The 2026 edition is organised by the non-profit organisation Various Voices Brussels 2026, an initiative of the Brussels-based choir Sing Out Brussels!
From Wednesday to Saturday, more than 350 concerts will take place at venues including Bozar, La Madeleine, the Royal Circus and the ING Arena. Performances will also be held in public spaces such as the City Hall, the Vaux Hall and Brussels Park. The festival showcases artists from the Brussels, Belgian and wider European queer communities.
Each day, the festival presents a major show bringing together different choirs and artists around a common theme under the artistic direction of Simon Paco.
"These shows take us on a journey through the history of our LGBTQI+ community, celebrating its culture and defending its interests," explains artistic director Simon Paco. "The programme highlights the diversity of identities, the diversity of artistic practices and the diversity of life journeys. It also reflects the European dimension of the festival."
The detailed festival programme is available at https://various-voices.be/. Visitors can also find a presentation of each participating choir on the website.
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