Palais des Beaux Arts de Charleroi

The Palais des Beaux Arts is a complex with multiple performance spaces, including a theatre seating 1,800 people, exhibition halls, and a media library. The facility features separate areas for different activities and a spacious main stage.

The building opened in 1957, designed by architect Joseph André, and replaced the earlier Théâtre des Variétés that had operated since 1901. This construction represented a modernization of the city's cultural facilities.

The venue hosts a year-round program featuring opera, classical music concerts, contemporary dance, and theatre productions. Visitors experience a wide range of artistic performances that blend both traditional and modern art forms.

The complex is easy to navigate thanks to clearly separated areas and different entrances for various activities. Visitors should check in advance which activities take place on their visit day to plan their time accordingly.

Below the main hall lies La Réserve, featuring an illuminated glass dance floor accessible directly from an exterior entrance. Many visitors discover this hidden space only on repeat visits or by chance.

Location: Charleroi

Architects: Joseph André

Official opening: 1957

Address: Place du Manège 1

Phone: +3271311212

Website: http://pba.be

GPS coordinates: 50.41374,4.44281

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02