C.C. Cascade in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht
Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht's cultural centre on the Hoge Kade, with a 262-seat theatre hall, eleven rooms, free parking beside the door and buses 92 and 488 stopping about 50 m away.
Photo credits
C.C. Cascade, the cultural centre on the Hoge Kade in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, lit at dusk.: Stichting Cascade · Venue website
Quick answers
- Theatre hall
- 262 seats; 275 in theatre set-up
- Address
- Hoge Kade 503341 BE Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht
- Nearest bus stop
- Cascade, 50 m official; about 100 m mapped
- From Zwijndrecht station
- Bus 92 or 488; 4.2 km, 57 min walk
- Parking
- Free beside the building and across the street
- Tickets
- Online at cascade.nl; box office Wed and Fri
- Start times
- Vary by event; check the event page
- Food and drink
- De Schoofbar: Mon-Fri from 08:30; Sat from 09:00
- Contact
- +31 78 681 9230
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How many people fit in C.C. Cascade?
The theatre hall seats 262 on its retractable tribune and takes up to 275 in theatre set-up; the building's eleven rooms range from 40 to 255 m².
The theatre hall is the largest room at 255 m². Its retractable tribune holds 262, and without the tribune the room takes up to 300 for a reception, 200 for a dinner or 70 in a U-shape. For a performance the normal set-up is 275, so the published seat count is the safer number for a sold-out show.
The other rooms are the Atelier (50 m²), the Ambachtzaal Petit (60-65 m²), Medium (124 m²) and Grande (189 m²), the Idozaal and Sandelingenzaal (40 m² each), the Oostendamzaal Petit (82-90 m²) and Medium (172 m²), the Balletzaal (70 m²) and the Hendrikzaal (88 m²). Cascade does not publish a whole-building total, so capacities are per room.
| Venue | Type | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.C. Cascade, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht | Cultural centre | 262 seats; 275 in theatre set-up | cascade.nl; Musicalweb |
| BIRD, Rotterdam | Music venue | 350 | Wikidata |
| Toneelgarage, Rotterdam | Theatre | 70 | Wikidata |
Seating in the theatre hall: 262 places on a retractable tribune
The theatre hall is a flat-floor theatre with a retractable 262-seat tribune, and the front row is kept for wheelchair users and visitors who cannot manage steps.
Cascade sells most performances with a seat map: you choose your own places in the online checkout. The tribune holds 262 and is pushed in for standing, dinner or reception layouts, so the number of seats depends on the set-up the show uses.
- Choose your own seat in the online checkout; the seat map opens with the show.
- The front row has reserved places for wheelchair or scooter users and people who have difficulty walking.
- On several front-row seats the seat cushion can be removed so a wheelchair fits between the row, not in front of it.
- Visitors who are partially sighted or hard of hearing can ask for a place in the front row or the rows behind it; call 078 681 9230 to arrange it.
- The hall opens 15 minutes before the start; after the start, entry is usually closed until an interval.
Eating and drinking at C.C. Cascade: De Schoofbar and the Theatre bar
De Schoofbar on the ground floor is open six days a week from 08:30 (09:00 on Saturday) for coffee, breakfast, lunch and drinks; the Theatre bar upstairs opens for shows and events.
The café is the building's public living room: coffee and a quick breakfast in the morning, lunch, a drink with friends or a quiet place to work. Upstairs, the Theatre bar serves during shows and events and looks out over the Baxpark.
- Monday to Friday
- From 08:30
- Saturday
- From 09:00
- Payment
- Pin only (contactless)
- Dietary wishes
- Ask the staff; possible for arranged lunches
- The standard ticket includes service costs and one drink in the interval, or after the show if there is no interval. Exceptions are listed in the programme and on the website; some events, such as Spelletjesavond, are marked 'excl. drankje' (drink not included).
- For a lunch you arrange, pass on dietary wishes at least five working days in advance.
Accessibility at C.C. Cascade: lifts and reserved front-row places
Cascade holds the 2026 'Toegankelijke Locatie' certificate; the building has lifts and accessible toilets on both floors, and keeps front-row places for wheelchair users.
- Buses 92 and 488 stop 50 m from the entrance by the venue's measure (OpenStreetMap measures about 100 m), with a tactile guide line to the front door.
- Three disabled parking spaces are directly in front of the entrance, plus three on the car park beside the building.
- The lift announces the floor and has a large mirror to help wheelchair and scooter users reverse out safely.
- There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- The café and bar counters are lowered; staff can bring your order to the table, and dietary wishes can be discussed.
- If you come with an assistance dog, tell the venue in advance and it will make room in the hall.
Tickets, opening times and house rules at C.C. Cascade
Buy tickets online at cascade.nl; the box office is open Wednesday 09:00-14:00, Friday 12:00-17:00 and one hour before each performance.
- Online
- cascade.nl; choose your own seat
- Box office
- Wed 09:00-14:00, Fri 12:00-17:00
- Payment
- iDEAL|Wero, Podium Cadeaukaart, pin at the desk
- Cancellation
- Up to 2 weeks before; €3 fee, credit valid 2 years
- Posted tickets
- €4.50 extra
- Cloakroom
- Free and unattended
- Your ticket includes service costs and one interval drink; without an interval you get the drink after the show. Exceptions are listed in the programme and on the website; some events are marked 'excl. drankje' (drink not included).
- After the start you usually cannot enter until the interval. The time on the ticket is the start time, and the hall opens 15 minutes earlier.
- Recording the performance is not allowed; put your phone on silent or airplane mode.
Getting to C.C. Cascade: bus 92 or 488 from Zwijndrecht station
The nearest station is Zwijndrecht, 4.2 km away; buses 92 and 488 run from it to the Cascade stop, which the venue puts 50 m from the door (OpenStreetMap measures about 100 m, a 2-minute walk).
The Cascade stop is the closest: buses 92 and 488 stop 50 m from the entrance by Cascade's own measure, and OpenStreetMap's walking route measures about 100 m (2 min). A tactile guide line runs from the stop to the front door. P.C. Hooftsingel (bus 92) is 120 m away and Weteringsingel (bus 488) 480 m. From Zwijndrecht station, take bus 92 or 488 to Cascade; the station is 4.2 km from the venue, a 57-minute walk if you prefer to walk.
Parking at C.C. Cascade: free beside the building and across the street
Parking at Cascade is free: a small car park beside the building, a larger one across the street at Sporthal De Ridderhal, and 450 more spaces at Burgemeester Broekhuisplein.
The forecourt of Cascade is for loading and unloading only, so use the car parks beside and opposite the building. There are three disabled spaces directly in front of the entrance and three more on the small car park beside the building.
On busy nights the car park at Burgemeester Broekhuisplein, 850 m away, has 450 free spaces; it is a 12-minute walk.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beside Cascade | Hoge Kade 50 | 1 min | Free |
| Sporthal De Ridderhal (across the street) | Hoge Kade, opposite Cascade | 3 min | Free |
| Burgemeester Broekhuisplein | Burgemeester Broekhuisplein | 850 m, 12 min | Free (450 spaces) |
Contact and opening hours at C.C. Cascade
C.C. Cascade is at Hoge Kade 50, 3341 BE Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht; call 078 681 9230 or email [email protected]. Regular public opening is Monday to Friday from 08:30 and Saturday from 09:00; Sunday openings are event-dependent.
- Address
- Hoge Kade 50, 3341 BE Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht
- Phone
- 078 681 9230
- [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri from 08:30; Sat from 09:00; Sun only for events
- Box office
- Wed 09:00-14:00, Fri 12:00-17:00; 1 hour before shows
Official links
About C.C. Cascade: the house of Ambacht
C.C. Cascade is Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht's cultural centre on the Hoge Kade: a theatre hall, a public library, a café and eleven rooms for meetings, parties and performances.
The building opened in 1997 and has grown into the town's shared living room. After a year of renovation it reopened in June 2026, and the venue calls itself 'het hart van Ambacht' (the heart of Ambacht). Its eleven rooms run from the 40 m² Idozaal to the 255 m² theatre hall, and the building also houses Bibliotheek AanZet and the Cascade Café.
The theatre programmes cabaret, theatre, music, film and family shows, alongside language cafés, reading afternoons and quizzes. The buildings are owned by the municipality of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht.
- Opened
- 1997
- Rooms
- 11, from 40 to 255 m²
- Theatre hall
- 255 m², 262 seats
- Owner
- Municipality of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht
Photos
Photo credits
C.C. Cascade, the cultural centre on the Hoge Kade in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, lit at dusk.: Stichting Cascade · Venue website
The empty Ambachtzaal Petit at C.C. Cascade, with its black chairs and dark-topped tables.: Stichting Cascade · Venue website
The first-floor Theatre bar at C.C. Cascade, with tables and chairs for drinks before a show.: Stichting Cascade · Venue website
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Frequently asked questions about C.C. Cascade
The practical answers about times, seats, parking, transport, food, access, tickets and house rules.
What time do shows start and end at C.C. Cascade?
Evening events usually start between 19:30 and 20:00; some start at 20:15. Matinees and family shows can start earlier in the afternoon. The hall opens 15 minutes before the start. Cascade does not publish end times, so the end depends on the performance; check the event page for a pause.
How many people fit in the theatre hall?
The retractable tribune holds 262 people. In theatre set-up the hall takes up to 275, and for a reception without the tribune up to 300; a dinner set-up seats 200 and a U-shape 70.
Can I choose my own seat?
Yes. In the online checkout you pick your own places from the seat map. If you need a wheelchair place or another special spot that is not shown, call 078 681 9230 and the box office will arrange it.
Is there parking at C.C. Cascade?
Yes, and it is free. There is a small car park beside the building and a larger one across the street at Sporthal De Ridderhal. Three disabled spaces are in front of the entrance and three more are beside the building.
How do I get to C.C. Cascade by public transport?
Take bus 92 or 488 to the Cascade stop, which the venue puts 50 m from the door; OpenStreetMap measures about 100 m, a two-minute walk. Both lines also serve Zwijndrecht station, the nearest station at 4.2 km; P.C. Hooftsingel (bus 92) and Weteringsingel (bus 488) are other nearby stops.
How long is the walk from Zwijndrecht station?
It is 4.2 km, about 57 minutes on foot. The bus is the easier option: bus 92 or 488 from the station stops at Cascade, a two-minute walk from the entrance.
Can I eat or drink at Cascade?
Yes. De Schoofbar on the ground floor is open Monday to Friday from 08:30 and Saturday from 09:00 for coffee, breakfast, lunch and drinks. The Theatre bar upstairs opens during shows and events. Payment at the bars is pin only. A standard performance ticket includes service costs and one drink in the interval, or after the show if there is no interval; exceptions are listed in the programme and on the website, and some events are marked 'excl. drankje'.
Is C.C. Cascade wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The building has lifts, accessible toilets on both floors and reserved front-row places in the theatre hall. There are six disabled parking spaces in total, and the bus stop is 50 m from the entrance by the venue's measure (OpenStreetMap about 100 m) with a tactile guide line.
Can I leave my coat or bag at Cascade?
There is a free cloakroom, but it is unattended, so do not leave valuables. The venue is not liable for damage, loss or theft.
What happens if I arrive late?
After the start you usually cannot enter the hall until the interval, and the venue does not refund late arrivals. The time on your ticket is the start time; the hall opens 15 minutes earlier, so arrive in good time.
Can I cancel or exchange my tickets?
You can cancel or exchange up to two weeks before the performance. You receive a credit note for the amount minus €3 administration, valid for two years. For sold-out shows Cascade helps resell tickets up to a week before.
Can I take photos or film during a show?
No. Recording the performance in any way is not allowed. Put your phone on silent or airplane mode so it does not disturb the performers or the audience.
Do I have to print my e-tickets?
No, your e-tickets can stay on your phone; check your spam folder if the confirmation does not arrive. If you prefer paper tickets, Cascade posts them for €4.50 extra.
Sources: Cascade: theaterzaal (October 30, 2026) · Cascade: toegankelijkheid (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap: stops and car parks around Cascade (October 30, 2026) · Cascade: informatie kaartverkoop (October 30, 2026) · Cascade: horeca (October 30, 2026) · Cascade: alle zalen (October 30, 2026) · Cascade: contact (October 30, 2026)
