Stadstheater de Bond in Oldenzaal
Oldenzaal's 302-seat theatre on Molenstraat, 18 minutes' walk from the station, with a Tuesday Filmhuis, free parking nearby and a box office open Tuesday to Friday afternoons.
Photo credits
Visitors at tables in the foyer and theatre café of Stadstheater De Bond before a performance, with the bar and programme posters behind them: Stadstheater De Bond · Scaled down from the venue's original photo on its business-events page; photographer not named
Quick answers
- Main hall
- 302 seats
- Address
- Molenstraat 257573 BJ Oldenzaal
- Fixed tribune
- 162 seats
- Filmhuis
- Tuesdays; €10, €7 concessions
- Box office
- Tue–Fri 13:00–16:00
- Parking
- Free nearby; Aldi free after 19:00
- From the station
- 18 min walk or bus 62/64/66
- Contact
- 0541 53 63 00
Stadstheater de Bond agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Oldenzaal.
Last night at Stadstheater de Bond: Honkeren
Plan your visit to Stadstheater de Bond
How many people fit in De Bond?
The De Siers Groep Theaterzaal seats 302. When the tribune is pushed in for a standing concert, 162 fixed seats remain on the raised section. For business events the theatre quotes a capacity of up to 400 guests.
- Theatre seats
- 302
- Fixed tribune
- 162
- Business events
- Up to 400 guests
The two large venues in the table are included for scale, not as like-for-like theatres. No other theatre in the area publishes a seat count on a page read for this profile.
| Venue | Capacity | Distance from De Bond | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadstheater De Bond (De Siers Groep Theaterzaal) | 302 seats | — | Venue technical page |
| Stadstheater De Bond, fixed tribune | 162 seats | — | Venue technical page |
| Bürgerhalle Gronau | 1,800 | 12.9 km | Wikidata via OSM area file |
| De Grolsch Veste | 30,000 | 10.9 km | Wikidata via OSM area file |
Seats, sightlines and the flexible floor
No public seating plan (plattegrond) of the hall is published. What the theatre does state: the De Siers Groep Theaterzaal seats 302, most theatre shows have numbered seats and rows printed on the ticket, and the fixed tribune has 162 seats with a clear view over the stage and floor.
Seating
Numbered seats for theatre
Standing concerts
Tribune pushed in
Wheelchair places
Limited; box office only
Lift
None
Most theatre performances use numbered seats. For standing concerts the rear tribune is pushed in, which opens the floor and leaves 162 fixed seats on the raised section; for free-seating shows the venue uses a 'volloop' arrangement.
The hall has a limited number of wheelchair places. Book them through the box office; there is no lift in the building.
Eating and drinking at De Bond
The theatre café serves drinks and simple food. Three set arrangements can be booked for groups of two or more, each at your own reserved table.
The Zoete inval is coffee or tea with a tiered stand of sweet and savoury treats before the show. De Bond Naborrel adds a drink and a generous borrel platter afterwards. De Bond XL combines coffee before, an interval drink ready for you and a borrel platter after.
An interval drink is included in the ticket price for theatre performances, but not for standing or seated concerts or youth shows. The bar and box office are card-only.
- Zoete inval
- €9 per person
- De Bond Naborrel
- €11 per person
- De Bond XL
- €17 per person
- Booking
- Reservation only, from 2 people
- Interval drink
- Included with theatre tickets
- Payment
- Card only
Accessibility and mobility
The theatre has a limited number of wheelchair places, and they can only be booked through the box office. There is no lift in the building, and two disabled parking spaces sit next to the theatre.
Because there is no lift, wheelchair users and visitors who cannot use stairs should check the route to their seats when booking. The theatre calls the hall a flat-floor theatre, but it does not describe a step-free entrance; ask the box office to confirm the door and route you will use.
- Wheelchair places
- Limited; book via box office
- Lift
- None
- Disabled parking
- 2 spaces next to the theatre
- Booking
- Phone or box office
House rules for a visit
The rules are short: arrive on time, keep phones silent, and leave food and drink bought outside the hall.
- Latecomers are admitted after the interval, not during the performance.
- Switch phones and watches to silent; taking photos, filming or recording without permission is not allowed.
- Do not take your own food or drink into the hall.
- Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is not allowed anywhere in the building.
- An interval drink is included with theatre tickets; it is not included with standing or seated concerts or youth shows.
Getting to Molenstraat 25
The theatre is at Molenstraat 25 in the centre of Oldenzaal. From Oldenzaal station it is an 18-minute walk, or a short bus ride on lines 62, 64 or 66 to Vos de Waelstraat followed by about three minutes on foot.
The station is 1,340 m away. Several bus stops are closer: Molenkamp (bus 593) is 170 m, Vos de Waelstraat (62/64/66) is 260 m, and Oliemolensingel (64/66) is 420 m.
The 62/64/66 route is the one the theatre itself recommends from the station: get off at Vos de Waelstraat and walk about three minutes. The walk from the station takes about 18 to 20 minutes.
Parking around De Bond
The two closest paid car parks are Citadel on Monnikstraat (290 m, 4 min) and the In Den Vijfhoek car deck (580 m, 8 min), both at the municipal rate of about €1.45 per hour. Paid parking runs Monday to Saturday 09:00–18:00 and Friday until 21:00, so on most evenings it is free. The theatre also points to free spaces nearby and to the Aldi car park (first hour free, free for the evening if you enter after 19:00); do not park on the private car parks of neighbouring companies.
For an afternoon show, ask at the box office for an exit ticket so you can leave the Aldi car park for free. On Sundays and on public holidays such as King's Day and Christmas, municipal parking in Oldenzaal is free.
Garage De Driehoek (Kloosterstraat 35) is privately owned and has its own opening hours: use its night entrance outside them. Rates are the published 2026 rates; check the sign or app before you park, because the sources for the In Den Vijfhoek deck differ by a few cents.
| Parking | Address | Walk | Rate and hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel car park | Monnikstraat 40, 7571 DL | 290 m, 4 min | Municipal paid area: €1.45/h for the first two hours, then €1.00/h, max €5.90/day. Paid Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 and Fri until 21:00; Sunday free |
| De Driehoek garage | Kloosterstraat 35, 7571 EB | 460 m, 7 min | Up to 30 min €1, up to 60 min €2, up to 90 min €3, from 91 min €4 (day maximum). Open Mon–Thu and Sat 08:00–19:00, Fri 08:00–22:00; night entrance outside these hours |
| In Den Vijfhoek car deck | In Den Vijfhoek 1, 7571 DT | 580 m, 8 min | Paid, about €1.30–€1.45/h (sources differ). Paid Mon–Thu and Sat 09:00–18:00, Fri until 21:00; free outside those hours |
| Aldi car park | Not stated by the theatre | Not stated | Paid until 20:00, first hour free; free for the rest of the evening if you enter after 19:00 |
| Free spaces near the theatre | Around the theatre | Not stated | Free; not the private car parks of neighbouring companies |
- Free spaces
- Yes, near the theatre
- Aldi
- First hour free; free after 19:00
- Citadel
- €1.45/h; free after 18:00 (Fri 21:00)
- In Den Vijfhoek
- About €1.30–1.45/h; free after 18:00 (Fri 21:00)
- De Driehoek
- €1–€4 by duration; open until 19:00 (Fri 22:00)
- Municipal paid zone
- €1.45/h, max €5.90/day
Contact and tickets
Stadstheater De Bond is at Molenstraat 25, 7573 BJ Oldenzaal. The box office is open Tuesday to Friday from 13:00 to 16:00 and one hour before a performance; tickets are also available online 24 hours a day.
- Address
- Molenstraat 25, 7573 BJ Oldenzaal
- Phone
- 0541 53 63 00
- [email protected]
- Box office
- Tue–Fri 13:00–16:00
- Before a show
- Opens 1 hour before
- Online
- 24/7
- Payment
- Card only
From St. Joseph's building to a 2013 theatre
De Bond began in 1893 as the R.K. Werkliedenvereniging St. Joseph, a Catholic workers' association. Its building on Molenstraat was extended and rebuilt over the next century; the current theatre opened in 2013.
The association was founded on 14 October 1893. In 1894 the first stone was laid for its own St. Joseph building on Molenstraat. The building became the association's own home in the centre of Oldenzaal.
The present Stadstheater De Bond opened in 2013 with 302 places. In 2015 the auditorium received 302 new red seats. The fixed tribune that remains when the floor is opened for standing concerts has 162 places.
- Founded
- 1893
- First stone
- 1894
- Current theatre
- 2013
- Seats
- 302, renewed in 2015
Photos
Photo credits
Visitors at tables in the foyer and theatre café of Stadstheater De Bond before a performance, with the bar and programme posters behind them: Stadstheater De Bond · Scaled down from the venue's original photo on its business-events page; photographer not named
The auditorium of Stadstheater De Bond seen from the back, rows of red seats facing a stage lit in orange and purple: Stadstheater De Bond · Scaled down from the venue's original photo on its business-events page; photographer not named
The façade of Stadstheater De Bond on Molenstraat in Oldenzaal: the older red-brick building next to the curved glass foyer, under a blue sky: Stadstheater De Bond
Read reviews on Google Maps We don't show ratings here. See what visitors say on Google Maps.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does Stadstheater De Bond have?
302 in the main hall. When the tribune is pushed in for a standing concert, 162 fixed seats remain on the raised section. For business events the theatre quotes up to 400 guests.
Is there a seating plan (plattegrond) of the hall?
No public seating plan is published on the theatre's website or in the pages read for this profile. The hall is flat-floor: most theatre performances use numbered seats, while standing concerts push in the rear tribune and leave 162 fixed seats on the raised section. Ask the box office if you need a specific seat, a sightline or a wheelchair place.
What time do shows usually start and end?
Most evening shows start at 20:15 (91 of the 125 listings in the venue's current programme). Matinees cluster between 13:30 and 16:00. A checked evening concert that started at 20:15 ended at 22:30, so plan for about two and a quarter hours; always check the time on the event page.
Where can I park near the theatre?
Free spaces are available around the theatre; do not use the private car parks of nearby companies. The Aldi car park is free for the first hour and free for the rest of the evening if you enter after 19:00. Municipal paid parking costs about €1.45 per hour (max €5.90 per day) Monday to Saturday 09:00–18:00 and Friday until 21:00, and is free on Sundays: Citadel on Monnikstraat 40 (290 m, 4 min) and the In Den Vijfhoek 1 car deck (580 m, 8 min) fall under it. Garage De Driehoek, Kloosterstraat 35 (460 m, 7 min), charges €1 up to 30 minutes, €2 up to 60, €3 up to 90 and €4 (day maximum) from 91 minutes; it is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday 08:00–19:00 and Friday 08:00–22:00.
How do I get there from Oldenzaal station?
It is an 18-minute walk (1,340 m). Or take bus 62, 64 or 66 to Vos de Waelstraat and walk about three minutes (260 m). Bus 64 or 66 also stops at Oliemolensingel, 420 m away.
Is the theatre wheelchair accessible?
There are a limited number of wheelchair places, bookable only through the box office. There is no lift, and two disabled parking spaces are next to the theatre. Because the theatre does not describe a step-free entrance on its site, ask the box office to confirm the door and route when you book.
Can I buy tickets at the box office?
Yes, Tuesday to Friday 13:00–16:00 and one hour before a performance. Online booking is available 24/7. The box office charges €2.50 per ticket; phone booking costs the same, and shipping is €5.00 per order.
What happens if I arrive late?
You are admitted after the interval, not during the performance.
Can I take photos or film?
Not without permission. Phones and watches should be silent during the performance.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
No, own food and drink may not be taken into the hall. An interval drink is included with theatre tickets; it is not included for standing or seated concerts or youth shows.
Can I cancel my tickets?
Up to two working days before the performance you can cancel for a credit note minus €2.00 per ticket. The credit has no expiry date and can be used for another show. Cancellation is only possible through the box office, not online.
What if a show is sold out?
For sold-out theatre shows you can join the waiting list on the event page. The theatre also lets you try your luck at the box office from one hour before the start, where you get a queue number.
Does De Bond have a film programme?
Yes, Filmhuis Oldenzaal shows films on Tuesdays. Tickets are €10.00; donors, CJP and CKV pay €7.00.
Can I book the theatre for a business event?
Yes. The venue hires out the theatre and foyers for 20 to 400 guests and supports congresses, presentations and company events.
Is there a lift?
No. There is no lift in the theatre; wheelchair places are limited and must be booked through the box office.
What is included in a theatre ticket?
An interval drink is included for theatre performances. It is not included for standing or seated concerts or youth shows. Check the event page for the exact ticket price and any booking fee.
Sources: Stadstheater De Bond – technical page (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap area file (ODbL) (October 30, 2026) · Gemeente Oldenzaal – parkeerautomaten en tarieven (October 30, 2026) · Stadstheater De Bond – arrangements (October 30, 2026) · Stadstheater De Bond – Goed om te weten (October 30, 2026) · Stadstheater De Bond – house rules (October 30, 2026) · Oldenzaalaz – history of De Bond (October 30, 2026) · Stadstheater De Bond – contact (October 30, 2026)
