Patronaat in Haarlem
Patronaat is Haarlem's main pop venue, with three stages of 950, 350 and 120 people at Zijlsingel 2, a 10-minute walk from the station.
Photo credits
Yorick van Norden and band on the wide Stage 1 stage at Patronaat in Haarlem.: Bad Boy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers
- Stages
- Three stages: 950, 350 and 120 people
- Address
- Zijlsingel 22013 DN Haarlem
- History
- Former Catholic boys' school since 1984
- Visitors
- About 165,000 visitors a year
- Station
- 10 min walk from Haarlem station
- Nearest stop
- Raaksbrug stop, 120 m (2 min walk)
- Cloakroom
- PIN only; lockers, no cloakroom
- Seating
- No fixed seats; limited bar stools
- Contact
- +31 23 517 5850
Patronaat agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Haarlem.
Last night at Patronaat: Chali 2na & band + DJ Recip, Little Big
This week
November 2026
- Wed18Nov
€29.50Tickets
Plan your visit to Patronaat
How many people fit in Patronaat?
Stage 1 is the largest hall at 950 people, Stage 2 holds 350 and Stage 3 holds 120.
Patronaat's artist page names these three stages. The venue's about page counts four halls in total, but publishes no capacity for the fourth, so no number is given for it here.
For scale, PHIL's Grote Zaal seats 1,228 people and Schuur's Grote Theaterzaal seats 282. Both are seated halls, so compare the scale rather than the standing capacity; Patronaat's Stage 1 at 950 sits between them.
| Stage | Capacity | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 950 people | Largest hall |
| Stage 2 | 350 people | Middle hall |
| Stage 3 | 120 people | Smallest hall |
Are there seats at Patronaat?
No, not by default: unless an event page says there are seats, the halls have no fixed seating and concerts are standing.
- Fixed seats: only when the event page explicitly says so; most concerts are standing.
- Bar stools: a limited number along the edges, on the balcony or at the back. Book via [email protected] before buying tickets if you cannot stand for the whole show.
- Foyer: seating is available, but only with a valid ticket during events.
- Wheelchair spaces: limited; see the accessibility section.
Eating and drinking at Patronaat
Patronaat has no restaurant. It sells small snacks such as Pringles at the bar, and meals may not be brought inside, so eat in Haarlem before the show.
- Bars: drinks and small snacks; PIN, phone or credit card, no cash.
- Meals: not allowed inside; the centre has many restaurants within walking distance.
- Food trucks: only at all-day events, when the event page says so.
Tickets, bags and paying at Patronaat
Buy online before you travel: Ticketmaster sells concerts and most parties, Universe sells Club3 and some night events. Door sales are only possible while an event is not sold out, and the venue is PIN only.
- Tickets: online in advance; door sales only when an event is not sold out.
- Resale: Ticketmaster tickets through Ticketmaster Resale up to 8 hours before the event; Universe tickets through Ticketswap.
- Cloakroom: none. Medium lockers (210 x 300 x 450 mm) and large lockers (380 x 300 x 450 mm) are in the foyer; reserve one from three days before.
- Bags: no bags larger than A4 or thicker than 10 cm in the hall; medical exceptions are checked at the door.
- Age: concerts are all ages unless the event page says otherwise; night programmes are 18+.
- Payment: PIN, phone or credit card; no cash.
What time do doors open and shows end?
Most concerts follow a similar pattern: doors around 19:30, support at about 20:00, the headliner after a changeover of about 30 minutes and an end between 22:25 and 22:40. Matinees and club nights can differ, so check the event page.
- Doors: often around 19:30; matinees can start earlier in the afternoon.
- Support: about 30 minutes.
- Changeover: about 30 minutes.
- Headliner: 60 to 90 minutes.
- Expected end: often 22:25 to 22:40 for evening concerts; club nights run later.
- Timetable: published on the event page in the week before and emailed to ticket buyers about three days before.
- Club nights: the first DJ starts when the doors open.
Wheelchair access and assistance at Patronaat
Patronaat has a limited number of wheelchair spaces. For most events you book them through Ticketmaster; one wheelchair ticket includes one free companion.
- Wheelchair tickets: through Ticketmaster for most events; if an external organiser sells the show, email [email protected].
- Companion: free with one wheelchair ticket; tell the venue in advance.
- Assistance dogs: welcome; tell the venue in advance if you bring one.
- Sign language interpreter: possible by arrangement, free.
- Quiet space: no fixed low-stimulus room; the foyer is quieter during a show.
- Earplugs: for sale at the bar and from a machine in the foyer.
Getting to Patronaat from Haarlem station
Patronaat puts the walk from Haarlem station at about 10 minutes through the centre. OpenStreetMap's foot router measures 1,300 m and 18 minutes; six bus stops are within 600 m, the closest 120 m away.
From the station, leave on the centre side, cross Stationsplein and walk past the Kenaupark. Turn right into Nassaulaan, cross at Raaksbrug towards Zijlstraat, follow Zijlstraat to the end and turn right into Zijlsingel; the venue is on your left after about a minute.
- Bike parking: the free guarded Hortusplein garage is 200 m (3 min) away, with 1,000 bikes and 45 charging points. It usually closes at 00:00 Monday to Wednesday, 02:00 Thursday, 05:00 Friday and Saturday and 19:00 Sunday.
- Bus line note: the venue lists bus 50 to Raaksbrug, while OpenStreetMap lists 250 instead. The other lines match.
Parking near Patronaat: Raaks and other garages
The Raaks garage on Zijlvest is opposite the venue, 190 m or 3 minutes' walk. It has 975 spaces and is open 24 hours a day; parking costs 4.50 euro an hour, with a maximum day rate of 37.80 euro.
The other municipal garages are a longer walk. The Station garage is the cheapest for a full day at 30 euro, but it is 1,220 m from the venue.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Spaces and rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raaks | Zijlvest 45 | 190 m, 3 min | 975 spaces; 4.50 euro/hour; 37.80 euro/day |
| Appelaar | Damstraat 12 | 890 m, 12 min | 296 spaces; 5.20 euro/hour 08:00-23:00; 43.30 euro/day |
| De Kamp | De Witstraat 1 | 1,030 m, 14 min | 397 spaces; 4.50 euro/hour; 37.80 euro/day |
| Houtplein | Wagenmakerslaan 1 | 1,170 m, 16 min | 861 spaces; 4.50 euro/hour; 37.80 euro/day |
| Station | Lange Herenstraat 11 | 1,220 m, 17 min | 448 spaces; 1.10 euro/20 min; 30 euro/24 h |
- Disabled spaces: several in the Raaks garage, opposite the venue.
- Kiss-and-ride: there is no waiting space at Patronaat; arrange a meeting point nearby instead.
- Bike parking: Hortusplein, 200 m, free and guarded (see Getting there).
Is my concert at Zijlsingel 2?
Not always. Patronaat programmes at its own building and at external locations; the event page names the building, so check it before you travel.
| Building | Address | What happens there |
|---|---|---|
| Patronaat | Zijlsingel 2, 2013 DN Haarlem | Stage 1, 2 and 3; most of the programme |
| PHIL | Lange Begijnestraat 11, 2011 HH Haarlem | Concerts programmed by Patronaat |
| SCHUUR | Lange Begijnestraat 9, 2011 HH Haarlem | Concerts programmed by Patronaat |
| Caprera | Hoge Duin en Daalseweg 2, 2061 AG Bloemendaal | Concerts programmed by Patronaat |
| Nieuwe Kerk | Nieuwe Kerksplein 36, 2011 ZT Haarlem | Concerts programmed by Patronaat |
Contact Patronaat
- Address
- Zijlsingel 2, 2013 DN Haarlem
- Office
- 023-5175850, Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00
- Tickets
- 023-5175858, Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00
- [email protected]
- Artists
- Ruychaverstraat opposite 16, grey roller door
What is Patronaat?
Patronaat has been on the west side of Haarlem's centre since 1984, in a building that started as a Catholic boys' school. It is Haarlem's main pop venue and receives about 165,000 visitors a year.
The venue counts four halls, practice rooms, festivals and productions at nine external locations. Three stages publish capacities: Stage 1 holds 950, Stage 2 350 and Stage 3 120.
Photos
Photo credits
Yorick van Norden and band on the wide Stage 1 stage at Patronaat in Haarlem.: Bad Boy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Atmosphere at Patronaat, from the venue's visitor-information page.: Patronaat
The empty Stage 1 hall at Patronaat in Haarlem.: Patronaat
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Frequently asked questions about Patronaat
How many people does Patronaat hold?
Stage 1 holds 950 people, Stage 2 350 and Stage 3 120. The about page counts four halls, but the venue publishes no capacity for a fourth.
Is there a floor plan of Patronaat?
Patronaat does not publish a public visitor floor plan. The Stage 1 page describes the main hall (https://patronaat.nl/location/patronaat/). The only drawing found is a ground-floor room-hire plan hosted outside the venue (https://www.jongnederlandneer.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Plattegrond-Patronaat-Verhuur.pdf); it shows the hire layout, not a public visitor map.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
Yes, buy online: Ticketmaster for concerts and most parties, Universe for Club3 and some night events. Door sales only happen when an event is not sold out, and the venue is PIN only.
Is there a cloakroom at Patronaat?
No. Lockers in the foyer come in two sizes, 210 x 300 x 450 mm and 380 x 300 x 450 mm. Reserve one from three days before through the link in the confirmation email or the QR code in the foyer.
What time do doors open and shows end?
Most concerts have doors around 19:30, support at 20:00 and end between 22:25 and 22:40. Matinees can start earlier in the afternoon and club nights run later. The event page and the timetable email, sent about three days before, give the exact times.
How do I get to Patronaat from Haarlem station?
Walk for about 10 minutes via the centre: cross Stationsplein, follow Kenaupark and Nassaulaan, cross Raaksbrug to Zijlstraat and turn right into Zijlsingel. OpenStreetMap measures 1,300 m and 18 minutes. Buses 50, 255, 340, 346 and 356 stop at Raaksbrug, 120 m away.
Where can I park near Patronaat?
The Raaks garage at Zijlvest 45 is opposite the venue, 190 m or 3 minutes' walk. It has 975 spaces, costs 4.50 euro an hour and 37.80 euro a day, and is open 24 hours. Appelaar, De Kamp and Houtplein are further; the Station garage costs 30 euro for 24 hours.
Is Patronaat wheelchair accessible?
Partly: there are a limited number of wheelchair spaces and the building is not equally easy everywhere. Book through Ticketmaster for most events; one wheelchair ticket includes one free companion. Email [email protected] for external shows or specific needs. There is no fixed low-stimulus room, but the foyer is quieter during a show.
Can I bring a bag into the hall?
No bags larger than A4 or thicker than 10 cm are allowed in the hall. Use a locker in the foyer; medical bags are checked at the door. There is no cloakroom.
What is the age limit at Patronaat?
Concerts are open to all ages unless the event page says otherwise. Night programmes are 18+ unless stated. Under-18s should check whether the show suits them; a parent can wait in the foyer with a valid ticket.
Can I eat at Patronaat?
There is no restaurant. The bar sells small snacks such as Pringles, and meals may not be brought in. Eat in Haarlem before the show; the centre has many restaurants within walking distance.
Are all Patronaat events at Zijlsingel 2?
No. Patronaat also programmes at PHIL and SCHUUR on Lange Begijnestraat, Caprera in Bloemendaal and Nieuwe Kerk on Nieuwe Kerksplein. Some shows are at Doopsgezind Haarlem. Check the event page for the address before you travel.
Can I resell my ticket?
Ticketmaster tickets can be resold through Ticketmaster Resale up to 8 hours before the event. Universe tickets go through Ticketswap. Do not buy from social media sellers.
Can I take photos at a concert?
Professional cameras need prior approval: request a photo wristband from the venue well in advance. The artist or organiser can also restrict flash or large lenses.
Sources: Patronaat: artist information (October 30, 2026) · Patronaat visitor information (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap: stops and walk times around Patronaat (October 30, 2026) · Gemeente Haarlem: parking garages (October 30, 2026) · Patronaat: contact (October 30, 2026) · Patronaat: about (October 30, 2026)
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