THEATER & SCC FROM NAMUR

What THEATER & SCC FROM NAMUR does

Théâtre et CCN de Namur, operating under the unified brand Prisme, is a multi-venue cultural institution headquartered in Namur, Belgium. Founded in 1996, the organization operates three integrated sites: the Théâtre de Namur (the main theater venue at Place du Théâtre 2), the Centre culturel de Namur (at Traverse des Muses 18), and the Centre d'expression et de créativité (an expression and creativity center running workshops from September through June). It delivers year-round programming spanning theater, circus, concerts, literature, exhibitions, family animations, school workshops, and artist residencies, anchored by the Saison 26-27 season under the editorial theme "L'art de voir autrement."

The institution generates revenue through ticketed performances sold via the online utick.net platform and an in-person box office, subscription-based youth access (Pass Jeune), gift vouchers (Bon cadeau), preparatory theater classes (Classe prépa théâtre), and artist residency programs. Operating costs are substantially underwritten by institutional partnerships with four tiers of Belgian government — the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, the Ville de Namur, the Province de Namur, and the Walloon Region — supplemented by sponsorship from Loterie nationale and operational support from Interparking. Marketing is conducted through the prisme-namur.be website, Facebook and Instagram accounts for each venue, Mailchimp newsletters, the in-house Le Mag magazine, the seasonal Journal de Saison, and earned media partnerships with public broadcaster RTBF and print outlets Le Soir, Moustique, and Boukè.

The customer base is diversified across five segments: the general public and local community (primary), schools from early childhood through higher education, professional artists and performing companies, families (summer programming and family-oriented animations), and youth (Pass Jeune). The institution holds an accessibility declaration under French-speaking Belgian public-sector accessibility standards and provides dedicated programming for school groups from crèche through secondary level. Technology infrastructure is conventional and limited to standard ticketing, content management, and social media tooling; no AI/ML capabilities, proprietary platforms, or APIs are disclosed in the available data.

Name

THEATER & SCC FROM NAMUR

Legal name

Théâtre de Namur

Website

https://tccnamur.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Théâtre et CCN de Namur (Prisme) is a Belgian multi-venue cultural institution in Namur combining a theater, a cultural center, and a creativity center. It delivers year-round theater, circus, concert, and educational programming for the local community, funded primarily by regional government bodies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts and Cultural Center

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Cultural programming
• Theater productions
• Artist residencies
• Live entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Namur

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

THEATER & SCC FROM NAMUR operates a multi-venue cultural center in Namur, Belgium, hosting theater, circus, concerts, dance, literature events, and creative workshops across three venues (Théâtre de Namur, Centre culturel de Namur, Centre d'expression et de créativité). It provides year-round cultural programming (Saison 26-27), artist residency programs with production and touring support, and educational programs for schools from early childhood through higher education. Revenue is generated primarily through ticket sales, youth passes (Pass Jeune), gift vouchers, and institutional funding from Belgian governmental bodies.

Product overview

Théâtre et CCN de Namur (operating as Prisme Namur) is a multi-venue cultural institution consisting of three core offerings: the Théâtre de Namur (main theater venue), the Centre culturel de Namur (cultural center), and the Centre d'expression et de créativité (creative expression center). These venues collectively provide a unified cultural programming platform featuring theater performances, circus, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs. Services include ticketing via Utick, youth passes, preparatory theater classes, artist residencies, school programs, production/touring support, and gift vouchers. The institution serves as a cultural hub for the Namur region, hosting both internal programming and external productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Théâtre de Namur Main theater venue hosting live performances including theater, circus, concerts, and other artistic shows, located at Place du Théâtre 2, 5000 Namur. Serves the general public and touring artists.
• Centre culturel de Namur Cultural center offering programming, events, animations, and activities for the general community, located at Traverse des Muses 18, Namur.
• Centre d'expression et de créativité Expression and creativity center offering workshops, ateliers, and artistic development programs. The 26-27 season runs from 9 September 2026 to 12 June 2027.
• Programmation culturelle (Saison 26-27) Year-round cultural programming featuring theater, circus, concerts, exhibitions, and other artistic events across all three venues, organized as the Saison 26-27 season.
• Billetterie (Box Office Ticketing) Online and in-person ticket sales service for performances and events at the venues, operated via the utick.net ticketing platform.
• Pass Jeune Youth pass subscription offering access to cultural events and programs for young audiences at a discounted rate.
• Classe prépa théâtre Preparatory theater class for aspiring theater students and practitioners, providing training to prepare for theater studies.
• Résidences d'artistes (Artist Residencies) Artist residency programs including open calls for applications (Appels à candidatures) and output presentations (Sorties de résidences) for professional artists and companies.
• Programmes Écoles (School Programs) Educational programs for schools from preschool (crèche) through primary, secondary, and higher education, as well as institutions and associations. Includes dedicated paths for écoles fondamentales and écoles secondaires et supérieures.
• Productions et tournées (Productions and Touring) Production and touring services for artists and companies, including professional support, presentations, and hosting of external productions.
• Bon cadeau (Gift Vouchers) Gift voucher service allowing purchase of cultural experiences as gifts, redeemable for performances and events.
• Productions externes (Hosted External Productions) Hosting of external productions and artists at the venues, providing infrastructure and audience access to touring and independent productions.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Fédération Wallonie-BruxellescoreOthersGovernmental federation providing institutional support and funding for cultural activities in the French-speaking Belgian community
• Ville de NamurcoreOthersCity of Namur municipal government providing local institutional support and cultural funding
• Province de NamurcoreOthersProvincial government of Namur providing regional institutional support and cultural funding
• WalloniecoreOthersWalloon Region government providing regional institutional support and cultural funding
• Namur Confluent CultureminorOthersLocal cultural development initiative in Namur focused on cultural programming and promotion
• RTBF (La Première & La Trois)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic broadcasting network (Radio & Television) providing media partnership and promotional coverage for cultural events
• Le SoirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Belgian French-language newspaper providing media coverage and promotional partnership
• MoustiqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBelgian magazine providing media coverage and promotional partnership
• BoukèminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBelgian media outlet providing promotional partnership
• Loterie nationaleminorOthersNational lottery organization providing sponsorship and funding support for cultural activities
• InterparkingminorOthersParking services provider offering parking facilities for venue visitors
• utick.netcoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing platform provider enabling online ticket sales and box office management for performances

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maison de la Culture de Tournai: Walloon cultural center in Tournai hosting theater, music, and community programming. Comparable regional French-community cultural venue with similar public funding structure and audience profile.
• Théâtre de Liège: Major Walloon theater and performing arts venue operating multiple performance spaces in Liège. Closest direct analog — multi-format Belgian theater with similar scale, audience base, and French-community public funding model.
• Le Manège.Mons: Walloon cultural center in Mons hosting theater, circus, dance, and music. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary performing arts venue serving a similar French-speaking Belgian regional audience.
• Flagey: Brussels cultural institution housed in a historic building offering concerts, cinema, and live programming. Comparable multi-format cultural venue model with similar French-community audience orientation.

Broad incumbents

• BOZAR (Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels): Belgium's flagship arts center offering music, visual arts, theater, and literary programming. Operates in the same French-community ecosystem but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio than Prisme Namur.
• Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles: National subsidized theater company producing and presenting contemporary theatrical works. Comparable as a French-community performing arts institution, though with national rather than regional scope.

Regional players

• Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège: Major Belgian opera house in Liège offering opera, concerts, and recitals. Comparable French-community regional performing arts venue, but more specialized in operatic rather than multi-disciplinary programming.
• Le Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg: National theater of Luxembourg offering dance, theater, and multidisciplinary performances. Comparable institutional model in a nearby jurisdiction with similar European public-subsidy framework.
• KVS (Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg): Brussels-based Flemish theater presenting contemporary drama and live performance. Comparable institutional theater model in Belgium, though serving the Flemish rather than French-speaking community.

Peers

• Halles de Schaerbeek: Brussels cultural venue combining theater, dance, and circus programming with international co-productions. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary performing arts venue with a comparable size and artist residency orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/letheatredenamur
• Instagraminstagram.com/theatredenamur

Compliance1 record

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