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Welcome to Aula Magna, the central academic and multi-purpose auditorium on the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) campus in Louvain-la-Neuve. Whether you’re attending a lecture, conference, or cultural event, Aula Magna offers versatile spaces designed to accommodate everything from intimate talks to large-scale performances.
This page provides an overview of seating options, parking, transit access, and nearby hotel and restaurant choices to help you plan a seamless visit. We’ve got you covered with practical details so you can focus on the event.
Venue at a glance
- Address: Place Raymond Lemaire, 1, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve centre
- On-site spaces include the main auditorium and additional spaces such as Foyer du Lac and Foyer Royal.
- Overall site capacity can reach up to ~3300 when including foyers and banquet spaces.
- Accessible by foot from the train station in ~5 minutes and the bus station in ~2 minutes.
Whether you’re organizing an event or attending one, Aula Magna couples academic prestige with practical, straightforward ticketing and access. Think of us as your friend in the business, here to help you secure your seats with ease.
Seating and configuration: The main auditorium accommodates between 807 and 1050 seats depending on configuration, with total auditorium seating detailed by space. The Foyer du Lac offers cocktail, banquet, and additional seating options (300 cocktail, 250 banquet, 300 auditorium). The Foyer Royal provides further capacity (250 cocktail, 120 banquet, 150 auditorium). When including all foyers and banquet halls, the site can host up to about 3300 people across spaces.
Parking: Parking is available behind Aula Magna, with Lac Parking and other nearby options for convenient access to the campus. If you’re driving, plan for a short walk from the parking areas to the main entrance.
Transportation: The venue is highly accessible by public transit. It’s roughly a 5-minute walk from the Louvain-la-Neuve train station and about 2 minutes from the local bus station, making it easy to reach from surrounding areas.
Nearby hotels and dining: For visitors, several accommodation options are within walking distance or a short ride from Aula Magna. Notable choices include Martin’s Agora City Resort (Agora complex adjacent to the campus) and Martin’s Louvain-la-Neuve 4*, as well as ibis Styles Louvain-la-Neuve. We recommend checking affiliate hotel partners for deals and proximity to the venue. Nearby restaurants and cafés provide convenient options before or after events.
Notable moments: Aula Magna has hosted a range of significant events, including speeches by public figures and cultural programs. Recent high-profile moments include a public address by Pope Francis in September 2024. The venue continues to be a hub for academic and cultural activity on campus.
For event organizers and attendees, Aula Magna remains a stable, straightforward choice—reliable, well-located, and adaptable to a variety of event formats. If you’re looking to book or attend, we can help you navigate the process and connect you with a trusted hotel and dining options nearby.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Place Raymond Lemaire, 1, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve centre. (Official Aula Magna page) ([aulamagna.be](https://aulamagna.be/fr/organiser-un-evenement/capacite-des-espaces))
- Venue type: Academic/multi-purpose auditorium and conference space on the UCLouvain campus. ([aulamagna.be](https://aulamagna.be/fr/organiser-un-evenement/capacite-des-espaces))
- Main theatre capacity: 850–1050 seats depending on configuration; auditorium layout lists 807 seats in one configuration. ([aulamagna.be](https://aulamagna.be/fr/organiser-un-evenement/capacite-des-espaces))
- Seating/chart details: Auditorium seating up to 1050; additional seating capacity in adjacent spaces; total site capacity up to about 3300 when including foyers and banquet halls. ([aulamagna.be](https://aulamagna.be/fr/organiser-un-evenement/capacite-des-espaces))
- Capacities by space: Foyer du Lac (cocktail 300, banquet 250, auditorium 300); Foyer Royal (cocktail 250, banquet 120, auditorium 150). ([aulamagna.be](https://aulamagna.be/fr/organiser-un-evenement/capacite-des-espaces))
- Parking: Parking behind the building; Lac Parking space and other options; official notes mention parking behind Aula Magna. ([uclouvain.be](https://www.uclouvain.be/en/node/38180))
- Transit access: ~5 minutes on foot from Louvain-la-Neuve train station; ~2 minutes from the bus station. ([levilar.be](https://levilar.be/infos-pratiques2425/))
- Nearby hotels: Martin's Agora City Resort (Agora complex adjacent to the campus); Martin's Louvain-la-Neuve 4*, ibis Styles Louvain-la-Neuve; multiple options within walking distance. ([rd-agora.martinshotels.com](https://rd-agora.martinshotels.com/en/))
- Notable events hosted: Emmanuel Macron addressed Aula Magna during a 2018 visit; Pope Francis spoke to students at Aula Magna on Sept 28, 2024; Kosmopolite Art Tour events took place in Aula Magna in 2015. ([rtl.be](https://www.rtl.be/page-videos/belgique/politique/emmanuel-macron-interpelle-par-des-etudiants-louvain-la-neuve/2018-11-20/video/167793))
- Renamed/demolition status: Aula Magna remains named and intact as Aula Magna; no demolition or renaming reported. ([uclouvain.be](https://www.uclouvain.be/fr/culture/aula-magna?utm_source=openai))