Nyege Nyege Brussels 2026: MIRROR WORLD festival guide

Nyege Nyege MIRROR WORLD comes to Brussels on 25 and 26 September 2026 for the first European edition of the Ugandan festival. More than 40 artists are scheduled across three stages at La Fabriek and the surrounding CityGate programme, with live music, DJ sets, performances, exhibitions and daytime listening sessions.

For international residents in Brussels, this is one of the strongest multicultural music events of the week. The programme connects East African electronic and underground scenes with artists from Brussels and the wider African diaspora.

When and where is Nyege Nyege MIRROR WORLD in Brussels?

The festival takes place on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September 2026. The main venue listed by Resident Advisor is La Fabriek, Rue de la Petite Île 1A, 1070 Brussels.

Resident Advisor lists the event from 18:00 on Friday 25 September until 06:00 on Sunday 27 September. The organisers say Friday runs until 02:00 and Saturday continues until 06:00.

How much are tickets?

At the time of Babylon’s check on 22 September, Resident Advisor listed tickets in the range of €55 to €36. The event is listed as 18+. Prices and availability can change as the festival approaches, so check the live ticket page before travelling.

What kind of music and performances can you expect?

Visit Brussels describes MIRROR WORLD as the first European edition of Nyege Nyege, the Ugandan festival and label that has built an international reputation around African electronic, experimental and underground music.

The Brussels programme includes more than 40 artists. Names on the current line-up include Kampire, DJ Travella, Authentically Plastic, Arsenal Mikebe, HHY & The Kampala Unit, De Schuurman, Jay Mitta, D’Leesa, Mohammad Syfkhan, Dizzy Mandjeku, AFRORACK and Nsasi.

The programme is broader than club sets. Visit Brussels also lists live concerts, performances, exhibitions and daytime activities such as listening sessions. The festival is designed as a connection between Kampala and Brussels rather than a simple touring version of the Uganda event.

Who is the festival best for?

MIRROR WORLD should appeal especially to international residents who want something more distinctive than a standard city-centre nightlife event. It is a strong choice for people interested in African and diasporic music, experimental electronic scenes, live performance and cross-cultural events.

It can also work well as a social weekend for newcomers to Brussels because the programme mixes concerts with daytime cultural activity and shared spaces rather than focusing only on late-night clubbing.

Practical tips before you go

• Dates: 25 and 26 September 2026.
• Main venue: La Fabriek, Rue de la Petite Île 1A, 1070 Brussels.
• Age: 18+ according to the current ticket listing.
• Current ticket range: €15 to €36 at the time of verification.
• Friday: programme runs into the night, with the organisers indicating a 02:00 finish.
• Saturday: the festival continues until 06:00 on Sunday morning.

Because this is a multi-stage event with a long programme, check the latest running order and ticket status on the official festival or ticket page before leaving home.

Why this edition is unusual

Nyege Nyege began in Uganda in 2015 and has become an important platform for new African music. The Brussels edition is its first European sister festival. Visit Brussels describes it as a meeting point between Kampala and Brussels, bringing together artists, communities and ideas from both places.

If you are looking for other multicultural events in the city this week, see Babylon’s Brussels Festival of Migrations guide.

Official information and booking

Check the Visit Brussels event page for the official city listing and programme overview. Current ticket information, venue details, age restriction and line-up are available from the Resident Advisor event page.

Last verified: 22 September 2026. Event details and ticket availability can change.