Museum Night Fever at the House of European History
For this year’s edition of Museum Night Fever, step back in time at the House of European History, destination: the Roaring Twenties!
Special Events
- Date
- 19 October 2024, 18.00 (CEST) - 20 October 2024, 01.00 (CEST)
- Location
- House of European History, Rue Belliard 135, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Throughout the evening, come by the museum to learn more about Europe in the vibrant era of the 1920s through our standing tours, specially chosen objects, cabaret shows, swing dance workshops and jazz concerts.
In between your Lindy Hop and Charleston, grab a refreshment at the bar, which will be open all evening serving wine, beer and soft drinks.
Finally, take home a memento from the night from our special photo booth, complete with props and costumes!
The museum and the activities are free of charge and prior registration is not required, just drop in.
The House of European History is wheelchair accessible, with baby changing facilities onsite and free lockers for your belongings.
Standing guides
Find the standing guides in the permanent exhibition and learn more about Europe in the 1920s from a historical and cultural perspective. Hear all about life on the continent through art, the role of women, architecture, art deco, cinema and trends in Europe during this time period.
Duration: each stop lasts ten minutes. Visitors are not obliged to follow the whole trail.
Start time: 18.30 - 19.45
Languages: EN, FR
Following this, a leaflet guide will be available for visitors who wish to explore the roaring twenties in the exhibition by themselves.
Cabaret show
Join Cablab on the 6th floor of the museum and immerse yourself in their Diva Set on the theme of Europe.
Discover more about their world with a cabaret minishow, combining drag, clowning and opera.
Duration: 45 minutes
Start times:
19.45 - 20.30
21.15 - 22.00
Swing Workshop & Concert
Accompanied by a live band, join the Easy Swing team for an evening of celebration through dance, using the lively rhythms of an era marked by great cultural and intellectual effervescence!
Swing Workshop
20.30 - 21.15 - with dance demonstration
21.15 - 22.00 - all welcome and no registration needed
Swing Concert
21.15 - 22.00 - all welcome and no registration needed
22.30 -23.30 - with dance demonstration
Photobooth
With the help of Eldorado Costume Designer, come and truly engage with the 1920s era through period dress, costumes and accessories.
Pick the perfect flapper outfit, strike a pose in front of the camera and take home a special snapshot!
