De Warande, Arts centre in Turnhout, Belgium.
De Warande is a cultural centre in Turnhout built on a former castle garden site, making it one of the region's largest arts institutions. The complex includes multiple performance halls, exhibition spaces, a café, and an underground reception area.
The centre opened in 1972 following plans that began during EXPO 58, ushering in a new cultural chapter for Turnhout. Major renovations in 2012 and the addition of the Kuub hall in 2005 transformed how the building operates.
The centre hosts theater, dance, music, and exhibitions that draw people from across the region together. The way artists and visitors interact here shapes the cultural rhythm of Turnhout.
The venue welcomes around 250,000 visitors yearly and features clearly organized spaces for different types of events. Planning ahead to see what programmes are on will help you get the most from your visit.
The centre operates using the Warandemodel, a partnership system that brings artists and institutions together in distinctive ways. This collaborative approach has proven an innovative method for creating diverse programmes for the community.
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