Hanzehof in Zutphen
Theatre Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit has been Zutphen's stage since 1891: a 550-seat theatre hall and a 650-seat concert hall, with free parking behind the building and the station about ten minutes away.
Photo credits
The empty Buitensociëteit concert hall of 1891, with its gallery of slender columns, wooden floor and lighting rig under a coffered ceiling.: Theater Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit
Quick answers
- Built
- 1891; the theatre wing was added in the seventies
- Address
- Coehoornsingel 17201 AA Zutphen
- Halls
- Theatre Hall 550; Buitensociëteit 650/1,050 standing
- From Zutphen station
- About 10–12 minutes on foot (860 m)
- Parking
- Free behind the theatre, Fanny Blankers-Koenweg 2
- Box office
- Tuesday to Friday 13:00–15:00, and one hour before a show
- Tickets
- Online 24/7; cancel up to 48 hours before the show
- Access
- Wheelchair places both halls; hearing help Theatre Hall
- Contact
- 0575 512 013
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Capacity: 550 in the Theatre Hall, 650 in the Buitensociëteit
The Theatre Hall has 550 seats, technical places included; the Buitensociëteit holds 650 seated or 1,050 standing. The venue's about page still says 600 concert seats, but its technical sheet says 650.
The Theatre Hall is the modern room for theatre, cabaret and dance. The venue's technical sheet gives its capacity as 550, including the technical places.
The Buitensociëteit is the 1891 concert hall: 650 seated or 1,050 standing, according to its technical sheet. The about page's 600 seats differs; this page follows the technical sheet.
For private hire the venue describes events from 10 to 1,000 guests, in its halls, the foyer and smaller rooms.
| Venue or room | Seated | Standing | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre Hall (Theaterzaal) | 550 (including technical places) | Seated only | Theatre, cabaret, dance | hanzehof.nl technical sheet |
| Buitensociëteit (concert hall) | 650 | 1,050 | Concerts and events | hanzehof.nl technical sheet |
| Deventer Schouwburg, Deventer (12.2 km) | 750 in the main hall, 190 in the small hall | Not published | Theatre | Wikipedia |
| Theater Orpheus, Apeldoorn | 242 to 1,300 across three halls | Not published | Theatre and concerts | orpheus.nl |
Seating: the Theatre Hall and the concert hall
Both halls have seating. The venue's technical pages list a ground plan and a long section of each hall and its stage, drawn for productions; for a particular seat or a wheelchair place, ask the box office.
Theatre Hall
550 seats including technical places; theatre, cabaret and dance
Buitensociëteit
650 seated, 1,050 standing; concerts and events
Choosing a seat
Hall plans on the technical pages; ask the box office for a specific place
Wheelchair places
In both halls; book through reception
The Theatre Hall has 550 places including the technical positions. The Buitensociëteit seats 650 for concerts and holds 1,050 standing.
The technical pages of both halls list a ground plan (plattegrond), a long section and a lighting plan. The venue does not say which seats are best, so for a particular seat, a group booking or a wheelchair place call the box office on 0575 512 013 or email [email protected].
The Buitensociëteit is the 1891 concert hall; the Theatre Hall is the modern room built against it in the seventies.
Food and drink: foyer and dinner in town
There is no restaurant in the theatre. The foyer serves drinks before the show, at the interval and afterwards; for dinner, two partner restaurants in town offer a theatre menu or a dish of the day.
The foyer is the place for a drink before the performance, during the interval and after the show, where you can also stay for a bittergarnituur. Interval and end times are on the event page, because not every show has a break.
For a full meal, Chapoo (Turfstraat 7) serves a two-course theatre menu before the show, and Café De Spaan (Nieuwstad 56) is under 600 m away, with 10% off on presentation of a Hanzehof ticket. The dinner takes place at the restaurants, not at the theatre; tell them when your show starts.
Food and drink may not be taken into the Theatre Hall; order before the show or in the interval.
- At the theatre
- Foyer: drinks before the show, in the interval and after; bittergarnituur
- Dinner nearby
- Chapoo, Turfstraat 7: two-course theatre menu
- Discount
- Café De Spaan, Nieuwstad 56, under 600 m: 10% off with a Hanzehof ticket
Visitor information: tickets, cloakroom and late arrival
Tickets are sold online around the clock and at the box office from Tuesday to Friday. The cloakroom is guarded until the end of the show, and late entry depends on the performance.
Buy tickets 24/7 on the website. The box office is open Tuesday to Friday 13:00–15:00 and one hour before a performance; buying at the desk costs no extra. A free Kleine Kijker ticket still has to be booked.
Changed plans? Cancel up to 48 hours before the start for a refund or online credit; the fee is € 3,50 per ticket. BuitenSoos events (such as pop concerts and VroegZat) are non-refundable; when a show is sold out, join the waiting list.
The cloakroom is guarded until the end of the performance, but the theatre accepts no liability for theft or loss. Whether you can still enter late depends on the performance and the agreements with the artist; if possible, staff show you in at a suitable moment.
Hearing support is available in the Theatre Hall only, from the box office. Interval and end times are on the event page.
House rules: photos, drinks and late arrival
Three rules cover most visits: no photography, video or sound recording during a performance, no food or drink in the Theatre Hall, and late entry only if the show allows it.
Put the phone away during the performance: photos, video and audio recordings are not allowed.
Food and drink may not be taken into the Theatre Hall; the foyer is open before the show, in the interval and afterwards.
Late arrival: tell a member of staff; whether you can still enter depends on the performance and the agreements with the artist. Not every show has an interval; the event page gives the times when known.
Accessibility: wheelchair places and hearing support
Wheelchair places are available in both halls and are booked through reception; hearing support is available in the Theatre Hall. Assistance dogs are welcome after contact.
Book a wheelchair place with reception on 0575 512 013 or [email protected].
Hearing support is handed out at the box office before performances in the Theatre Hall; the Buitensociëteit does not offer it. Assistance dogs are welcome: contact reception beforehand so you can look at the options together.
Disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Getting there: Coehoornsingel 1, Zutphen
The theatre is on the edge of Zutphen's centre, about ten minutes' walk from the station. Three bus stops are a short walk away, and the rear car park is free.
From Zutphen station it is 860 m on foot, 12 minutes by the measured route; the venue says about 10 minutes. OV-fiets bikes at the station get you there in under five minutes, and you can park your bike at the front of the theatre.
Buses 81 and 87 run from Zutphen station to the stops Coehoornsingel (210 m), Weg naar Laren (420 m) and 's-Heerensteen (480 m). The station is served by RE30 and RS31.
By car, navigate to the car park at Fanny Blankers-Koenweg 2 (the theatre's own address is Coehoornsingel 1); at the front of the building you may park for up to two hours with a parking disc.
Parking at Hanzehof: free behind the theatre
Parking is free in the theatre's own car park behind the building; at the front you may park for at most two hours with a parking disc. Disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
The rear car park has several hundred spaces and is free. Navigate to Fanny Blankers-Koenweg 2.
At the front on the Coehoornsingel, parking is free for at most two hours with a parking disc. Disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Paid public car parks lie further into the centre, 13 to 18 minutes' walk away: Hagepoortplein, David Evekinkplein, P+R station Zutphen and Miroterrein. You do not need them when you park behind the theatre.
| Car park | Address | Walk to the entrance | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre car park (rear) | Fanny Blankers-Koenweg 2 | Behind the theatre, a few steps from the entrance | Free |
| Coehoornsingel (front) | Coehoornsingel 1 | At the entrance | Free, max 2 hours with parking disc |
Contact: address, phone and box office
Theatre Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit, Coehoornsingel 1, 7201 AA Zutphen. General enquiries 0575 798 300; tickets 0575 512 013.
- Address
- Coehoornsingel 1, 7201 AA Zutphen
- General phone
- 0575 798 300
- Tickets phone
- 0575 512 013
- [email protected]
- Box office
- Tuesday to Friday 13:00–15:00, and one hour before a show
Photos
Photo credits
The empty Buitensociëteit concert hall of 1891, with its gallery of slender columns, wooden floor and lighting rig under a coffered ceiling.: Theater Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit
The Theatre Hall of Hanzehof seen from the side: rows of red seats and a balcony facing a stage with blue curtains and a presentation screen.: Theater Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit
The brick front of Theater Hanzehof with its red Hanzehof lettering, seen from the Coehoornsingel in Zutphen.: Ciell · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Frequently asked questions about Hanzehof
Start times, parking, seats, tickets, accessibility and the rules in the hall: the answers below come from the venue's own pages.
What time do performances at Hanzehof start?
Evening performances usually start at 20:00 or 20:15; family matinees and some Sunday shows start at 15:00. The exact start time is on the event page and on your ticket.
What time do shows end?
Evenings usually end somewhere between about 21:30 and 22:30, going by the end times the venue publishes (for example 21:35 and 22:20). Not every show has an interval; the event page gives the end time once it is known.
Is parking free at Hanzehof?
Yes. The theatre's own car park behind the building (Fanny Blankers-Koenweg 2) is free and has several hundred spaces. At the front on the Coehoornsingel you may park free for at most two hours with a parking disc. Disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
How far is Hanzehof from Zutphen station?
About 860 m, or 10 to 12 minutes on foot. The venue itself says about 10 minutes; OV-fiets hire at the station gets you there in under five minutes.
Which bus stops are near Hanzehof?
Coehoornsingel (210 m, 3 minutes), Weg naar Laren (420 m, 6 minutes) and 's-Heerensteen (480 m, 7 minutes), all on lines 81 and 87, which run from Zutphen station. The station (860 m, 12 minutes) is served by RE30 and RS31.
How many seats does the Theatre Hall have?
The Theatre Hall has 550 seats, including the technical places.
How many people fit in the Buitensociëteit?
650 seated or 1,050 standing. The venue's about page still says 600 seats; its technical sheet says 650.
Can I book a wheelchair place?
Yes, in both halls. Contact reception on 0575 512 013 or [email protected].
Is there a cloakroom?
Yes. The cloakroom is guarded until the end of the performance. The theatre accepts no liability for theft or loss.
Can I take photos or video during a show?
No. Photography, video and sound recording are not allowed during a performance.
Can I have dinner at Hanzehof before a show?
There is no restaurant in the theatre. The foyer serves drinks before the show, at the interval and afterwards. For dinner, Chapoo (Turfstraat 7) offers a two-course theatre menu and Café De Spaan (Nieuwstad 56) is under 600 m away, with 10% off on presentation of a ticket.
Can I cancel or exchange my tickets?
Up to 48 hours before the start you can cancel for a refund or online credit; the fee is € 3,50 per ticket. BuitenSoos events cannot be refunded. If a show is sold out, join the waiting list.
What happens if I arrive late?
Tell a member of staff. Whether you can still enter depends on the performance and the agreements with the artist; if possible, you are shown in at a suitable moment.
Does every show have an interval?
No. The event page gives the interval and end time once they are known. Drinks are available in the foyer before the show, in the interval and afterwards.
Are assistance dogs welcome?
Yes, assistance dogs are welcome. Contact reception beforehand so you can look at the options together.
Is hearing support available at Hanzehof?
Yes, for performances in the Theatre Hall: collect the equipment at the box office before the performance. The Buitensociëteit does not offer it.
What is the address and phone number?
Coehoornsingel 1, 7201 AA Zutphen. General 0575 798 300, tickets 0575 512 013, email [email protected]. The box office is open Tuesday to Friday 13:00–15:00 and one hour before a show.
Can I take a drink into the Theatre Hall?
No, food and drink may not be taken into the Theatre Hall. The foyer is open before the show, in the interval and afterwards.
Will Hanzehof close for a rebuild?
Not yet. The Muziekbond Gelderland Flevoland, which plans concert contests in the hall on 20 November 2027 and 11 March 2028, says the Hanzehof will close for at least two years after that for a major rebuild. The municipality is developing the complex into a new cultural centre with the working title Hanzehuis.
Sources: hanzehof.nl: technical sheets (October 30, 2026) · hanzehof.nl: technical information Theatre Hall (October 30, 2026) · hanzehof.nl: route en bereikbaarheid (October 30, 2026) · hanzehof.nl: dineren (October 30, 2026) · hanzehof.nl: kaartverkoop (October 30, 2026) · hanzehof.nl: veelgestelde vragen (October 30, 2026) · hanzehof.nl: contact (October 30, 2026)
