Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen in Kampen
Kampen's 1891 city theatre on Burgwal 84: a 470-seat Grote Zaal, free parking at the edge of the centre and a 10-minute walk from the station.
Photo credits
Rows of red plush seats in the Grote Zaal of Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen, with the balcony and chandelier above: Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers
- Capacity
- Grote Zaal 470 seats (330 stalls, 140 balcony)
- Address
- Burgwal 848261 ES Kampen
- From the station
- About 10 minutes on foot over the city bridge
- Free parking
- Four car parks at the edge of the centre
- Typical start
- Evenings 20:15, Sunday matinees 15:00
- Interval drink
- Included with professional shows
- Cloakroom
- Yes, but unguarded
- Wheelchair places
- 2 in the Grote Zaal, both in row 12
- Contact
- +31 38 331 73 73
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How many people fit in Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen?
The Grote Zaal holds 470 people: 330 seats in the stalls and 140 on the balcony.
- Grote Zaal stalls
- 330
- Grote Zaal balcony
- 140
- Vestzaktheater
- 120 seated / 60 standing
- Salon 1891
- 5 to 50 people
That is about the size of the Hanzestrohmzaal in Schouwburg Odeon in Zwolle and roughly half the main hall of Schouwburg Hengelo. The smaller Vestzaktheater has a flat floor and a retractable tribune: 120 seats in the tribune set-up or 60 standing places. Capacities are per room and are not added up: the venue itself says its rooms host 10 to 500 people.
| Room | Seats |
|---|---|
| Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen, Grote Zaal | 470 |
| Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen, Vestzaktheater | 120 seated, or 60 standing |
| Schouwburg Odeon Zwolle, Hanzestrohmzaal | 459 |
| Schouwburg Hengelo, main hall | 880 |
Seating plan of the Grote Zaal: stalls, balcony and wheelchair places
There are two levels: 330 seats in the stalls and 140 on the balcony.
Stalls
330
Balcony
140
Wheelchair places
2, row 12
When you book online you pick your own seat on the plan and the e-ticket shows your seat. Seats close to the stage in the stalls put you nearest the performers; the balcony looks over the whole stage. The theatre publishes no further advice on which seats are best; event pages list the price per seat category (such as Rang 1), with lower prices for Theaterpas holders. The two wheelchair places are both in row 12 of the Grote Zaal; reserve them by phone or email. The Vestzaktheater, used for film and smaller shows, has a flat floor and a retractable tribune: 120 seats in the tribune set-up, or 60 standing places.
How an evening at Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen works
- Book online (24/7) and pick your seat, or buy at the box office, which charges no reservation fee. Show your e-ticket on your phone at the entrance.
- Park at the edge of the centre or walk from the station in about 10 minutes.
- Eat first in restaurant Salon 1891 if you booked a table.
- Be on time: latecomers cannot just walk in and are seated at a suitable moment if possible.
- Enjoy the show; your interval drink is included at professional shows, or waiting after the show if there is no interval.
- Stay for a drink in the Schoolfoyer or Oude Foyer after the show.
What time do shows at Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen start and end?
Most evening shows start at 20:15 and most Sunday matinees at 15:00; the ticket for your show has the exact time.
Start times follow the event pages (for example 20:15 on a Friday evening, 15:00 on a Sunday). End times depend on the show and whether there is an interval; the theatre does not publish one general end time, so check the running time on the event page.
Tickets, prices and refunds at Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen
Book online at any hour or at the box office; phone and web bookings cost €1.50 per ticket.
Prices differ per show and are on each event page by seat category (such as Rang 1), with separate prices for normal tickets, Theaterpas holders and, for films, donors, students and CJP.
If you return tickets at least 48 hours before the show you get a voucher for another professional show this season; reservation costs are still charged and you never get money back. Sold-out shows have a waiting list.
- Reservation fee
- €1.50 per ticket by phone or online; none at the box office
- Online payment
- iDEAL, Podium Cadeaukaart
Food and drink: restaurant Salon 1891 and the foyers
Eat before the show in theatre restaurant Salon 1891, a three-course monthly menu for €35.00 per person paid in advance.
- Only a few tables are available for visitors, so reserve ahead. Drinks are paid on the evening itself.
- After the show, the Schoolfoyer and Oude Foyer serve borrel boards: bitterbal(let), brodeloper and Uit ’t Vuistje (a luxe borrel board). Order at the bar or reserve ahead.
Cloakroom, late arrival and photography
There is a cloakroom, but the theatre calls it unguarded, so keep valuables with you.
- Latecomers cannot just walk in; the house manager seats you at a suitable moment if possible.
- Recording images or sound is not allowed unless the artist says otherwise.
- Lost something? Email [email protected].
Wheelchair access, lifts and hearing loop
The Grote Zaal has two wheelchair places, both in row 12; reserve them by phone or email.
- Wheelchair places
- 2, row 12, Grote Zaal; book via 038 331 73 73
- Lifts
- Two, to the Vestzaktheater and the restaurant
- Hearing loop
- Equipment available at the box office
- Accessible toilet
- Between the Schoolfoyer and Grote Zaal
- Disabled parking
- Two spaces outside Burgwal 84
Getting to Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen by train, bike and car
From Zwolle the train takes 10 minutes to Kampen, then it is about a 10-minute walk over the city bridge to Burgwal 84.
From Amsterdam or Utrecht, change at Zwolle onto the Kamperlijntje, which ends in Kampen. The theatre and the municipality publish no late-night times for the way home after a show, so check 9292 for the last train and bus.
The Nieuwe Markt in front of the theatre is partly closed while the theatre's tower is strengthened; the municipality expects the work to finish at the end of October 2026. Until then the Saturday and Monday markets stand on the Burgwal, which is closed to traffic from number 99 to the Meeuwenbrug on Saturdays 05:00-19:00 and Mondays 02:00-15:00.
Parking at Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen: free and paid options
Park free at the edge of the centre, or pay €2.50 an hour closer in (Monday to Saturday 08:00-22:00).
Paid parking is free on Sundays and national holidays. The free car parks are within limited walking distance of the centre, so allow time. Elsewhere in the inner city the maximum is 1.5 hours.
| Car park | Address | Walk to the theatre | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free: Parkeergarage Buitenhaven, Burgemeester Berghuisplein, Flevoweg | Oranjesingel 44; Burgemeester Berghuisplein 1; Flevoweg between Europa-allee and Korteweg | Not published (limited walking distance) | Free |
| Station Kampen P+R | Stationsplein 5 | About 10 min | Free |
| Bongerd, Meeuwenplein, Van Heutszplein, IJsselkade | Inner city | Not published | €2.50 per hour, max 3 hours |
Contact, box office hours and address
- Address
- Burgwal 84, 8261 ES Kampen
- Box office phone
- 038 331 73 73
- Office and room hire
- 038 331 73 43
- [email protected]
- Box office hours
- Weekdays 10:00-12:30 and one hour before a show; closed on national holidays
What is Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen?
Kampen's city theatre on Burgwal 84, open to the public since 1891 and a listed national monument.
The theatre has a 470-seat Grote Zaal with red plush chairs under a chandelier, and a flexible Vestzaktheater for around 120 seats that doubles as the cinema for Filmhuis Kampen. Three foyers and the Salon 1891 restaurant complete the building.
The programme covers cabaret, music, dance, drama, musicals, children's shows and film, with 132 shows this season.
History of the Stadsgehoorzaal
The building on the Burgwal opened to the public in 1891, designed by architect Vidal de St. Germain. It is a rijksmonument and one of the places the municipality of Kampen has designated for weddings.
Photos
Photo credits
Rows of red plush seats in the Grote Zaal of Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen, with the balcony and chandelier above: Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen · CC BY-SA 4.0
The brick and sandstone facade of Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen on the Burgwal in evening light: Steven Lek · CC BY-SA 4.0
The stage of the Grote Zaal in Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen, with black curtains, a rack of stage lamps and the fly system behind the proscenium: Chris Booms (Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped
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Frequently asked questions about Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen
How many seats does Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen have?
The Grote Zaal has 470: 330 in the stalls and 140 on the balcony. The Vestzaktheater has 120 seats in tribune set-up.
Where can I park near Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen?
Free at Buitenhaven (Oranjesingel 44), Stationsplein, Burgemeester Berghuisplein and Flevoweg, all at the edge of the centre. Closer in it costs €2.50 per hour Monday to Saturday 08:00-22:00.
How far is the theatre from Kampen station?
About 10 minutes on foot over the city bridge.
What time do shows start?
Most evening shows start at 20:15 and most Sunday matinees at 15:00. The end time depends on the show and any interval, so check the event page.
Is there a cloakroom?
Yes, but it is unguarded, so keep valuables with you.
Is a drink included in my ticket?
At all professional shows except children's shows and hires, an interval drink is included; with no interval it waits after the show.
Can I eat at Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen?
Yes, in restaurant Salon 1891: a three-course monthly menu for €35.00 per person, paid in advance. A few tables only, so reserve.
Is the theatre wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Grote Zaal has two wheelchair places in row 12 (book on 038 331 73 73), and two lifts reach the Vestzaktheater and the restaurant. There is an accessible toilet and two disabled parking spaces at the door.
What if I arrive late?
You cannot just walk in; the house manager seats you at a suitable moment if possible.
Can I get my money back if I cannot come?
No. Return tickets at least 48 hours ahead for a voucher for another professional show this season; reservation costs are still charged.
What are the box office hours?
Weekdays 10:00-12:30 and one hour before a show; closed on national holidays. Phone 038 331 73 73.
Can I take photos or film during a show?
No, recording images or sound is not allowed unless the artist says otherwise.
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