K1

Across the water, this independent annex has a magnificent view of the new museum and can be hired in full for large-format events – from multi-day symposiums to epic parties.

View through a window showing the canal, with trees and K1 on the opposite bank.
© Bart Grietens
Dimensions
525 m2
Conference
100 (ground) + 100 (first)
Walking cocktails
300 (ground) + 250 (first)
Seated dinners
150 (ground) + 200 (first)

Features

K1 is accessible via the Avenue du Port and offers two partially furnished floors (230 m2 and 295 m2). When fully used, it can host up to 350 guests for a seated dinner and 550 for a reception. It also opens directly onto the pedestrian zone along the canal. 

  • Space type: closed space on two levels, equipped for standalone events or in combination with Kanal spaces (across the canal) 
  • Surface area: ground floor 230 m2 + first floor 295 m2 
  • Capacities (indicative): 
    • Conference: 100 people (ground) + 100 people (first) 
    • Walking cocktails: 300 people (ground) + 250 people (first) 
    • Seated dinners: 150 people (ground) + 200 people (first) 
  • Access: direct public access via Avenue du Port 1, 1000 Brussels 
  • Ceiling height: ground floor 5 m – first floor 3 m 
  • Light: high natural light with integrated blackout 
  • Fixed equipment: (ground floor) bar, professional kitchen, electricity points, internet connection 
  • Sound / acoustic authorisation: 84 to 90 dB, depending on the time and day 
  • Ambient temperature: approx. 20°C 

Venues & event services

Your next corporate event, conference or party at this new and exciting place called Kanal? An experienced team is ready and on hand to bring your ideas to detailed life. Get inspired and discover the multifunctional spaces, services and unique formulas on offer. 

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Hall 1 at Kanal, with a high metal roof, exposed beams, stacked materials, and construction equipment along the sides.
© Bart Grietens

Contact

Questions about hiring a space? Please contact the Hospitality team by email, phone, or through the online form. Your request will be handled as quickly as possible.

Sainctelette Square 11-12
1000 Brussels
events@kanal.brussels
+32 (0)476 25 55 25