Theater aan de Parade in 's-Hertogenbosch
A city theatre on the Parade with a 920-seat Casinozaal and a 435-seat Pleinzaal, a 15-minute walk from Den Bosch Centraal.
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Curved rows of cream-coloured seats in the stalls and on the balcony of the Casinozaal at Theater aan de Parade, with perforated wooden walls.: Theater aan de Parade
Quick answers
- Capacity
- 920 seats in the Casinozaal, 435 in the Pleinzaal
- Address
- Parade 235211 KL 's-Hertogenbosch
- From Den Bosch Centraal
- About 15 minutes on foot
- Closest garage
- Sint Jan, about 350 m
- Typical evening show
- Starts 20:00 or 20:30, ends around 21:20-22:00
- Tickets
- Always; seats mostly picked online
- Wheelchair access
- Both halls, with a space for a companion
- Theatercafé
- Tuesday to Friday 13:00-17:00, weekends 11:00-17:00
- Contact
- +31 73 680 9809
Theater aan de Parade agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in 's-Hertogenbosch.
Last night at Theater aan de Parade: Koffie bij de Piano, Family Concert Rhythmix (8+)
This week
- Wed11NovFree
- Fri13Nov
€25Tickets
November 2026
- Wed18Nov
€5Tickets - Wed18Nov
from €23Tickets - Fri20Nov
November Music: Installation Jonas Vorwerk8 shows:Fri 20 Nov 13:00Fri 20 Nov 15:00Fri 20 Nov 15:00Fri 20 Nov 18:00Fri 20 Nov 19:00Fri 20 Nov 20:30Fri 20 Nov 20:30Sat 21 NovFree
Plan your visit to Theater aan de Parade
How many people fit in Theater aan de Parade?
The Casinozaal seats 920 and the Pleinzaal 435 (up to 1,000 standing). Both halls are in one building on the Parade, and the halls are soundproof, so two shows can run at the same time.
The Casinozaal has 570 seats in the stalls and 350 on the balcony, and a stage 22 metres wide. The Pleinzaal has a retractable stand and an adjustable stage, so a standing concert (marked STACONCERT) can fit up to 1,000 people. Do not add the two halls together: a visitor is only ever in one of them.
| Hall | Seats |
|---|---|
| Casinozaal, Theater aan de Parade ('s-Hertogenbosch) | 920 (570 stalls + 350 balcony) |
| Pleinzaal, Theater aan de Parade | 435 seated, up to 1,000 standing |
| Hertog Jan Zaal, Parktheater (Eindhoven) | 965 |
| Schouwburgzaal, Schouwburg Concertzaal (Tilburg) | 850 |
Seating at Theater aan de Parade: how to pick your seats
For most shows you choose your own seats when you order online.
Rooms
Casinozaal (920 seats) and Pleinzaal (435 seats)
Levels in the Casinozaal
Stalls (570) and balcony (350)
Choosing seats
Online on the seat plan for most shows; closer in the stalls, overview from the balcony
Access
Wheelchair places in both halls, booked via Tickets & Service
The Casinozaal has two levels: 570 seats in the stalls and 350 on the balcony. The stalls are closer to the stage; the balcony sits above and looks down on it. The Pleinzaal has a retractable stand with 435 seats. Wheelchair places in both halls are booked through Tickets & Service, not on the seat plan.
Open the show in the programme, pick a date and select seats on the plan. Standing concerts (STACONCERT) are marked in the title. If a show is sold out, keep checking the website, call Tickets & Service on 073 680 9809, or ask to be put on the waiting list, which opens one month before the performance. Reservations nobody collects go back on sale half an hour before the start.
How an evening at Theater aan de Parade works
Showtimes are on every event page. The pattern below comes from the shows listed there.
- Buy a ticket online with a personal account, or by phone; show the e-ticket on your phone or print it.
- Check the hall on your ticket: Casinozaal or Pleinzaal. Some shows play at Willem Twee instead.
- Most evening shows start at 20:00 in the Casinozaal and at 20:30 in the Pleinzaal; a typical show lasts about 80 to 90 minutes without an interval and ends around 21:20-22:00.
- Afternoon family shows start at 14:30 or 15:00 and run about an hour and a quarter.
- Have a drink in the Theatercafé before or after the show, or book a dinner on selected evenings.
Eating and drinking: the Theatercafé and dinner before the show
The Theatercafé serves coffee, Brabant snacks and borrel bites, and on selected evenings a dinner before the show.
The café looks out over the Parade and has what the theatre calls the sunniest terrace in Den Bosch, at the foot of the Sint Jan. You do not need a ticket: it is open Tuesday to Friday 13:00-17:00 and on Saturday and Sunday 11:00-17:00. The small menu has coffee with patisserie such as a Bossche bol, a worstenbroodje and borrel bites.
Dinner is offered on selected evenings. For €35 you get a starter and a main course (dessert and drinks extra, paid by card on the night). A ticket for that evening's show is not required. You get a confirmation within 48 hours; for more than 10 people call Tickets & Service. The menu changes every month.
Accessibility: wheelchairs, hearing support and low-stimulus room
Both halls have wheelchair spaces with room for a companion, and lifts reach every floor.
Reserve wheelchair places through Tickets & Service (073 680 9809 or [email protected]). A low-stimulus room is available before or after the show: ask at the desk. Some shows publish a prikkelwijzer, a guide to the moments with bright light or loud sound, on the show page.
Hearing support works with ear hooks (for visitors without a hearing aid) and loops (for hearing aids). Collect it at the guest desk in the entrance hall; booking is not needed. The system does not support Bluetooth or WiFi.
Children, age limits and going alone
Minimum ages at youth and family shows are strict.
For shows without a minimum age, the theatre asks you to leave small children at home; it can refuse entry if other visitors are disturbed. Every visitor needs a valid ticket. If you would rather not go alone, Theatermaatjes helps you find company for a show.
Getting to Theater aan de Parade: Parade 23, 's-Hertogenbosch
The theatre is on the Parade, beside the Sint-Janskathedraal, about a 15-minute walk from the station.
Evening shows end around 21:20-22:00. On a normal evening you can take the train home: Trainline lists departures from Den Bosch to Utrecht Centraal and Amsterdam Centraal until 23:59, and says an intercity runs every 10 minutes between about 09.00 and 22:00 on the Amsterdam, Utrecht, Den Bosch and Eindhoven route. On Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday and Sunday nights, NS runs an extra late train around 01.00 between Utrecht and Eindhoven, which is the line through Den Bosch. Outside the Randstad, night trains mostly run in the weekend. The walk back to Den Bosch Centraal takes about 15 minutes. The bus stop is called Parade and is served by line 80, the P+R shuttle from Transferium Pettelaarpark to the centre. Cyclists can use the free guarded Gasthuiskwartier stall at Chirurgijnstraat 25F (room for 1,000 bikes), which replaces the Burgemeester Loeffplein stall; it is on the cycle route into the centre, near the Mariapaviljoen. The theatre does not give a distance from the stall.
Some shows are not in this building but at Willem Twee Poppodium (Boschdijkstraat 100) or Willem Twee Toonzaal (Prins Bernhardstraat 4). The location is on your ticket and on the show page.
Parking near Theater aan de Parade: garages and distances
Three garages are within 450 metres. Sint Jan and Wolvenhoek are open 24 hours; Sint Josephstraat is open Monday to Saturday 07:00-22:00 and Sunday 07:00-18:00, with the exit open 24/7. Sint Jan is the closest, with a way out through the Casinotuin to the Parade.
Rates come from private parking information sites and were read on 21 October 2026; check the machine for the current rate. Shops are open on Sunday and Thursday evenings, which can make parking busy. You can also park at one of three P+R transferia and continue by public transport.
| Garage | Address | Walking time | Rate | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sint Jan (1,040 spaces) | Hekellaan 25, 5211 LX | About 5 minutes to the centre via the Casinotuin, which comes out on the Parade (about 350 m) | €3.32 per hour, evening 18:00-02:00 €1.50 per hour (max €7.50), max €20 a day | 24 hours, 7 days |
| Sint Josephstraat (175 spaces, max. height 1.90 m) | Sint Josephstraat 1/B, 5211 NH | About 350 m, roughly 4-5 minutes (estimate from the distance) | €4.01 per hour, evening €1.50 per hour (max €7.50), max €20 a day | Mon-Sat 07:00-22:00, Sun 07:00-18:00; exit 24/7 |
| Wolvenhoek (about 470 spaces, max. height 1.90 m) | Wolvenhoek 12, 5211 HH | About 450 m, roughly 5-6 minutes (estimate from the distance) | €4.01 per hour, max €20 a day | 24 hours, 7 days |
Contact Theater aan de Parade: phone, email and address
- Address
- Parade 23, 5211 KL 's-Hertogenbosch
- Tickets & Service
- 073 680 9809, Tuesday to Sunday 13:00-17:00, closed Monday
- Evening shows
- The service desk stays open
- Urgent, one hour before a show
- 073 680 9823
- Tickets email
- [email protected]
- Room hire
- [email protected]
History: from Sociëteit Casino to the theatre of 2024
The story starts in 1828 with the Bossche Sociëteit Casino. The theatre took the name Theater aan de Parade in 1994, to avoid confusion with a casino. The new building opened on 1 March 2024, opened by King Willem-Alexander, with two halls and a lot of daylight.
Photos
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Curved rows of cream-coloured seats in the stalls and on the balcony of the Casinozaal at Theater aan de Parade, with perforated wooden walls.: Theater aan de Parade
Aerial view of the Parade square and the Sint-Janskathedraal in Den Bosch at sunrise, with Theater aan de Parade on the square.: Theater aan de Parade
The foyer atrium of Theater aan de Parade, with curved white balconies, a glass lift and a sign for the Casinozaal.: Theater aan de Parade
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Theater aan de Parade: frequently asked questions
How many seats does Theater aan de Parade have?
The Casinozaal has 920 seats (570 in the stalls and 350 on the balcony) and the Pleinzaal has 435 seats, or up to 1,000 standing.
Where can I park near Theater aan de Parade?
Use Parkeergarage Sint Jan (Hekellaan 25, about 350 m, open 24 hours), Sint Josephstraat (about 350 m) or Wolvenhoek (Wolvenhoek 12, about 450 m). Blue-badge holders can park on the Parade.
How far is Den Bosch Centraal from the theatre?
Den Bosch Centraal is about 15 minutes on foot from the theatre on the Parade; the free Blauwe Engelen bus also stops at the door on Tuesday to Sunday daytime.
What time do shows start and end?
Most evening shows start at 20:00 (Casinozaal) or 20:30 (Pleinzaal) and last around 80-90 minutes, ending between 21:20 and 22:00. Afternoon family shows start around 14:30 or 15:00. Always check the event page.
How do I choose my seats?
For most shows you pick your seats online when you order. Standing concerts are marked STACONCERT.
Do I need a ticket to visit the Theatercafé?
No. The café is open Tuesday to Friday 13:00-17:00 and on weekends 11:00-17:00.
Can I have dinner before the show?
Yes, on selected evenings: €35 for a starter and main course, dessert and drinks extra. Reserve in advance; you get a confirmation within 48 hours.
Is Theater aan de Parade wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Lifts reach all floors and both halls have wheelchair spaces with room for a companion. Reserve them on 073 680 9809.
Is there hearing support?
Yes: ear hooks and loops, free at the guest desk in the entrance hall. Booking is not needed. Bluetooth and WiFi are not supported.
What is the phone number and when can I call?
073 680 9809, Tuesday to Sunday 13:00-17:00. Closed on Mondays. Urgent matters one hour before a show: 073 680 9823.
Can I bring young children?
Only to shows that welcome them: minimum ages at youth shows are strict, and the theatre asks you to leave small children at home for other shows.
What if a show is sold out?
Keep an eye on the website, call Tickets & Service, or join the waiting list, which opens one month before the show.
Sources: Casinozaal and Pleinzaal hire pages (October 21, 2026) · Ticket sales (October 21, 2026) · Programme and event pages (October 21, 2026) · Eating & drinking (October 21, 2026) · Accessibility and visitor information (October 21, 2026) · Route & parking (October 21, 2026) · Contact and opening hours (October 21, 2026) · About us: history (October 21, 2026)
