Hedon in Zwolle
Hedon is Zwolle's pop venue at Burgemeester Drijbersingel 7, with an 850-capacity main hall, a 200-capacity small hall, lockers instead of a cloakroom and Diezerpoort car park three minutes away.
Photo credits
A live concert in Hedon's main hall in Zwolle, with the stage and audience in front.: Hedon, photo by DMVDBERG · Photo from Hedon's own website; no licence stated
Quick answers
- Address
- Burgemeester Drijbersingel 7, 8021 DA Zwolle
- Address
- Burgemeester Drijbersingel 78021 DA Zwolle
- Main hall
- 850 visitors
- Small hall
- 200 visitors
- From Zwolle station
- 15-20 minutes on foot (1.6 km)
- Closest cheap parking
- Parkeergarage Diezerpoort, 3 minutes
- Bags
- No cloakroom; lockers €3 or €5
- Minimum age
- 16+ unless the event says otherwise
- Contact
- +31384527229
Holidays at Hedon
Open on the holidays: these nights are in the agenda.
- New Year's EveHEDON NYE 2026
Rock at Hedon: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Zwolle.
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Plan your visit to Hedon
How many people fit in Hedon?
Hedon's main hall, the Grote Zaal, holds about 850 people. The Kleine Zaal holds about 200. The main hall grew from 500 to 850 visitors in the rebuild that reopened the venue in February 2014, when the old building was turned into a pop venue with two new halls.
Hedon does not publish a combined figure for the whole building, so the table compares the two halls separately. For context, Paradiso's main hall in Amsterdam holds 1,500 people and Theater De Spiegel in Zwolle has a capacity of 931.
| Venue | Maximum capacity | Layout | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedon - Grote Zaal | 850 | Standing concert hall | Hedon: Over ons |
| Hedon - Kleine Zaal | 200 | Standing club room | Hedon: Over ons |
| Paradiso, Amsterdam - Grote Zaal | 1,500 | Standing concert hall | Wikipedia |
| Theater De Spiegel, Zwolle | 931 | Theatre | Hedon events API |
Is there seating at Hedon?
No. Hedon is a standing venue: there are no seats unless an event explicitly says that seating is available. On busy nights you cannot ask for a chair or stool for safety reasons. On quiet nights you can ask at the entrance, but staff decide whether it is possible and you cannot reserve a seat in advance.
If you cannot stand for long, contact the helpdesk before the show and explain what you need. For wheelchair spaces and the adapted toilet, see the accessibility section.
Lockers, bags and the bar at Hedon
There is no cloakroom at Hedon. Coats and large bags must go into a locker before you enter the hall, and you cannot take them inside. A small locker costs €3 and has room for a coat; a medium locker costs €5 and has room for a coat and a bag. The lockers are just inside the entrance and can be booked in advance or on the night.
The bar is cashless and Hedon no longer uses drink coins. Since 1 August 2023 drinks are served in returnable cups: every visitor gets one black coin at the entrance for a free cup at the bar, and losing the coin or cup costs €1. You cannot bring your own food or drink. Hedon's visitor information describes the bar and drinks, not a restaurant or food menu.
Wheelchair access at Hedon
Hedon is accessible for wheelchair users. Every show has a limited number of wheelchair tickets, sold only through the website. A companion needs a valid regular ticket. Staff can lay blue mats to mark the wheelchair spaces, and there is an adapted toilet.
If you need a seat, a companion ticket or another access arrangement, contact the helpdesk before the show. The venue decides on the night whether a stool or chair is possible; it cannot reserve one for a busy concert.
Hedon's house rules: age, bags and behaviour
Hedon's standard minimum age is 16. Visitors under 16 may enter only with an adult aged 18 or older. If an event page states a different minimum age, such as 18+, that age applies to everyone and the standard rule no longer applies. Take ID: staff can ask for it and can search visitors at the entrance.
These rules apply alongside the event page. Breaking them can lead to removal from the building, and tickets are not refunded.
- No re-entry: leaving the building ends your access to that show.
- Smoking and vaping are banned throughout the building.
- No professional audio or video recording without permission from Hedon and the artist.
- Pogoing, crowdsurfing and stage diving are not allowed for safety reasons.
- No outside food or drink.
- Coats and large bags must go in a locker and cannot be taken into the hall.
- No pets except assistance dogs.
- No alcohol under 18. Staff may ask for ID and use wristbands for visitors between 18 and 25.
- Earplugs are advised for loud shows and are sold at the bar.
Tickets for Hedon: prices, resale and the door
Buy tickets through hedon-zwolle.nl. If a show is not sold out, Hedon also sells tickets at the box office on the night. Listed prices in the current programme range from free events to €56.50; many paid concerts sit between €18.50 and €43.50.
Tickets are not refundable. You can resell through Hedon's own resale platform at 80-120% of the original price. The venue warns against secondary sites and keeps no waiting list for sold-out shows. E-tickets are scanned from your phone, so set the screen to maximum brightness before you reach the door.
Getting to Hedon from Zwolle station
Hedon is about 1.6 km from Zwolle station. The venue itself says 15 minutes on foot; the walking route measured by OpenStreetMap is closer to 20-22 minutes, so allow 15-20 minutes at a normal pace. Several buses from the station stop within a four- to six-minute walk of the venue.
By car, take the Centrum exit from the A28 and follow the signs towards the venue. The venue asks visitors not to park in the residential streets behind Hedon; use the signed car parks instead.
Getting home after a late show
The train home leaves from Zwolle station, the same 15-20 minute walk described above. NS runs extra late trains on Friday-to-Saturday and Saturday-to-Sunday nights, roughly hourly after the last regular service, including a late service from Rotterdam and Utrecht via Amersfoort to Zwolle. On other nights the regular timetable applies.
Check the NS Journey Planner before the show, because the last departure depends on your destination and the day. For buses, check 9292 for the last connection; if public transport has stopped, book a taxi in advance or arrange a lift.
Parking at Hedon: Diezerpoort and nearby car parks
The cheapest option is Parkeergarage Diezerpoort at Van Wevelinkhovenstraat 8, three minutes' walk from Hedon. It costs €1.50 an hour or €7.50 a calendar day. Diezerpoort is free on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 20:00, on Thursday from 21:00 and on Sunday from 17:00; you can drive out 24 hours a day.
There is also a small paid car park directly next to Hedon (P1, 128 spaces, one minute) and more spaces at Schuttevaerkade and the Noordereiland deck. Schuttevaerkade is opposite the Campanile hotel. Do not park in the residential area behind Hedon: the venue asks visitors to use the signed car parks.
| Where | Address | Walk to Hedon | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedon P1 | Burgemeester Drijbersingel 7 | 1 min (70 m) | €1.50/hour; €7.50/day |
| Parkeergarage Diezerpoort | Van Wevelinkhovenstraat 8 | 3 min | €1.50/hour; €7.50/day; free from 20:00 (Thu 21:00, Sun 17:00) |
| Schuttevaerkade | Schuttevaerkade, opposite Campanile | 6 min (380 m) | €1.50/hour; €7.50/day |
| Noordereiland | Noordereiland | 6 min (430 m) | €3/hour; €15/day |
| Katwolderplein | Katwolderplein | 11 min (810 m) | €1.50/hour; €7.50/day |
Hedon: Zwolle's pop venue
Hedon is Zwolle's main pop venue, on Burgemeester Drijbersingel 7. It programmes more than 400 events a year: pop, rock, jazz, blues, metal, techno and club nights, spread across a large hall, a small hall and occasional shows at other locations in the city.
The building reopened on 6 February 2014 after a rebuild that added two new halls, seven professional rehearsal rooms called Popfrontboulevard, a backstage café and a level loading dock. Hedon is part of Stichting Travers and is owned by the municipality of Zwolle.
For visitors, Hedon is a standing venue with no fixed seats, lockers instead of a cloakroom and a cashless bar. The main hall holds about 850 people and the small hall about 200. The closest cheap car park is Diezerpoort, three minutes away; buses from Zwolle station stop within a four- to six-minute walk.
Hedon's history: from a 1973 youth centre to an 850-capacity pop venue
Hedon started in 1973 as a youth centre in Zwolle and has been at Burgemeester Drijbersingel since 1996. The venue is owned by the municipality of Zwolle and is part of Stichting Travers.
Between 2013 and 2014 the building was rebuilt almost from the ground up. It reopened on 6 February 2014 with two new halls, seven professional rehearsal rooms called Popfrontboulevard, a backstage café and a level loading dock. The main hall grew from 500 to 850 visitors; the small hall holds 200.
Hedon won the IJzeren Podiumdier for best pop venue in 2005 and again in 2013 for 2012. It programmes more than 400 events a year across pop, rock, jazz, blues, metal and techno, including shows at external locations.
Photos
Photo credits
A live concert in Hedon's main hall in Zwolle, with the stage and audience in front.: Hedon, photo by DMVDBERG · Photo from Hedon's own website; no licence stated
The exterior of Hedon at Burgemeester Drijbersingel 7 in Zwolle on a sunny day.: Alf van Beem · CC0
A closer view of the stage during a live show at Hedon in Zwolle.: Hedon, photo by DMVDBERG · Cropped from Hedon's live photo to focus on the stage
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Frequently asked questions
How many people fit in Hedon?
The Grote Zaal holds about 850 people and the Kleine Zaal about 200. Hedon does not publish a combined capacity for the whole building, so plan by hall.
What is the capacity of the Grote Zaal?
About 850 people. The hall grew from 500 to 850 in the 2013-14 rebuild, and it is a standing room rather than a seated theatre.
Where can I park at Hedon?
Parkeergarage Diezerpoort at Van Wevelinkhovenstraat 8 is the cheapest and three minutes' walk away. Hedon P1 next to the venue is smaller, and Schuttevaerkade and Noordereiland are also about six minutes away.
Is parking at Hedon free?
Only at certain times. Diezerpoort is free on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 20:00, on Thursday from 21:00 and on Sunday from 17:00. Outside those hours it costs €1.50 an hour, with a €7.50 day maximum.
How do I get to Hedon from Zwolle station?
Walk for 15-20 minutes (1.6 km), or take bus 2, 10 or 12 to Frans Halsstraat (four minutes' walk), bus 2 or 10 to Dijkstraat, or bus 4 or 13 to Winkelcentrum Diezerpoort.
What time do Hedon concerts start and end?
Most concerts start at 19:30 or 20:00 and end around 22:00: 51 of 117 start at 19:30 and 46 end at 22:00. Doors usually open 30 to 60 minutes before the start, though a few event pages show the same time or an inconsistent order, so arrive at least 30 minutes early and check your ticket. Club nights can run until 03:00.
How do I get home after a late Hedon show?
Walk 15 to 20 minutes to Zwolle station. NS runs extra late trains to Zwolle on Friday and Saturday nights, roughly hourly after the last regular train; on other nights check the NS Journey Planner. For buses, check 9292 for the last connection. If public transport has stopped, book a taxi or arrange a lift.
Is there a cloakroom at Hedon?
No. Hedon has no cloakroom; coats and large bags must go in a locker. A small locker costs €3 for a coat and a medium one €5 for a coat and bag.
Can I take a bag into the hall at Hedon?
No. Coats and large bags must be left in a locker before you enter the hall. The lockers are just inside the entrance and can be booked in advance or on the night.
Is Hedon accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. Every show has a limited number of wheelchair tickets, sold only online, and a companion needs a regular ticket. There is an adapted toilet, and staff can lay blue mats to mark the spaces.
What is the minimum age at Hedon?
The standard minimum age is 16. Under-16s may enter only with an adult aged 18 or older. If an event page states a different age, such as 18+, that age applies to everyone.
Can I buy tickets at the door at Hedon?
Yes, if the show is not sold out. Hedon sells tickets at the box office on the night; a sold-out show is marked as sold out on the event page.
Can I return or resell my Hedon ticket?
Tickets are non-refundable. You can resell through Hedon's own resale platform for 80-120% of the original price. The venue warns against secondary sites and keeps no waiting list.
Is Hedon cashless?
Yes. The bar is cashless and Hedon no longer uses drink coins. You get one black coin at the entrance for a free returnable cup; losing the coin or cup costs €1.
Can I bring my own food or drink to Hedon?
No. Outside food and drink are not allowed. Hedon's visitor information describes a bar with drinks, not a restaurant, so plan a meal before the show.
Is smoking allowed at Hedon?
No. Smoking and vaping are banned throughout the building.
Can I take photos at Hedon?
Professional audio and video recording is not allowed without permission from Hedon and the artist. Cameras with interchangeable lenses also need permission before you bring them in.
How many events does Hedon host?
More than 400 a year, from pop and rock to jazz, blues, metal and techno, in the two halls and at external locations.
What is Hedon's phone number?
Call 038 452 72 29 during office hours, or email [email protected]. Ticket questions go to [email protected].
Sources: Hedon: Over ons (October 30, 2026) · Hedon: Helpdesk (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap: omgeving Hedon (October 30, 2026) · NS: Night trains (October 30, 2026) · Gemeente Zwolle: parkeertarieven 2026 (October 30, 2026) · Hedon: Huisregels (October 30, 2026) · Wikipedia: Hedon (poppodium), with Hedon: Over ons (October 30, 2026)
