Cultuurhuis De Klinker in Winschoten
Cultuurhuis De Klinker in Winschoten is a culture house with a 620-seat theatre, a 152-seat small hall, cinema, library and arts centre, free parking next door and a 17-minute walk from the station.
Photo credits
The Grote Zaal of Cultuurhuis De Klinker in Winschoten, with the stage, stalls and balcony.: Cultuurhuis De Klinker / Jeroen Helmers · Venue website
Quick answers
- Main hall
- 620 seats: 420 stalls, 200 balcony
- Address
- Meester D.U. Stikkerlaan 2519675 DG Winschoten
- Second hall
- Kleine Zaal: 152 seats
- Nearest bus stop
- Oldambtplein, 2 min walk
- From Winschoten station
- 17 min walk (1,260 m)
- Parking
- Free lot next to the venue
- Cloakroom
- Compulsory; €1 attended, free unattended
- Tickets
- Online 24/7, by phone or at the box office
- Contact
- 0597 - 700 270
Cultuurhuis De Klinker agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Winschoten.
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How many people fit in Cultuurhuis De Klinker?
The Grote Zaal holds 620 people: about 420 seats in the stalls and 200 on the balcony. The Kleine Zaal seats 152.
For a standing concert the Grote Zaal takes more than 450 people on the floor. The stage itself, used as The Spotlights for meetings and presentations, holds about 150 people.
Without its retractable tribune the Kleine Zaal has room for about 180 people. The Kunstencentrum on the second floor adds a ballet studio and 12 classrooms, but those are teaching rooms rather than public halls.
The building combines a theatre, cinema, library and arts centre. The table below compares the two main halls with two theatres in the region.
| Venue | Hall | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultuurhuis De Klinker, Winschoten | Grote Zaal | 620 (420 stalls + 200 balcony) | indeklinker.nl |
| Cultuurhuis De Klinker, Winschoten | Kleine Zaal | 152 seats (180 without tribune) | indeklinker.nl |
| Theater Geert Teis, Stadskanaal | Main auditorium | 630 seats | nl.wikipedia.org |
| Theater vanBeresteyn, Veendam | Nedmagzaal | 100–400 | vanberesteyn.nl |
Seating and layout: Grote Zaal and Kleine Zaal
The Grote Zaal has 420 seats downstairs and 200 on the balcony. The Kleine Zaal is a flat-floor room with 152 seats and no stage.
Grote Zaal
420 seats downstairs; 200 on the balcony
Kleine Zaal
152 seats, flat floor, no stage
Wheelchair spaces
Row 8 (Grote Zaal); first row (Kleine Zaal)
The Grote Zaal is wheelchair accessible from the ground floor, with fixed wheelchair spaces on row 8.
The Kleine Zaal is on the first floor and is reached by lift; wheelchair users sit at the level of the first row. Allow about 70 metres through the foyer to the hall entrance.
Box office staff can check availability and book specific seats when you call or visit the desk. The technical page links the seating plans for both halls.
- Book wheelchair spaces by phone, email or at the box office; they are not sold online.
- A companion needs their own ticket.
Food and drink at De Klinker: Theatre Café and arrangements
The Theatre Café opens one hour before a theatre performance and half an hour before a film, and stays open after the show for a drink.
Coffee, drinks and a small bite are available before the performance; after the show the café stays open so you can talk over the evening. The interval drink is included in the ticket unless the ticket says otherwise, and can be collected at the self-service buffets or in the café.
Three arrangements can be booked with a ticket. The VIP Arrangement costs €15.50 per person and adds coffee or tea with a treat, the interval drink, a naborrel with one drink and bitterballen, a free attended cloakroom and a reserved table. The Naborrelarrangement costs €10 and includes a reserved table, one drink, bitterballen and nuts. The Kidsbox costs €5 and is available for films and children's shows.
Book an arrangement at the end of the online checkout, or ask the box office to add it.
- Theatre Café
- Opens 1 hour before theatre, 30 min before film
- VIP Arrangement
- €15.50 per person
- Naborrelarrangement
- €10 per person
- Kidsbox
- €5, films and children's shows
Opening hours, tickets and paying at De Klinker
The box office is open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 13:00 to 17:00, and one hour before a performance; tickets are also sold online 24 hours a day.
Online you choose your seats and pay by iDEAL; e-tickets arrive by email, or hard-copy tickets by post for €4. If a performance is within seven days and you choose hard-copy tickets, collect them at the box office before the show.
By phone, tickets are sold on Tuesday and Wednesday from 13:00 to 17:00 and one hour before a performance. At the box office several payment methods are accepted, and gift cards can be used.
If you cannot come, you can rebook to another performance or choose a credit note up to 48 hours before the show. Rebooking to another performance is free of administration costs; cancelling costs €2.50 per ticket, and money is not refunded. A theatre ticket includes a €5 theatre surcharge when a consumption is included, covering the order fee and that drink; if no consumption is included, the order fee is €1.75. Film tickets have no theatre surcharge.
The offices are reachable by phone from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 to 16:00. The library in the building opens Monday 13:00-17:00, Tuesday to Friday 10:00-17:00 and Saturday 10:00-16:00.
- Box office
- Tue and Wed 13:00-17:00
- Before a show
- Box office open 1 hour before
- Before a film
- Box office open 30 min before
- Online tickets
- 24 hours a day
House rules: cloakroom, bags and filming
Coats and bags must be left in the cloakroom: the attended cloakroom costs €1, the unattended one is free.
The cloakroom is compulsory at performances for fire-safety reasons, so plan a little time at the door. At other times you can hang your coat in the unattended cloakroom at no cost.
Photography, filming and audio recording during films and performances are not allowed. For press or promotional images, contact the marketing department in advance.
Children under 1 are admitted free; from 1 year they need their own ticket. Seat boosters are available at the hall entrance in limited numbers, and a child who disturbs the performance may be asked to leave without a refund.
- Cloakroom
- Compulsory; €1 attended, free unattended
- Photography
- Not allowed during shows or films
- Children
- Under 1 free; from 1 a ticket is needed
Wheelchair access and accessibility at De Klinker
The building is wheelchair accessible, with fixed wheelchair spaces on row 8 of the Grote Zaal and at the front of the Kleine Zaal.
The Grote Zaal can be entered from the ground floor. The Kleine Zaal is on the first floor and is reached by lift; from the lift, allow about 70 metres through the foyer to the hall entrance. The lift is 108 cm wide and 208 cm deep, with a 90 cm door, and there is an accessible toilet on the ground floor next to the lift.
Wheelchair spaces and the places on row 8 for visitors who cannot walk far can only be reserved by phone, email or at the box office. A companion needs their own ticket.
A hearing loop is available, and the Sennheiser MobileConnect app sends the sound to your own phone and earphones. An official assistance dog is welcome if it wears a vest. When the venue knows in advance that a performance uses strobes, it announces this in a service email or with a sign at the hall entrance.
- Wheelchair spaces
- Row 8 in the Grote Zaal; front row in the Kleine Zaal
- Lift
- 108 × 208 cm, 90 cm door
- Hearing loop
- Yes, plus the MobileConnect app
- Assistance dogs
- Welcome with a vest
Getting to Cultuurhuis De Klinker: train, bus and walking times
The venue is a 17-minute walk (1,260 m) from Winschoten station. Bus 13, 17 or 119 stops at Oldambtplein, 2 minutes from the door.
From Groningen, stopping trains run to Winschoten. From the station, bus 13, 17 or 119 continues to Oldambtplein; the walk from the station itself takes about 15 to 17 minutes.
By car, leave the A7 at exit 47 and follow the N367 towards Winschoten. At the roundabouts follow the signs to the centre; after about 1 km the building is on your right at the large roundabout. Take the first exit, then turn right after 100 metres for the car park.
Many evening theatre performances at De Klinker end around 22:15, though the end time varies by event. In the event pages we checked, theatre shows ended between 21:35 and 22:35, while films can run later. The current timetable shows the last train from Winschoten to Groningen at 01:14; that is later than the typical end times above, but it is not a guarantee for every event, so check the current timetable on arriva.nl before you travel.
Parking at De Klinker: free next to the venue
Parking is free in the large car park directly next to Cultuurhuis De Klinker. The 't Rond garage is a 9-minute walk away and is also free, but it closes at 18:15 on most days and 21:15 on Friday, so it is not an option after an evening show.
Drivers with a disabled parking card have reserved spaces immediately after the roundabout on the right. There are about 300 parking spaces around the venue.
On Friday evenings Winschoten has late-night shopping, so parking in the centre can be busier; the car park next to the venue is the easiest choice.
For an evening show, use the free car park next to the venue. The 't Rond garage is only open during the day: Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday 06:00-18:15, Friday 06:00-21:15.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car park next to the venue | Mr. D.U. Stikkerlaan | at the door | Free | Not published |
| 't Rond | Vissersdijk 7 | 650 m, 9 min | Free | Mon-Thu and Sat-Sun 06:00-18:15; Fri 06:00-21:15 |
Contact and address
Cultuurhuis De Klinker is at Mr. D.U. Stikkerlaan 251, 9675 DG Winschoten. Call 0597 - 700 270 or email [email protected].
- Address
- Mr. D.U. Stikkerlaan 251, 9675 DG Winschoten
- Phone
- 0597 - 700 270
- [email protected]
- Box office
- Tue and Wed 13:00-17:00; 1 hour before shows
- Offices
- Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00
The history of Cultuurhuis De Klinker
De Klinker opened in 1973 and moved into its current building in 2015: a culture house with theatre, cinema, library and arts centre under one roof.
For 35 years the original De Klinker was a household name in Winschoten and the wider Oldambt region. The old building closed and was destroyed by fire shortly before demolition, and in 2012 work began on a new cultural centre on the same spot.
Princess Margriet opened the original De Klinker in 1973. The new building was completed in December 2014, and Bert Visscher gave the first performance in it on 5 March 2015.
Today the programme ranges from touring theatre, cabaret and music to films, children's shows and arts courses, and the building is also used for conferences and meetings.
Photos
Photo credits
The Grote Zaal of Cultuurhuis De Klinker in Winschoten, with the stage, stalls and balcony.: Cultuurhuis De Klinker / Jeroen Helmers · Venue website
The exterior of Cultuurhuis De Klinker on Mr. D.U. Stikkerlaan in Winschoten.: Cultuurhuis De Klinker · Venue website
The foyer of the Grote Zaal at Cultuurhuis De Klinker in Winschoten.: Cultuurhuis De Klinker / Jeroen Helmers · Venue website
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Cultuurhuis De Klinker: questions people ask
What time do shows start at De Klinker?
Most evening theatre performances start at 20:15 and films at 20:00. Matinees usually start at 14:00 or 14:30. The exact start time is on the event page and on the boards in the building.
What time do evening shows end?
Many evening theatre performances end around 22:15, but the end time varies by event. In the event pages we checked, theatre shows ended between 21:35 and 22:35, while films can run later. The end time on the event page is the one to trust.
How much does parking cost at De Klinker?
Parking in the large car park directly next to the venue is free. The 't Rond garage at Vissersdijk 7 is also free, but it closes at 18:15 on most days and 21:15 on Friday, so it is not an option after an evening show. On Friday evenings late-night shopping can make the centre busier.
How do I get to De Klinker by public transport?
Winschoten station is about a 17-minute walk (1,260 m). Bus 13, 17 or 119 stops at Oldambtplein, 2 minutes from the door. From Groningen, take a stopping train to Winschoten and continue by bus or on foot.
How many people fit in the Grote Zaal?
The Grote Zaal holds 620 people: about 420 seats in the stalls and 200 on the balcony. For a standing concert the floor takes more than 450 people, and the stage used as The Spotlights holds about 150.
How many seats does the Kleine Zaal have?
The Kleine Zaal has 152 seats on a flat floor with no stage. Without the retractable tribune it holds about 180 people.
Do I have to use the cloakroom?
Yes. For fire-safety reasons coats and bags may not go into the hall at performances. The attended cloakroom costs €1; the unattended one is free.
Is De Klinker wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Grote Zaal has fixed wheelchair spaces on row 8, and the Kleine Zaal has spaces at the front row and is reached by lift. Reserve by phone, email or at the box office; a companion needs their own ticket.
What are the box office opening hours?
The box office is open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 13:00 to 17:00. It also opens one hour before a performance and 30 minutes before a film. Tickets are sold online 24 hours a day.
Can I take photos during a show?
No. Photography, filming and audio recording are not allowed during films or performances. For press or promotional images, contact the marketing department before your visit.
Can I cancel or exchange my tickets?
You can exchange tickets for another performance or a credit note up to 48 hours before the show. Cancelling costs €2.50 administration per ticket and money is not refunded; exchanging is free.
Can I bring my child?
Children under 1 are admitted free; from 1 year they need a ticket. Seat boosters are available at the hall entrance in limited numbers. If a child disturbs the performance you may be asked to leave without a refund.
Is there food before the show?
The Theatre Café opens one hour before theatre and half an hour before film, and stays open afterwards. You can book a VIP Arrangement (€15.50), a Naborrelarrangement (€10) or a Kidsbox (€5) with your ticket.
Where is the nearest bus stop?
Oldambtplein is the closest stop, 130 m or about 2 minutes' walk away, served by bus 13, 17 and 119. Gassingel, Tulpstraat and Nassaustraat are also within a 6-minute walk.
Sources: Cultuurhuis De Klinker: zakelijke verhuur (October 30, 2026) · Cultuurhuis De Klinker: technische informatie (October 30, 2026) · Cultuurhuis De Klinker: bezoek (October 30, 2026) · Cultuurhuis De Klinker: eten en drinken (October 30, 2026) · Cultuurhuis De Klinker: contact (October 30, 2026) · Cultuurhuis De Klinker: veelgestelde vragen (October 30, 2026) · Cultuurhuis De Klinker: over ons (October 30, 2026)
