World Forum The Hague entrance at night with lit theatre show posters
Venue guide · Den Haag

World Forum The Hague in Den Haag

World Forum The Hague hosts theatre shows and congresses at Churchillplein 10, with step-free halls, tram 1 nearby and an underground garage.

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World Forum The Hague entrance at night with lit theatre show posters: World Forum The Hague

Audience in the King Willem-Alexander hall during a congress: World Forum The Hague

Theatre audience watching a show in the World Forum theatre hall: World Forum The Hague

19 upcoming events

World Forum The Hague agenda: upcoming events

See what is coming up at this venue in Den Haag.

Coming up: ACM CCS (Conference on Computer and Communications Security) 2026 (15 Nov), ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil (10 Dec), Master of Film Music (8 Jan), K-Pop Superstars (10 Jan), Discophonic Orchestra (22 Jan), The Great Dino Show (7 Feb) and more.

About World Forum The Hague

Convention centre and theatre on Churchillplein in The Hague, with 17,500 m2 of flexible event space and more than 50 years of large-scale events.

World Forum The Hague combines international congresses and conferences with a public theatre programme. The World Forum Theater stages musicals, concerts, cabaret and dance.

The venue is operated by GL events and sits in the Statenkwartier, close to the Scheveningen harbour and the city centre.

Key details

Venue type
Convention centre and theatre
Event space
17,500 m2
Theatre capacity
2,161 seats

Opening hours, doors and event entry

Opening times follow the event: doors and start times differ per performance and are printed on the ticket.

Tickets are never sold directly by the venue. Sales always run through an external seller such as Eventim, NTK, Paylogic or Ticketmaster, linked from each agenda entry.

Bought tickets are usually emailed; in some cases they can be picked up at the box office.

Official source: World Forum FAQInformation verified

Accessibility at World Forum

All entrances, halls and foyers are step-free, with 12 wheelchair spaces plus a companion seat in the large King Willem-Alexander hall.

Wheelchair users reserve a space through the Front Office. Scooters are welcome, though the large hall is less suited to them.

There are two accessible toilet groups, at the entrance and on the first floor next to the King Willem-Alexander hall, with lifts to the right floor.

Assistance dogs with a recognisable jacket are welcome, and staff will put out a bowl of water.

Key details

Step-free entrance
Available
Wheelchair spaces
12 plus companion
Accessible toilets
Entrance and first floor

Public transport, parking and drop-off

Tram 1 stops 400 metres away at the fully accessible World Forum stop; drivers use the underground garage directly beneath the building.

Parking costs EUR 1.60 per 20 minutes with a EUR 35 daily maximum. The clearance is 2.00 metres, with a 248 cm entry and 308 cm exit.

During theatre shows different parking rates apply: have your entry card recoded at the Front Office. Advance reservation by licence plate is possible.

Expect diversions around The Hague while the Hubertustunnel is renovated from 27 July 2025 until about September 2027.

Visitors with a disabled parking card park free on Churchillplein and in garage A (level -1); drop-off is possible at the taxi stand.

Key details

Tram
Line 1, stop World Forum, 400 m
Parking
Underground garage, EUR 1.60 per 20 min
Clearance
2.00 m

Programme and event types

The theatre agenda covers musicals, ballet, opera, concerts, comedy and family shows; the congress halls host conferences and corporate events.

All upcoming performances are listed in the theatre agenda, each with a link to the official ticket seller.

Rooms, seating and capacity

The King Willem-Alexander theatre hall seats 2,161 guests; congress rooms scale across 17,500 m2 of flexible space.

Key details

Theatre hall
2,161 seats
Total event space
17,500 m2

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Where do I buy tickets for a World Forum Theater show?

Tickets are sold only through external sellers such as Eventim, NTK, Paylogic or Ticketmaster. Each agenda entry links to the right seller; the venue box office does not sell directly.

How do I get there by public transport?

Take tram 1 to the fully accessible World Forum stop, about 400 metres from the entrance. Check current departures on 9292.nl.

Where do I park and what does it cost?

Park in the underground garage beneath the building: EUR 1.60 per 20 minutes, EUR 35 per day, clearance 2.00 metres. During theatre shows have your card recoded at the Front Office for the show rate.

How do I reserve a wheelchair space?

There are 12 wheelchair spaces with room for a companion in the King Willem-Alexander hall. Reserve through the Front Office before your visit.

Can I pick up tickets at the box office?

Tickets are usually emailed, but in some cases they can be collected at the box office. Your order confirmation says which applies.

Official source: World Forum FAQInformation verified

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