Podium Mozaïek in Amsterdam
Podium Mozaïek is a 350-seat theatre with a café in the former Pniëlkerk on Bos en Lommerweg in Amsterdam-West, with theatre, music, storytelling and comedy, a ten-minute walk from Q-Park Bos en Lommer.
Photo credits
The west and south facades of the former Pniëlkerk, now Podium Mozaïek, seen from the street.: Bert van As · CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers
- Capacity
- 350 in the theatre hall
- Address
- Bos en Lommerweg 1911055 DT Amsterdam
- Nearest stop
- Bos en Lommerweg, 2 min walk
- Parking
- Q-Park Bos en Lommer, 10 min walk
- Food
- Café Mozaïek, Mediterranean menu
- Tickets
- Online only; no ticket desk
- Access
- Lift to the theatre hall
- Contact
- +31 20 580 0380
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How many people does Podium Mozaïek hold?
The main theatre hall holds up to 350 people; the two studios hold 60 each, and the café-foyer holds 250.
- Theatre hall
- 350
- Studio 1
- 60
- Studio 2
- 60
- Café-foyer
- 250
- Theatre hall floor
- 850 m²; 12 × 13.5 m
The theatre hall is 850 m², 12 by 13.5 metres, with a 6.5-metre ceiling. It can be set theatre-style for 350, in a U-shape or for dinner for 120, or for a reception of 250.
The two studios are 96 m² each, 12 by 8 metres, with a 3.4-metre ceiling, and hold 60 people. The café-foyer is 350 m² and holds 250 for a reception or dinner. For comparison, Sugarfactory (550), Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam (750) and OCCII (200) are other nearby venues.
| Venue | Capacity | Distance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podium Mozaïek (theatre hall) | 350 | Here | Podium Mozaïek |
| Sugarfactory | 550 | 2.5 km | OpenStreetMap / Wikidata |
| Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam | 750 | 2.6 km | OpenStreetMap / Wikidata |
| OCCII | 200 | 2.9 km | OpenStreetMap / Wikidata |
Where will I sit in the theatre hall?
The theatre hall has seats on three sides of a central flat floor, so the stage is seen from the front and the sides.
Layout
Seats on three sides
Seat map
Not published
Lift
To the hall
Podium Mozaïek does not publish a numbered seat map. The hall is flexible: the central floor stays flat, and the seating banks sit on three sides. For the straightest view, ask for a seat in the bank facing the stage; the side banks look across the floor.
If you need a specific place, call 020-5800380 before you book or as soon as you have tickets. The team can reserve the most suitable seat, including for wheelchair users, who reach the hall by lift.
Latecomers cannot be admitted after the start, so allow time to find your seat.
Can I eat at Podium Mozaïek?
Café Mozaïek serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu of changing seasonal dishes, with a large sunny terrace and craft beers.
The café is a modern interior monument in the former church, with a central wall of handmade Iznik ceramic and lounge corners. The chef cooks international dishes and can advise on menus for private events; the café can be hired for a dinner, party or reception.
Mozaiëkpas holders get 10% off in the café-restaurant. The café page has Dutch and English menu PDFs.
- Menu
- Mediterranean, seasonal
- Terrace
- Large and sunny
- Café email
- [email protected]
- Discount
- 10% with Mozaiëkpas
- Menu PDFs in Dutch and English are on the café page.
- Private hire: dinner, party or reception.
Tickets, office hours and house rules
Tickets are sold online only; the café does not sell them, and latecomers cannot be admitted after the start.
Buy online before you come. Tickets are not refundable. If you are prevented from coming, you can exchange them for a voucher up to two days before the performance, for €2 administration per ticket; the scheme does not apply to guest programming.
We Are Public members reserve through the We Are Public website. The Algemene Bezoekersvoorwaarden Amsterdamse Podia apply. Photography, film, video and audio recording need the director's permission, and phones must be switched off in the hall.
- Tickets
- Online only
- Exchange
- Up to 2 days before; €2 per ticket
- Office hours
- Weekdays 9:00-17:00
- Photography
- Only with permission
- There is no ticket desk at the café: buy online.
- For ticket questions, call 020-5800380 on weekdays between 9:00 and 17:00.
Is Podium Mozaïek wheelchair accessible?
Podium Mozaïek is wheelchair accessible; the theatre hall is upstairs and reached by lift.
The theatre hall is on the upper floor and is reached by a lift. If you have special seating needs, call 020-5800380 and the team can reserve the most suitable seat. There is a disabled parking space at the rear of the building.
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Adapted parking
- At the rear
- Seat requests
- 020-5800380
How do I get to Podium Mozaïek?
The nearest stop is Bos en Lommerweg, 140 m and a two-minute walk; from Amsterdam Sloterdijk take tram 19, and from Centraal take bus 21 or N82.
Bos en Lommerweg is 140 m and a two-minute walk, served by tram 19 and buses 21, 80, 247, N80 and N82. Karel Doormanstraat (310 m) and Egidiusstraat (290 m) are the next closest.
From Amsterdam Sloterdijk (1,980 m; 27 minutes on foot), tram 19 runs to Bos en Lommerweg, Karel Doormanstraat, Wiltzanghlaan and De Rijpstraat. From Amsterdam Centraal (4,210 m; 57 minutes on foot), bus 21 and night bus N82 run to Bos en Lommerweg and Egidiusstraat. Lines change, so check the GVB planner on the day.
Where can I park?
The closest garage is Q-Park Bos en Lommer at Leeuwendalersweg 23B, 740 m or a ten-minute walk, with 493 spaces.
The garage has 493 spaces, 4 disabled spaces and 4 EV charging points, and a height limit of 2.10 m. The P+R rate is €6 per 24 hours on weekdays from 10:00, and all weekend and on holidays; entering before 10:00 on a weekday costs €13.
The P+R rate requires a public transport trip to and from the centre zone, so it is not a theatre-only rate. Payment is by card only; the garage does not take cash.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| P+R Bos en Lommer (Q-Park) | Leeuwendalersweg 23B, 1055 JE | 740 m, 10 min | €6 per 24 h with public transport; €13 before 10:00 on weekdays |
- Garage
- Q-Park Bos en Lommer
- Address
- Leeuwendalersweg 23B, 1055 JE
- P+R rate
- €6 per 24 h
- Height
- 2.10 m
Which building is my show in?
Most shows are at Bos en Lommerweg 191, but the programme also uses De Vlugt in Nieuw-West and H.S.S. Wasserette; check the location on your ticket.
- Main building
- Bos en Lommerweg 191
- De Vlugt
- Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan 125
- H.S.S. Wasserette
- Address not published
| Building | Address | Rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Podium Mozaïek | Bos en Lommerweg 191, 1055 DT Amsterdam | Theaterzaal, Studio 1, Studio 2, Café/foyer |
| De Vlugt | Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan 125, 1063 BJ Amsterdam | Grote Zaal |
| H.S.S. Wasserette | Not published on the venue's pages | De Wasserette (storytelling) |
What is the history of Podium Mozaïek?
Podium Mozaïek opened in 2005 in the former Pniëlkerk, a church built in 1954-1955 on Bos en Lommerweg.
The Pniëlkerk was built in 1954-1955. At the end of the 1990s the congregation decided to sell the church because of high maintenance costs and a shrinking community. In 2000, Stichting Multicultureel Podium Mozaïek was founded to use art and culture to promote integration in the neighbourhood.
With housing corporation Het Oosten and subsidies, the church was converted into a theatre; part of the building also became a GP practice. The theatre opened in 2005. The building has three halls, and the main hall holds 350 people.
The house companies are Theater RAST, De Gasten, Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, Orkaan and reART. The programme covers theatre, music, storytelling and comedy.
- Built
- 1954-1955
- Foundation
- 2000
- Opened as theatre
- 2005
- Halls
- 3
- House companies
- Theater RAST, De Gasten, Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, Orkaan, reART
Photos
Photo credits
The west and south facades of the former Pniëlkerk, now Podium Mozaïek, seen from the street.: Bert van As · CC BY-SA 4.0
Two storytellers on stage before an audience at the opening of the Amsterdam Storytelling Festival in Podium Mozaïek.: Twanmans · CC BY-SA 4.0
Café Mozaïek at Podium Mozaïek, the theatre's café and bar.: Podium Mozaïek
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Frequently asked questions about Podium Mozaïek
How many people does Podium Mozaïek hold?
The theatre hall holds up to 350 people. Studio 1 and Studio 2 hold 60 each, and the café-foyer holds 250 for a reception or dinner.
Where is Podium Mozaïek?
Podium Mozaïek is at Bos en Lommerweg 191, 1055 DT Amsterdam, in Bos en Lommer. The nearest stop is Bos en Lommerweg, a two-minute walk from the theatre.
What time do shows start and end?
The most common evening start is 20:30 and the most common end is 21:45; the median show lasts 75 minutes. Matinees usually start at 14:00. Times vary by programme, so check the event page.
What happens if I arrive late?
You cannot be admitted after the start. Tickets are not refundable, but you can exchange them for a voucher up to two days before the show, for €2 per ticket; the scheme does not apply to guest programming.
Can I buy tickets at the door or in the café?
No. Tickets are sold online only, and the café does not sell them. We Are Public members reserve through the We Are Public website.
Where can I park?
Q-Park Bos en Lommer at Leeuwendalersweg 23B is 740 m, a 10-minute walk. The P+R rate is €6 per 24 hours with public transport; entering before 10:00 on a weekday costs €13.
How do I get there by public transport?
From Amsterdam Sloterdijk, take tram 19 to Bos en Lommerweg. From Amsterdam Centraal, take bus 21 or N82 to Bos en Lommerweg. The stop is 140 m from the theatre, a two-minute walk.
Is Podium Mozaïek wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The theatre hall is upstairs and reached by lift. Call 020-5800380 to reserve a suitable seat, and use the disabled parking space at the rear of the building.
Does Podium Mozaïek serve food?
Yes. Café Mozaïek serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu of changing seasonal dishes, with a large sunny terrace and craft beers. Mozaiëkpas holders get 10% off in the café.
Can I take photos during a show?
No. Photography, film, video and audio recording need the director's permission, and phones must be switched off in the hall.
What is the history of the building?
The building is the former Pniëlkerk, built in 1954-1955. Stichting Multicultureel Podium Mozaïek was founded in 2000, and the theatre opened in 2005.
Can I hire a room?
Yes. The theatre hall holds 350, the two studios 60 each and the café-foyer 250. Contact room hire at 020-5800388 or [email protected].
Are children welcome?
Yes, the programme includes family and children's shows. Each show carries its own age advice, so check the event page before you book.
What are the opening hours?
Podium Mozaïek does not publish fixed public opening hours. Each event page gives the show time, and the office answers weekdays 9:00-17:00 on 020-5800380.
Sources: Iamsterdam: Podium Mozaïek venue finder (October 30, 2026) · Podium Mozaïek: rooms (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap and FOSSGIS routing (October 30, 2026) · Q-Park Bos en Lommer (October 30, 2026) · Podium Mozaïek: café overview (October 30, 2026) · Podium Mozaïek: practical information (October 30, 2026) · Wikipedia: Podium Mozaïek (October 30, 2026) · Podium Mozaïek: programme API (October 30, 2026)
