Royal Theatre

Standing apart from the surrounding urban landscape, the Royal Theatre easily catches our eye. While brick dominates old Namur, this cultural venue is dressed in bright sandstone—a noble choice that highlights the beauty of this Italian-style theater built in 1863 and listed as a public civil heritage site of Namur and Wallonia. You don’t even need to step inside to appreciate its purpose; the two statues of Comedy and Music perched on the second floor proudly declare the building’s function. With notes, choreography, and dramatic monologues, the Royal Theatre’s schedule features around sixty diverse events throughout the year. If you happen to be in Namur at the end of August, you might get the chance—and the urge—to attend the Intime Festival, a literary event created by Benoît Poelvoorde. Yes, that’s the Belgian actor, originally from Namur, known for his roles in Nothing to Declare, Coco Before Chanel, and Podium.