Schouwburg Lochem in Lochem
Schouwburg Lochem is the 420-seat town theatre on the Oosterwal, a 17-minute walk from Lochem station, with parking five minutes away and a programme of cabaret, music, theatre, film and family shows.
Photo credits
The exterior of Schouwburg Lochem on the Oosterwal in Lochem, photographed in 2024.: Michielverbeek · CC BY 4.0 · Cropped to 3:2 from the 2024 original; no upscaling.
Quick answers
- Main hall
- Theaterzaal, 420 seats
- Address
- Oosterwal 227241 AR Lochem
- Nearest station
- Lochem, 17 min walk
- Parking
- Graafschapterrein, 5 min, free after 18:00
- Tickets
- Examples €22.50, €24, €39.50, plus €3.50 per order
- Cloakroom
- Free and compulsory for coats and bags
- Evening start
- Usually 20:00
- Wheelchair spaces
- 2, book by phone
- Contact
- 0573 250051
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How many people fit in Schouwburg Lochem?
The Theaterzaal seats 420 people; the StadsLounge takes up to 300 guests for a reception and about 100 for a small performance.
- Theaterzaal
- 420 seats
- StadsLounge, reception
- Up to 300 guests
- StadsLounge, performance
- About 100 people
- Theaterzaal stage
- 14.5 m wide, 9.5 m deep
- StadsLounge stage
- 6 m wide, 4 m deep
The main Theaterzaal has 420 comfortable seats. The stage is 14.5 metres wide and 9.5 metres deep, and the theatre has five dressing rooms with showers.
The StadsLounge in the foyer is the flexible room: up to 300 guests for a reception, party or wedding, or about 100 for a small performance. Its stage is 6 metres wide and 4 metres deep, and there is a bar.
For scale, Schouwburg Hengelo's Rabozaal seats 880 and its Middenzaal 300, while the Jansstheater around the corner in Lochem seats 30. Lochem's 420-seat hall sits between those extremes: big enough for a full music or cabaret show, small enough to feel full.
| Room | Venue | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theaterzaal | Schouwburg Lochem, Oosterwal 22, Lochem | 420 seats | Venue page |
| StadsLounge, reception | Schouwburg Lochem, Oosterwal 22, Lochem | Up to 300 guests | Venue page |
| StadsLounge, performance | Schouwburg Lochem, Oosterwal 22, Lochem | About 100 people | Venue page |
| Rabozaal | Schouwburg Hengelo, Hengelo | 880 seats | Wikipedia |
| Middenzaal | Schouwburg Hengelo, Hengelo | 300 seats | Wikipedia |
| Main room | Jansstheater, Lochem (0.2 km away) | 30 people | Open data |
Seating plan: one rank and even/odd seat numbers
Schouwburg Lochem has one price rank; seats are numbered in even and odd runs from the centre, so consecutive numbers are not always next to each other.
Price ranks
One
Seat numbering
Even and odd from the centre
Wheelchair spaces
2, book on 0573 250051
Because there is only one rank, every seat has the same price category.
Seat numbers count away from the centre in steps of two: even numbers on one side, odd numbers on the other. Seats 12 and 14 are in the same run; 12 and 13 are on opposite sides. The box office can confirm adjacent seats before you pay.
Two wheelchair spaces are available in the hall. Book them by phone on 0573 250051 and say whether a companion is coming, so the venue can place you together.
Choose by position rather than price: the lowest number in either run is closest to the centre line, and higher numbers move towards the side. For the most central view, take the lowest available number; for an edge seat, take a higher one. The two wheelchair spaces are booked through the box office.
How an evening at Schouwburg Lochem works
Book online, bring your e-ticket, leave your coat at the free cloakroom and be in your seat before the start. If you arrive late, you may take your seat after the interval when there is one, unless the artist decides otherwise; without an interval, you can only enter if the artist allows it.
- Buy your ticket online with iDEAL or the Podium Cadeaukaart; you choose your seat on the seat map and receive an e-ticket by email.
- Print the ticket or keep it on your phone. The box office is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00 for questions and cancellations.
- The cloakroom is free and compulsory for coats and bags, for fire safety.
- The bar is open before the show. For most professional theatre performances an interval drink is included; it is not included for youth or film shows.
- If you arrive after the start, you may take your seat after the interval when there is one, unless the artist decides otherwise; without an interval, you can only enter if the artist allows it.
- After the show the StadsLounge is open for a drink or a snack; you can order a snack board with your ticket.
- About two days before, you receive a service email with the practical details, including whether there is an interval and what time the show ends.
Food, drinks and paying at Schouwburg Lochem
You can eat before the show at Bistro Lochem, where a three-course menu costs €47.50 and tables are booked between 17:00 and 18:00; inside, the bar takes card payments only.
Bistro Lochem serves a three-course menu with meat, fish or vegetarian choices for €47.50 per person. Book a table between 17:00 and 18:00 and tell them your show time so you finish in time.
The bar in the theatre opens before the performance and the StadsLounge stays open afterwards. You can order a snack board with your ticket.
The theatre is cashless: pin and card only at the box office and bar. The Podium Cadeaukaart and the Schouwburg Lochem voucher are accepted.
Online ticket orders carry €3.50 in service charges. Posting tickets costs €3.00 extra; cancelling costs €2.50 per ticket for a performance, or €1 per ticket for a film, up to 48 hours before; dinner arrangements have a 10-day deadline.
- Three-course menu
- €47.50 per person
- Dinner booking
- 17:00-18:00
- Payment
- Card only, no cash
- Service costs
- €3.50 per order
Wheelchair access at Schouwburg Lochem
There are two wheelchair spaces in the Theaterzaal; book them by phone on 0573 250051 and say whether a companion is coming so you can sit together.
The box office books the spaces directly; the venue asks wheelchair users to call to book them.
The same number handles questions about the visit and about tickets. The venue asks wheelchair users to say clearly whether a companion is coming, so the pair can be placed together.
- Wheelchair spaces
- 2 in the Theaterzaal
- Booking
- Call 0573 250051
- Companion
- Can sit together
House rules: age limits, phones and late entry
Evening performances are generally suitable for visitors aged 12 and over unless the show says otherwise; youth and family shows carry their own advisory age, and babies are not admitted.
- Evening shows are for ages 12 and over unless stated otherwise; some cabaret may not suit visitors under 16.
- Youth and family shows state a minimum age; the theatre follows the makers' advisory age.
- Babies are not allowed at youth or adult performances. Children up to 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Switch off your phone in the hall.
- No photo, film, video or audio recording during a performance; flash is prohibited.
- If you arrive after the start, you may take your seat after the interval when there is one, unless the artist decides otherwise; without an interval, you can only enter if the artist allows it.
- Coats and bags go to the free cloakroom; this is a fire-safety rule.
Getting to Schouwburg Lochem from Lochem station
Lochem station is 1,230 metres from the theatre, a 17-minute walk; buses 52, 58 and 805 also stop within 550 metres.
The theatre sits on the Oosterwal in the centre of Lochem. From the station, walking is straightforward and takes about 17 minutes.
If you prefer the bus, lines 52 and 58 connect the station side of town with stops near the theatre; line 805 stops at Hotel Hof van Gelre. The table gives each stop and the walk from there.
For live departure times, use 9292.nl. After an evening show, the station is still a 17-minute walk: check the last train or bus before you book, because a show ending around 22:30 can finish after the last scheduled connection. If nothing fits, book a local taxi in advance or arrange a lift.
Parking at Schouwburg Lochem: the Graafschapterrein lot
The venue has no car park of its own; the nearest is the Graafschapterrein at Prins Bernhardweg 38, a 5-minute walk, free after 18:00 and with a parking disc before that.
Drive to Prins Bernhardweg 38 and park on the Albert Heijn and Jumbo lot. Leave on foot at the back towards the centre, follow the canal to the left and turn right at its end; the theatre is a few metres further.
Before 18:00 the blue zone allows a maximum of two hours with a parking disc; after 18:00 parking is free. On Friday late-night shopping it can take longer to find a space.
Do not park on the Lidl site: the gates close and you risk being locked in. The theatre's own advice is to use the Graafschapterrein and walk.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graafschapterrein | Prins Bernhardweg 38, 7241 DH Lochem | 5 min | Free after 18:00; parking disc until 18:00 |
- Recommended lot
- Graafschapterrein
- Address
- Prins Bernhardweg 38, 7241 DH Lochem
- Walk
- 5 min
- Rate
- Free after 18:00
- Before 18:00
- Max 2 hours with parking disc
Which building is my show in?
Some church concerts appear in the Schouwburg Lochem agenda, but they take place at the Grote of Sint-Gudulakerk, a separate building on the Markt. Check the location on your ticket or agenda entry before you travel.
| Building | Address | Rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Schouwburg Lochem | Oosterwal 22, 7241 AR Lochem | Theaterzaal (420 seats); StadsLounge (up to 300 for a reception, about 100 for a performance) |
| Grote of Sint-Gudulakerk | Markt 4, 7241 AA Lochem | Church (concerts) |
Contact and opening hours
Schouwburg Lochem is at Oosterwal 22, 7241 AR Lochem; call 0573 250051 or email [email protected]. The box office is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00.
- Address
- Oosterwal 22, 7241 AR Lochem
- Telephone
- 0573 250051
- [email protected]
- Box office
- Tue and Thu, 10:00-12:00
- Online tickets
- 24 hours a day
History of Schouwburg Lochem
Schouwburg Lochem opened on the Oosterwal in 1910, after the town's first hall caught fire at Christmas 1908; the building was renovated in 1973 and 2011.
The first hall opened in 1869, built on the initiative of the gentlemen's society De Eendracht and the citizens' society De Harmonie. It caught fire at Christmas 1908.
The new theatre, designed by architect Hellendoorn, opened on 15 January 1910. It has been the town's theatre ever since.
Renovations in 1973 and 2011 modernised the building while keeping its place on the Oosterwal.
- First hall
- 1869
- Fire
- Christmas 1908
- Current building
- Opened 15 January 1910
- Architect
- Hellendoorn
- Renovations
- 1973 and 2011
Photos
Photo credits
The exterior of Schouwburg Lochem on the Oosterwal in Lochem, photographed in 2024.: Michielverbeek · CC BY 4.0 · Cropped to 3:2 from the 2024 original; no upscaling.
Performers on the stage of the Theaterzaal at Schouwburg Lochem, with the audience in the foreground.: Schouwburg Lochem · Venue website photo · Official photo published on the venue's own website and credited to Schouwburg Lochem; 2500x1250, not enlarged.
Performers on the stage during a StadsLounge Live concert at Schouwburg Lochem.: Schouwburg Lochem · Venue website photo · Official photo published on the venue's own StadsLounge Live page and credited to Schouwburg Lochem; 2500x1250, not enlarged.
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Frequently asked questions about Schouwburg Lochem
What time do shows start and end at Schouwburg Lochem?
Most evening shows start at 20:00; five evening shows in Theater.nl's current listing end at 22:30, so about two and a half hours is a sensible planning assumption, though not a guarantee. Matinees vary, with recent examples at 13:30 and 16:00. The venue emails the exact end time about two days before, and the box office can tell you earlier.
How many people fit in Schouwburg Lochem?
The Theaterzaal seats 420 people. The StadsLounge takes up to 300 guests for a reception or party and about 100 for a small performance.
Is there a seating plan for the Theaterzaal?
The hall has one price rank and seats numbered in even and odd runs from the centre. Ask the box office if you need adjacent seats; the two wheelchair spaces are booked by phone.
Where can I park at Schouwburg Lochem?
The venue has no car park of its own. Use the Graafschapterrein at Prins Bernhardweg 38, a 5-minute walk: free after 18:00, and a maximum of two hours with a parking disc before that. Do not park at Lidl.
How do I get to Schouwburg Lochem by train?
Lochem station is 1,230 metres away, a 17-minute walk. Buses 52, 58 and 805 also stop within 550 metres. Check 9292.nl for the last connection before an evening show; a 22:30 finish can be after the last bus or train.
Can I buy tickets at the box office?
Yes, on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00. Online sales run 24 hours a day; you choose a seat and get an e-ticket by email.
What do tickets cost?
Prices vary by show: recent examples were €22.50, €24.00, €26.50, €31.50 and €39.50, plus €3.50 service costs per order. Posting tickets costs €3.00 extra.
Can I cancel or change my tickets?
You can cancel up to 48 hours before the show: €2.50 per ticket for a performance, or €1 per ticket for a film. For dinner arrangements the deadline is 10 days. Call the box office to cancel.
Is there a cloakroom?
Yes, the cloakroom is free and compulsory for coats and bags, for fire safety. Film shows may use an open cloakroom at your own risk.
Can I pay with cash?
No, the theatre is cashless: pin and card only. It accepts the Podium Cadeaukaart and its own voucher.
Is Schouwburg Lochem accessible for wheelchair users?
There are two wheelchair spaces in the Theaterzaal. Book them on 0573 250051 and say whether a companion is coming, so you can sit together.
Can I take children to a show?
Evening shows are generally for ages 12 and over; youth and family shows state their own age. Babies are not admitted, and children up to 12 must come with an adult.
Can I eat before the show?
Bistro Lochem serves a three-course menu for €47.50 per person; book a table between 17:00 and 18:00 and tell them your show time. The theatre bar opens before the performance.
What happens if I arrive late?
If you arrive after the start, you may take your seat after the interval when there is one, unless the artist decides otherwise; without an interval, you can only enter if the artist allows it.
Is a drink included in the ticket?
For most professional theatre shows an interval drink is included; it is not included for youth or film shows.
Sources: Grote of Sint-Gudulakerk: address (October 30, 2026) · Schouwburg Lochem: Theaterzaal (October 30, 2026) · Schouwburg Lochem: frequently asked questions (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap: walking routes around Schouwburg Lochem (October 30, 2026) · Schouwburg Lochem: general information (October 30, 2026) · Schouwburg Lochem: eating out before the show (October 30, 2026) · Schouwburg Lochem: contact (October 30, 2026) · Wikipedia: Schouwburg Lochem (October 30, 2026)
