La Demence isn’t just a party, it’s practically Brussels’ most famous export after beer, chocolate, and surreal politics. Launched back in 1989, this monthly institution has grown into one of Europe’s longest-running and wildest gay circuit parties.
The venue is the legendary Fuse nightclub, a cavernous temple of techno beats that transforms into a sweaty, international playground. Expect thousands of men from across the continent, DJs spinning house and progressive until dawn, and a dance floor that doesn’t believe in personal space.
Fuse features two big dance floors, one smaller dancefloor on the top floor next to the cruisy darkroom.
The crowd is famously mixed in age, nationality, and outfit choices, anything from jeans to harnesses to nothing much at all. La Demence also throws special marathon editions for Pride and its anniversary weekends, which can stretch over three days of nonstop debauchery.
It’s not for the faint-hearted, but if you want to experience Brussels at its most unapologetically queer, La Demence is the night to remember, or half remember.
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