Cactus Muziekcentrum

Top choice in Bruges


Though small, this is the city’s top venue for contemporary and world music, hosting both live bands and international DJs. It also organises festivals including July’s Cactus Music Festival, held in the Minnewater park at the southern edge of the old city.


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