De Vooruit, People's house and theatre in Ghent, Belgium.
De Vooruit stands as a multifunctional cultural venue covering 20,000 square meters with four main rooms, several studios, and a historic café, exemplifying Art Nouveau architecture with flowing lines and decorative details that contribute to Ghent's architectural diversity.
Originally constructed in the early 1900s as a people's house to promote social gathering and cultural activities among the working class, De Vooruit has evolved over decades into a central hub for arts, music, and community events while maintaining its significance as a community meeting point.
The venue serves as a dynamic cultural center hosting concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions, workshops, and community meetings, fostering interactions between artists and audiences while supporting diverse programming from electronic music nights to theatrical productions and art exhibitions.
Operated by VIERNULVIER, the venue functions Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to midnight and remains open Sundays around the clock, offering rental options for various event spaces with experienced technical support, though wheelchair accessibility remains limited throughout the building.
The historic Theaterzaal features red velvet seats, marble murals, and gold-leafed balconies accommodating 650 people across 626 square meters, while some areas like the Balzaal and Domzaal remain temporarily unavailable due to ongoing renovations until early 2026.
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