Amare in Den Haag
Amare on Spuiplein in The Hague: a 1,500-seat concert hall (2,500 standing), three smaller halls, a brasserie and free public spaces, about 15 minutes on foot from Centraal.
Photo credits
The Concertzaal at Amare during a concert, an orchestra on stage and the audience in the stalls: Katja Effting
Quick answers
- Capacity
- Concert hall 1,500 seated, 2,500 standing
- Address
- Spuiplein 1502511 DG Den Haag
- Nearest stop
- Nieuwe Haven bus, 3 min walk; trams at Spui, 8 min
- From Centraal
- About 1.1 km, around 15 min on foot
- Parking
- No own car park; Q-Park Spui under the building
- Bags
- Smaller than A4 and up to 10 cm thick in the hall
- Tickets
- Needed for most shows; Open Amare is free
- Contact
- +31 70 88 00 300
Holidays at Amare
Open on the holidays: these nights are in the agenda.
- ChristmasThe Snow Queen (6+)
- ChristmasThe Snow Queen (6+)
- ChristmasThe Snow Queen (6+)
Performance at Amare: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Den Haag.
Last night at Amare: Sunday morning concert for you, workshop for your child!, People Say Things
Plan your visit to Amare
How many people fit in Amare?
The Concertzaal is the largest hall: 1,500 seats for a seated concert, or 2,500 places for a standing concert, according to the venue's FAQ. The three smaller halls are for theatre, dance, talks and small concerts.
The Concertzaal and the Danstheater each have eight fixed wheelchair places; the Conservatoriumzaal has two, and the Amare Studio has an unlimited number on its level floor. For comparison, the Koninklijke Schouwburg in The Hague holds 680 people and the Circustheater 1,852 (Wikidata).
| Hall | Capacity | Wheelchair places | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concertzaal | 1,500 seated or 2,500 standing | 8 fixed | The 2nd balcony is only reached by stairs |
| Danstheater | About 1,245 (the FAQ says 1,300 when busy) | 8 fixed | Hearing support available |
| Conservatoriumzaal | About 300 | 2 fixed | Stage and entrance on the ground floor |
| Amare Studio | About 200 | Unlimited | Stage and entrance on the ground floor |
Seating plan and choosing your seat
The hall floor plans are on the venue's site, and you can pick your own seats when you buy.
Per concert you choose between picking your own seats and automatic placement. When you pick your own seats, the right price type appears for each seat.
Which seats in the Concertzaal: the seats are split over four sections, the stalls (parterre), the boxes (loges), the first balcony and the second balcony, and seats also sit around and behind the stage. Row 1 is about 1.2 m from the stage and has extra legroom. The stalls have the most legroom (about 47 cm against about 25 cm on the boxes and both balconies). Both balconies are fairly steep with shallow steps, and the front-row balustrade is about 75 cm high, so if you are afraid of heights choose the stalls or the boxes.
The seat map of each hall is on the venue's site (zaalplattegronden). Seats in the Concertzaal's second balcony are reached by stairs only.
- You can ask for a seat raiser at any programme, so you sit a little higher on the seats.
- The first row of the tribune is at ground level.
- Some events sell seats in the 2nd rang as restricted view (beperkt zicht).
- Step-free: the stalls are reached without stairs through Entrance 1, which the venue recommends if walking is hard.
- The second balcony is reached only by a staircase of 30 steps (Entrance 4, no lift), so choose the stalls or first balcony if stairs are a problem.
- The seat plan can differ per show, so check the plan for your show when you choose.
How an evening at Amare works
From the door to your seat, for a show in the Concertzaal or the Danstheater.
- Have your e-ticket ready on your phone: the staff scan it from the phone. A clear QR code from a PDF also works.
- The foyer doors open 60 minutes before the start. Arrive then, not much earlier.
- Bags smaller than A4 and no thicker than 10 cm may go into the hall with you. Larger bags go to the cloakroom or a locker, next to it.
- Late arrivals are not let in, except after an interval, when you can go in.
- Find your seat. Plan for the end time on the event page, which is an estimate; it does not include the final applause and encores.
Eating and drinking at Amare: brasserie, canteen and bars
Brasserie Amare is on the ground floor; for a quick bite before a show, Juni Stadskantine is on the third floor.
Brasserie Amare serves lunch and dinner before a concert or show. Juni Stadskantine is for a quick bite when time is short. Bars in the foyers serve drinks, and alcohol is served at the bars during shows for adults.
Bags, lockers and the cloakroom
The bag rule decides whether you can take your bag into the hall.
- Bag size in the hall
- Smaller than A4 and up to 10 cm thick
- Lockers
- Next to the cloakroom; no coin or card needed
- Payment
- Card or contactless only; no cash
- Bigger bags, coats and buggies: ask the cloakroom staff where to leave them.
Tickets: buying, returning and last-minute prices
Most shows need a ticket; Open Amare in the public spaces is free.
Tickets can be bought online at any hour, or by phone or at the counter. You have 20 minutes to finish the payment online.
Exchanges and returns: up to 24 hours before a show, except pop concerts. Exchanging or returning costs 3.50 euro per order. For many shows from 24 hours before, young people up to 29 and students pay 15 euro.
House rules, age and children at Amare
A few rules to know before you come.
- No photos or recordings during a performance; photos at the closing applause are fine.
- No smoking or e-cigarettes in the building.
- No dogs or other animals; guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
- Under 12s come with someone aged 18 or over.
- Babies and young children are not advised for regular shows. Family shows up to 6+ allow a baby on a child ticket.
- Programmes without an age indication are for adults.
Accessibility at Amare: wheelchairs, lifts and seats
A disability does not have to stop a visit. Call the box office before you come if you need help with your seat.
The building has lifts, an accessible toilet in the foyers and revolving entrance doors that can be set to a slow speed. Scooters and wheelchairs are welcome, and a loan wheelchair can be requested. Walkers cannot go into the hall; they are parked at its edge.
- Eight fixed wheelchair places in the Concertzaal and eight in the Danstheater.
- The 2nd balcony of the Concertzaal is only reached by stairs.
- Hearing support is available in the Concertzaal and the Danstheater.
- Four places for visitors with a visual impairment in the Concertzaal and the Danstheater.
How to get to Amare by train, tram and bus
Amare is on Spuiplein, a few minutes from the Spui, Kalvermarkt and Centrum stops. From Den Haag Centraal it is about 15 minutes on foot.
Trams and buses stop at the door on Spui, Kalvermarkt/Stadhuis and Centrum. From Den Haag Centraal, tram 2, 3, 4, 6 or 34 goes to Spui, and bus 22, 24 or 28 goes to Nieuwe Haven or Centrum; the walk from Centraal is about 1.1 km. Lines N1 to N6 are night buses; they stop at Kalvermarkt-Stadhuis, 5 minutes' walk away. Last trains from Den Haag Centraal (Trainline timetables, read 30 October 2026): to Amsterdam Centraal 23:40, to Utrecht Centraal 23:40, to Rotterdam Centraal 23:56. Weekend and holiday times can differ, so check the planner before you travel.
By bike, park in the guarded bicycle stalling of Biesieklette at Amare or at Stadhuis, and check its closing times.
Parking near Amare: garages, addresses and walks
Amare has no car park of its own. The nearest garage is Q-Park Spui, under the building, from 5 euro per hour; the Q-Park garages' other rates are not published on the pages we checked. Helicon, next to Den Haag Centraal, charges 7.50 euro for an evening from 17:00 to 02:00.
The garages are busy on Friday and Saturday evenings and on Sunday afternoons, so arrive early or take the tram. Helicon's standard rate is 1.70 euro per 20 minutes or 31.88 euro per 24 hours.
| Car park | Address | Spaces | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Park Spui (under Amare) | Spui 160 | 198 | 10 m, 1 min | From 5 euro per hour |
| Helicon (next to Centraal) | Zwarteweg 40 | 226 | 6 min | 7.50 euro from 17:00 to 02:00; standard 31.88 euro per 24 hours |
| Q-Park Grote Markt (oost) | Kalvermarkt 32G | 390 | 270 m, 4 min | Not published |
| Q-Park Centrum | Amsterdamse Veerkade 30 | 712 | 280 m, 4 min | Not published |
| Q-Park Muzenplein | Fluwelen Burgwal 46 | 343 | 340 m, 5 min | Not published |
| Interparking Stadhuis | Schedeldoekshaven 90 | 350 | 190 m, 3 min | Not found |
Contact Amare: box office, address and phone
Questions about a show or your visit go to the box office.
Open Amare: free public spaces
The public spaces are free to enter and host a different programme most days.
Photos
Photo credits
The Concertzaal at Amare during a concert, an orchestra on stage and the audience in the stalls: Katja Effting
Amare, the cultural complex on the Spuiplein in The Hague, seen from the square: Choinowski · CC BY-SA 4.0
The broad Tribunetrap staircase in the public interior of Amare: Katja Effting
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Frequently asked questions about Amare
How many people fit in Amare?
The Concertzaal seats 1,500 for a seated concert or holds 2,500 for a standing concert. The Danstheater holds about 1,245 (the FAQ says 1,300 when busy), the Conservatoriumzaal about 300 and the Amare Studio about 200.
What time do the doors open at Amare?
The foyer doors open 60 minutes before the start of the show. The box office opens at the same time for tickets that have not been collected yet.
What time does a show at Amare end?
Evening concerts usually end between about 21:30 and 22:30, and daytime family shows after about an hour. It varies per show: the end time on the show's page is an estimate that leaves out the final applause and encores. Most evening shows start between 19:45 and 20:15.
Can I take a bag into Amare?
Yes, if it is smaller than A4 and no thicker than 10 cm. Larger bags go to the cloakroom or a locker next to it.
Are there lockers at Amare?
Yes, next to the cloakroom. They need no coin or card and you close them with a 4-digit code you choose. They measure 46 x 29 x 28 cm.
Where do I park for Amare?
Amare has no car park. Q-Park Spui is under the building, with 3 accessible spaces and 198 in total; Q-Park Grote Markt, Q-Park Centrum and Interparking Stadhuis are within five minutes' walk. The Helicon garage, about 6 minutes away, charges from 7.50 euro between 17:00 and 02:00.
How do I get to Amare from Den Haag Centraal?
It is about 1.1 km, roughly a 15-minute walk along the Turfmarkt. Tram 2, 3, 4, 6 or 34 from Centraal goes to Spui, a short walk away, and bus 22, 24 or 28 goes to Nieuwe Haven.
Is Amare wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Concertzaal and the Danstheater have eight fixed wheelchair places each, lifts reach the halls, and there is an accessible toilet. The second balcony of the Concertzaal is reached by stairs only.
Can I bring children to a show at Amare?
Under 12s need to come with someone aged 18 or over. Amare advises against babies and young children at regular shows. Family shows up to 6+ allow a baby on a child ticket.
Can I take photos during a show at Amare?
No. Photos and recordings during a performance are not allowed, but you can take photos at the closing applause.
Where can I eat before a show at Amare?
Brasserie Amare, on the ground floor, serves lunch and dinner before a concert or show. For a quick bite, Juni Stadskantine is on the third floor.
Can I pay cash at Amare?
No. Amare takes card and contactless payment only, at the box office and the bars.
Sources: Amare: accessibility (October 30, 2026) · Amare: tickets (October 30, 2026) · Amare house rules and FAQ (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap, walking distances; Amare: getting there; Trainline: last trains (October 30, 2026) · Amare: getting there and parking; OpenStreetMap for the garages (October 30, 2026) · Amare: eating and drinking (October 30, 2026) · Amare: contact (October 30, 2026) · Amare: Open Amare (October 30, 2026)
