New Year's Eve 2010

BrusselsLife has made a list of some of the events: there's something for everybody!

1/ The Party Animals

For those wishing to dance all night long, meet people in an amazing setting and do the countdown to the rhythm of House beats, this is the place to be! The Vaudeville opens its doors to a hype event, at the heart of the Galleries de la Reine. DJs Olivier Gosseries and Simon LeSaint will be animating the dance floor. You are invited to kick off the evening by enjoying gourmet menus from 3 prestigious restaurants located a few hundred meters away from the Vaudeville theatre. Doors opening at 10 pm Dress Code :: Chic and excentric Price :: only the party - 35euro // Party with VIP access - 95euro // New Year's Eve menu + party - 135euro // Menu + VIP access - 195euro More info on www.nouvel-an.org

Another possibility for the party animals :: the famous Pathé Palace! Located in the heart of Brussels, this place is known for its old cinema and its parties! For New Year's Eve, good music, an all-inclusive formula and a party until dawn ... The All-in formula includes the entrance and unlimited drinks (wine, beer, spirits, champagne ...). Doors opening at 11pm Price :: from 1st to 28th December included - 45 euro // on the spot - 55 euro Bookings :: via mail at [email protected] by mentioning the amount of participants, together with their name, last name and email address. More info on www.befilmfestival.be

Join us on the "Love Boat" The Bar of Clandestins prepared you a New Year under the sign of relaxation and good mood. The Théâtre de poche has been modified to accommodate your color on this cruise last. From 10.00 p.m., the LOVE BOAT puts the cap on the 80 ', music and pictures and of course we hope that you come dressed for the occasion. DJ HUMBLE, Doc & THE CLD HERBEEZ await the decks for a long, varied and eclectic set that takes off',... 80s to escape to the Funk, Soul and Rock of the sixties and seventies. At the Théâtre de Poche Doors open at 22h Price: 10 Euro before 11.00 p.m., 15 euros after! More info on www.clandestins.com

2/ Music Lovers

Spend New Year 's Eve listening to the music of the most powerful composer of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart... with a touch of humour! Over an hour and a half of music, seven musicians on stage, dressed in clothes of the classical era. A journey not to be missed whether you are heading out with your loved one, your family or your friends. (The show has been enjoyed by an audience ranging from 4 to 102 years of age)!

At 7 pm at Bozar Category I :: 32euro Category II :: 24euro Infos and booking on Bozar's website

3/ Theatre Lovers

TV stations often take advantage of end of year festivities to bring out old classics... but why not go see a remake of Splendid's "Le Père Noël est une Ordure " (Santa Claus is a stinker) at the Centre Culturel of Uccle? Stageplay by Daniel Hanssens, and lead acting by some of Belgium's most wanted such as Marie-Peule Kumps, Eric Staercke and Pascal Racan. At 7 and 10.30 pm at Centre Culturel D'Uccle Category I : 45euro Category II : 38euro

4/ Adventurers

Fed up spending Saint Sylvester in Brussels? Go abroad! Some of the best cities in Europe for parties and events are only a few bus hours away from Brussels. "Voyage en Bus" offers a wide range of package deals to spend New Year abroad, all of which are tempting and are only a click away. The "Nuit Blanche" (all night long) formula takes you there in the evening and brings you back the following morning (Prague for ¤80, London with entry to Fabric for ¤145, Amsterdam with entry to Club Escape for ¤139, and so on). There are some deals available if you wish to stay longer (Mega New Year Party in Lloret de Mar for ¤314, 5 days in Venice for ¤199, 6 days in Budapest for ¤309). Departures from Lille or Paris by bus to all destinations. www.voyagenbus.com

5/ Bachelors

The night of the 31st might be the beginning of something truly beautiful for some. At least this is what the "Coeur à Coeur" association believe, organizing an event made especially for bachelors at the Chateau de Genval. The theme is Black and White. However if you are a bachelor and want to bring a couple along, that's fine, we wouldn't want people to split up for New Year! Bookings are compulsory on 010/84.58.29 or via email Price :: Dinner + party - 95euro // Only party - 20euro More info on Coeur à Coeur's website

6/ Fireworks

Enlighten your heart and your night under the majestic fireworks of the city centre. Everybody in Brussels gathers here for this great tradition; locals, expats and tourists alike. Be the first to arrive to enjoy the musical event starting at 11pm, to get a good view and to avoid searching for parking! Place :: Mont des Arts More info on www.sibp.be

7/ Gays

The gay community has, for many years now, kept their dancing urge for the day after New Year! Every year the Démence organises their most famous event on the 1st of January, attracting clubbers from Belgium, France, Holland, Germany, Spain, UK, and Italy. The Démence is considered to be one of the biggest gay events in Europe. Fuse, rue Blaes 208 at 1000 Brussels www.lademence.com Price :: less than 30 years old - 20euro // more than 30 - 25euro

8/ Zen minded

Escape the cold and gray, and have a New Year's Eve under the palm trees ... Yes, yes, it is possible for only 125 euro! The Wellness Helena opens its VIP area. Program: access to the baths from 7pm (sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, swimming pool) and from 9pm, the more motivated will be in the pool (DJ) and the greediest gather for a delicious hot and cold buffet . Book quickly as places are limited! Wellness Helena - rue Hélène, 5 à Berchem-Saint-Agathe www.wellnesshelena.be