Neushoorn in Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden's pop venue in a former garage: a 750-capacity Grote Zaal, club rooms and a café, eight minutes' walk from the station.
Photo credits
Band on the Grote Zaal stage at Neushoorn, with a crowd and coloured stage lights.: Lars van der Heide · CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers
- Capacity
- 750 in the Grote Zaal
- Address
- Ruiterskwartier 418911 BP Leeuwarden
- Nearest station
- Leeuwarden, 8 min walk
- Closest garage
- Oldehove, 6 min · €2.30/h
- Bags
- Handbag up to A4; lockers for the rest
- Tickets
- Online via Stager; reception Tue–Thu, Sat
- Typical start
- Most shows 20:15–21:00
- Minimum age
- 14 and under with an adult 18+
- Contact
- +31 58 303 0730
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How many people fit in Neushoorn?
The Grote Zaal holds 750 people; the Arena and Café are smaller, and the venue does not publish their limits.
The Grote Zaal is Neushoorn's main hall and its largest room, with 750 standing places. It has a balcony and, since January 2026, a full immersive spatial-audio system built around 30 Funktion-One speakers and a HOLOPHONIX processor. The biggest touring shows and club events use this room.
The Arena is the second room, used for club nights, heavy bills and support stages. The Café is the smallest public room: free entry, local food and, on Saturday, a nightclub from 22:00. Neushoorn does not publish capacities for the Arena or Café, or a whole-building figure, so 750 is the number for the Grote Zaal only.
For scale, the Kooi Stadion 1.5 km away holds 15,000 and the Cambuurstadion 1.7 km away holds 10,500. Neushoorn is a club-scale room rather than a stadium, and its programme is built around standing audiences close to the stage.
| Venue | Room | Capacity | Distance from Neushoorn | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neushoorn | Grote Zaal | 750 | on Ruiterskwartier | Funktion-One, 2026 |
| Kooi Stadion | Stadium | 15,000 | 1.5 km | OpenStreetMap / Wikidata |
| Cambuurstadion | Stadium | 10,500 | 1.7 km | OpenStreetMap / Wikidata |
How a night at Neushoorn works
Buy online, arrive for doors about 30–45 minutes before the start, and put anything bigger than A4 in a locker.
- Buy your ticket online through Stager; the reception also sells tickets on Tuesday to Thursday 15:00–18:00 and Saturday 08:30–15:00. Tickets are non-refundable unless the show is moved or cancelled.
- Check the event page for the room, doors and start time. Recent hall shows opened doors at 20:00 for a 20:45 start or at 20:30 for a 21:00 start; club nights can open at 21:00 with the first act at 21:00.
- Bring a handbag no bigger than A4 and about 10 cm thick. Backpacks and larger bags stay in a locker, paid by card and reopenable all evening.
- Bars are card-only. If you only have cash, buy or top up a bar card at reception before the show; leftover credit is not refunded, but the card stays valid for a later visit.
- Earplugs are sold from machines in the hall and behind each bar: €7.50 for a reusable pair that cuts about 20 dB.
- The rooms are standing. If you need a seat because walking or standing is difficult, email [email protected] in advance; seats are limited.
- The detailed timetable with end times is published a few days before the event; club nights run later.
Eating at Neushoorn: café food, local takeaway and your own
The café serves drinks and lets you order food from Leeuwarden takeaways by QR code; you can also bring your own.
Neushoorn's café is a room as well as a bar. It is open Thursday and Friday 17:00–00:00 and Saturday 17:00–22:00, and entry is free except at some club events. From 22:00 on Saturday the café turns into a nightclub.
Instead of a fixed kitchen, the café works with local takeaways. Scan the QR code and choose couscous from AfghanFresh, a bowl from Bowls 'n Rolls, pizza from Pizzeria Pompeï or chips and frikandellen from Tom's Cafetaria. The order is delivered to the café, and you can also bring your own food.
The café also hosts comedy, jam sessions, jazz, workshops and raves. It is the cheapest way into Neushoorn: many café nights are free, while hall shows are ticketed.
Accessibility at Neushoorn
Neushoorn says its building is accessible, with adapted toilets and a raised wheelchair platform on request.
Neushoorn asks visitors with a disability to email [email protected] well in advance with their name, the event and what they need. The team can place a raised wheelchair platform in the room if the request comes in time.
There are several adapted toilets in the building. The rooms are standing by default, with seats only for specific performances; if you cannot stand for long, ask for one of the limited seats when you email.
For parking close to the door, Zaailand (300 m, 5 min) and Oldehove (440 m, 6 min) are the nearest garages. The venue refers visitors who cannot walk far to the municipality's parking information for disabled parking.
- Adapted toilets
- Several in the building
- Wheelchair platform
- On request, in advance
Getting to Neushoorn from Leeuwarden station
The venue is an 8-minute walk from Leeuwarden station, or a short bus ride to stops within 850 m.
From Leeuwarden station the walk is about 560 m and takes 8 minutes at an easy pace. Neushoorn's own visitor page says about 7 minutes, so allow 7–8 minutes and follow the signs for the city centre and Ruiterskwartier.
Several buses from the station stop close to the venue: bus 6 to Boterhoek (470 m, 7 min), buses 60, 66 and 71 to Harlingersingel (490 m, 7 min), and buses 10, 97 and 197 to Tesselschadestraat (850 m, 12 min).
By bike, use the free public bicycle storage behind the building. By car, the closest garages are Zaailand (300 m, 5 min) and Oldehove (440 m, 6 min); the parking section gives their addresses and rates.
Parking near Neushoorn: Oldehove and Zaailand
Two paid garages are within a 6-minute walk: Oldehove (440 m) and Zaailand (300 m). Both charge €2.30 per hour, with a €11.50 day maximum and €4.60 evening maximum.
Parkeergarage Zaailand at Zaailand 5 is the closest: 300 m, about 5 minutes. It is open 24 hours a day, including Sundays and public holidays. Oldehove at Oldehoofsterkerkhof 3 is 440 m and about 6 minutes; it is open Monday to Saturday 07:00–22:00 and Sunday 10:00–18:00, with exit possible 24/7 for holders of a valid ticket.
Both garages charge per minute, with the same headline rates: €2.30 per hour, a maximum of €11.50 from 06:00 to 06:00, and a maximum of €4.60 in the evening from 19:00 to 06:00. Pay at the machine before returning to the car; you then have 13 minutes to leave.
For a free alternative, P+R Kalverdijkje is free and served by bus 3, but it sits outside the centre. On-street parking in the centre is paid Monday to Saturday 08:00–22:00 and Sunday and public holidays 12:00–18:00; garages are always paid, including Sunday.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeergarage Zaailand | Zaailand 5, 8911 BL Leeuwarden | 300 m, 5 min | €2.30/h · max €11.50/day · €4.60 evening |
| Parkeergarage Oldehove | Oldehoofsterkerkhof 3, 8911 DM Leeuwarden | 440 m, 6 min | €2.30/h · max €11.50/day · €4.60 evening |
Neushoorn's address and contact details
Neushoorn is at Ruiterskwartier 41, 8911 BP Leeuwarden, reachable on +31 58 303 0730 and [email protected].
- Address
- Ruiterskwartier 41, 8911 BP Leeuwarden
- Telephone
- +31 58 303 0730
- [email protected]
- Access email
- [email protected]
- Reception
- Tue–Thu 15:00–18:00; Sat 08:30–15:00
From RAMI garage to pop venue: Neushoorn's building
The venue occupies an 1896 bicycle, car and motorcycle factory that later became Rock It and then Neushoorn.
RAMI, short for Rijwiel Auto Motor Industrie, was founded in Leeuwarden in 1896 and used the building until the 1960s. In that decade Automobielbedrijf Wassenaar became the second garage in the building, adding car sales and repair to the site's industrial history.
From 1991 Rock It was the heart of Leeuwarden's alternative nightlife in this building. A tribute to the club sits in the sound lock of the Grote Zaal, so the history is still visible when you come in for a show.
Today Neushoorn is a cultural centre rather than a single club: five rehearsal rooms, two dance halls, evening music lessons and Firda students during the day share the building with the concert halls and café.
What kind of venue is Neushoorn?
A pop venue, club and creative workspace in central Leeuwarden, with three public rooms and a programme from heavy music to comedy.
Neushoorn is Leeuwarden's pop venue and cultural centre on the Ruiterskwartier, a few minutes from the Oldehove. Its programme mixes concerts, club nights, jazz, hip-hop, heavy music, comedy and youth events, and the café adds free nights alongside the ticketed halls.
The building has the 750-capacity Grote Zaal, the Arena for club nights and second-stage shows, and the Café, which opens Thursday to Saturday and becomes a nightclub on Saturday at 22:00. The Grote Zaal has a balcony and an immersive Funktion-One sound system.
Behind the scenes, Neushoorn has five rehearsal rooms, two dance halls, evening music lessons and a partnership with Firda; students use the building during the day. That mix of stages, workspaces and education is what makes it more than a concert hall.
Photos
Photo credits
Band on the Grote Zaal stage at Neushoorn, with a crowd and coloured stage lights.: Lars van der Heide · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Neushoorn building on the Ruiterskwartier in Leeuwarden, with its dark facade and large windows.: Ieneach fan 'e Esk · CC BY-SA 4.0
Café seating with small tables, cushions and plants, seen from the stage at Neushoorn.: Lisa Anholts / Neushoorn · Courtesy of Neushoorn
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Neushoorn: questions people ask
How many people does Neushoorn hold?
The Grote Zaal holds 750 people. The Arena and Café are smaller and the venue does not publish their capacities, so do not assume the whole building holds 750.
What time do concerts at Neushoorn start and finish?
Most evening shows start between 20:15 and 21:00, with doors 30 to 45 minutes earlier. End times are confirmed in the detailed timetable, published a few days before the event; club nights run later.
How do I get to Neushoorn from Leeuwarden station?
It is about 560 m, or 8 minutes on foot; the venue itself says about 7 minutes. Bus 6 to Boterhoek, buses 60, 66 and 71 to Harlingersingel and buses 10, 97 and 197 to Tesselschadestraat stop within 850 m.
Where can I park near Neushoorn?
Zaailand (300 m, 5 min) and Oldehove (440 m, 6 min) are the closest garages. Both charge €2.30 per hour, with a maximum of €11.50 per day and €4.60 in the evening. P+R Kalverdijkje is free and served by bus 3.
Can I bring a backpack or bag?
No. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed in the halls; use a locker. A handbag up to A4 size and about 10 cm thick is allowed. Lockers are paid by card and can be reopened all evening.
Are there lockers at Neushoorn?
Yes. Lockers are in the hall and are paid by card. Keep your PIN or QR code: you can open the locker throughout the event, and it stays yours for the evening.
Can I eat at Neushoorn?
Yes, in the café. Order from local takeaways by QR code, including AfghanFresh, Bowls 'n Rolls, Pizzeria Pompeï and Tom's Cafetaria, or bring your own food. Café hours are Thursday and Friday 17:00–00:00, Saturday 17:00–22:00.
Is Neushoorn accessible for wheelchair users?
The venue says it is accessible and has several adapted toilets. It can place a raised wheelchair platform in the room if you ask in advance. Email [email protected] with the event and what you need.
What is the minimum age at Neushoorn?
Visitors aged 14 and under must come with an adult aged 18 or over. Some events set a higher minimum age, such as 18+, and ID is required.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
The reception sells tickets Tuesday to Thursday 15:00–18:00 and Saturday 08:30–15:00, but the box office is usually closed during events. Buy online through Stager; tickets are non-refundable unless the event moves or is cancelled.
What are the café opening hours?
Thursday and Friday 17:00–00:00, Saturday 17:00–22:00. On Saturday the café becomes a nightclub at 22:00. Entry is free except at some club events.
Do I need earplugs at Neushoorn?
The venue sells reusable Alpine earplugs for €7.50 from machines in the hall and behind each bar. They cut about 20 dB. The venue advises music-filter earplugs at concerts and a break from the speakers.
Can I pay by cash at Neushoorn?
At the bar, no: payments are card only. You can buy or top up a bar card with cash at reception; leftover credit is not refunded, but the card remains valid for a later visit.
What is Neushoorn's address?
Ruiterskwartier 41, 8911 BP Leeuwarden. The main entrance closes at 18:00 when there is no public event; after that, use the rear door.
Sources: Funktion-One: Neushoorn immersive system (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap and FOSSGIS walking routes (October 30, 2026) · Parkeergarages Leeuwarden: Oldehove (October 30, 2026) · Neushoorn: visitor information (October 30, 2026) · Neushoorn: Café (October 30, 2026) · Neushoorn: about the venue (October 30, 2026) · Neushoorn: contact (October 30, 2026)
