Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen in Vlaardingen
Vlaardingen's two-hall theatre on Schiedamseweg, 650 seats in the Grote Zaal and 155 in the Harmonie, 50 m from the Stadsgehoorzaal bus stop, 10 minutes from Vlaardingen Centrum metro, with most evening shows at 20:15 or 20:30 and cashless tickets.
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The Grote Zaal of Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen: Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen · Venue photo from the Grote Zaal page, where the image alt text is 'Grote Zaal'.
Quick answers
- Halls
- Grote Zaal and Harmonie (Kleine Zaal)
- Address
- Schiedamseweg 513134 BB Vlaardingen
- Seats
- 650 Grote Zaal; 155 Harmonie (200 standing)
- Nearest stop
- Stadsgehoorzaal bus stop, 50 m (1 min)
- Nearest car park
- Q-Park Liesveld, 570 m (about 5–8 min)
- Wheelchair places
- Grote Zaal row 13; Harmonie row 1
- Box office
- Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30, and from 1 hour before shows
- Evening starts
- Most at 20:15 or 20:30
- Contact
- 010 434 05 00
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Capacity and halls
The Grote Zaal seats 650 on an ascending tribune; the Harmonie seats 155 on its tribune and holds 200 standing. The Grote Zaal is the larger hall, but smaller than Theater De Stoep and Capitol in Rotterdam.
The Grote Zaal can be used with all 650 seats, with only the 300-seat lower hall, or with about 50 people on stage. The Harmonie is a flat-floor theatre: 155 on the tribune, or 200 standing with the tribune folded away. The theatre also hires out the Theater Foyer (60–200 people), the Theater Café and Lichtstraat (20–100), the Glazen Foyer (1–20) and the Huiskamer (1–12).
For a regional comparison, Theater De Stoep in Spijkenisse has 850 places and Capitol in Rotterdam 1,241, both larger than the Grote Zaal. Those are venue capacities from Wikidata, not necessarily seat counts for every setup.
| Theatre | Main hall | Second hall | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen | Grote Zaal 650 seats | Harmonie 155 seats (200 standing) | Stadsgehoorzaal /grote-zaal and /harmonie |
| Theater De Stoep, Spijkenisse | 850 | Not published in the sources used | Wikidata (see Sources) |
| Capitol, Rotterdam | 1,241 | Not published in the sources used | Wikidata (see Sources) |
Seats and sightlines
The Grote Zaal has 21 rows on a rising tribune; the Harmonie is flat, but its rows climb a staircase. Wheelchair places are on Grote Zaal row 13 and Harmonie row 1.
- Grote Zaal rows
- 1–21, entrance in the Boven Foyer, lift to the hall
- Step-free rows
- 1–15, with one step into the row; 16–21 have a few steps
- Balcony
- Stairs only, no lift
- Harmonie
- Entrance at the bottom of the tribune; every row via stairs
- Wheelchair places
- Grote Zaal row 13, Harmonie row 1; book through the box office
In the Grote Zaal, rows 1–15 are reached step-free from the Boven Foyer and then have one step into the row. Rows 16–21 are reached by a few steps. The hall entrance is in the Boven Foyer and is served by a lift; the balcony is not, and needs another staircase.
The Harmonie entrance is at the bottom of the tribune, and every row goes up by stairs. Visitors who are less mobile are advised to book as close to the stage as possible. Rows 1–5 are closest to the performers; because the Grote Zaal tribune rises, higher rows look down on the stage. The balcony gives the widest view but is stairs-only.
Food and drink
There is no restaurant in the theatre. The bar opens before and after the show and serves drinks and small snacks; at many performances a drink is included. Four partner restaurants are 3–4 minutes' walk away.
The bar has soft drinks and small snacks such as crisps, biscuits and chocolate. At many performances one drink is included in the ticket and is ready in the interval, or after the show when there is no interval. You may not bring your own food or drink, and glass may not go into the hall.
The theatre works with restaurants in the neighbourhood that support it. Reserve and say you are going to the theatre, so they can get you out in time. The partners are Delphi (Greek, Smalle Havenstraat 2, 4 min), D'Oude Stoep (café with live music, Smalle Havenstraat 5, 4 min), Het Hart van Vlaardingen (Hoogstraat 169, 3 min) and Flynn's Steaks & Bites (Hoogstraat 167, 3 min).
- Bar
- Open before and after the performance
- Included drink
- At many performances, in the interval or after the show
- Menu
- Drinks and small snacks: crisps, biscuits, chocolate
- Own food and drink
- Not allowed in the theatre
- Restaurant
- None in the theatre; partners 3–4 min walk
- Payment
- Card only; no cash anywhere in the theatre
- Delphi — Greek, Smalle Havenstraat 2, 4 min walk
- D'Oude Stoep — café with live music, Smalle Havenstraat 5, 4 min walk
- Het Hart van Vlaardingen — Hoogstraat 169, 3 min walk
- Flynn's Steaks & Bites — Hoogstraat 167, 3 min walk
Tickets and cloakroom
Book online or at the box office; the theatre is cashless. Wheelchair places, group bookings and reservations go through the box office.
Online you pay with iDEAL, credit card, the Podium Cadeaukaart, the Nationale Kunst & Cultuur Cadeaukaart or a Stadsgehoorzaal voucher. At the desk you can also use a VVV-bon or the Vlaardingse Cadeaubon. No cash is accepted anywhere in the building. Tickets appear immediately in the Ticketmatic app.
Posting tickets costs €5.00 per order and happens once a week. A reservation costs €3.00 per order and must be paid 14 days before the show, otherwise it expires. Cancel up to 8 hours before the start and exchange for a voucher or another performance; this costs €2.00 per ticket. Money is not refunded.
Wheelchair places are not sold online. Book them by phone, email or at the desk. The free cloakroom is in the entrance; the theatre is not liable for loss or theft.
- Online payment
- iDEAL, credit card, Podium and Nationale Kunst & Cultuur gift cards, venue vouchers
- Box office payment
- Pin, credit card, gift cards, VVV-bon, Vlaardingse Cadeaubon; no cash
- Posting tickets
- €5.00 per order, sent once a week
- Reservation
- €3.00 per order; pay 14 days before the show
- Cancel or exchange
- Up to 8 hours before; €2.00 per ticket; no refund
- Wheelchair places
- Not online; book through the box office
- Cloakroom
- Free, in the entrance
Accessibility
The entrance has a ramp and automatic doors, and both halls are step-free from the foyer. The Grote Zaal has wheelchair places on row 13 and the Harmonie on row 1; both must be booked through the box office, not online.
In the Grote Zaal, rows 1–15 are reached step-free and then have one step into the row; rows 16–21 have a few steps. The hall entrance is in the Boven Foyer and is reached by lift. The balcony is not served by the lift and needs another staircase.
The Harmonie entrance is at the bottom of the tribune and every row goes up by stairs, so less mobile visitors are advised to book near the stage. There is an accessible toilet in the Beneden Foyer, with a baby-changing table.
Hearing support is free: an assistive listening system with T-coil and headphones is available at the cloakroom. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome; audio description is offered with Stichting Komt Het Zien. Toilets are gender-neutral with free menstrual products, and a quiet, prayer or feeding room can be arranged.
- Entrance
- Ramp and automatic doors; both halls step-free
- Wheelchair places
- Grote Zaal row 13, Harmonie row 1
- Booking
- Phone, email or box office; not online
- Grote Zaal rows
- 1–15 step-free with one step into the row; 16–21 a few steps
- Balcony
- No lift; one more staircase from the Boven Foyer
- Accessible toilet
- Beneden Foyer, with baby-changing table
- Hearing support
- Free assistive listening at the cloakroom; T-coil and headphones
- Assistance dogs
- Welcome; audio description with Stichting Komt Het Zien
House rules
Doors, the box office, cloakroom and bar open an hour before the performance. Latecomers are admitted only when the artist allows it, sometimes not until the interval; without an interval, entry may be refused and tickets are not refunded.
Switch phones off or to theatre mode. Photos and recordings are not allowed during the performance; they are allowed in the foyer. Glass and your own food and drink may not go into the hall.
Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside; there are smoking posts on the steps at the main entrance. Lithium batteries above 100Wh may not be brought in or left in the cloakroom. Wifi is free. The cloakroom is free, but the theatre is not liable for loss or theft.
- Doors
- One hour before the performance
- Cloakroom
- Free; not liable for loss or theft
- Phones
- Off or theatre mode during the show
- Recording
- No photo or sound during the show; allowed in the foyer
- Glass and own food
- Not allowed in the hall
- Smoking
- Not inside; smoking posts at the main entrance
- Late entry
- The artist decides; may be delayed to the interval
- Batteries
- Lithium batteries above 100Wh not allowed
Getting there
The theatre is in a residential part of Vlaardingen, a 1-minute walk from the Stadsgehoorzaal bus stop and 10 minutes from Vlaardingen Centrum metro. There is no mainline station in Vlaardingen; Schiedam Centrum is the nearest, reached by bus 126.
Bus 56, 126, 156, N2 and 826 stop at Stadsgehoorzaal (50 m), Liesveldviaduct (260 m) and Verploegh Chasséplein (440 m). Bus 56 and 156 run between metrostation Vlaardingen West and Holy Noord through the centre; bus 126 runs between Schiedam Centrum and Maassluis West. Tram 24 connects Rotterdam Centraal and Schiedam Centrum with Vlaardingen-Holy, where you change to bus 56 or 156 for the centre.
From Rotterdam Centraal the night bus N2 runs directly to the three stops near the theatre. Cycling is encouraged: there are free unattended bike racks around the building. Because the theatre sits in a residential area, parking in the immediate streets is limited.
Parking
The garage the theatre recommends is Q-Park Liesveld, 570 m or about 5–8 minutes' walk, open 24/7 with 398 spaces at €2.25 per 45 minutes and a €12.50 daily maximum. Street parking around the theatre is paid Monday to Saturday, 09:00–19:00, at €2.40 per hour and at most €12.50 a day.
Liesveld is the theatre's own recommendation. The entrance is at Van Riebeeckstraat 30; the garage has a 2.00 m height limit, disabled spaces and card payment only. Q-Park took the garage over recently, so signs and the Q-Park app may lag behind. Q-Park Hoogstraat at Kornelis Speelmanstraat 4 is slightly closer (550 m, 8 min) and costs €1.20 per 30 minutes; Q-Park Stadhuis at Dr. Sacharovplaats 3 (640 m, 9 min) costs €2.25 per 45 minutes. Both have a €12.50 daily maximum. Hoogstraat closes at 21:00 (Mon–Thu) or 22:00 (Fri–Sun), so it is not suitable for late shows.
The free car parks at Broekweg (910 m, 13 min) and Zwembad de Kulk (1,240 m, 17 min) are a longer walk. Blue badge holders can use the disabled space in the Ida Maria de Raathstraat, opposite the theatre. Street machines take coins or cards; the theatre itself is cashless.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Park Liesveld | Van Riebeeckstraat 30, 3131 VV Vlaardingen | 570 m, about 5–8 min | €2.25 per 45 min; €12.50 per day; open 24/7; card only |
| Q-Park Hoogstraat | Kornelis Speelmanstraat 4, Vlaardingen | 550 m, 8 min | €1.20 per 30 min; €12.50 per day; closes 21:00 Mon–Thu, 22:00 Fri–Sun |
| Q-Park Stadhuis | Dr. Sacharovplaats 3, Vlaardingen | 640 m, 9 min | €2.25 per 45 min; €12.50 per day |
| Street parking around the theatre | Schiedamseweg and side streets | At the entrance | €2.40 per hour; €12.50 per day; Mon–Sat 09:00–19:00; coins or card |
| Broekweg | Broekweg, Vlaardingen | 910 m, 13 min | Free |
| Zwembad de Kulk | Broekpad, Vlaardingen | 1,240 m, 17 min | Free |
About Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen
A two-hall theatre in the centre of Vlaardingen, with a 650-seat main hall, a small hall that is more than 200 years old, and a programme that runs from cabaret and music to family musicals.
Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen stands on Schiedamseweg, a short walk from the old harbour and about 10 minutes from metrostation Vlaardingen Centrum. Its two halls are the Grote Zaal, with 650 seats on an ascending tribune, and the Harmonie, a flat-floor hall with 155 seats on its tribune and room for 200 standing. The programme mixes cabaret, music, musical, theatre, family shows and local amateur productions; the rooms are also hired for presentations, congresses and receptions.
The Grote Zaal opened in 1952 and was designed by Sybold van Ravesteyn. Its restored wall and ceiling ornaments and its yellow seats are part of the theatre's character. The Harmonie goes back more than two centuries, and the building was renovated in 2005.
Since 2015 the Stadsgehoorzaal has worked with De Kroepoekfabriek and KADE40. Together the two Stadspodia host around 400 events and 75,000 visitors a year, with more than 200 volunteers. There is no restaurant in the theatre: the bar opens before and after performances, and the box office is open on weekdays from 09:00 to 17:30 and from an hour before each show.
Photos
Photo credits
The Grote Zaal of Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen: Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen · Venue photo from the Grote Zaal page, where the image alt text is 'Grote Zaal'.
The upper foyer of Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen: Stadsgehoorzaal Vlaardingen
Historic photograph of the facade of Stadsgehoorzaal te Vlaardingen: Rijksmuseum · CC0 · Rijksmuseum via Wikimedia Commons; the record gives only a partial date ('between 19...').
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Frequently asked questions
How many people fit in the Grote Zaal?
650 seats on an ascending tribune. With only the lower hall in use it feels full at 300, and about 50 people can sit on the stage. The Harmonie has 155 seats on its tribune and holds 200 standing without the tribune.
What time do performances start and end?
Most evening performances start at 20:15 (51 of the 126 listings) or 20:30 (31), with a few at 19:30. Matinees usually start at 13:30 or 14:00. Evening shows generally end between 21:45 and 22:35, so plan for about 22:15; a 75-minute family show at 13:30 ends at 14:45. Check the event page for the exact running time.
Where is the theatre?
Schiedamseweg 51, 3134 BB Vlaardingen. The box office is at the same address; phone 010 434 05 00 or email [email protected].
How do I get there by public transport?
Bus 56, 126, 156, N2 or 826 to Stadsgehoorzaal, 50 m from the door. Metro to Vlaardingen Centrum, then 10 minutes' walk. From Schiedam Centrum take bus 126 to Liesveldviaduct (260 m); from Rotterdam Centraal take tram 24 to Vlaardingen-Holy and change to bus 56 or 156.
Where can I park?
Q-Park Liesveld at Van Riebeeckstraat 30 is 570 m away, open 24/7 and has 398 spaces; payment is by card. Street parking around the theatre is paid Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 19:00, €2.40 per hour and at most €12.50 a day. Broekweg is free but a 13-minute walk.
Can I eat at the theatre?
There is no restaurant. The bar serves drinks and small snacks before and after the show, and at many performances a drink is included. Delphi, D'Oude Stoep, Het Hart van Vlaardingen and Flynn's Steaks & Bites are 3–4 minutes' walk away.
Can I book a wheelchair place online?
No. Book it by phone, email or at the box office. The places are in the Grote Zaal on row 13 and in the Harmonie on row 1. If they are not sold, they are released as ordinary seats.
Is the theatre accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes: there is a ramp and automatic doors, and both halls are step-free from the foyer. There is an accessible toilet in the Beneden Foyer. The Harmonie tribune and the Grote Zaal balcony are reached by stairs, so book row 1 or row 13 respectively.
Can I cancel or exchange my tickets?
Up to 8 hours before the start you can exchange them for a voucher or tickets for another performance, at €2.00 per ticket. Money is not refunded. Only the original buyer can cancel.
Do children and babies need a ticket?
Yes. Everyone in the building needs a ticket, including a baby on a lap. Booster seats are free at the hall entrances. Each family show has its own age advice, and the theatre strongly advises that visitors under 16 come with an adult.
What are the box office hours?
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:30, and from one hour before every performance. The box office is closed on public holidays.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. Online accepts iDEAL, credit card and gift cards; at the box office you can use a bank card, credit card or gift card. Cash is not accepted anywhere in the theatre.
Can I take photos during the performance?
No. Photos and sound recordings are not allowed during the show; they are allowed in the foyer. Phones should be off or in theatre mode.
What happens if I arrive late?
The artist decides whether you can still come in. You may have to wait for a suitable moment or until the interval; if there is no interval, entry may be refused and tickets are not refunded.
Is there hearing support?
Yes. A free assistive listening system with T-coil and headphones is available at the cloakroom. A sign language interpreter can often be arranged on request, and audio description is offered with Stichting Komt Het Zien.
Sources: Over de Stadsgehoorzaal (October 30, 2026) · Onze ruimtes, Grote Zaal and Harmonie (October 30, 2026) · Kaartverkoop (October 30, 2026) · Bereikbaarheid and Q-Park Liesveld (October 30, 2026) · Eten en drinken (October 30, 2026) · Toegankelijkheid (October 30, 2026) · Je bezoek (October 30, 2026)
