Haventheater IJmuiden in IJmuiden
A 702-seat harbour theatre in a converted IJmuiden tennis hall, with theatre, film and music, 2 minutes' walk from the Loggerstraat bus stop.
Photo credits
The official opening of Haventheater IJmuiden, with guests and artists in the hall.: Haventheater IJmuiden
Quick answers
- Capacity
- 702 seats
- Address
- Dokweg 43-451976 CA IJmuiden
- Nearest bus stop
- Loggerstraat, 2 min walk
- From Haarlem station
- Bus 385, change at Plein 1945
- Parking
- Car park on the Dokweg; rate not published
- Tickets
- Online or by phone; card only
- Evening shows
- Usually start at 20:00
- Wheelchair places
- 3, book by phone
- Contact
- +31 255 546 148
Holidays at Haventheater IJmuiden
Open on the holidays: these nights are in the agenda.
- ChristmasSwan Lake - Charkiv City Ballet
- ChristmasJumanji: Open World
Haventheater IJmuiden agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in IJmuiden.
January 2027
February 2027
Plan your visit to Haventheater IJmuiden
How many people fit in Haventheater IJmuiden?
The theatre hall seats 702 people. The venue's own site says "more than 650", which the 702 figure satisfies. The hall is a converted tennis hall with a 30-metre stage, a tiered tribune and no balcony.
- Hall capacity
- 702 seats
- Stage
- 30 m wide
- Balcony
- None
- Fly tower
- None
- Building
- Former tennis hall
The 702 figure comes from a 2025 Great Venues report that quotes Roel Philips. The venue's own site gives only a lower bound, "more than 650".
The comparison puts the hall alongside PHIL Haarlem's Grote and Kleine Zalen and the Grote Theaterzaal at Schuur Haarlem, all existing venues. The 1,150, 408 and 282 figures come from PHIL's and Schuur's own pages.
| Venue | Type | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haventheater IJmuiden | Theatre hall | 702 | Great Venues, 2025 |
| PHIL Haarlem, Grote Zaal | Concert hall | 1,150 | PHIL Haarlem |
| PHIL Haarlem, Kleine Zaal | Concert hall | 408 | PHIL Haarlem |
| Schuur Haarlem, Grote Theaterzaal | Theatre | 282 | Schuur Haarlem |
Seating plan: rows, the tribune and the best seats
The hall has a tiered tribune with rows A to C midships and rows 1 and 2 at the sides; those front rows are the easiest for visitors who cannot manage steps.
- Seat map
- Online zaalplattegrond on the venue site
- Easiest rows
- A, B, C midships; 1 and 2 port, midships, starboard
- Tribune
- Rows rise in steps
- Wheelchair places
- 3, not bookable online
- Two seats beside three free seats
- Not bookable online; call the box office
The row names follow a ship's layout: bakboord (port), midscheeps (midships) and stuurboord (starboard). The tribune rises in steps, so higher rows involve stairs. There is no balcony.
- Pick your own seat on the online seat map when you book.
- For less mobile visitors, book rows A, B or C midships, or rows 1 or 2.
- Wheelchair places are booked by phone on 0255-546148, Tuesday to Friday 14:00-16:00.
- If only three seats are left in a row and you need two, call the box office; the website blocks that combination.
Eating and drinking at Haventheater IJmuiden
The foyer bar serves drinks and a small menu before the show, during the interval and after; it is the classic bar from the Stadsschouwburg, and the theatre is card-only.
There is no separate restaurant in the theatre. Food and drink are eaten in the foyer, or in the hall during film screenings. You may not bring your own snacks or drinks. The bar can stay open until 02:00 for late events. For a full meal, there are restaurants in IJmuiden.
- Bar
- Foyer bar, the classic Stadsschouwburg bar
- Payment
- Card only
- Own food
- Not allowed
- Food in the hall
- Only during films
- Bar hours
- Can stay open until 02:00
- Restaurant
- No separate restaurant; foyer bar only
- Come early for a drink in the foyer; it is open before the performance and in the interval.
- Fish & Film evenings is a recurring film programme; check the agenda for the next one.
Tickets, service costs and the box office
Buy tickets online or by phone; e-tickets are free, collecting at the box office costs €2 per order, and theatre tickets carry €3,50 service costs per transaction.
The box office opens one hour before a performance and closes 30 minutes after it starts. The phone line is open Tuesday to Friday 14:00-16:00. You can pay online with iDeal/Wero, credit card and the Nationale Kunst & Cultuur Cadeaukaart, Nationale Bioscoopbon, PodiumCadeaukaart and VVV gift card. At the theatre, payment is by card. Exchange or return is possible up to 48 hours before the performance; exchanging is free, returning costs €2 per ticket and gives a credit note, not a refund. Students and CJP holders can buy a €13,50 ticket on the day, subject to availability.
- Service costs
- €3,50 per transaction for theatre
- E-tickets
- Free
- Box office pickup
- €2 per order
- Exchange
- Free, up to 48 hours before
- Return
- €2 per ticket, credit note
- Student and CJP
- €13,50 on the day
- Box office
- One hour before to 30 minutes after the start
- Phone
- 0255-546148, Tuesday to Friday 14:00-16:00
Accessibility at Haventheater IJmuiden
The hall has three wheelchair places, four parking spaces for disabled visitors next to the entrance, and a hearing system; wheelchair places are booked by phone, not online.
For less mobile visitors, the easiest seats are rows A, B and C midships or rows 1 and 2 at the sides; the tribune rises in steps. The theatre uses Auracast and Bettear hearing systems. Neck loops and booster seats can be collected at the box office before the show. Guide dogs are welcome.
- Wheelchair places
- 3, book by phone
- Disabled parking
- 4 next to the entrance
- Hearing
- Auracast and Bettear
- Neck loops
- At the box office before the show
- Guide dogs
- Welcome
- Easiest rows
- A to C midships; 1 and 2 at the sides
House rules: phones, smoking, photos and children
Switch off your phone and tablet during the show, do not smoke, take no photos or video, and buy a ticket for every child, including a child on your lap.
Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs. Children need a valid ticket even on a lap; the theatre has a limited number of free booster seats. Films rated 16 or 18 are not open to children under 16. Youth performances state their own minimum age. Own snacks and drinks are not allowed.
- Phones
- Off during the performance
- Smoking
- Not allowed
- Photos and video
- Not allowed
- Pets
- Only guide dogs
- Children
- Ticket required, even on a lap
- Age 16 and 18
- No admission under 16
- Booster seats
- Limited, free
Getting to Haventheater IJmuiden by bus, train, bike or car
The theatre is a 2-minute walk from the Loggerstraat bus stop, with direct buses from Beverwijk and Amsterdam Sloterdijk and a connection from Haarlem.
The address is Dokweg 43-45, 1976 CA IJmuiden. For navigation, use Dokweg 45. The nearest train station is Driehuis, 4500 m away; take a taxi from the station. From Haarlem station, take bus 385 and change at Plein 1945 to bus 74 for Loggerstraat. From Beverwijk station, bus 74 goes directly to Loggerstraat. From Amsterdam Sloterdijk, bus 382 stops at Kromhoutstraat, 3 minutes' walk away.
For the return journey after a late show, book a taxi in advance.
Parking at Haventheater IJmuiden: at the harbour door
Park at the theatre's own car park on the Dokweg, behind the theatre and opposite the Reddingsbrigade; follow the Haventheater-P signs. The venue does not publish a rate for this car park, so check the signs on arrival. Four spaces for disabled visitors are next to the entrance.
If the theatre car park is full, use the streets behind it: Ampèrestraat, James Wattstraat, Kaplanstraat, Bronsstraat and Cornwallstraat. The venue does not publish rates for these streets either. The DekaMarkt car park is 12 minutes' walk away.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haventheater car park | Dokweg 45 | On site | Not published |
| Ampèrestraat | Ampèrestraat | Short walk | Not published |
| James Wattstraat | James Wattstraat | Short walk | Not published |
| Kaplanstraat | Kaplanstraat | Short walk | Not published |
| Bronsstraat | Bronsstraat | Short walk | Not published |
| Cornwallstraat | Cornwallstraat | Short walk | Not published |
| DekaMarkt garage | DekaMarkt, IJmuiden | 12 min | Not published |
- Theatre car park
- Dokweg, behind the theatre and opposite the Reddingsbrigade
- Rate
- Not published; check the signs
- Disabled spaces
- 4 next to the entrance
- Overflow
- Ampèrestraat, James Wattstraat, Kaplanstraat, Bronsstraat, Cornwallstraat
- Nearest garage
- DekaMarkt, 12 min walk; rate not published
Rooms and hire: the hall, foyer and meeting events
The hall and foyer can be hired for meetings, receptions and events; the theatre's team quotes on request.
- Hall
- 702 visitors
- Stage
- 30 m wide
- Hire
- Cultural and business events
- Facilities
- Foyer bar, film projection
- Contact
- 0255-546148, Tuesday to Friday 14:00-16:00
Contact and opening hours
The theatre is at Dokweg 43-45, 1976 CA IJmuiden; the box office phone is 0255-546148, open Tuesday to Friday 14:00-16:00 and from one hour before a performance.
- Address
- Dokweg 43-45, 1976 CA IJmuiden
- Phone
- 0255-546148
- Phone hours
- Tuesday to Friday 14:00-16:00
- Box office
- One hour before to 30 minutes after the start
- Website
- haventheaterijmuiden.nl
What is Haventheater IJmuiden?
Haventheater IJmuiden is the temporary home of Stadsschouwburg & Filmtheater Velsen, opened in October 2024 in a converted tennis hall on the Dokweg.
The theatre moved from the Stadsschouwburg on the Groeneweg, which the Velsen council decided to renovate in 2022. The old building is closed during the work; the Dokweg location is temporary.
The hall was a tennis hall before it became a theatre. It has a 30-metre stage, a tiered tribune and no balcony or fly tower. The interior and theatre technology came from the Stadsschouwburg.
The programme mixes theatre, cabaret, music, film and local makers. The venue also hires the hall and foyer for meetings and events.
- Opened
- October 2024
- Building
- Former tennis hall
- Stage
- 30 m wide
- Balcony
- None
- Old venue
- Stadsschouwburg, Groeneweg; closed for renovation
- Decision
- Velsen council, 2022
Photos
Photo credits
The official opening of Haventheater IJmuiden, with guests and artists in the hall.: Haventheater IJmuiden
The exterior of Haventheater IJmuiden, the temporary theatre in the former tennis hall on Dokweg.: Haventheater IJmuiden
The foyer at Haventheater IJmuiden, used for meetings, events and interval drinks.: Haventheater IJmuiden
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Frequently asked questions
What time do shows start at Haventheater IJmuiden?
Most evening theatre performances start at 20:00; some start at 19:30 and matinees at 14:00 or 15:00. The theatre does not publish end times, so check the start time on the event page before you travel.
How many people fit in Haventheater IJmuiden?
702 visitors fit in the hall. The converted tennis hall has a 30-metre stage and a tiered tribune, with no balcony. The venue's own site gives the lower bound 'more than 650'.
Is there parking at Haventheater IJmuiden?
Yes. Park at the theatre's own car park on the Dokweg, behind the theatre and opposite the Reddingsbrigade; follow the Haventheater-P signs. The venue does not publish a rate, so check the signs. There are four spaces for disabled visitors next to the entrance. If the car park is full, use Ampèrestraat, James Wattstraat, Kaplanstraat, Bronsstraat or Cornwallstraat.
How do I get to Haventheater IJmuiden by public transport?
Bus 74 from Beverwijk station stops at Loggerstraat, 2 minutes' walk away. Bus 382 from Amsterdam Sloterdijk stops at Kromhoutstraat, 3 minutes' walk. From Haarlem station, take bus 385 and change at Plein 1945 to bus 74. The nearest train station is Driehuis, 4500 m away; take a taxi from the station.
How much does a ticket for Haventheater IJmuiden cost?
Prices depend on the show. Theatre tickets carry €3,50 service costs per transaction; e-tickets are free and collecting at the box office costs €2 per order. Students and CJP holders can buy a €13,50 ticket on the day, subject to availability.
Can I eat and drink at Haventheater IJmuiden?
Yes, in the foyer bar before the show, during the interval and after. The theatre is card-only and you may not bring your own snacks or drinks. Food and drink are eaten in the foyer, or in the hall during films. There is no separate restaurant.
Is Haventheater IJmuiden wheelchair accessible?
The hall has three wheelchair places, booked by phone on 0255-546148, and four parking spaces for disabled visitors next to the entrance. The easiest seats for less mobile visitors are rows A, B and C midships or rows 1 and 2. The theatre uses Auracast and Bettear hearing systems.
Can I bring my dog to Haventheater IJmuiden?
Only guide dogs are welcome. Other pets are not allowed.
What are the house rules at Haventheater IJmuiden?
Switch off phones and tablets during the performance, do not smoke, and take no photos or video. Every child needs a ticket, including a child on a lap. Children under 16 are not admitted to films rated 16 or 18.
Where is Haventheater IJmuiden?
Dokweg 43-45, 1976 CA IJmuiden. For navigation, use Dokweg 45. The theatre is in the harbour, a 2-minute walk from the Loggerstraat bus stop.
When is the box office open?
The box office opens one hour before a performance and closes 30 minutes after it starts. The phone line, 0255-546148, is open Tuesday to Friday 14:00-16:00.
Can I exchange or return tickets for Haventheater IJmuiden?
Yes, up to 48 hours before the performance. Exchanging is free; returning costs €2 per ticket and gives a credit note, not a refund. Series tickets and VriendenLoterij VIP tickets cannot be exchanged or returned.
Is Haventheater IJmuiden the same as Stadsschouwburg Velsen?
No. Haventheater IJmuiden is the temporary location on the Dokweg while the Stadsschouwburg on the Groeneweg is closed for renovation. The old building remains closed during the work.
Where can I find the seating plan?
The venue's online seat map is linked from its FAQ and ticket pages. The hall has rows A to C midships and rows 1 and 2 at the sides; the tribune rises in steps.
Sources: IJmond360: tennishal omgetoverd tot Haventheater (October 30, 2026) · Haventheater: veelgestelde vragen (October 30, 2026) · Haventheater: bereikbaarheid en parkeren (October 30, 2026) · Haventheater: Meeting & Events (October 30, 2026) · Haventheater: contact (October 30, 2026)
