On Friday 9th of October 2026, a scheduled national strike action may disrupt public transport in Brussels. We recommend that you always check the latest timetables and carefully plan your journey to and from La Monnaie.
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This autumn, La Monnaie and the Foundation against Cancer are joining forces for two benefit concerts. By purchasing a ticket for Memories (Christoph Prégardien) or Invitation au voyage (Véronique Gens) in our Main Hall, you directly support the fight against a disease that continues to impact too many lives.
“Art enriches, consoles, and invigorates. That alone makes cultural institutions and health organisations natural allies,” the Foundation against Cancer writes about its collaboration with our opera house. Since 1924, this federal organisation has been committed to cancer research, the prevention and early detection of the disease, and the support for those affected by it.
This season, you too can contribute to this crucial mission — simply by coming to enjoy some of the most beautiful songs from the German and French repertoire in our Main Hall. Half of the proceeds from the recitals Memories (5 October) by Christoph Prégardien and Invitation au voyage (24 November) by Véronique Gens will go directly to the Foundation against Cancer.
On 21 November, the International Opera Awards will recognise the artists, productions and most innovative projects that marked the international opera scene in 2026. La Monnaie has received two nominations: the first for the opera Medusa and the second for the Green Opera project.
The former General and Artistic Director of La Monnaie will succeed Markus Hinterhäuser and take up his new position in Salzburg on 1 October, following the 2027 Festival edition.
This year, Mobility Week coincides with the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Brussels metro network. La Monnaie, which promotes sustainable mobility, has joined in the STIB’s celebrations by organising a pop-up fashion show at De Brouckère station on 15 September.
