Brussels also hosts the annual Queen Elizabeth Music Competition, which brings classical musicians from all over the world. There is also an annual jazz festival which draws jazz stars to the city. Ballets and operas are shown at the Theatre Royal de la Monnaie. For Americans who need to feel a touch of home, there are cinemas with American films in their original version. If the party scene is what you're looking for, there are also nightclubs and discos to satisfy your urge to let loose, especially along the outskirts of the old town.
