CC Achterolmen

CC Achterolmen is a cultural centre in Maaseik, a town in the Belgian province of Limburg, located at Van Eycklaan 72. Named after the Achterolmen neighbourhood where it stands, the venue has long served as the town's main stage for cultural life, drawing residents of Maaseik and the surrounding area to concerts, theatre performances, comedy nights, and film screenings. For anyone curious about local cultural life in this small city on the Meuse river, it's a natural point of reference.

What can you see and do here?

The programming at CC Achterolmen is remarkably varied for a town with just over 25,000 inhabitants. The schedule includes music concerts, theatre productions, comedy shows (Belgium's strong "cabaret" tradition is clearly present here), and family performances aimed at audiences of all ages. Names that have appeared on the bill include Amelie Albrecht, William Boeva, and Stijn Meuris — well-known figures on the Flemish stage, showing that despite the town's modest size, the centre manages to attract established national performers.

A recurring fixture of the programme is the weekly Zebra Cinema screening, held on Wednesday evenings. This is an arthouse-style film format aimed at viewers looking for something beyond standard multiplex fare, and it has become one of the centre's most recognisable offerings, running on a regular cycle throughout the season.

Did the building undergo renovation?

Yes. During the 2023-24 season, the centre's distinctive building on Van Eycklaan underwent a thorough facelift, and programming was temporarily relocated to three different venues around Maaseik. Despite the disruption, the organisation did not pause its activities — concerts, plays, and film screenings continued at the temporary locations, reflecting a clear commitment to keeping cultural programming available to the community throughout the renovation period.

How to get there and what's nearby?

The centre is located at Van Eycklaan 72, in an easily accessible part of Maaseik. Nearby attractions include Bowling Maaseik and the Aquadroom swimming pool complex, as well as starting points for local cycling routes, including one known locally as "De Zondag." Several dining options are also close at hand, such as Café Graad, Koffiekoekje, and Trappenhuys, making it easy to combine a visit to the cultural centre with a meal or coffee before or after a show.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is CC Achterolmen located? At Van Eycklaan 72, 3680 Maaseik, in the Belgian province of Limburg.

What kind of events take place there? Concerts, theatre performances, comedy shows, family productions, and weekly Zebra Cinema film screenings on Wednesdays.

Is the building currently open at its original location? During the 2023-24 renovation, programming ran from three temporary venues around town — it's worth checking the current status before visiting.

Where can I find the current programme? The full, up-to-date schedule is published on the centre's website, achterolmen.be.

What else is worth seeing nearby? Nearby you'll find a bowling alley, the Aquadroom pool complex, cycling routes, and several cafés and restaurants.