Ancienne Belgique

Ancienne Belgique

http://www.abconcerts.be
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ancienne-belgique/

Ancienne Belgique, also known as AB, is a Privately Owned entity headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1979, the company employs approximately 110 individuals. It operates as a concert hall specializing in contemporary pop and rock music, located in Brussels, Belgium, primarily focusing on live events.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1979

Headcount

130

Headquarters

Belgium

Primary Segment

Live events

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On August 26, 2026, Ancienne Belgique featured an interview titled "(John) Coltrane 100," where Elin Forkelid, Raphael Rogiński, Robin Verheyen, and Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker discussed their initial encounters with John Coltrane's music and its impact. Previously, on August 25, Ancienne Belgique announced an upcoming performance by Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso on September 4. The duo released their new album ‘FREE SPIRITS’ in March, featuring collaborations with artists such as Jack Black, Anderson .Paak, Sting, and Fred again. Earlier, on August 20, Ancienne Belgique, in collaboration with Bozar and Kaaitheater, offered a chance to win tickets for a unique tribute to John Coltrane scheduled for September 23, featuring James Brandon Lewis on tenor saxophone and Chad Taylor on drums. In July, on the 22nd, Ancienne Belgique launched a search for a new in-house photographer, inviting applicants to follow in the footsteps of previous photographers including Willem Mevis, Daria Miasoedova, and Michelle Geerardyn.

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Ancienne Belgique offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. Ancienne Belgique's product portfolio comprises of live events.

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Ancienne Belgique's revenues were less than $100M in 2024. All the revenue comes from performing arts and theatre.

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Aug

28th

2026

09:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Vernissage Back/Stage - Thu 17 Sep 26

Back/Stage, a portrait of Ancienne Belgique by in-house photographer Willem Mevis Welcome to the festive opening of the photo exhibition Back/Stage. "Back/Stage, a portrait of Ancienne Belgique is the last act of Willem Mevis's trajectory as the in-house photographer of AB (2024-2026).

Ancienne Belgique

Aug

26th

2026

12:30

(John) Coltrane 100: 3 questions answered by Elin Forkelid, Raphael Rogiński, Robin Verheyen & Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker

1: When did you hear John Coltrane for the first time and what impact did it have on you? Elin Forkelid: “I was 14 years old and had just started playing the saxophone. I was interested in jazz but a complete novice.

Ancienne Belgique

Aug

25th

2026

05:10

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso - Fri 4 Sep 26

In March this year, their new album ‘FREE SPIRITS’ was released. On the album, they collaborate with some big names such as Jack Black, Anderson .Paak, Sting and Fred again.., once again demonstrating just how creative and versatile they are as a duo.

Ancienne Belgique

Aug

20th

2026

08:10

A lecture on the most influential innovator in jazz

The lecture will be given in Dutch.

Ancienne Belgique

Aug

20th

2026

05:15

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Win tickets for James Brandon Lewis & Chad Taylor duo

James Brandon Lewis as “a keeper of the legacy of John Coltrane”. AB, Bozar and Kaaitheater are joining forces for a unique tribute to John Coltrane, one of the most influential innovators in jazz history. On Wednesday 23 September, James Brandon Lewis (tenor saxophone) and Chad Taylor (drums) will pay tribute to Coltrane. Would you like to be there? Answer the competition question and enter for a chance to win two tickets.

Ancienne Belgique

Jul

22nd

2026

08:30

Become AB’s new in-house photographer

Our new in-house photographer will also be introduced at the exhibition opening. So our search starts now! Are you focused and ready to follow in the footsteps of Willem Mevis, Daria Miasoedova, Michelle Geerardyn, Francis Vanhee, Damon De Backer, Tina Herbots, Yaqine Hamzaoui and Karen Vandenberghe (among others)? This is your chance! Send your cover letter, portfolio and a Google Drive link (formatted as: firstname_surname_ABhuisfotograaf) with five of your best (concert) photos to hr@abconcerts.be.

Ancienne Belgique

Jul

10th

2026

07:10

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Coltrane’s magnum opus, breathtakingly brought to life by four dancers

At Rosas’s request, this performance will take place in the AB Flex: a half-standing, half-seated configuration. The performance lasts 50 minutes and starts promptly at 8.00 pm. The main entrance and bar doors open one hour before the performance.

Ancienne Belgique

Jul

6th

2026

12:40

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Coltrane’s magnum opus, breathtakingly brought to life by four dancers

At Rosas’s request, this performance will take place in the AB Flex: a half-standing, half-seated configuration. The performance lasts 50 minutes and starts promptly at 8.00 pm. The main entrance and bar doors open one hour before the performance.

Ancienne Belgique

Jul

3rd

2026

08:10

AB Session with Kids With Buns

No "bathroom floor", but a dance floor for Kids With Buns! The Belgian indie pop duo is back with a new album and can't wait to perform it live! Composed of Amber Piddington and Marie Van Uytvanck, Kids With Buns caused a sensation with their debut album “Out of Place".

Ancienne Belgique

Jul

3rd

2026

07:55

Events, B2B Tag

Coltrane’s magnum opus, breathtakingly brought to life by four dancers

(JOHN) COLTRANE 100: A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL JAZZ INNOVATORS AB, Bozar and Kaaitheater join forces to present a unique tribute to John Coltrane : one of the most influential innovators in the history of jazz.

Ancienne Belgique

Jun

25th

2026

12:25

Rewatch The Streets live at AB

"A Grand Don’t Come For Free was a moment in time — for me, and for everyone who grew up with it. I wrote it as a story from beginning to end, even studying screenwriting to shape it and without the faintest idea how people would react.

Ancienne Belgique

Jun

25th

2026

10:40

Events, B2B Tag

“Hallelujah! Luc De Vos has risen.” (De Standaard)

Please note: This concert will take place at the Grand Place in Brussels, a one minute walk from AB, as part of Vlaanderen Feest, Brussel Danst. Admission is free of charge. De Kleine Boterhammen presents Floris Francis Arthur (band) In 2026, our summer festival Boterhammen In Het Park will – for once – be conspicuous by its absence, only to return stronger than ever in the summer of 2027.

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