BICENTENARY 2026

For more than 200 years, Val Saint-Lambert has been a symbol of Belgium’s industrial and artistic heritage. The site was previously renowned for its crystal-works but now hosts a unique venue where history, art and culture come together. With its remarkable architecture, museum and events venues, Val Saint-Lambert invites visitors to discover the excellence of glassmaking expertise and enjoy unforgettable cultural and artistic experiences.

The city of Seraing is committed to promoting local heritage and is supporting the Bicentenary as a veritable cultural and territorial lever. With its rich industrial and artistic heritage, it is supporting this event by highlighting the history of Val Saint-Lambert through opening its doors to visitors so that they may discover this iconic site in the heart of the Liège region.

The Val Saint-Lambert Museum recounts the fascinating history of the crystal-works and glassmaking craftsmanship in Belgium. Through its collections, temporary exhibitions and educational, activities, it immerses the visitors in two centuries of artistic and industrial creation. The museum is a place of discovery and wonder, celebrating the wealth of culture in Val Saint-Lambert and its contribution to the art of crystal-making.

The Château du Val Saint-Lambert, which is a strategic partner and historical host of the site, ensures the access, promotion and continuity of the site throughout the year. It is anchored in the heart of the site and actively contributes to bringing this heritage to life, supporting the efforts of the main players involved in the Bicentenary celebrations on the site.

The Uhoda Group is a Liège family business directed by Stephan Uhoda and is involved in mobility, local retail, property and events. It is a cultural player as well as patron and supports the development and revitalisation of the site, particularly in its cultural and events-based vision via Europa Expo and Folks.

The event agency Folks, which is an integral part of the Uhoda Group, will be orchestrating the Bicentenary celebrations. The agency is specialised in event organisation, corporate travel as well as brand activation and is providing Val Saint-Lambert with its expertise to offer the public a rich and diverse programme throughout the event.

For more than 30 years, Europa Expo has been designing and producing major cultural exhibitions, in both Belgium and abroad, renowned for the immersive design of their staging and strong narrative dimension. For the Val Saint-Lambert Bicentenary, Europa Expo is playing a key role in the design and production of exhibition experiences that will punctuate 2026, by translating 200 years of excellence, know-how and innovation in crystal-making into an immersive and accessible exhibition tour. Thanks to its expertise, the organisation contributes to giving the Bicentenary a major cultural reach, through promoting the heritage of Val Saint-Lambert through initiatives that bring heritage, creativity and modernity into dialogue with one another.