A multipurpose room at the Royal Athenaeum of Antwerp & De Pijl.

Hall AthenA is open for both public and private events. The hall can be used for a variety of events, from conferences to study days, from staff parties to business events.

Capacity up to 499 people

AthenA Hall is a modern, fully equipped space for events, presentations and parties for up to 499 people, with excellent acoustics and technical facilities.

Located in the heart of Antwerp

Located in the heart of Antwerp, Zaal AthenA bears a rich history of active pluralism, diversity and free expression

Special experience at any event

Hall AthenA combines modern art by Luc Tuymans and Lawrence Weiner with historical grandeur, making every event in this breathtaking space a unique experience.

Extraordinary for any event

Hall AthenA is fully equipped for professional corporate events, public presentations, conferences and study days, performances and parties. The hall has a capacity of up to 499 people and is accessible by elevator, ensuring supply and accessibility. Acoustically, the hall is fully adapted to the latest standards. Our fixed sound system and truss construction make any technical feat possible.

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Art in AthenA Hall

Art occupies an important place in Zaal AthenA. The work Munich, which Luc Tuymans created especially for Zaal AthenA, is a work of art that nestles deeply in the viewer and leaves an indelible impression. A mural by Lawrence Weiner, the preserved Allegory of Fame and a presentation on the Virgin of Antwerp by the MAS are also part of Zaal AthenA’s permanent art collection.

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Discover our history

On the night of January 14-15, 2004, a fire broke out in the Royal Athenaeum. The flames rose high from the roof; it was one big blaze. The extinguishing took all night and the next day. The entire decor of the hall, with nine allegorical representations of art and science, went down with the fire. Only one work was saved, the Allegory of Fame. Since May 2014, there has also been an “Allegory of Doubt.

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