Coming up at VIAGE

Posted 01 May 2025

4 minute read

With our spectacular anniversary weekend still fresh in our minds, VIAGE is gearing up for an electrifying spring. In the coming months we’ll be turning Brussels upside down again with a number of wonderful events. And obviously we will rise to the occasion of the Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend.

From viral chess sensation to soulful classics, from steaming jazz to a blistering tribute to Linkin Park and The Beatles – the stage at Theatre The Viage will be the epicentre of live experience throughout spring. Here’s what we have in store for you.

GothamChess is coming to Europe

If you’ve ever looked up a YouTube video on chess, this will definitely be a familiar face. Levy Rozman, aka GothamChess, is the most famous chess influencer in the world and on 8 May he will be gracing the stage here at VIAGE. Don’t expect dull moves on a chess board but an interactive live show filled with chess-related activities. Get ready for a lively mix of humour and spectacle as simultaneous chess matches and rapid-fire blitz games against fans and famous guests keep the action flowing. Naturally he’ll also be bringing his famous Guess the ELO segment to the stage.

In addition to group activities, we also have VIP tickets available for exclusive meet-and-greets with Levy and the chance to play a blitz game against the master. This is a unique opportunity to not only take pictures and talk to Levy but also to challenge him at his own game. From experts to absolute beginners, these VIP tickets are open to chess enthusiasts of all levels. If you have the slightest affinity with chess, this is a must-see event.

An evening full of soul

Two days later, on 10 May, Theatre The Viage will be transformed into a temple of soul, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll. The Van Morrison Alumni Band will pay tribute to the legend, featuring musicians who shared the stage and studio with him for many years. Spearheaded by saxophonist and BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Leo Green they breathe new life into such classic tunes as ‘Moondance’, ‘Into the Mystic’ and ‘Days Like This’. This band boasts the DNA of Van Morrison himself, with his full support. Settle back for an evening of musical class and nostalgia.

Jazz, jazz and... jazz

Like every year, the last full weekend of May – 23, 24 and 25 May this year – is reserved for the Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend. True to form, VIAGE will act as one of the hotspots. On Friday evening, The Lazy Frank Orchestra will kick off our programme with a cocktail of jazz, blues and rhythm & blues. Saturday night is all about swinging with Fête Laweit: pure vintage vibes from the 30s and 40s On Sunday we’re concluding in style with Jazmyn, a band that effortlessly blends soul and neo soul with jazz. Three days, three unforgettable performances and all for free. Theatre The Viage lives and breathes music.

Essential Linkin Park

On 8 June we’re cranking up the volume to 11 for METEORA’s energetic and adrenaline-infused homage to Linkin Park. This is no simple cover band: METEORA breathes Linkin Park and recreates every aspect of their legendary sound with unrivalled precision. The band members, childhood friends from France, bring each track to life with respect and fiery energy. Dutch vocalist Mitchell – aka Matt Se7en – was recruited due to his stunning vocal resemblance to Chester Bennington. Expect a show full of emotion, nostalgia and titanium riffs. Soldiers, gear up!

A trip back in time

In June we’re taking a trip back in time to the sixties. On 13 June, The Beatbox will present their breathtaking multimedia show ‘The Beatles Legend’ that recreates the music, energy and iconic style of the Fab Four in a totally unique way. The Beatbox have been hailed by fans as Europe’s number one Beatles tribute band. This show revisits five Beatles eras. A window to the past opens on stage with authentic costumes, impressive scene changes and a large screen projecting archive footage and original film extracts. Relive the 60s in all their glory: from ‘Twist and Shout’ to ‘Let It Be’, it feels as if you were right there.