Flagey in Ixelles
Flagey is the 1938 Art Deco radio house on Place Sainte-Croix in Ixelles, with an 862-seat concert hall, a 156-seat studio, a cinema and bars, 1 minute from Place Flagey's trams and buses.
Photo credits
Flagey's Streamline Moderne exterior on Rue du Belvédère in Ixelles, the former INR radio house.: Fred Romero · CC BY 2.0
Quick answers
- Main hall
- Studio 4, 862 seats
- Address
- Place Flagey Flageyplein1050 Ixelles
- Intimate hall
- Studio 1, 156 seats
- Cinema
- Studio 5
- Address
- Place Sainte-Croix, 1050 Ixelles
- Public transport
- Tram 81; buses 38, 59, 60, 71
- Parking
- Indigo: 186 spaces, €3.80 per hour
- Building
- Art Deco radio house, opened 1938
- Contact
- +32 2 641 10 20
Flagey agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Ixelles.
December 2026
Plan your visit to Flagey
How many people fit in Flagey?
- Studio 4
- 862 seats
- Studio 1
- 156 seats
- Foyers
- Up to 850 people
Studio 4, the main concert hall, seats 862 people: 502 on the ground floor, 300 on the balconies and 60 on stage. The smaller Studio 1 seats 156. The foyers can hold up to 850 people.
For a private event, Flagey has 12 event rooms; the largest seats 800 people theatre-style and covers 889 m², and the maximum capacity for a single event is 1000 people. That makes Studio 4 a mid-size hall: Ancienne Belgique's main hall holds 2,000 and La Monnaie seats 1,152.
| Venue | Space | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagey | Studio 4 | 862 seats (502 ground floor, 300 balconies, 60 on stage) | bachtrack.com/venue/flagey |
| Flagey | Studio 1 | 156 seats | bachtrack.com/venue/flagey |
| Flagey | Foyers | Up to 850 people | bachtrack.com/venue/flagey |
| Ancienne Belgique | Main hall | 2,000 | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancienne_Belgique |
| La Monnaie | Main auditorium | 1,152 | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Monnaie |
Seating at Flagey: Studio 4, Studio 1 and the cinema
- Studio 4
- 862 seats
- Ground floor
- 502 seats
- Balconies
- 300 seats
- On stage
- 60 seats
- Studio 1
- 156 seats
Studio 4 has 862 seats in three blocks: 502 on the ground floor, 300 on the balconies and 60 on stage. The ground floor is the largest block and sits closest to the stage; the balconies look down on the hall from above.
Studio 1 is the intimate room with 156 seats, used for smaller concerts. Studio 5 is the cinema; its seats are separate from the concert halls.
Which seats to choose: for closeness, take the ground floor; for an overview of the whole hall, take a balcony seat. The 60 seats on stage are placed on the stage itself; choose them for a close, unusual view rather than a frontal one.
Flagey publishes seating plans for Studio 4 and Studio 1 on its website. Check the plan before you book if you need an aisle seat or extra legroom; the venue can advise on access.
Food and drinks at Flagey
The concert halls do not serve meals, but the building has a restaurant: Le Variétés, a brasserie-rotisserie on the ground floor, serves Belgian classics and spit-roasted chicken with quick service. It is open every day: Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 22:30, and Monday and Sunday from 12:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 22:00.
Inside the venue, the main bar in the ground-floor lobby opens 1 hour before each concert and stays open until Flagey closes. Two bars on the second floor serve drinks before and after Studio 4 concerts and during the interval.
For a full meal before a concert, Le Variétés is the easiest choice; the lobby bar stays open until closing for a drink afterwards.
- Le Variétés
- Ground-floor brasserie
- Lunch
- 12:00–14:30 daily
- Dinner
- 19:00–22:30 Tue–Sat; 19:00–22:00 Mon/Sun
- Main bar
- Ground floor, opens 1 hour before
- Second-floor bars
- Before and after Studio 4
Accessibility at Flagey
All studios are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Studio 5, the cinema, has an audio induction loop for visitors with hearing impairments. Contact the venue in advance at [email protected] so it can arrange the seating that suits you.
The Indigo car park under the square has disabled access, and there is a baby changing table on the ground floor, easily accessible from all studios.
If you need a specific seat, ask when you book; the venue can advise on access.
- Wheelchair access
- All studios
- Hearing loop
- Studio 5 cinema
- Baby changing
- Ground floor
- Contact
- [email protected]
Before you go: tickets, cloakroom and dress code
There is no dress code: visitors wear what they like. For concerts in Studio 4, a secured cloakroom is free of charge.
The main bar opens 1 hour before each concert. The cinema, Studio 5, is entered through the ticket shop to the right of the main entrance on Place Sainte-Croix.
Concert tickets are sold online; check the official agenda for the current programme. The venue's phone number is 02/641.10.20.
- Dress code
- None
- Cloakroom
- Free for Studio 4 concerts
- Cinema entrance
- Ticket shop, right of the main entrance
- Phone
- 02/641.10.20
Getting to Flagey: tram, bus, train and bike
Flagey is on Place Sainte-Croix, just off Place Flagey in Ixelles. The Place Flagey stop is a 1-minute walk: tram 81 normally runs direct to Brussels-South, but it is interrupted between Flagey and Barrière until late 2026, and replacement bus 96 covers that section. Buses 38, 59, 60 and 71 stop there. Buses 38 and 71 continue direct to Brussels-Central.
The nearest train station is Mouterij/Germoir, served by S5 (Halle–Mechelen) and S9 (Braine-l'Alleud–Landen); it is a 7-minute walk from the venue. From Brussels-Central, take bus 38 or 71; from Brussels-South, take tram 81 to Barrière and replacement bus 96 to Flagey.
There is a Villo bike-share station on Place Flagey, and bikes, scooters and motorbikes can be parked on Place Sainte-Croix. Tram 81 is interrupted between Flagey and Barrière from 5 July 2025 to late 2026 because of works on Rue Moris and Rue Antoine Bréart; replacement bus 96 runs between Flagey and Neerstalle.
By car, Flagey is inside Brussels' low-emission zone (LEZ); check your vehicle before you drive.
Parking at Flagey: Indigo, ProxiParking and the alternatives
The closest car park is Indigo Place Flagey, under the square: 186 spaces, open 24/7, with a maximum height of 1.9 m. It costs €3.80 for one hour, €7.60 for two hours and €14.80 for four hours. Reservations are possible and recommended because it fills up quickly.
A 1-minute walk away, ProxiParking Flagey at Chaussée de Boondael 1 charges €10 for the whole evening, from 18:00 to 02:00, and has a maximum height of 1.80 m. Book ahead: it takes a limited number of cars each evening.
Further options: Zenpark Bailli Ibis Styles (8 min), MyPark Louise-Vleurgat (10 min, 120 places, no reservation) and BePark Louise (11 min, reservation recommended). Some evenings, it may be difficult to park around Place Flagey. The Delta transit car park outside the centre connects by bus 71.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Place Flagey | Place Eugène Flagey, 1050 Brussels | 1 min | €3.80 per hour; €7.60 for 2 hours |
| ProxiParking Flagey | Chaussée de Boondael 1, 1050 Brussels | 1 min | €10 for the evening (18:00–02:00) |
- Indigo
- 186 spaces, 24/7
- Indigo height
- 1.9 m
- ProxiParking
- €10 per evening
- ProxiParking height
- 1.80 m
The Flagey building: a 1938 radio house
Flagey opened in 1938 as the headquarters of Belgium's National Institute for Radio Broadcasting (INR/NIR). Joseph Diongre designed it in Streamline Moderne style between 1935 and 1938. Its studios were built for radio and won international acclaim for their acoustics, earning the building the nickname the sound factory; it is also known as the Steamship.
The broadcasters moved out in 1974; the last radio studios stayed until 1995. After a restoration, the building reopened as a cultural centre in 2002; Studio 4 had been renovated by Philippe Samyn. Part of it is listed, and it stands by the Ixelles ponds on Place Sainte-Croix.
Studio 4, the main hall, is the room that made the building's reputation; the smaller Studio 1 and the cinema Studio 5 complete the public rooms.
- Opened
- 1938
- Architect
- Joseph Diongre
- Style
- Streamline Moderne
- Former use
- INR/NIR radio house
- Reopened
- 2002
- Listed
- Part of the building
Photos
Photo credits
Flagey's Streamline Moderne exterior on Rue du Belvédère in Ixelles, the former INR radio house.: Fred Romero · CC BY 2.0
The interior of Studio 4, Flagey's 862-seat main concert hall.: Zinneke · CC BY-SA 3.0
The organ and stage of Studio 4, Flagey's main concert hall.: Bandinelli · CC BY-SA 4.0
Read reviews on Google Maps We don't show ratings here. See what visitors say on Google Maps.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does Flagey hold?
Studio 4 seats 862 people: 502 on the ground floor, 300 on the balconies and 60 on stage. Studio 1 seats 156, and the foyers hold up to 850.
What is the difference between Studio 1 and Studio 4?
Studio 4 is the main concert hall with 862 seats; Studio 1 is the intimate room with 156 seats. Studio 4 hosts classical and jazz concerts, while Studio 1 is used for smaller concerts.
Where is Flagey?
Flagey is at Place Sainte-Croix, 1050 Ixelles, just off Place Flagey and a 1-minute walk from the tram and bus stops.
How do I get to Flagey by public transport?
Tram 81 and buses 38, 59, 60 and 71 stop at Place Flagey. Buses 38 and 71 run direct to Brussels-Central. Tram 81 normally runs to Brussels-South, but it is interrupted between Flagey and Barrière until late 2026; from Brussels-South, take tram 81 to Barrière and replacement bus 96 to Flagey. Mouterij/Germoir station (S5 and S9) is a 7-minute walk.
Is there parking at Flagey?
Yes. Indigo Place Flagey has 186 spaces under the square and costs €3.80 per hour. ProxiParking Flagey, a 1-minute walk away, charges €10 for the evening from 18:00 to 02:00.
Can you eat at Flagey?
Yes. Le Variétés, the brasserie on the ground floor, serves lunch and dinner every day: 12:00–14:30, and dinner from 19:00 to 22:30 (22:00 on Monday and Sunday). The lobby bar opens 1 hour before concerts, and two bars on the second floor serve during Studio 4 intervals.
Is Flagey accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes, all studios are fully accessible. Studio 5 has an audio induction loop, and there is a baby changing table on the ground floor. Email [email protected] in advance to arrange seating.
Is there a cloakroom at Flagey?
Yes, there is a free secured cloakroom for concerts in Studio 4. There is no specific dress code, so come as you are.
What time do concerts at Flagey start and end?
Evening concerts usually start at 20:15 and end around 22:00. Matinees can start at 12:30. The bars open 1 hour before the start, and the end time depends on the programme.
Does Flagey have a cinema?
Yes, Studio 5 is the cinema. Its entrance is through the ticket shop to the right of the main entrance on Place Sainte-Croix.
How do I buy tickets for Flagey?
Concert tickets are sold online through the official Flagey website. Cinema tickets for Studio 5 are sold at the ticket shop to the right of the main entrance on Place Sainte-Croix.
What is the history of the Flagey building?
It opened in 1938 as the INR/NIR radio house, designed by Joseph Diongre. The broadcasters moved out in 1974; the last radio studios stayed until 1995. After a restoration the building reopened as a cultural centre in 2002; Studio 4 was renovated by Philippe Samyn. Part of it is listed.
Can I park for free at Flagey?
No. The Indigo car park charges €3.80 for the first hour, and ProxiParking charges €10 for the evening. Street parking around Place Flagey is limited on concert nights.
Sources: Bachtrack venue page (November 9, 2026) · Flagey - get to Flagey (Wayback capture) (November 9, 2026) · Wikipedia - Flagey Building (November 9, 2026)
