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Aristidez (Peru) 4 shows in Brussels April

Submitted by ArtChance on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:16

Aristidez is coming back to Brussels!

He will once again be the headliner of Spring Feestje vol. 3, the open‑air event organised by Café Circus, and featuring afrobeat, axé, disco, and more. As many of you who participated in last year’s edition remember, this event brings together the whole Place de Londres neighbourhood, from local bars to restaurants and shops, reactivating the local economy through a spring celebration.

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