
Visiting Vorst Nationaal/Forest National: what to know before you go
Avenue Victor Rousseau 208, 1190, Brussels, Belgium
Vorst Nationaal/Forest National is a multi-purpose hall in Brussels, open since 1970, with room for about 8,400 people.
Of the 56 upcoming shows with a published time, 46% start at 20:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Saturday and Friday.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 14 dates.
4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus stop); the nearest is Gare de Forest-Est, 380 m away.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Multi-purpose hall
- Capacity
- 8,400
- Opened
- 1970
- Address
- Avenue Victor Rousseau 208, 1190, Brussels, Belgium
- Upcoming events
- 63
- Usual start time
- 20:00
- Busiest days
- Saturday, Friday
Vorst Nationaal/Forest National, month by month
- October 20261 date, including Jungle
- November 202611 dates, including Good Charlotte - Motel Du Cap EU/UK Tour, Les 4 Saisons - Ballet and Christophe Mae
- December 202614 dates, including The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert - #1, Indochine and Home Alone in Concert
- January 20276 dates, including The Nutcracker - Ballet and Orchestra, Jarry and WWE Smackdown
- February 202713 dates, including Disney On Ice : Les Aventures de Mickey, Marine Leonardi - Mauvaise graine and Role Model Presents: Chuck On Tour
- March 202710 dates, including Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, SIENNA SPIRO: My House Tour and Le Roi Soleil
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (45), Comedy (8), Plays & Musicals (5), Dance (3) and Sports (1).
Arriving by public transport
- Gare de Forest-EstTrain380 m
5 min walk - Forestoise (MIVB / STIB)Bus stop390 m
5 min walk - Brussel CentraalTrain600 m
7 min walk - Gare d'Uccle-StalleTrain850 m
11 min walk
Arriving by car
3 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 630 m from the venue.
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Vorst Nationaal/Forest National: practical questions
How many people fit in Vorst Nationaal/Forest National?
Vorst Nationaal/Forest National has a capacity of about 8,400; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Vorst Nationaal/Forest National open?
Vorst Nationaal/Forest National opened in 1970.
What time do shows start at Vorst Nationaal/Forest National?
Usually at 20:00 (46% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Vorst Nationaal/Forest National?
Gare de Forest-Est (Train), 380 m away – about 5 min on foot.
Can I park near Vorst Nationaal/Forest National?
Yes, 3 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 630 m away.
What kind of events does Vorst Nationaal/Forest National host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (45), Comedy (8), Plays & Musicals (5) and Dance (3).
Which month has the most events at Vorst Nationaal/Forest National?
December 2026, with 14 dates, including The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert - #1 and Indochine.
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