De Blauwe Kei in Veghel
De Blauwe Kei is Veghel's theatre in the former CHV feed factory on the Noordkade, with a 696-seat Grote Zaal, free parking on P1-P3 and most evening shows starting at 20:15.
Photo credits
Audience in the Grote Zaal of De Blauwe Kei, the theatre's 696-seat main hall, during a performance.: Jowin Boerboom / Blauwe Kei, Theater aan de Noordkade
Quick answers
- Main hall
- Grote Zaal: 696 seats
- Address
- Verlengde Noordkade 10-125462 EH Veghel
- Small halls
- Magazijn 99, Podiumzaal about 180
- Nearest stop
- Noordkade stop: 1 min walk
- Parking
- P1-P3 free; blue zone 3 hours
- Box office
- Opens 75 min before the show
- Typical start
- Most evening shows start at 20:15
- Contact
- 0413 - 342555
De Blauwe Kei agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Veghel.
Last night at De Blauwe Kei: Tineke Schouten — Femme Vitaal (reprise), Comedy Café Noordkade — Thank God It's Friday
Plan your visit to De Blauwe Kei
How many people fit in De Blauwe Kei?
The Grote Zaal seats 696, the Magazijn 99 and the Podiumzaal about 180; the separate Spectrum hall in Schijndel seats 242.
The Grote Zaal is the room built for large shows in 2017; the Magazijn and Podiumzaal keep the original factory scale. Spectrum is a separate theatre in Schijndel, not a room on the Noordkade.
For scale: Theater Markant in Uden is close to the Grote Zaal at 685 seats, while the main hall of Chassé Theater in Breda is more than twice as large at 1430.
| Hall or venue | Seats | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Grote Zaal, De Blauwe Kei | 696 | blauwekei.nl/theaterzalen |
| Magazijn, De Blauwe Kei | 99 | blauwekei.nl/theaterzalen |
| Podiumzaal, De Blauwe Kei | about 180 | blauwekei.nl/theaterzalen |
| Spectrum, Schijndel | 242 | blauwekei.nl/theaterzalen |
| Theater Markant, Uden | 685 | Wikidata |
| Chassé Theater, Breda (main hall) | 1430 | Wikipedia |
Seating plan: choosing a seat in the Grote Zaal
You choose a specific seat for Grote Zaal and Spectrum shows; Magazijn and Podiumzaal tickets are unplaced.
The Grote Zaal opened in 2017 with 696 seats in the stalls and a balcony. The online seat map shows the layout, and you pick your seat when you book; the box office can help if you need an accessible place.
The Magazijn (99) and Podiumzaal (about 180) sell unplaced tickets, so arrive early and choose a spot. Both rooms are on the first floor.
- Book wheelchair places by phone on 0413 - 342555; they are not sold online.
- The balcony of the Grote Zaal has no lift.
Eating at De Blauwe Kei: theatre arrangement and nearby restaurants
The theatre arrangement costs € 12,50 from the 2026-2027 season: a reserved table in the Theaterlounge, coffee or tea with a treat, the drink included with your ticket (when the event page says one is included) and a drink with a snack board after the show. It is available for Grote Zaal performances only.
Book the arrangement up to 48 hours before the performance. It is only for Grote Zaal performances and not for youth shows, films or the Nationaal Theaterweekend.
Your ticket includes one drink only when the event page says so; it is served in the interval or after the show if there is no interval.
Nearby, PLANK has a theatre menu for € 37,95 and is one minute from the foyer. Sillyfox on the 4th floor is 3 minutes away and serves a € 45 menu.
- The arrangement is bookable until 48 hours before the show.
- The ticket drink is included only when the event page says so.
Accessibility: wheelchairs, hearing and guide dogs
All halls have a limited number of wheelchair spaces, booked by phone on 0413 - 342555 rather than online; the Grote Zaal's balcony is stairs-only.
There is a lift and an adapted toilet. The Grote Zaal has a free radio-frequency hearing system, available at the box office; ask for it when you arrive.
Guide dogs are welcome. If you need a wheelchair space, call the box office; online seat booking does not offer them.
Parking for disabled visitors is next to the Klok entrance on P2.
- Lift
- Yes
- Adapted toilet
- Yes
- Wheelchair spaces
- All halls, by phone
- Hearing system
- Free in the Grote Zaal
- Guide dogs
- Allowed
- Balcony
- Stairs only
House rules: latecomers, phones and filming
Shows start on time and latecomers are not admitted once the performance has begun; phones stay off and food and drink stay outside the hall.
Keep your phone off during the performance. The theatre may photograph or film the audience for publicity.
If a performance is cancelled, you get your money back.
- Latecomers cannot enter once the show has started.
- Do not bring food or drink into the auditorium.
Getting to De Blauwe Kei: train, bus and bike
The nearest stop is Noordkade, a minute's walk away. The main rail route is via 's-Hertogenbosch: bus 306 stops at Oprit N265, about a 15-minute walk, or Bravoflex covers that last leg for € 2.
From 's-Hertogenbosch station, bus 306 runs direct to the Oprit N265 stop. The bus runs until about midnight, seven days a week, so it also works for the return after an evening show.
The Oprit N265 stop is on the N265, about 15 minutes' walk from the theatre. Bravoflex covers that leg for € 2 per person, one way.
Bravoflex also runs late in the evening. Book at least an hour ahead: from the Noordkade stop you can go directly to a stop of your choice up to 25 km for € 5,80 plus € 1 per km, or take the € 2 ride to the Rembrandtlaan bus stop in Veghel.
By bike, the first 24 hours in the Noordkade bike park are free.
Parking at De Blauwe Kei: free P1-P3 and the blue zone
Parking on P1, P2 and P3 at the Noordkade is free; P1 and P2 have a blue zone where you may stay at most 3 hours between 08:00 and 19:00.
P1 is the entrance by the Cultuurfabriek; for the Grote Zaal, use P2 or P3 and the sliding doors at the big clock, halfway along P2.
The blue zone applies on parts of P1 and P2, daily from 08:00 to 19:00. Use a blue disc and stay no more than 3 hours; outside those hours the limit does not apply.
Disabled parking spaces are next to the Klok entrance on P2.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 Cultuurfabriek | Verlengde Noordkade 10-12, Veghel | 1 min | Free |
| P2 Klok | Verlengde Noordkade 10-12, Veghel | 1 min | Free; blue zone 3 hours |
| P3 | Verlengde Noordkade 10-12, Veghel | 1 min | Free |
- You can also park at Zuidkade 30, but only via the N279 because of the bus barrier.
- From P2 and P3, the sliding doors at the big clock are the shortest way into the Grote Zaal.
Which hall is my show in? Noordkade and Spectrum
Most shows are at Verlengde Noordkade 10-12 in Veghel, but the programme also uses Spectrum at Steeg 9 in Schijndel; check the building on your ticket.
| Building | Address | Halls |
|---|---|---|
| De Blauwe Kei, Noordkade | Verlengde Noordkade 10-12, 5462 EH Veghel | Grote Zaal 696, Magazijn 99, Podiumzaal about 180 |
| Spectrum | Steeg 9, 5482 WN Schijndel | Main hall 242 |
Contact and opening hours
De Blauwe Kei is at Verlengde Noordkade 10-12, 5462 EH Veghel; call 0413 - 342555 or email [email protected].
- Address
- Verlengde Noordkade 10-12, 5462 EH Veghel
- Phone
- 0413 - 342555
- [email protected]
- Box office
- Wed-Fri 13:00-17:00; 75 min before shows
- Phone hours
- Mon-Fri 13:00-17:00
- Spectrum address
- Steeg 9, 5482 WN Schijndel
Official links
About De Blauwe Kei: theatre in a former feed factory
De Blauwe Kei is the theatre of Veghel, in the former CHV feed factory on the Noordkade, with its main hall seating 696.
The theatre has been at home on the Noordkade since 2017. The old silos and factory buildings are still part of the setting, and the entrance is at Verlengde Noordkade 10-12.
The theatre's history starts in the 1960s: the foundation was signed in 1967 and the first stone was laid in 1968. It moved to the Noordkade in 2017 and started programming Spectrum in Schijndel in 2018, so a ticket can be for either building.
The Grote Zaal was newly built in 2017 and seats 696 for cabaret, tribute bands, concerts, dance and theatre. The Magazijn (99) and Podiumzaal (about 180) are smaller, unplaced rooms for intimate cabaret, music and youth shows. The Malerij and Koekbouw host classical mornings and larger concerts.
The name comes from a blue-veined boulder that lay on a Hoofdstraat corner around 1940. The theatre took its name from the stone.
Photos
Photo credits
Audience in the Grote Zaal of De Blauwe Kei, the theatre's 696-seat main hall, during a performance.: Jowin Boerboom / Blauwe Kei, Theater aan de Noordkade
The entrance of De Blauwe Kei on the Noordkade in Veghel, with the blue illuminated letters of the theatre's name.: Blauwe Kei, Theater aan de Noordkade
The foyer of De Blauwe Kei on the Noordkade in Veghel, the meeting point before a show.: Sander van der Veen Photography / Blauwe Kei, Theater aan de Noordkade
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Frequently asked questions about De Blauwe Kei
How many seats does De Blauwe Kei have?
The Grote Zaal has 696 seats, the Magazijn 99 and the Podiumzaal about 180. Spectrum in Schijndel, also programmed by the theatre, has 242 seats.
Do I choose my own seat?
Yes for the Grote Zaal and Spectrum: you pick a seat on the seat map when you book. Magazijn and Podiumzaal tickets are unplaced, so you choose a spot when you go in.
Can I sit on the balcony?
The Grote Zaal has a balcony, but it is reached only by stairs; there is no lift. If stairs are a problem, book a seat in the stalls or call 0413 - 342555 for a wheelchair space.
Is parking at De Blauwe Kei free?
Yes, P1, P2 and P3 at the Noordkade are free. P1 and P2 have a blue zone: with a blue disc you may park for at most 3 hours between 08:00 and 19:00.
Where do I park for the Grote Zaal?
Use P2 or P3 and enter through the sliding doors at the big clock, halfway along P2. For the Cultuurfabriek, P1 is the closest entrance.
How do I get there by public transport?
Take bus 306 from 's-Hertogenbosch station to the Oprit N265 stop, then walk 15 minutes or take Bravoflex for € 2 to the Noordkade, a minute from the theatre. The bus runs until about midnight.
What time do shows start and end?
Most evening shows start at 20:15; some begin at 19:00 or 20:00. Many end around 21:45, and some run to 22:35 or later. Children's performances are sometimes in the afternoon; the event page gives the exact time.
What time should I arrive?
The box office opens 75 minutes before a Grote Zaal show. Aim to be in the foyer at least 15 minutes before the start: the show begins on time and latecomers are not admitted.
Are tickets refundable?
You can return tickets up to 24 hours before the performance by phone or at the box office. You get a free exchange or a credit, minus € 2,50 per ticket; series are excluded.
Is a drink included in the ticket?
Only when the event page says 'included drink': the ticket price then includes one drink, served in the interval or after the show if there is no interval. The theatre arrangement adds coffee or tea, a treat and a snack board for € 12,50, and is for Grote Zaal shows only, not for youth shows, films or the Nationaal Theaterweekend.
Can I eat at the theatre?
The theatre arrangement (€ 12,50 from 2026-2027) gives you a reserved table in the Theaterlounge, coffee or tea with a treat, the ticket drink (when the event page says it is included) and a drink with a snack board afterwards. It is for Grote Zaal performances only and not for youth shows, films or the Nationaal Theaterweekend. Book it up to 48 hours ahead. PLANK, one minute from the foyer, has a € 37,95 theatre menu.
Is the theatre accessible for wheelchairs?
All halls have a limited number of wheelchair spaces, but they are not bookable online; call 0413 - 342555. There is a lift and an adapted toilet, and the Grote Zaal has a free hearing system at the box office.
Are guide dogs allowed?
Yes, guide dogs are welcome in De Blauwe Kei. For a wheelchair space or other help, call the box office on 0413 - 342555.
Where is De Blauwe Kei?
At Verlengde Noordkade 10-12, 5462 EH Veghel, in the former CHV feed factory. Some shows are at Spectrum, Steeg 9, 5482 WN Schijndel, so check your ticket.
Does my child need a ticket?
Yes, every visitor needs a theatre seat, including children; there is no free place on a lap. Check the event page for the age advice.
What are the house rules?
Shows start on time and latecomers cannot enter once the performance has begun. Phones must be off, food and drink cannot be taken into the hall, and the theatre may film the audience for publicity.
Sources: Blauwe Kei: about us (October 30, 2026) · Blauwe Kei: theatre halls (October 30, 2026) · Blauwe Kei: getting here (October 30, 2026) · Blauwe Kei: food and drink (October 30, 2026) · Blauwe Kei: accessibility (October 30, 2026) · Blauwe Kei: terms and conditions (October 30, 2026) · Blauwe Kei: contact (October 30, 2026)
