Theatre District

Make sure to visit Antwerp’s Theatre District and enjoy the many charming restaurants and local bars the city has to offer.

Antwerp’s Theatre district is centred around Theaterplein. Here, we find Stadsschouwburg and Bourla, two of Antwerp’s most renowned theatres. If you want to catch a musical, opera or a play, you’re in the right place. Be sure to book your tickets in advance, they sell out fast.

The Theatre district is also home to a few smaller theatres like Fakkeltheater, Arenbergschouwburg or Theater Elckerlyc. Not as well-known, but most certainly worth a visit.

If you’re in the vicinity on Sundays, you should drop by De Vogelenmarkt, one of Antwerp’s most famous markets. It’s been around since the 16th century and has evolved from a marketplace for birds and poultry to a bustling market where you can find just about everything – from clothing to toys and even antiques.

On Saturdays, you can visit another market. Zaterdagmarkt or – as locals refer to it – Vreemdelingenmarkt is the place to be if you are looking for exotic fruits, vegetables and other ingredients. Mixed in with specialities from all around the world, you’ll find some quality Flemish specialities as well.

If you want to take a step back and find a place to relax, Den Botaniek (Antwerp’s botanical garden) is surely worth a visit. It’s the only place in Antwerp that offers such a wide variety in exotic herbs and plants.

Antwerp’s Theatre District is home to a multitude of great restaurants and eateries. Bien Soigné, Matterhorn and Blueness are surely worth a visit. Do you fancy a typical Belgian beer? The vibrant Mechelseplein is the place to be if you want to enjoy a refreshing beer with locals.