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Visiting Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus: what to know before you go
R de l'Enseignement-Onderrichtsstraat 81, 1000, Brussels, Belgium
Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus is a circus building in Brussels, open since 1878, with room for about 3,500 people.
Of the 79 upcoming shows with a published time, 71% start at 20:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Friday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 18 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Bus stop, Metro / subway and Train); the nearest is Drukpers / Presse (MIVB / STIB), 180 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Circus building
- Capacity
- 3,500
- Opened
- 1878
- Address
- R de l'Enseignement-Onderrichtsstraat 81, 1000, Brussels, Belgium
- Upcoming events
- 96
- Usual start time
- 20:00
- Busiest days
- Friday
Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus, month by month
- October 20261 date, including Petero Nzukira - UTABUSYA ABWITA UBUMERA
- November 202618 dates, including Uriah Heep, Damien Gillard: Rude and Stomp
- December 202615 dates, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and David Castello-Lopes
- January 202716 dates, including Fabrice Eboue - SolitudeS, Olivier de Benoist and Tu aimes tellement la vie
- February 202716 dates, including Nutcracker - Ballet and Orchestra, Verino - Rodeo and Messmer - 13 Hz
- March 202715 dates, including Swan Lake - Ballet and Orchestra, Pietragalla Barbara and Bonobo // Distance in Static - Live // Brussels
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (43), Comedy (36), Dance (10) and Plays & Musicals (7).
Arriving by public transport
- Drukpers / Presse (MIVB / STIB)Bus stop180 m
2 min walk - cambio CarSharing - Station STIB/MIVBBus stop280 m
4 min walk - Park (metrostation)Metro / subway350 m
4 min walk - Park (MIVB)Metro / subway360 m
5 min walk - Brussels-CongrèsTrain420 m
5 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 20 m from the venue.
Next events at Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus
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Other venues near Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus
- Église Notre Dame au Sablon1.2 km · 1 date
- Ancienne Belgique1.2 km · 1 date
Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus: practical questions
How many people fit in Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus?
Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus has a capacity of about 3,500; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus open?
Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus opened in 1878.
What time do shows start at Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus?
Usually at 20:00 (71% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus?
Drukpers / Presse (MIVB / STIB) (Bus stop), 180 m away – about 2 min on foot.
Can I park near Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 20 m away.
What kind of events does Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (43), Comedy (36), Dance (10) and Plays & Musicals (7).
Which month has the most events at Cirque Royal - Koninklijk Circus?
November 2026, with 18 dates, including Uriah Heep and Damien Gillard: Rude.
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