Theater de Hofnar in Valkenswaard
Theatre, film and arts centre in Valkenswaard with a 435-seat hall, 150+ performances a season, free parking nearby (part blue zone) and a café open weekdays from 09:00 and before shows at weekends.
Photo credits
The exterior of Theater de Hofnar on the Hofnar in Valkenswaard.: Theater de Hofnar · Original 2560×1543 exterior image from the venue’s Over de Hofnar page; no crop or upscale.
Quick answers
- Address
- de Hofnar 10, Valkenswaard
- Address
- de Hofnar 105554 DA Valkenswaard
- Capacity
- 435 seats, 101 on the balcony
- Opened
- October 1999
- Programme
- 150+ performances a season
- Box office
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 13:00-17:00
- Parking
- Free at Kloosterplein and Carillonplein (part blue zone)
- Contact
- (040) 207 40 10
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Last night at Theater de Hofnar: Baby Reindeer
December 2026
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How many seats does Theater de Hofnar have?
The theatre hall is the main auditorium: 435 seats, 101 of them on the balcony.
That makes the Hofnar a mid-sized regional theatre: smaller than the main hall at Parktheater Eindhoven, larger than Ons Mierloos Theater in Mierlo.
The building opened in October 1999 and also houses a film house and, since 2026, the Centre for Music and Dance. The name comes from the cigar factory that stood on this site for almost a century.
| Venue | Room | Seats | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theater de Hofnar | Theaterzaal | 435 (101) | musicalweb.nl |
| Parktheater Eindhoven | Hertog Jan Zaal | 952 | parktheater.nl |
| Ons Mierloos Theater | Main hall | 250 | Wikidata |
Seating plan: stalls, balcony and choosing a seat
The hall has a stalls and a balcony; 101 of the 435 seats are upstairs.
When you book online you usually choose your own seat. The system releases the first rows before the later ones, refuses to leave a single empty seat, and opens the balcony later. If the seat you want is greyed out, that is why.
Wheelchair spaces are at the side of the stalls and on the balcony. They are limited and cannot be booked online: call (040) 207 40 10 or email [email protected] so the team can place you and seat your companion beside you.
Some shows are performed in club setting: the theatre seats are removed and replaced by tables and chairs, so the normal seat map does not apply.
- Stalls: closest to the stage, with the best view of faces and detail.
- Balcony: a full overview of the stage, reachable by lift.
- Latecomers who are admitted usually sit on the balcony.
- Need more room, a wheelchair space or seats together? Book by phone rather than online.
Your first visit: tickets, doors and what to bring
A theatre evening here is simple: book ahead, arrive early and leave the big bag at the cloakroom.
- Book online and keep the e-ticket on your phone, or print it. Tickets are personal and are emailed after payment; you can also find them under Mijn tickets.
- Prefer paper? Collect at the box office within two weeks, or ask for a payment link by phone.
- Come early. The box office and café open an hour before the show, and latecomers are rarely admitted.
- Leave large bags and backpacks in the cloakroom; small handbags may go into the hall.
- No food or drink in the theatre hall. For films, drinks and snacks are allowed, but not your own.
- No photos or recordings during the performance; before and after is fine.
Food and drink at Het Duisenburgh Theatercafé
The café is the meeting place in the building, for coffee, a drink before the show and interval drinks.
- Open weekdays from 09:00; in the evening and at weekends it opens one hour before the performance or film.
- Coffee, tea, beer and wine; there are quiet seats at the back for a break or some work.
- No food or drink in the theatre hall. In the film hall, drinks and snacks are allowed, but you cannot bring your own.
- A 10-strip coffee and tea card costs €22.50.
Accessibility: wheelchairs, lift and assistance
The theatre is accessible, with a lift to the balcony and help from the zaalwachten.
- Step-free route and a lift to the balcony; accessible toilets on the ground floor and first floor.
- Wheelchair spaces in the stalls and on the balcony are limited and cannot be booked online. Call (040) 207 40 10 or email [email protected]; companions can sit beside you.
- GPK parking spaces behind the theatre and behind the town hall.
- Free listening aid at the box office; some performances have a sign language interpreter, a writing interpreter or an audio describer.
- The venue recognises the OV-Begeleiderspas, the European Disability Card and the Belgian companion pass.
Getting to Theater de Hofnar by bus, train or car
The theatre is behind the Markt and opposite the town hall, a 3-minute walk from the Markt stops.
The nearest station is Heeze. Bus 256 runs from Heeze station to Markt in about 11 minutes; allow another 3 minutes on foot. The flex bus also serves Markt, but it has no fixed timetable and must be booked in advance through the Bravoflex app or by phone, so check the pick-up time in 9292.
Evening shows finish between 21:45 and 22:35. Check 9292 before the performance for the last bus from Markt; if that connection has gone, book a taxi or arrange a lift in advance.
By car, follow the green signs for Gemeentehuis and de Hofnar. Parking is covered in the next section.
Parking near Theater de Hofnar: free and paid options
The streets around the theatre are limited. Two car parks within a short walk are free; two more charge from Monday to Saturday, 09:00–18:00.
Kloosterplein is free. Carillonplein is also free. Part of Carillonplein is a blue zone: use a blue parking disc there and stay no longer than two hours; the rest of the car park has no blue-zone limit.
Prinses Irene Brigadeplein and Kerverijplein charge from Monday to Saturday, 09:00–18:00; Sundays and public holidays are free. The rate is €0.60 for the first hour, €1.70 for the second and €7.50 for a day card. Kerverijplein has a four-hour limit and no day card.
Follow the green signs for Gemeentehuis and de Hofnar, and leave extra time on busy nights.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kloosterplein | Kloosterplein, Valkenswaard | 444 m, 6 min | Free |
| Carillonplein | Carillonplein, Valkenswaard | 400 m, 6 min | Free; part blue zone max 2 h |
| Prinses Irene Brigadeplein | Prinses Irene Brigadeplein, Valkenswaard | 320 m, 5 min | Paid Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00: €0.60 first hour, €1.70 second, €7.50 day card |
| Kerverijplein | Kerverijplein, Valkenswaard | 500 m, 7 min | Paid Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00: €0.60 first hour, €1.70 second; max 4 h, no day card |
Contact, address and opening hours
- Address
- de Hofnar 10, 5554 DA Valkenswaard
- Box office
- (040) 207 40 10
- [email protected]
- Box office hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 13:00-17:00; one hour before shows
- Café
- Weekdays from 09:00; weekends one hour before the show
From cigar factory to cultural centre
The Hofnar takes its name from the cigar factory that stood on this spot for almost a century. Its founders saw Rigoletto in Brussels around 1919 and named their cigars after the jester, the hofnar.
The theatre opened in October 1999, with a theatre, a music school and the library under one roof. It has since grown into a theatre, film house and arts centre.
From 2026 the theatre and the Centre for Music and Dance continue under one name, in one building. More than 150 performances a season bring cabaret, theatre, music, musical, dance and youth shows to Valkenswaard.
Photos
Photo credits
The exterior of Theater de Hofnar on the Hofnar in Valkenswaard.: Theater de Hofnar · Original 2560×1543 exterior image from the venue’s Over de Hofnar page; no crop or upscale.
The empty theater hall of Theater de Hofnar, with red seats and a balcony, seen from the stage.: Theater de Hofnar · Original 2560×1707 theater-hall image from the venue’s technical information page; no crop or upscale.
Interval drinks set out on the bar of the Duisenburgh Theatercafé at Theater de Hofnar.: Theater de Hofnar / Octavie Fotografie
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Frequently asked questions about Theater de Hofnar
What time do shows at Theater de Hofnar start and end?
Evening shows usually start at 20:15 and finish between 21:45 and 22:35, depending on the interval. Matinees and other formats can differ, so the event page gives the exact start and end.
How do I buy tickets for Theater de Hofnar?
Buy online and choose your own seat where possible, call the box office on (040) 207 40 10, or visit the desk. Tickets are personal and arrive by email; paper tickets can be collected within two weeks or printed as a duplicate at the box office.
How much are tickets at Theater de Hofnar?
Prices vary by show. The event pages I checked listed €10 for a family matinee, €23.50 for a theatre solo and €35 for a music tribute; the event page always gives the price for that performance.
Where is Theater de Hofnar?
At de Hofnar 10, 5554 DA Valkenswaard, opposite the town hall and behind the Markt in the centre. The Markt bus stops are a 3-minute walk away.
Where can I park near Theater de Hofnar?
Kloosterplein is free. Carillonplein is free too; part of it is a blue zone with a two-hour limit, so use a blue disc there. Prinses Irene Brigadeplein and Kerverijplein charge Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00; Sundays and public holidays are free. The rate is €0.60 for the first hour, €1.70 for the second and €7.50 for a day card. Kerverijplein has a four-hour limit and no day card.
How do I get to Theater de Hofnar by public transport?
Buses 256, 257, 276, 277, 317, 318 and the flex bus stop at Markt, 200 m from the door. From Heeze station, bus 256 reaches Markt in about 11 minutes, then walk 3 minutes. The flex bus also serves Markt but has no fixed timetable and must be booked in advance through the Bravoflex app or by phone; check 9292 for the pick-up time. For late shows, check 9292 for the last bus and arrange a taxi if needed.
Is Theater de Hofnar accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. There is a lift to the balcony and accessible toilets on the ground floor and first floor. Wheelchair spaces in the stalls and on the balcony are limited, so book by phone on (040) 207 40 10 or email [email protected].
Can I book a wheelchair space online?
No. Wheelchair spaces cannot be booked online. Call the box office on (040) 207 40 10 or email [email protected]; the team can seat a companion next to you.
Can I bring a bag into the theatre?
Small handbags are allowed in the hall. Large bags and backpacks are not, because the escape routes must stay clear; leave them in the cloakroom.
Can I take photos or record a performance?
No. Photos and sound or video recordings are not allowed during performances in the theatre hall or the café. You can photograph before and after the show.
Can I eat or drink in the theatre hall?
No. Food and drink are not allowed in the theatre hall, including at youth shows. In the film hall you may take drinks and snacks, but not your own food or drink.
What happens if I arrive late?
Latecomers are rarely admitted, because coming in disturbs the performers and the audience. If the artist allows it, you are usually taken to the balcony; there is no refund for a missed start.
Is there a café at Theater de Hofnar?
Yes, Het Duisenburgh Theatercafé. It is open on weekdays from 09:00 and in the evening or at weekends from one hour before the performance. There is coffee, tea, beer and wine, and a 10-strip coffee card costs €22.50.
How many seats does the theatre hall have?
The theatre hall has 435 seats, 101 of them on the balcony. The building opened in October 1999 and also contains a film house.
Sources: Musicalweb: De Hofnar (October 30, 2026) · Theater de Hofnar: veelgestelde vragen (October 30, 2026) · Theater de Hofnar: Café (October 30, 2026) · Theater de Hofnar: toegankelijkheid (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap area data (ODbL) (October 30, 2026) · Gemeente Valkenswaard: betaald parkeren (October 30, 2026) · Theater de Hofnar: contact (October 30, 2026)
