​Le Bivouac • Monthly meeting • October Edition by Collectif L'escalade

​Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 19:00 @ Etcetera bar (Etterbeek)

​🍂📸 Pitch your camp with photographers, image-makers and visual storytellers for a cosy, lantern-lit evening in Brussels.

​The days are getting shorter, the light's turning golden and low, and there's a chill worth escaping. So come in from the cold and join the circle. Le Bivouac is our monthly gathering. A place to set down your bag, refill your cup, and warm up with a little inspiration, connection and community while the nights draw in.

​Did you really think we'd let the spooky season creep up without lighting the fire again?

​That's right: Le Bivouac is back. Same beloved no-strings-attached, come-as-you-are, no-need-to-explain-your-camera-settings (unless you really want to) get-together for photographers in Brussels and beyond. Now with extra autumn warmth and maybe a cobweb or two 🕸️

​Besides meeting people who get excited about the same things you do and talking about whatever you fancy (no agendas, no ice-breakers, just good conversation round the proverbial campfire), you'll also get to:

• ​Show off whatever you've been shooting lately, from misty mornings and moody skies to the season's first golden leaves

• ​Swap stories from behind the lens, like the shots you chased in the fading light and the one that got away

• ​Discover what's brewing this season at the Collectif — we're officially launching membership, and the doors to our La Dégaine mentoring programme are now open for sign-ups

• ​Head home with a fresh spark of inspiration in your pack, ready for the darker, dreamier months ahead

​It doesn't matter if you shoot film or digital, if you're a seasoned pro, a freelance, or someone who simply loves the craft. Whether your camera roll is full of foggy forests or Brussels rooftops, if you pick up a camera, there's a spot for you at the fire.

​We can't wait to see you there.

​Bring your latest work, bring your autumn tales, bring a friend you've been meaning to introduce. Stay for one drink after work or settle in until the stars come out… 😊

​Not part of the crew yet? This is the perfect night to join the circle, and now the perfect moment to become a member too. Say hello here. All are welcome. The event is free. You can pay for your drinks and food directly at the venue.

​So set your tent down with us this Tuesday, and let's warm up the new season together ✨