Stadsschouwburg Middelburg in Middelburg
Stadsschouwburg Middelburg is the city's main theatre on Molenwater, with a 530-seat hall, a theatre restaurant, paid parking on Molenwater and free parking nearby.
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The auditorium of Stadsschouwburg Middelburg, seen from the stage, with rows of seats facing the stage.: Stadsschouwburg Middelburg
Quick answers
- Seats
- 530 in the main hall; 150 or 350 for smaller shows
- Address
- Molenwater 994331 SG Middelburg
- Address
- Molenwater 99, 4331 SG Middelburg
- Nearest stop
- Churchilllaan, bus 569, 6 min walk
- From the station
- Middelburg station, 20 min walk or bus 569
- Parking
- About 100 spaces; paid Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00
- Theatre dinner
- De Koepoort, from 17:00, three courses
- Typical start
- 20:00 for evening shows; 21:00-23:00 end
- Contact
- +31 118 659666
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530 seats, and a hall that can shrink to 150
The main auditorium seats 530. The theatre can close the balcony and remove rows to create a 350-seat or 150-seat room, so the same hall suits a large cabaret night or an intimate presentation.
- Main hall
- 530 seats
- Small configurations
- 350 or 150 seats
- Removed row
- 5 cm more legroom
- Sister theatre
- De Mythe, Goes: 540 seats
- Nearby hall
- Zeeuwse Concertzaal: 372 seats
The 530 figure is the theatre's own published capacity for the theatrezaal; the renovation article describes the same 530, created by removing a row from the old 560-seat layout to add five centimetres of legroom.
For comparison, Theater de Mythe in Goes seats 540 and the Zeeuwse Concertzaal in Middelburg 372. De Mythe is a sister theatre in the same Zeelandtheaters organisation; the Concertzaal is a separate hall about 300 metres away.
| Venue | Type | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadsschouwburg Middelburg - theatrezaal | Main hall, seated | 530 (150 / 350 / 530 by configuration) | Venue: theatrezaal hire page |
| Theater de Mythe, Goes | Sister theatre | 540 | Zeelandtheaters: De Mythe hire page |
| Zeeuwse Concertzaal, Middelburg | Concert hall, 0.3 km away | 372 | OpenStreetMap area data (Wikidata) |
One continuous numbered hall, with a plan for every seat
The auditorium has stalls and a balcony; seat numbers run continuously, so seats 17 and 19 are next to each other. The theatre publishes a seating plan, and ticket buyers choose a specific seat.
- Layout
- Stalls and balcony
- Seat numbers
- Continuous across the hall
- Seat plan
- PDF from the Zaalplattegrond page
- Legroom
- 5 cm more than before the renovation
- Wheelchair spaces
- Book by phone or email
Seat numbers run continuously across the hall, unlike the Scheldetheater in Terneuzen, which is split into even and odd sides. The venue's ticket FAQ uses the example of seats 17 and 19 being adjacent.
The Zaalplattegrond page links a PDF seating plan. For wheelchair users there is a separate route: spaces in the hall are well reachable but are not sold online; reserve them by phone or email.
At 530 seats the balcony is in use; for the smaller 350 and 150 configurations the balcony can be closed and rows removed. The exact layout for a performance is the one shown in the ticket shop.
- For the closest view, choose the front rows of the stalls; the balcony is higher and further back.
- Seat numbers run continuously, so an odd number can sit next to an even number: 17 and 19 are neighbours.
- Wheelchair spaces are not sold online; call or email the box office before booking.
- Every seat got five centimetres more legroom in the 2018 renovation.
Theatre dinner before the show
Theater-Restaurant De Koepoort, on the first floor, serves a three-course theatre dinner from 17:00 on show evenings. The menu is €46.50; you can add it to your ticket order or book directly with the restaurant.
De Koepoort is open on evenings when there is a performance in the Schouwburg. The restaurant is on the first floor and is reached by lift.
The theatre menu is three courses for €46.50, with fish, meat or vegetarian options. Tell the restaurant about allergies or dietary wishes after you book.
Reserve directly with De Koepoort on 0118-659660 or 06-55084129, or add the dinner to your ticket order; it is paid on the evening itself. Many tickets include an interval drink: every ticket page checked for this guide says 'Toegangsprijs is inclusief pauzedrankje!'
- Restaurant
- De Koepoort, first floor
- Opens
- 17:00 on show evenings
- Menu
- Three courses, €46.50
- Reserve
- 0118-659660 or 06-55084129
- Interval drink
- Included with many tickets
- Dietary needs
- Tell the restaurant when booking
Step-free entrance, lift and wheelchair spaces
The entrance has a ramp and automatic sliding doors, and the foyer is obstacle-free. The first-floor restaurant is reached by lift, and wheelchair spaces in the hall are booked by phone or email.
An accessible toilet is on the ground floor. Guide dogs are welcome. A hearing loop is available at the box office and does not need to be reserved in advance.
Wheelchair spaces in the hall are well reachable but cannot be booked online. Call 0118-659666 or email [email protected]. The accessibility page mentions three disabled parking spaces and the contact page five; the exact number is not consistent, so ask when booking.
For step-free access, use the ramp at the entrance and the lift to the first floor. The hall itself is on the ground floor.
- Entrance
- Ramp and automatic sliding doors
- Foyer
- Obstacle-free; accessible toilet on ground floor
- Restaurant
- First floor, reached by lift
- Wheelchair spaces
- Book by phone or email
- Hearing loop
- At the box office, no reservation
- Guide dogs
- Welcome
Tickets, timings and cancelling
Evening performances usually start at 20:00 and end between 21:00 and 23:00. Afternoon family shows can start at 13:30; the event page gives the exact end time.
The evening performances checked for this guide start at 20:00. End times range from 21:00 to 23:00, depending on the show. The start time on your ticket is definitive.
Tickets are sold through the Zeelandtheaters website, by phone on 0118-659666 and at the box office. The box office is open on Fridays from 14:00 to 17:00 and from one hour before a performance; the phone line is open Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 17:00.
Tickets can be cancelled until 15:00 one working day before the performance, subject to the promoter's approval, with a €4.00 fee per ticket. For weekend and Monday shows, cancel by Friday 15:00. The amount is credited to your account, not refunded.
Many tickets include an interval drink: the ticket pages checked say 'Toegangsprijs is inclusief pauzedrankje!'
- Typical start
- 20:00 for evening shows
- Typical end
- 21:00-23:00 for shows checked
- Matinee
- Family shows can start at 13:30
- Tickets
- Online, by phone or at the box office
- Phone
- 0118-659666
- Cancel
- Until 15:00 one working day before
- Interval drink
- Included with many tickets
- Box office
- Fri 14:00-17:00; from 1 hour before shows
- Phone lines
- Mon-Fri 11:00-17:00
By train, bus or on foot
Middelburg station is 1,460 metres away, about a 20-minute walk. Bus 569 runs from the station to stops within 6 to 9 minutes of the door.
The nearest stop is Churchilllaan (410 metres, 6 minutes). Nassaulaan is 580 metres (8 minutes), Noordpoortbrug 650 metres (9 minutes) and Nederstraat 680 metres (9 minutes). Nederstraat is also served by bus 584.
From the station, bus 569 goes to Churchilllaan, Nassaulaan, Noordpoortbrug and Nederstraat. Walking from the station takes about 20 minutes; the bus is quicker if you do not want the walk.
Station
1,460 m, 20 min walk
Nearest stop
Churchilllaan, 410 m, 6 min
Bus 569
Nassaulaan, 580 m, 8 min
Bus 569/584
Nederstraat, 680 m, 9 min
- After a late show, allow 20 minutes to walk to Middelburg station or book a taxi; check the last bus and train before choosing a show that ends at 23:00.
Parking around the Molenwater
About 100 parking spaces are in the immediate area, including spaces for disabled visitors and two EV charging points. Molenwater is the closest; Oude Veerseweg is free but an 11-minute walk.
Paid parking applies Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00. On Sundays and national holidays parking in Middelburg is free, including the garages.
The Molenwater car park charges €3.20 per hour; a day card costs €16.00. Oude Veerseweg (Veersche Poort) is free and 810 metres away, about 11 minutes on foot. Parkeergarage Geere charges €2.30 per hour, with a day maximum of €11.30 for up to 12 hours.
With a disabled parking card you can park free in street spaces, but not in the garages. Spaces for disabled visitors are near the theatre entrance; ask when booking.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerterrein Molenwater | Molenwater | 2 min | €3.20/hr; day card €16.00 |
| Parkeerterrein Oude Veerseweg (Veersche Poort) | Oude Veerseweg | 11 min (810 m) | Free |
| Parkeergarage Geere | Geere | 6 min | €2.30/hr; max. €11.30/day |
- Closest
- Molenwater, 2 min, €3.20/hour
- Free
- Oude Veerseweg, 11 min (810 m)
- Garage
- Geere, 6 min, €2.30/hour
- Day maximum
- €11.30 for up to 12 hours
- Paid hours
- Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00; free Sundays
- Spaces
- About 100 nearby, with 2 EV points
Address and contact
Stadsschouwburg Middelburg, Molenwater 99, 4331 SG Middelburg. Reservations: 0118-659666; [email protected].
- Address
- Molenwater 99, 4331 SG Middelburg
- Reservations
- 0118-659666
- [email protected]
- Publicity
- [email protected]
- Website
- zeelandtheaters.nl
Photos
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The auditorium of Stadsschouwburg Middelburg, seen from the stage, with rows of seats facing the stage.: Stadsschouwburg Middelburg
The theatre restaurant at Stadsschouwburg Middelburg, with set tables and guests dining by the windows.: Stadsschouwburg Middelburg
The round red bar in the foyer of Stadsschouwburg Middelburg, under hanging lamps, with the bottles and glasses behind it.: Stadsschouwburg Middelburg
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Frequently asked questions
How many seats does Stadsschouwburg Middelburg have?
The main theatre hall seats 530. A curtain, removable rows and a closable balcony let the theatre make a 350-seat or 150-seat room for smaller shows.
What time do shows start and end?
Evening shows usually start at 20:00 and end between 21:00 and 23:00. Afternoon family shows can start at 13:30; check the event page for the exact end time.
Where is the theatre?
Stadsschouwburg Middelburg is at Molenwater 99, 4331 SG Middelburg, in the centre of the city.
How do I get there from Middelburg station?
The station is about 1,460 metres away, a 20-minute walk. Bus 569 also runs from the station to Churchilllaan (6 min walk), Nassaulaan (8 min), Noordpoortbrug (9 min) or Nederstraat (9 min).
Where can I park?
About 100 spaces are in the immediate area, including spaces for disabled visitors and two EV points. The Molenwater car park is closest (€3.20/hour, €16 day card); Oude Veerseweg is free, about 11 minutes' walk (810 m).
Is parking free on Sundays?
Yes. Parking in Middelburg is free on Sundays and national holidays, including the garages. On other days paid parking applies Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00.
Do I need to book a wheelchair space?
Yes. Wheelchair spaces cannot be booked online; call 0118-659666 or email [email protected]. The entrance has a ramp and automatic doors, and the restaurant is reached by lift.
Can I eat before the show?
Theater-Restaurant De Koepoort on the first floor serves a three-course theatre dinner from 17:00 on show evenings for €46.50. Book on 0118-659660 or 06-55084129.
Is an interval drink included?
Many tickets include an interval drink: the ticket pages checked say 'Toegangsprijs is inclusief pauzedrankje!' Check your own ticket page to be sure.
Are seat numbers continuous?
Yes. Seat numbers run continuously across the hall, so seats 17 and 19 are next to each other. The theatre publishes a seating plan; ask at the box office if you need help choosing.
Can I cancel my tickets?
You can cancel until 15:00 one working day before the performance, subject to the promoter's approval, with a €4.00 fee per ticket. For weekend and Monday shows, cancel by Friday 15:00; the amount is credited to your account.
Is the theatre accessible for guide dogs and hearing aids?
Guide dogs are welcome. A hearing loop is available at the box office before the performance, with no reservation needed; an accessible toilet is on the ground floor.
What is the phone number?
Reservations and general questions: 0118-659666. Email: [email protected].
Can I book online?
Yes. Tickets are sold through the Zeelandtheaters website, by phone on 0118-659666 and at the box office during opening hours.
How long does a show last?
The evening shows checked ended between 21:00 and 23:00 after a 20:00 start, so about one to three hours including the interval. The event page gives the expected end time.
Sources: Theatrezaal hire page and Omroep Zeeland renovation article (October 30, 2026) · Ticket FAQ and venue contact page (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap area data: stops, walking times and nearby venues (October 30, 2026) · Gemeente Middelburg parking page and venue contact page (October 30, 2026) · Theater-Restaurant De Koepoort and event page (October 30, 2026) · Accessibility page: entrance, toilet, lift, wheelchair spaces and hearing loop (October 30, 2026) · Zeelandtheaters contact, venue contact and ticket FAQ (October 30, 2026) · Contact page: address, phone, email and publicity (October 30, 2026)
