TR25 Schouwburg in Rotterdam
The Rotterdamse Schouwburg, now Theater Rotterdam's TR25 Schouwburg, is Wim Quist's theatre of 1988 on Schouwburgplein, built around a main hall of 879 seats.
Photo credits
The lit Quist building of the Rotterdamse Schouwburg at dusk, with the glowing entrance, the three artwork frames and the blue light beam above the roof: AgainErick · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to 3:2
Quick answers
- Main hall
- Grote Zaal, 879 seats
- Address
- Schouwburgplein 253012 CL Rotterdam
- Train station
- Rotterdam Centraal, 5 min on foot
- Parking
- Garages Schouwburgplein 1 and 2, next door
- Wheelchair spaces
- In nearly all halls
- Typical evening start
- 20:00 or 20:15
- Food and drink
- Café-Restaurant Floor, next to the Hal
- Hearing support
- Sound amplification at the cloakroom
- Contact
- +31 10 404 4111
TR25 Schouwburg agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Rotterdam.
Last night at TR25 Schouwburg: Milky Way (8+), Meeuw — Het Nationale Theater | directed by Nina Spijkers
This week
November 2026
Plan your visit to TR25 Schouwburg
How many people fit in TR25 Schouwburg?
The Grote Zaal, the main theatre hall, has 879 seats on a flexible tribune, so the theatre can also shape the hall for smaller audiences. That puts it between a mid-size theatre and the big Rotterdam halls.
The stage of the Grote Zaal measures 19 by 18 metres. These are the seats for a seated performance; the figures for other rooms in the table below are the hire capacities the theatre publishes.
| Venue and hall | Seats | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TR25 Schouwburg, Grote Zaal | 879 | Theater Rotterdam, Grote Zaal |
| Nieuwe Luxor Theater | 1,535 (872 in the stalls, 663 in the boxes and balconies) | Luxor Theater |
| De Doelen, Grote Zaal | 2,129 | De Doelen |
Wheelchair access and hearing support at TR25 Schouwburg
TR25 Schouwburg has wheelchair places in nearly all halls. Only the Erkerfoyer and the Balkonfoyer are less accessible.
- Wheelchair places
- In nearly all halls; staff guide guests to the halls by lift
- Less accessible
- Erkerfoyer and Balkonfoyer
- Hearing support
- Sound amplification at the cloakroom; receivers work with any hearing aid with a loop
- No hearing aid
- Ask for a receiver with headphones
Eating and drinking at TR25 Schouwburg: Café-Restaurant Floor
Café-Restaurant Floor sits right next to the Hal and offers lunch, drinks and dinner before or after a performance.
Floor is the theatre's fixed catering partner. Sliding walls can join it to the Hal, which the theatre uses for walking dinners and receptions.
How to get to TR25 Schouwburg, Schouwburgplein 25
TR25 Schouwburg is in the centre of Rotterdam, 5 minutes on foot from Rotterdam Centraal, where trains, metro (including line D), seven tram lines and RET buses stop (the stops and lines come from neighbouring De Doelen, which lists them for Schouwburgplein).
Roadworks on Hofplein, near both garages, run until the end of April 2027; the municipality lists closed roads and detours on its Hofplein page.
- From Den Haag Centraal the train to Rotterdam Centraal takes 26 minutes on average and 22 at the fastest.
- From Schiphol Airport the train takes 27 minutes on average, then 5 minutes on foot from Centraal.
Parking at TR25 Schouwburg: garages, rates and closing times
Park in Schouwburgplein 1 or 2, two municipal garages next to the theatre that are linked underground. A parking card works in one garage only, so book or pay in the garage you drive into.
| Garage | Address | Walk to the theatre | Rate | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schouwburgplein 1 | Schouwburgplein 22, 3012 CL Rotterdam | About 2 minutes, on the same square | €1 per 14 minutes from 06:00 to 22:00, €1 per 29 minutes from 22:00 to 06:00, maximum €41 per 24 hours | 704 |
| Schouwburgplein 2 | Weenatunnel 50, 3013 AL Rotterdam | Entrance in the tunnel in front of Centraal Station; no walking time published | Same rate | 771 |
- Both garages are always open, but the doors on the theatre side of garage 1 and on the Centraal Station side of garage 2 are closed from 23:30 to 07:00; the doors on the De Doelen side stay open all day.
- Maximum height is 2.10 metres.
- Q-Park Weena is an alternative, 4 minutes on foot, from €5 an hour when booked online.
The rooms of TR25 Schouwburg
The building holds two theatre halls and several foyers and rooms. Capacities are the theatre's own figures for hiring a room; never add them together for the building.
| Room | Capacity | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Grote Zaal | 879 seats | Main hall, stage 19 by 18 metres |
| Kleine Zaal | 160 seats on the standard tribune, 180 in theatre setup | Ground floor, right next to the Hal; the tribune slides away for a flat floor |
| De Hal | Up to 750 people | Big windows over Schouwburgplein |
| Haltheater | Up to 120 people | Part of the Hal, screened off by a curtain |
| Erkerfoyer | Up to 250 people | First floor, 7 metres of glass facing the inner garden; less accessible |
| Balkonfoyer | Up to 50 people | Second floor, a few metres from the Grote Zaal; less accessible |
| Tuinkamer | Up to 25 people | Quiet room overlooking the garden |
Contact TR25 Schouwburg
Call for event enquiries; for tickets and what's on, use the programme on theaterrotterdam.nl.
- Address
- Schouwburgplein 25, 3012 CL Rotterdam
- Phone (events), Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
- +31 10 404 4111
Official links
About the building: the Quist theatre on Schouwburgplein
The theatre opened on 15 April 1988 and has been home to the Theater Rotterdam company since 2017.
Architect Wim Quist broke with traditional theatre design by turning the stage of the Grote Zaal 180 degrees and lifting it 7 metres. That puts the main hall at the front of the building and the reception rooms at the back and on the first floor, so the Erkerfoyer looks out on the inner garden.
It replaced an earlier theatre that opened in 1947 with 1000 seats after the Groote Schouwburg was destroyed in the bombing of 1940. Locals sometimes call Quist's building 'de kist van Quist'.
Photos
Photo credits
The lit Quist building of the Rotterdamse Schouwburg at dusk, with the glowing entrance, the three artwork frames and the blue light beam above the roof: AgainErick · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to 3:2
The grey tiled tower of the Rotterdamse Schouwburg with its name on the wall and three banner frames above the entrance, under a clear blue sky: Fred Romero · CC BY 2.0
The foyer of the Rotterdamse Schouwburg during an event, with visitors standing around high tables in front of a long curtain, under a gallery of stage lights: Donald Trung Quoc Don · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions about TR25 Schouwburg
How many seats does TR25 Schouwburg have?
The Grote Zaal has 879 seats. The Kleine Zaal has 160 seats on its standard tribune.
What time do performances start at TR25 Schouwburg?
Most evening performances in Evenitto's agenda for this venue start at 20:00 or 20:15, a few at 19:30 or 21:00. Sunday afternoon performances usually start at 15:00. A 90-minute show that starts at 20:15 ends around 21:45; the show page gives the actual length.
How far is TR25 Schouwburg from Rotterdam Centraal?
About 5 minutes on foot, according to the theatre.
Where can I park near TR25 Schouwburg?
In the municipal garages Schouwburgplein 1 (Schouwburgplein 22) and Schouwburgplein 2 (Weenatunnel 50), next to the theatre. Q-Park Weena is 4 minutes away.
How much does parking cost at Schouwburgplein?
€1 per 14 minutes from 06:00 to 22:00 and €1 per 29 minutes from 22:00 to 06:00, with a maximum of €41 per 24 hours (2026 rates).
Is the garage open after the show?
Yes, both garages are always open. After 23:30 the doors on the theatre side of garage 1 and on the Centraal Station side of garage 2 are closed, so leave through the doors on the De Doelen side.
Is TR25 Schouwburg wheelchair accessible?
Yes, nearly all halls have wheelchair places and staff guide guests by lift. Only the Erkerfoyer and Balkonfoyer are less accessible.
Is there support for hard-of-hearing visitors?
Yes. The cloakroom has sound amplification; the receivers work with any hearing aid with a loop, and visitors without one can borrow a receiver with headphones.
Where can I eat before a show?
Café-Restaurant Floor is right next to the Hal and serves lunch, drinks and dinner.
How do I get to TR25 Schouwburg from Schiphol?
Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal, 27 minutes on average, then walk 5 minutes to Schouwburgplein 25.
How long is the train from Den Haag to TR25 Schouwburg?
The train from Den Haag Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal takes 26 minutes on average, 22 at the fastest; from there it is 5 minutes on foot.
Who designed TR25 Schouwburg?
Wim Quist designed it; it opened on 15 April 1988.
Is TR25 Schouwburg the same as Theater Rotterdam?
TR25 Schouwburg is the Theater Rotterdam building at Schouwburgplein 25. The company has been based there since 2017.
Sources: Theater Rotterdam, Grote Zaal (October 21, 2026) · Theater Rotterdam, room overview (October 21, 2026) · Theater Rotterdam, contact (October 21, 2026) · TR25 Schouwburg venue page (October 21, 2026) · Gemeente Rotterdam, Parkeergarage Schouwburgplein 1 (October 21, 2026) · Wikipedia, Rotterdamse Schouwburg (October 21, 2026)
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