De Goudse Schouwburg in Gouda
De Goudse Schouwburg is Gouda's theatre at Boelekade 67, five minutes from the station, with a Grote Zaal of 813 seats and a Kleine Zaal of 232 seats.
Photo credits
Performers wave to a full house in the Grote Zaal, seen from the stage with the two balconies behind the audience.: Wendy van Bree Fotografie / De Goudse Schouwburg
Quick answers
- Capacity
- 813 seats (Grote Zaal) · 232 seats (Kleine Zaal)
- Address
- Boelekade 672806 AE Gouda
- Nearest station
- Gouda, about 5 min walk
- Closest parking
- Schouwburgplein, next to the theatre
- Doors
- Theatre café opens 1 hour before the show
- Typical start
- Grote Zaal 20:00 · Kleine Zaal 20:30
- Cloakroom
- Free, for coats and bags
- Payment
- Card or contactless only, no cash
- Contact
- +31 85 239 1501
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How many people fit in De Goudse Schouwburg?
The Grote Zaal has 813 seats on the stalls and two balconies, and the Kleine Zaal has 232 seats. Each show sells only the seats of its own hall.
The Grote Zaal is about the size of Kunstmin in Dordrecht and the Leidse Schouwburg: a mid-sized Dutch city theatre where the back rows are still close to the stage.
| Hall | Capacity |
|---|---|
| De Goudse Schouwburg, Grote Zaal | 813 seats |
| De Goudse Schouwburg, Kleine Zaal | 232 seats |
| Kunstmin Dordrecht, Grote Zaal | Up to 735 people |
| Leidse Schouwburg, Grote Zaal | More than 800 seats |
Seating plan: Grote Zaal, rangen and Kleine Zaal
Grote Zaal
813 seats, stalls and two balconies
Kleine Zaal
232 seats, one tier (Rang 1)
Grote Zaal price tiers
Rang 1 · Rang 2 · Rang 3
The Grote Zaal is a classic theatre with a stalls floor and two half-round balconies. Tickets are sold in three price tiers, Rang 1, Rang 2 and Rang 3; on the show pages we read, Rang 1 is the most expensive tier and Rang 3 the cheapest. The Kleine Zaal shows we read sell one tier, Rang 1, so every seat there costs the same.
The second balcony cannot be reached by lift. If stairs are a problem, call Tickets & Service on 085 239 1501 before you book.
- Choosing by price: Rang 1 costs the most and Rang 3 the least, so pick the tier that fits your budget; the show page lists the price of each tier.
- The theatre does not publish advice on sightlines or legroom for individual seats.
- Need step-free access or a wheelchair place? Book by phone on 085 239 1501.
What time does a show at De Goudse Schouwburg start and when do the doors open?
Evening shows in the Grote Zaal usually start at 20:00, evening shows in the Kleine Zaal at 20:30. The programme page of each show gives its exact time and whether it has an interval.
- One hour before the start: the theatre café opens and the ticket desk in the theatre opens.
- Arrive on time: latecomers may not be admitted after the start and can take their seat after the interval, if there is one.
- Interval: most shows include a drink (soft drink, beer or wine) that waits on the buffets in the interval, or after the show when there is no interval.
- The end time depends on the length of the show and whether it has an interval; the venue does not publish one fixed end time.
Eating and drinking at De Goudse Schouwburg
The theatre café is open from one hour before the show. For more, book a package together with your tickets. Payment at the bars is by card or contactless only.
- Order a package up to four hours before the show, on the website or via Tickets & Service. Availability per evening is limited.
- Groups of 10 or more can ask for a package made to measure.
Tickets, cancelling and discounts
Online tickets can be paid with iDEAL and the Podium Cadeaukaart. At the desk and the bars only card or contactless works. For big shows the e-tickets arrive 24 hours before the start, by e-mail and in your account.
- Service costs
- €1 per ticket, €3.50 for a printed ticket
- Cancellation fund
- €1 per ticket: cancel up to 24 hours before
- Without the fund
- Cancel up to 5 days before, for digital credit
- Digital credit
- Valid for 2 years
- CJP pass or MBO Card
- €10 ticket from 1 hour before, if not sold out, 1 per card
Cloakroom, photos and house rules
Coats and bags go into the free cloakroom. Free earplugs are available there if a show is too loud for you, because the visiting company sets the volume.
- Photo, video and sound recordings are not allowed before or during a show without permission.
- Babies are not advised at a show, except at a concert made for babies.
- Lost something? Call 085 239 1501 or ask at the ticket desk, which keeps all found items.
Accessibility: wheelchairs, hearing and parking
Both halls have wheelchair places and space for a mobility scooter. Call Tickets & Service on 085 239 1501 to arrange it, or if you cannot sit in certain places. The second balcony is not reachable by lift.
Both halls have infrared sound amplification. On showing your ticket at the ticket desk you can borrow a hearing amplifier for free. Directly behind the theatre is a car park with disabled parking spaces.
- Wheelchair places
- Both halls
- Hearing amplifier
- Free loan, both halls
- Second balcony by lift
- No
Getting to De Goudse Schouwburg by train and bus
Gouda station is the nearest station, about five minutes' walk away. Leave the station, walk left past the bus station and over the bridge across the Noothoven van Goorstraat. After the Jan van der Heijdenstraat, turn right onto car park Schouwburgplein, cross it and you are at the theatre.
Plan your journey with the 9292 journey planner or NS. The train times are averages from Trainline and are longer at weekends and on public holidays. The theatre advises the bicycle or public transport because parking is limited.
Parking at De Goudse Schouwburg: car parks, rates and walking times
The theatre advises these car parks: Vossenburchkade, Klein Amerika, Q-Park Nieuwe Markt and the P+R Stationsgarage. Schouwburgplein is the car park right next to the building. Paying by licence plate at the machine works, but the theatre recommends mobile parking.
| Car park | Address | Spaces | Rate | Walk to the theatre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schouwburgplein | Boelekade 67 | 178 | €2.60 an hour, €13 a day | Next to the theatre: cross the car park |
| Q-Park Nieuwe Markt | Lem Dulstraat 3 | 400 | €0.50 to €1.10 per 15 minutes, €16 a day | 2 minutes, says Q-Park |
- The theatre also advises Vossenburchkade (Vossenburchkade 19, 147 spaces, €2.10 an hour, €10.50 a day), Klein Amerika (Klein Amerika 30, 355 spaces, €2.60 an hour, €13 a day) and the P+R Stationsgarage (Burg. Jamesplein 1C, 400 spaces, €2 an hour, €10 a day on weekdays). No walking times are published for these.
- The three open car parks (Schouwburgplein, Klein Amerika, Vossenburchkade) are paid Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 24:00, so an evening show is paid. On Sundays they are free all day.
- Directly behind the theatre is a car park with disabled parking spaces.
- Rates went up on 1 March 2026; check the machine or your parking app for today's rate.
Contact and ticket desk
- Address
- Boelekade 67, 2806 AE Gouda
- Tickets & Service
- 085 239 1501 · [email protected]
- Hospitality
- 085 239 1514 · [email protected]
- Room hire and events
- 085 239 1511 · [email protected]
About De Goudse Schouwburg in Gouda
De Goudse Schouwburg is the theatre of Gouda, at Boelekade 67, five minutes' walk from the station. It has two halls, the Grote Zaal and the Kleine Zaal, and puts on more than 300 performances and activities a year: theatre, cabaret, music, dance, musicals and family shows.
The building dates from 1992 and replaced the 1913 theatre on the same spot. It works with the theatres of Dordrecht and Leiden in the Theaterdelta and was named the most hospitable theatre of the Netherlands in 2016 and 2017.
This page covers the theatre building at Boelekade 67. The ticket desk for the theatre and for Cinema Gouda sits in the cinema at Burgemeester Jamessingel 25.
Photos
Photo credits
Performers wave to a full house in the Grote Zaal, seen from the stage with the two balconies behind the audience.: Wendy van Bree Fotografie / De Goudse Schouwburg
The entrance of De Goudse Schouwburg at Boelekade with its yellow facade band, large canopy and bicycles.: Wendy van Bree Fotografie / De Goudse Schouwburg
The empty Grote Zaal from the top balcony: red seats, yellow balcony fronts and the stage lit in blue and purple.: Martijn Kardol / De Goudse Schouwburg
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Frequently asked questions
How many seats does De Goudse Schouwburg have?
The Grote Zaal has 813 seats and the Kleine Zaal has 232 seats.
Where is De Goudse Schouwburg and how far is it from the station?
At Boelekade 67 in Gouda, about five minutes' walk from NS Station Gouda.
Where can I park at De Goudse Schouwburg?
Car park Schouwburgplein is next to the theatre (€2.60 an hour). The theatre also advises Vossenburchkade, Klein Amerika, Q-Park Nieuwe Markt and the P+R Stationsgarage. Parking is limited, so come early.
Is parking free on Sunday?
At Schouwburgplein, Klein Amerika and Vossenburchkade yes, the whole Sunday. In the city centre you pay from 12:00.
What time do the doors open?
The theatre café opens one hour before the show. The advertised time is when the show itself starts.
What time does a show start and end?
Evening shows usually start at 20:00 in the Grote Zaal and 20:30 in the Kleine Zaal. The end time depends on the show's length and interval, and each show page lists its start time and interval.
Is there a cloakroom?
Yes, a free cloakroom for coats and bags.
Can I pay in cash?
No. At the ticket desk and the bars you can only pay by card or contactless.
Can I cancel my tickets?
Yes. Without the cancellation fund up to 5 days before the show, for digital credit. With the €1 per ticket fund up to 24 hours before, for a refund or credit. Service costs are €1 per ticket (€3.50 for a printed ticket).
Which seats are best at De Goudse Schouwburg?
The theatre gives no per-seat advice. In the Grote Zaal the tiers are Rang 1 (most expensive), Rang 2 and Rang 3 (cheapest), and the second balcony has no lift. The Kleine Zaal shows we read have one tier, so all seats cost the same.
How do I get to De Goudse Schouwburg from Amsterdam or Rotterdam?
Take the train to Gouda: about 52 minutes from Amsterdam and 22 minutes from Rotterdam on average. From the station it is about 5 minutes on foot to Boelekade 67.
Is De Goudse Schouwburg wheelchair accessible?
Both halls have wheelchair places and room for a mobility scooter; call 085 239 1501 to arrange it. The second balcony has no lift.
Is there help for hard of hearing visitors?
Both halls have infrared sound amplification, and you can borrow a hearing amplifier for free at the ticket desk with your ticket.
Can I take photos during a show?
No, photo, video and sound recordings are not allowed without permission.
Is there a discount for young people?
With a CJP pass or MBO Card you can buy a €10 ticket at the desk from one hour before the start, if the show is not sold out. One ticket per card.
Sources: Goudse Schouwburg: about us (October 21, 2026) · Wikipedia: Goudse Schouwburg (October 21, 2026) · Goudse Schouwburg: programme pages (October 21, 2026) · Goudse Schouwburg: route (October 21, 2026) · Parking in Gouda: rates and car parks (October 21, 2026) · Goudse Schouwburg: frequently asked questions (October 21, 2026) · Goudse Schouwburg: food and drink (October 21, 2026) · Goudse Schouwburg: ticket information (October 21, 2026) · Goudse Schouwburg: theatre rules (October 21, 2026) · Goudse Schouwburg: accessibility (October 21, 2026) · Goudse Schouwburg: contact (October 21, 2026)
