The business of Madame Moustache, a club located near Sainte-Catherine in Brussels, is up for sale. This announcement alone does not mean the venue is closing: as of September 29, 2026, its official website still lists upcoming events. But after the 2022 fire and ongoing financial difficulties, the question now is who will take over the business—and in what form.
A sale, not a sale of the walls
The advertisement published by Sorgeloose & Trice concerns the business activity and the leasehold rights, not the building itself. According to BRUZZ, the building belongs to the Alken-Maes brewery and the monthly rent is €9,716. No purchase price has been publicly disclosed.
The nuance is important: the sale opens the door to a takeover, but doesn’t confirm either a clo or that the club will remain unchanged. Madame Moustache’s website still lists a program, including a date announced for November 27, 2026. However, this planned activity doesn’t allow us to predict what will happen next.
An address marked by fire
Madame Moustache has been located in the center of Brussels for over fifteen years, at 5-7 Quai au Bois à Brûler, near Place Sainte-Catherine and the Fish Market. In September 2022, a fire ravaged its interior. BRUZZ estimates the damage at approximately €650,000 and reports that the roof, several technical installations, as well as the sound and lighting equipment, had to be replaced.
Reconstruction was not enough to overcome the difficulties. In 2026, judicial reorganization proceedings were initiated to protect the company from its creditors and try to avoid bankruptcy. The sale therefore comes after several years of vulnerability, rather than as a simple change of ownership in a stable environment.
More than just a retro decor
The club distinguished itself with its cabaret, circus, and cabinet of curiosities-inspired atmosphere, as well as its dance program that blended diverse styles. On its website, the team describes the venue as a bridge between emerging artists and the public, and as a welcoming space for concerts, parties, and cultural events. This identity stems as much from its ambiance as from its function: a place to go out, but also a stage accessible to various collectives and artists.
This is what gives the sale a local cultural significance. A new owner can preserve the name and the business, or transform the establishment. The real estate listing even highlights several possible uses for the premises. For now, no scenario is confirmed: the future of Madame Moustache will depend on the terms of the takeover and the plans of the individual or team that acquires it.
Main source: 7sur7:spectacles (www.7sur7.be)
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Author: A. FO
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