Grand Theatre of Verviers

The Grand Theatre features a monumental peristyle exterior with neoclassical architecture, white and gold interior draperies, and marble honor staircase with neocorinthian columns.

The theatre opened its doors in 1892 as one of the first fully electrified buildings, designed by architect Charles Thirion with a capacity of 1300 seats.

During its early decades, the theatre presented numerous operas by Wagner and Puccini, while violin competitions were established after World War I.

The building underwent closure in 2015 due to falling moldings and currently undergoes a 31 million euro renovation project to meet modern audiovisual requirements.

The renovation plans include the addition of an Elizabethan-style stage at the rear of the existing performance space with pooled scenic areas for different configurations.

Location: Verviers

Official opening: 1892

Address: Rue du Théâtre 4800

GPS coordinates: 50.59009,5.85705

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43