Must-see entertainment in Wallonia

  • Spirit of 66

    The Ardennes

    One of Belgium’s foremost venues for blues-rock gigs, Spirit of 66 also has a knack for finding and re-presenting half-forgotten former greats whose star…

  • Musée Tchantchès

    Liège

    Outremeuse's rakish resident, Tchantchès, appeared one day between two stones in 760, in Charlemagne's reign. This folklore hero and city mascot refused…

  • Circuit Spa-Francorchamps

    The Ardennes

    Circuit Spa-Francorchamps is a world-class motor-racing circuit. It hosts Belgium’s Formula 1 Grand Prix, and has been cited as many F1 drivers' favourite…

  • Opéra Royal de Wallonie

    Liège

    One of Liège's most prominent central buildings, the opera house contains a breathtaking, multilevelled classical-style auditorium.

  • Lou's Bar

    Liège

    This blues-rock-oriented bar is so small that on Sunday afternoons when there's live music (from 4pm), the band takes up most of the space, with drinkers…

  • Théâtre du Namur

    Namur

    Namur's elegant main theatre sits just off the Grand Place. The wide-ranging repertoire features orchestras, ballet, modern dance, cabaret, jazz groups…

  • Le Forum

    Liège

    Le Forum is a splendidly restored 1921 art deco masterpiece of a theatre that hosts larger-scale concerts, notably with French superstar singers from…

  • Charleroi/Danses

    Wallonia

    Charleroi’s cultural high point is its world-renowned avant-garde dance company, which performs here at Les Écuries theatre.

  • Cinema Churchill

    Liège

    A three-screen art deco cinema with a grand stained-glass facade. Most films are shown in their original language with French subtitles.

  • Piano Bar

    Namur

    The blandest bar on Namur's liveliest square makes amends by hosting free live music most weekends, and regular events midweek. Check its Facebook page…

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