The idea behind SUSSY is simple: if you want to live, shop or go out differently, you should not need to read a pile of books first. The team wants to bring people along in an accessible way and with a good dose of humour, in a place where you first just come for the atmosphere and the company. The name itself is a wink at that. SUSSY started in 2025 as a temporary pop-up, the summer bar returned in 2026, and after two summers the team closed that chapter together with its visitors. SUSSY is an Antwerp non-profit that uses humour and an open door to bring people together to learn, make and talk about how things can be done differently.
Whatever SUSSY organises is always hands-on and social. Think of workshops where you learn to repair or make something together with others, talks and panels on how everyday choices and going out could look different, and community events where you meet new people. Formats vary, from an evening of making things together to a talk with a drink in hand. You do not need any experience to join: being busy together matters as much as the result. SUSSY likes to team up with local makers, entrepreneurs and organisations from Antwerp, so every event is also a chance to discover new initiatives from the city. During the summer bar years, a network of makers, neighbours and visitors grew around SUSSY, and the non-profit now takes that network along to new places and formats.
Looking for a workshop or event in Antwerp where you learn something in a relaxed setting, surrounded by like-minded people? Then follow SUSSY vzw. Because the non-profit no longer has a fixed location, you will find current activities, dates and tickets on SUSSY’s socials and among the events on COSH!. Are you a maker, entrepreneur or organisation with an idea for a collaboration? Then you can get in touch with the SUSSY team.