Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Théâtre Royal de Namur

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,027 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Théâtre Royal de Namur

Théâtre Royal de Namur, Italian-style theatre building in Namur, Belgium

The Théâtre Royal de Namur is a theatre in Namur, Belgium, built in 1863 to designs by city architect Thierry Fumière. Its yellow limestone facade has a projecting entrance with Doric columns and two niches holding statues by Antwerp sculptor Jan Van Arendonck: Euterpe with her lyre (Music) and Thalia with her mask (Comedy). Inside, the horseshoe-shaped hall has four balconies set back in successive tiers, a Bayreuth-style orchestra pit for sixty musicians, and a red-and-gold stage frame.

Namur's regency council decided in 1822 to build a hall devoted solely to stage arts and music; the first, smaller and uncomfortable theatre opened in 1824. It burned in 1860 when scenery fell onto a gas lighting pipe, and lightning struck the site in 1862. The present building by city architect Thierry Fumière opened in 1863, burned again in 1867, and was restored by Julien-Étienne Rémont, reopening on 27 September 1868. Thierry Lanotte and Pierre Lamby restored it fully between 1994 and 1998.

The theatre stages around sixty performances a season — theatre, dance, circus, concerts and children's shows — and produces or co-produces five to six of them. It holds the official double recognition of the French Community of Belgium as a cultural centre and a dramatic centre. Since 2013 it has hosted Benoît Poelvoorde's Intime festival, a literary festival held at the end of August.

The main hall sits on the first floor, reached from the vestibule by two small side staircases; the box office and cloakroom are on the ground floor. The Studio, a former understage space beneath the main stage, hosts smaller shows and young-audience performances. The building stands on place du Théâtre, in the city centre.

The main hall's painted ceiling is a trompe-l'oeil sky made of 42 pieces of canvas glued onto a ribbed wooden shell, painted in 1867 by Brackman, decorator of the Brussels theatres. It hangs from the roof frame and rests on no supporting structure.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,027 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Official opening
1824
Address
place du Théâtre 2, 5000 Namur
GPS coordinates
50.46437,4.86816
Latest update
October 31, 2026 20:53
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Théâtre Royal de Namur - Italian-style theatre building in Namur, Belgium » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.