Theatres and Art centres

Stage fright is something we definitely don’t suffer from here in Ghent. Each night there is an overwhelming selection of theatre productions large and small. The many cultural centres offer you the classic repertoire as well as the latest original creations.

Arcatheater

Historisch centrum/Gravensteen-site

[Arca route ]

A theatre in a unique location at the back of the Castle of the Counts.

Campo

Historisch centrum/Vrijdagmarkt-site

The lively art centre CAMPO ...

Capitole

Kunstenkwartier/Zuid-site

[Capitole route ]

In recent years, this former cinema has been transformed into a Mecca for lovers of musicals...

Flanders Opera Ghent

[Opera route ]

The first half of the 19th century, rich Ghent industrialists initiated the building of a new and luxurious opera house...

Intercultural Centre “de Centrale”

Historisch centrum/Vrijdagmarkt-site

Music, theatre, film and...

Kopergietery

The Kopergietery is a dynamic 'creative centre' for children and adolescents...

Minard Theatre

Kunstenkwartier/Zuid-site

[Minardschouwburg route ]

Romain De Coninck, founder and driving force behind the Minard, keeps a permanent watch over his popular theatre.

Minnemeers NTGent

Historisch centrum/Vrijdagmarkt-site

[Minnemeers route ]

At this rehearsal and second platform of the civic theatre NTGent, young theatre-makers have a multipurpose hall...

Parnassus

This former Minderbroederskerk (church of the Friars Minor) has been converted into a cultural meeting centre.

Royal Dutch Theatre

Historisch centrum/Torens-site

[NTGent route ]

In the façade above the entrance, Apollo and his muses look out over the beautifully renovated Sint-Baafsplein, as you yourself can as you enjoy a bite or a drink on the terrace on the first floor.