PAILLET
In the majestic setting of the Athena hall, PAILLET offers an evening where gastronomy, music and spectacle merge into a single enchanting experience. PAILLET brings together top international artists from the world of circus and cabaret (including Cirque du Soleil, London’s West End, and Paris revues), live music by the six-piece wind ensemble Die Verdammte Spielerei, and a festive dinner by Instroom and chef Seppe Nobels, awarded a Michelin Green Star.
Date
Thu. 17/12/2026 – Wed. 30/12/2026
Venue
Zaal Athena, Antwerp
In association with
Birdfish
Since
2026
Led by Bert & Fred, the creative minds behind the sold-out Cirq-à-Roma and with over 20 years of experience on all manner of international stages, each evening offers a total experience in which humour, poetry and acrobatics set the tone. While the performers take to the stage, you’ll be treated at your table to dishes by Seppe Nobels that are just as surprising as the show itself.
Seppe Nobels is an innovative Flemish chef, best known for Graanmarkt 13 in Antwerp, where he placed sustainability, local produce and creative refinement at the heart of his cuisine. His contemporary cooking, rooted in the Burgundian tradition, earned him a Michelin Green Star. For PAILLET, Seppe, together with participants from the social project Instroom, creates a surprising and seasonal menu that perfectly complements the atmosphere and experience of the show.
Die Verdammte Spielerei, winners of the Ultima Audience Award, are the hosts for the evening. Led by Stefaan De Winter, the wind ensemble sweeps the audience into a world full of unexpected twists. With their infectious energy and unpredictable humour, they form the ideal thread linking the acts, the audience and the kitchen.
“We believe that, now more than ever, people need to come together, laugh, share and be amazed. We offer class without stuffiness, entertainment without kitsch, and engagement without preaching. An evening where everything comes together perfectly – the food, the music, the acts, and the atmosphere – because it is created with love, craftsmanship, and courage.” – Bert & Fred
VIP Hospitality Package
Book your packagesThis package includes:
- admission to the performance on one of the following dates: Thu. 17, Fri. 18, Sat. 19, Sun. 20, Wed. 23, Fri. 25, Sat. 26, Sun. 27 and Wed. 30 December,
- a guaranteed covered parking space close to the entrance of Zaal Athena (one parking voucher per two packages booked),
- a warm welcome from our hostesses and hosts,
- use of the secure cloakroom,
- a premium seat in the auditorium,
- a glass of sparkling wine at the start of the dinner show,
- a fine dining experience by Instroom x Seppe Nobels,
- drinks before and during the performance (wines, beers, soft drinks, water, coffee/tea).
The price per person per performance is €245.00. The booking fee is €15.00 per reservation. Prices do not include VAT.
Are you interested in exclusively privatizing a performance? Or would you like to enhance your experience with tailor-made add-ons such as a speech, branding of your brand/company, a DJ set after the show, or more refined food and beverage upgrades? That’s possible! Send an email to hospitality@znz.be and we’ll gladly work this out for you.
The number of packages available is limited. All bookings are subject to availability. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received.
The access documents will be downloadable on our platform a few weeks before the event. You will receive an email (containing the practical information about the package) as soon as the access documents are available.