Kunstencentrum Viernulvier De Vooruit
Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER De VOORUIT tours
Discover one of Ghent’s liveliest monuments
In the building De Vooruit there are more than 370 (!) spaces. But what are they all for? Why and when was the "Party Room" built? What do the towers look like inside? And who made that giant drawing on the side wall? You can discover all this on a tour of the beautiful protected monument. As a group, an experienced guide guides you through the turbulent history of one of Ghent's most iconic buildings.
During our monthly guided tour, you'll end up in places you wouldn't get to as a visitor: backstage, rehearsal rooms, the attic, and of course the picturesque little tower, which offers a wonderful view of the city.
Tour information: Check the theatre's website
Language: Dutch (English spoken tours during Ghent Festival or during specific festival periods)
Groups: Interested in a group tour? The building is open for group tours of up to 25 people every Monday and Thursday. Book here
How to get there
Kunstencentrum Viernulvier is in the centre of Ghent, easily accessible by public transport and with a number of car parks close by.
For further information please see the theatre's website
Nearby
Belgium hosts a varied array of theatres and theatrical architecture with influences from across Europe. From opulent opera houses to enchanting private theatres, Belgium is a treat for visitors with a passion for theatre architecture.
Bourlaschouwburg
La Monnaie - De Munt
Theater De Maagd
Le Théâtre du Château de Chimay
De Vooruit is a historic complex in the Belgian city of Ghent the home to Kunstencentrum Viernulvier. De Vooruit was originally the festival and art center of the Ghent labor movement, with a ballroom, cinema, theater, etc. It is now mainly used for concerts and other cultural events. Vooruit was designed by Ferdinand Dierkens and built between 1911 and 1914 and became a symbol of the socialist movement in the interwar period. The building is named after the socialist consumer organization (or cooperative) Vooruit (in English: forward) (1891-1970), supported by Edward Anseele, to protect workers against the instability of capitalism. There workers could eat, drink and enjoy culture at low rates.
As festival and art centre De Vooruit was part of the compartmentalized Flemish Society until the Second World War. After the Second World War the building deteriorated until the re-launch in 1982 in its present form as a cultural center. In 1983 De Vooruit was recognized as a listed monument. The building continued operating during the restoration process, from 1990 to 2000. In 2000, a fully restored De Vooruit was awarded the Flemish Monument of the year Prize. Presently the rooms are used for parties and concerts, but also for cultural events or debates.
