What’s on

Catherine Fieschi

[hybrid-Salon] Is climate change the next big populist cause?

There is no consensus among Europeans on the need to address climate change. A careful analysis of how protagonists are using social media suggests that not only are they not engaging with each other, but that there is huge potential for climate change policy making in Europe to further fragment our political landscape. Fieschi's latest research suggest that it  could leave the way open for populists to take up the mantle of freedom fighters while climate supporters become more authoritarian. Unpack the meaning and political consequences of the latest research with us. 

Hugh Pope in conversation with Ásdís Ólafsdóttir

[e-Salon] Making Sense of the Middle East

Update your knowledge and engage in a conversation with an expert on Middle Eastern politics and society. 

Timothy Garton Ash

[e-Salon] Can a Dictatorship be a member of the EU?

Join Full Circle and 'historian of the present' Professor Timothy Garton Ash to discuss EU politics and whether countries that violate key EU rules can and should continue as members. And if so, on what basis. 

Roger Kneebone

[e:salon]: The Path to Mastery

Roger Kneebone, the expert on experts, combines his own experiences as a doctor with insights from extraordinary people and cutting-edge research to tell a story that resonates with us all - the story of how we can become expert. Whether you're developing a new career, studying a language, learning a musical instrument or simply becoming the person you want to be, Expert reveals the path to mastery and shows what lies ahead. What could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? Join the conversation to find out!

Gabriella Coleman

[e-salon]: Anonymous vs the Alt RIght

Meet Gabriella Coleman  -  anthropologist, dedicated ethnographer, academic and author whose work focuses on hacker cultures and online activism, particularly Anonymous.

Roman Krznaric

[e-salon] How to think long term in a short term world

Join political philosopher Roman Krznaric and find out how to be a Good Ancestor 

Laura Mucha

[e-Salon] Love Factually

Laura blends the most intimate stories about love that she has gathered around the world with enlightening scientific insights, for a compelling and entertaining evening.  

Stephane Detournay

[e-Salon] Shedding Light on Black Holes

In this talk, Stephane Detournay will take you on a guided tour through some of the most gripping theories in physics: from Galileo and Newton to Einstein, Hawking and beyond; all of which led to the discovery of black holes. What are they? Can we observe them, and how? Can black holes really destroy everything that they encounter? Why is it believed that they hold the key to the mysteries of quantum gravity? All of these challenging questions, some of which have been answered only recently and some others which remain unsolved, will be addressed in this engaging evening of intelligent discussion. 

Please note that this is an online only event. 

Daria van den Bercken

Classical Music off the beaten track

Date TBC!

Experience the magic of a virtuoso classical pianist in the intimate setting of Full Circle's salon.

Chamber Music & Supper

Flute Quartets

This season Brussels Muzieque offered you a deep dive into the clarinet repertoire, a unique bassoon piano duo recital, and now we end the season with another wind instrument experience.

Zero Waste Workshop

Chef Elliott Van de Velde

Learn how to love your leftovers & give them that funny twist to surprise your friends! We provide the jars, produce and ingredients. Recipes will be put online and sent around after the workshop.

Cocktail Discovery

Full Circle x The Modern Alchemist

Delight in a bewitching array of cocktails against the backdrop of our atmospheric members' bar.

Jazz concert

[Music] Pepa Niebla & friends

Pepa combines a soulful repertoire full of blues and jazz, combined with stories of love, family and immigration, to create a sincere and personal work.

Clarinet Quintets

Chamber Music & Supper

Join us for a cozy and intimate chamber music session on Thursday 29th October to enjoy some much-needed warmth and musical poetry.

Gourmet Dinner

Full Circle x Elliott Van de Velde

Learn how to love your leftovers and enjoy a premium, carbon neutral dinner made by well-known Belgian Chef Elliott Van de Velde. 

English Afternoon Tea

Full Circle’s Original

Experience an exquisite afternoon tea, full of sweet and savoury delights, homemade using the finest organic and locally sourced ingredients.

Pepa Niebla

Jazz Concert

The Spanish singer and composer Pepa Niebla and Belgian pianist Maxime Moyaerts come together for a moment of pure fusion. 

Tom Holland

Religion & Revolution

Why, in a West that has become increasingly doubtful of religion’s claims, do so many of its instincts remain irredeemably Christian? Join the conversation.

Chamber Music

Bach’s Goldberg Variations

Experience the magic of live classical music with extraordinary musicians  - as if they were playing in your own living room. Spacious and elegant Full Circle House is the ideal place to listen and relax. 

Peter Vermeersch

Notes on a Murder

Vermeersch is one of the brightest contemporary Belgian public intellectuals. He reflects on violence, on the true value of punishment and justice today, and shares his penetrating insights on what better forms of justice and fairer laws might look like. 

Clarinet Trios

Brussels Muzieque

Discover the magic of Chamber Music in an inspiring setting. Join our partner, Brussels Muzieque and their award-winning musicians.

Season Launch

2020-2021

Join us to celebrate the launch of the eighth season of Full Circle ideas. Grab a drink and hear a little bit about the fantastic speakers we have lined-up for the coming months. 

Inua Ellams

e-Salon: Poetry & politics

Join Full Circle for a special evening of conversation, live poetry reading and collective listening with the epic poet, playwright and performer Inua Ellams (online event).

Solo harp concert

Emma Wauters

Join us for our first full-length live concert since the lockdown with the prominent Belgian harpist and harp teacher Emma Wauters. She'll be playing a full programme and explaining some of the secrets of her tradecraft.

HYBRID EVENT: Chamber Music

Tchiakovsky: Souvenir d'un Lieu Cher

Join us for a cosy chamber music session to enjoy some summer warmth and musical poetry.

Action

Meals 4 Healthcare Campaign

Healthcare workers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle. While we have to stay home, they have to be at work. To support and thank them for their dedication, two Full Circle members, Sibylle and Pablo, have launched the ‘Meals 4 healthcare ‘ campaign.

e-Salon: Guy Standing

The coronavirus slump: Goodbye rentier capitalism, hello basic income?

In the third of our e-salon series looking at our post-COVID world, we're hosting Guy Standing who'll be speaking on whether the COVID-19 pandemic has created a chance make radical economic change. Esther Lynch, Deputy Secretary General of the European Trade Union Confederation will be providing a contrasting view as will our audience no doubt! 

e-Concert: Brussels Muzieque

Brussels Muzieque performs 8 duets for viola and cello by Glière

Join us for our first e-concert with Monika Mlynarczyk (viola) and Eduardo Tonietto (cello). They will perform 8 short duets for cello and viola by Reinhold Glière.

e-MasterClass: Nigel Clarke

How to Write a Film Score

Join us for an evening with composer Nigel Clarke to unveil the creative process behind making music for the movies. Nigel will show clips and illustrations from his soundtracks to stimulate discussion on the role of music in film and TV.

e-Salon: Julian Baggini & Zusana Kasanova

What can philosophers offer us in confinement times?

Join us for a conversation with writer and philosopher Julian Baggini to consider how philosophy can help each of us get to grips with our unprecedented circumstances - and even prevent us from slipping back into old ways.

e-Salon: Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Albena Azmanova & Stephen Coleman

After COVID: Can we do things differently?

Perspectives from Social Anthropology, Political science and communications with Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Albena Azmanova & Stephen Coleman.

Salon: Ivan Krastev

The Light that Failed

Ivan Krastev’s latest work is one of brilliant political psychology. In investigating the reasons why the West, after winning the Cold War, lost its political balance, he comes to the conclusion that this purported end of history turned out to be the beginning of a twisted ‘Age of Imitation’.

Till Europas Försvar - Värden att värna

Emily von Sydow (House member)

Book launch of Brussels journalist Emily von Sydow’s latest book 'Till Europas Försvar - Värden att värna'

Speakeasy Pop-Bar

Join us next Thursday 20th January for a Speakeasy evening at Full Circle House.

Exquisite cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere. Sense of fun compulsory. Good time guaranteed.

Concert: Toru Takemitsu by Brussels Muzieque

Concert: Chamber Music Session

Brussels Muzieque is a brand new platform that invites some of the finest international musicians in Brussels to create transformative performances and experience the shared passion for chamber music in an intimate setting.

Gina Rippon

Salon: The Gendered Brain

Gina Rippon explores new, cutting edge neuroscience and unpacks the gendered stereotypes that bombard us from our earliest moments moulding our ideas of ourselves and even shaping our brains. 

Yuval Harari

The Future of Sapiens

Newsweek exclusively brings Yuval Harari to Belgium for a one and only appearance in the Benelux. Full Circle has partnered to offer its members and network special ticket rates! Jump on board for a memorable evening.

Speakeasy: Pop-up Bar

Join us next Thursday 16th January for a Speakeasy evening at Full Circle House.

Exquisite cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere. Sense of fun compulsory. Good time guaranteed.

Book Club: Home Fire, Kamila Shamsie

Join us for a relaxed discussion of this insightful novel at our next Full Circle book group. 

Belgian Design Christmas Market

Designer fashion, luxury beauty products, gourmet food & more

A selection of some of the finest local, sustainable, designer fashion, luxury beauty products, gourmet food and drink, thoughtful books and more.

Members Christmas Party

Join us for a festive drink & mince pies at the one and only Full Circle Christmas party. 

Salon: Linsey McGoey

Where transparency meets ignorance

Linsey McGoey, sociologist and proponent of ignorance studies, talks about her publication The Unknowers and explores relations between power and willful ignorance.

Zero Waste Workshop with Marie Lefevre

A hands-on workshop to get to grips with some keys skills of zero-waste living in ways that will conveniently fit into your busy lives.  

Debate: The Future of Work

With robots and basic income, will work become play?

Book Club: A Whole Life, Robert Seethaler

Join us for a relaxed discussion of this beautiful novel at our next Full Circle book group.  

Linda Yueh

The Great Economists

How to deal with Trumpism, low wages, weak growth and more? Ask the great economists. Economist & broadcaster Linda Yueh tackles our topical problems with key ideas from history.

Concert: Chamber Music Session with Brussels Muzieque

Speakeasy: Pop-up Bar

Join us next Thursday 24th October for a Speakeasy evening at Full Circle House.

Exquisite cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere. Sense of fun compulsory. Good time guaranteed.