Theater Kerkrade in Kerkrade
Theater Kerkrade is the Parkstad Limburg Theaters venue in Kerkrade's centre: a 633-seat Grote Zaal, an 80-seat MFzaal, an 11-minute walk from Kerkrade Centrum and paid parking from 2 minutes away.
Photo credits
The Grote Zaal of Theater Kerkrade, the 633-seat main hall.: Parkstad Limburg Theaters
Quick answers
- Halls
- Grote Zaal 633 seats · MFzaal 80
- Address
- Theaterplein 306461 DR Kerkrade
- Nearest station
- Kerkrade Centrum, 11 min walk
- Parking
- Theaterplein, 2 min walk; first hour free
- Wheelchair places
- Row 12 in the Grote Zaal
- Box office
- Also one hour before each show
- Tickets
- Online, by phone or at the box office
- Opened
- 1978, as the Wijngrachttheater
- Contact
- +31 45 571 66 07
Theater Kerkrade agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Kerkrade.
Last night at Theater Kerkrade: Gile Bae, Peter Pan – in Miniature (5+)
Plan your visit to Theater Kerkrade
How many people fit in Theater Kerkrade?
The Grote Zaal seats 633 people, or 325 with the curtain closed. The MFzaal seats up to 80 people.
- Grote Zaal
- 633 seats, 325 with the curtain closed
- MFzaal
- 80 seats, about 100 m²
- Heerlen Grote Zaal
- 1,100 seats
- Sittard Grote Zaal
- 820 seats
The Grote Zaal has 633 seats. A flexible curtain can close part of the hall, reducing capacity to 325 for smaller events. The stage has a stage tower and a spacious orchestra pit.
The MFzaal is about 100 square metres and is used for groups of 20 to 100 people, with at most 80 seats. It is shared with the Openbare Bibliotheek Kerkrade and is used for meetings, receptions, lectures, seminars, presentations and small concerts.
For comparison: Theater Heerlen's Grote Zaal seats 1,100 people, divided over the hall (633 seats) and two balconies. The Toon Hermans Theater in Sittard seats 820, divided over the parterre and the balcony. Kerkrade's 633 seats match the 633 in Heerlen's main auditorium, but Heerlen adds two balconies.
| Hall | Venue | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grote Zaal | Theater Kerkrade | 633 seats (325 reduced) | PLT hall page |
| MFzaal | Theater Kerkrade | 80 seats (100 m²) | PLT hall page |
| Grote Zaal | Theater Heerlen | 1,100 seats (633 in the hall, two balconies) | PLT hall page |
| Grote Zaal | Toon Hermans Theater Sittard | 820 seats (parterre and balcony) | PLT hall page |
Seating plan: the Grote Zaal and the MFzaal
The Grote Zaal is the main hall, on the first floor. The MFzaal is a smaller room on the ground floor.
Grote Zaal
633 seats
Step-free rows
12 and 13
Wheelchair size
125 x 90 cm, including footrests
MFzaal wheelchair row
First row
The Grote Zaal has 633 seats and is described by the theatre as intimate, with good sightlines and acoustics. For step-free access, ask for row 12 or 13: the lift opens between them and those rows have no stairs. Wheelchair places are on row 12; the other rows have steps, and from row 18 there is no handrail. Book early if you need one of these places.
The MFzaal is on the ground floor, slightly below the entrance. A small stair goes down, or use the wheelchair lift. Wheelchair places are on the first row, and the companion sits directly next to the wheelchair. Because the room is flexible, the layout depends on the event.
An online floor plan is available for the Grote Zaal Theater Kerkrade. It shows the rows; the MFzaal is not on that plan, so ask the box office about its layout.
Tickets and cancellation
Tickets come from the PLT website, by phone on 045 571 66 07 or at the box office.
You can pay online with iDeal, credit card, Wero, Bancontact or the PODIUM Cadeaukaart. Tickets are sent by email; posting costs €3 per reservation. Tickets ordered by phone can be collected at the box office within 3 working days.
Cancel or exchange up to one day before the performance. It costs €2,50 per ticket; Vrienden van PLT cancel for free. You receive a digital credit that remains valid indefinitely and is automatically used on your next order.
Secure tickets are personal and linked to your mobile number; the barcode becomes available two hours before the show. The box office is also open one hour before each performance.
- Phone
- 045 571 66 07
- Post
- €3 per reservation
- Cancellation
- €2,50 per ticket, until one day before
- Payment
- iDeal, credit card, Wero, Bancontact, PODIUM gift card
How an evening at Theater Kerkrade works
Most evening shows start at 20:00 or 20:30; the box office opens an hour before.
- Book online, by phone on 045 571 66 07 or at the box office. E-tickets arrive by email; posted tickets cost €3 per reservation.
- Check the start time on your ticket. Most evening shows begin at 20:00 or 20:30, some at 19:00; Sunday matinees often begin at 14:30.
- Arrive on time. The ticket desk is open an hour before the show, but after the start your seat is not guaranteed.
- If the show has no interval, you may have to follow it on a screen in the foyer when you arrive late.
- Finish drinks in the foyer: food and drink, including purchases, cannot go into the hall.
- Ask at the cloakroom for a free booster seat if you bring a young child.
Eating and drinking at Theater Kerkrade
There is catering at the entrance and in the foyer. Food and drink cannot be taken into the hall.
Catering is available at the entrance and in the foyer of the Grote Zaal. Have a drink before the show or during the interval; the ground-floor bar is wheelchair accessible.
Food and drink cannot be taken into the hall, including anything bought in the theatre. Finish drinks in the foyer. The written rules make an exception for staconcerten in the LIMBURGzaal; it does not apply to the Grote Zaal in Kerkrade, where no food or drink goes in.
- Catering
- At the entrance and in the foyer
- In the hall
- No food or drink, including purchases
- Bar
- Ground floor, wheelchair accessible
Accessibility at Theater Kerkrade
The Grote Zaal has wheelchair places on row 12, reached by lift. The MFzaal has places on the first row. There is one adapted toilet on the ground floor.
The Grote Zaal is on the first floor. Take the stairs or the lift; the lift opens between rows 12 and 13. The wheelchair places are on row 12, with a companion on row 12 next to the wheelchair or a short distance away. A wheelchair may be at most 125 cm long and 90 cm wide, including footrests. Rows 12 and 13 are step-free and closest to the lift; the other rows have stairs, and from row 18 there is no handrail.
The MFzaal is on the ground floor, slightly below the entrance. A small stair goes down, or use the wheelchair lift. Wheelchair places are on the first row, with a companion directly next to the wheelchair; the maximum size is 140 cm long and 90 cm wide.
There is no drop-off at the main entrance. Use the Theaterplein car park and walk about 50 metres to the entrance. Two disabled parking spaces are on the square in front of the main entrance; the first hour is free, then the normal rate. There is one adapted toilet on the ground floor: enter through the main entrance, go immediately left past the reading café, then right around the corner. The ground-floor bar is wheelchair accessible.
A hearing loop and other listening aids are available in the theatre. Ask about them when booking or at the box office.
- Grote Zaal wheelchair row
- 12
- Maximum wheelchair size
- 125 x 90 cm, including footrests
- Lift
- Opens between rows 12 and 13
- MFzaal wheelchair row
- First row, maximum 140 x 90 cm
- Adapted toilet
- One on the ground floor
- Disabled parking
- Two spaces in front of the main entrance
- Drop-off
- Theaterplein car park, about 50 m
House rules: food, phones and ages
No food or drink in the hall, phones on silent, no recording without permission, and a minimum age of 2 for regular shows.
Regular shows have a minimum age of 2. Youth shows carry an age recommendation, and there are special baby and toddler performances. A free booster seat is available at the cloakroom.
Phones must be off or in airplane mode. No photo, video or sound recordings may be made without permission from PLT, the company or the organiser.
Food and drink cannot be taken into the hall, including purchases. Smoking and drugs are banned. Latecomers are admitted only if the company agrees, the audience is not disturbed and there are easily accessible empty seats; if there is no interval, you may have to follow the show on a screen in the foyer.
- Minimum age
- 2 for regular shows
- Booster seat
- Free at the cloakroom
- Phones
- Off or airplane mode
- Food and drink
- Not allowed in the hall
- Latecomers
- Seat not guaranteed after the start
Getting to Theater Kerkrade by train, bus or car
Kerkrade Centrum station is 800 metres away, about 11 minutes' walk. The Busstation is 340 metres away, about 5 minutes.
Kerkrade Centrum is the nearest station: 800 metres, about 11 minutes along the streets. From the station, head into the centre; the theatre is at Theaterplein 30, in the HUB Kerkrade building.
The Busstation on the Oranjeplein is 340 metres away, about 5 minutes, with buses 1, 2, 6, 9, 27, 34, 601 and 606. Zuyderland MC is 300 metres away (4 minutes) with buses 1, 2 and 601; Einderstraat is 380 metres (6 minutes) with buses 1, 2, 27 and 34; Hoofdstraat is 510 metres (7 minutes) with buses 6, 9 and 27.
By car, set the navigation to Theaterplein 30. Parking is covered in the next section; the theatre has no drop-off at the main entrance, so use the Theaterplein car park if you need to be set down.
Parking at Theater Kerkrade: rates and free hours
The closest parking is the Theaterplein, 2 minutes' walk (130 m). The Orlandopassage and Kloosterraderplein are 3 minutes away, the Kerkplein 4 minutes.
In central Kerkrade, parking is paid from Monday to Saturday between 09:00 and 19:00. The first hour is free at every location, and Sunday parking is free all day. Zone 1, which includes the Theaterplein, Kloosterraderplein, Kerkplein and Einderdek, costs €1,60 per hour after the free first hour, with a maximum of €8,80 per day. Zone 2 costs €1,10 per hour, with a maximum of €5,50 per day.
The theatre warns that the Theaterplein is the exception to the Sunday rule: there you pay in the evening and on Sunday as well. Check the signs at the entrance before you leave the car.
The Orlandopassage garage is at Orlandopassage 17, 6461 CA Kerkrade (150 m, 3 minutes). The Kloosterraderplein car park is at Kloosterraderstraat 19, 6461 CA (220 m, 3 minutes). The Kerkplein car park is at Kapellaan 2, Kerkrade (250 m, 4 minutes). All three are free on Sunday, and payment is possible by bank card.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theaterplein | Theaterplein, 6461 DR Kerkrade | 2 min (130 m) | First hour free, then €1,60/h, max €8,80; pay also evenings and Sundays |
| Orlandopassage | Orlandopassage 17, 6461 CA Kerkrade | 3 min (150 m) | First hour free, then €1,60/h, max €8,80; free Sunday |
| Kloosterraderplein | Kloosterraderstraat 19, 6461 CA Kerkrade | 3 min (220 m) | First hour free, then €1,60/h, max €8,80; free Sunday |
| Kerkplein | Kapellaan 2, Kerkrade | 4 min (250 m) | First hour free, then €1,60/h, max €8,80; free Sunday |
- Closest parking
- Theaterplein, 130 m, 2 min
- Also nearby
- Orlandopassage 150 m, Kloosterraderplein 220 m, Kerkplein 250 m
- Zone 1
- First hour free, then €1,60/h, max €8,80/day
- Sunday
- Free, except the Theaterplein according to the theatre
Contact and opening hours
Theater Kerkrade, Theaterplein 30, 6461 DR Kerkrade. Phone +31 45 571 66 07; email [email protected].
- Address
- Theaterplein 30, 6461 DR Kerkrade
- Phone
- +31 45 571 66 07
- [email protected]
- 06-42132295
- Before a show
- Box office open one hour before
About Theater Kerkrade
A modern city theatre in the heart of Kerkrade, with a 633-seat main hall and a small multifunctional room.
Theater Kerkrade is at Theaterplein 30, in the HUB Kerkrade building in the centre of the city. The Grote Zaal is the main auditorium; the MFzaal is a smaller room shared with the Openbare Bibliotheek Kerkrade. The programme covers theatre, cabaret, music and family shows.
The theatre opened in 1978 as the Wijngrachttheater. It is now part of Parkstad Limburg Theaters, the organisation that also runs Theater Heerlen and the Toon Hermans Theater in Sittard. In 2024 Parkstad Limburg Theaters was named Theater van het Jaar in the large-theatre category (more than 650 seats); the award went to the organisation, which also runs the larger halls in Heerlen and Sittard.
The theatre describes the Grote Zaal as intimate, with excellent sightlines and acoustics. The MFzaal is about 100 square metres and is used for meetings, receptions, lectures and small concerts, with up to 80 seats.
- Opened
- 1978
- Operator
- Parkstad Limburg Theaters
- In the building
- HUB Kerkrade
- Grote Zaal
- 633 seats
Photos
Photo credits
The Grote Zaal of Theater Kerkrade, the 633-seat main hall.: Parkstad Limburg Theaters
The Grote Zaal of Theater Kerkrade with a full audience in the raked rows.: Parkstad Limburg Theaters
The stair and foyer leading up to the Grote Zaal of Theater Kerkrade.: Parkstad Limburg Theaters
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Frequently asked questions about Theater Kerkrade
How many seats does Theater Kerkrade have?
The Grote Zaal seats 633 people, or 325 with the curtain closed. The MFzaal seats up to 80 people and is about 100 square metres.
Where can I park near Theater Kerkrade?
The closest is the Theaterplein, 2 minutes' walk (130 m). Orlandopassage and Kloosterraderplein are 3 minutes (150 m and 220 m), Kerkplein 4 minutes (250 m). The first hour is free, then €1,60 per hour, up to €8,80 per day. Sunday is free, but the theatre warns that the Theaterplein charges in the evening and on Sunday.
How do I get to Theater Kerkrade by public transport?
Kerkrade Centrum station is 800 metres away, about 11 minutes' walk. The Busstation is 340 metres (5 minutes) with buses 1, 2, 6, 9, 27, 34, 601 and 606; Zuyderland MC is 300 metres (4 minutes) with buses 1, 2 and 601.
What time do shows at Theater Kerkrade start?
Most evening shows start at 20:00 or 20:30; some start at 19:00, and Sunday matinees often at 14:30. The official pages publish start times but not running times, so check the show page or your ticket for the end time.
Can I see a seating plan of the Grote Zaal?
Yes, there is an online floor plan for the Grote Zaal Theater Kerkrade. Wheelchair places are on row 12; the lift opens between rows 12 and 13, and those rows are step-free. The MFzaal has wheelchair places on the first row.
How do I buy tickets for Theater Kerkrade?
Buy online at plt.nl, by phone on 045 571 66 07, or at the box office. Payment is by iDeal, credit card, Wero, Bancontact or the PODIUM Cadeaukaart. The box office is also open one hour before every show.
Can I cancel or exchange my tickets?
Up to one day before the performance, for €2,50 per ticket; Vrienden van PLT cancel for free. You receive a digital credit that stays valid indefinitely.
Is Theater Kerkrade wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Grote Zaal has wheelchair places on row 12, reached by lift, with a maximum wheelchair size of 125 x 90 cm including footrests; the MFzaal has places on the first row, up to 140 x 90 cm. There is one adapted toilet on the ground floor and two disabled parking spaces in front of the main entrance.
Can I take food or drink into the hall?
No. Food and drink cannot be taken into the hall, including purchases. Catering is available at the entrance and in the foyer, and the ground-floor bar is wheelchair accessible.
Is there a minimum age for shows?
Regular shows have a minimum age of 2. Youth shows carry an age recommendation, and there are special baby and toddler performances. A free booster seat is available at the cloakroom.
What are the box office opening hours?
Monday 13:00-18:00; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 09:00-13:00 and 13:30-18:00; Thursday 09:00-13:00 and 13:30-20:00; Saturday 10:00-13:00 and 13:30-17:00; Sunday no regular hours; the desk opens one hour before a performance.
What are the address and contact details?
Theaterplein 30, 6461 DR Kerkrade. Phone +31 45 571 66 07, email [email protected], or WhatsApp 06-42132295 for questions about shows.
What is the history of Theater Kerkrade?
The theatre opened in 1978 as the Wijngrachttheater and is now part of HUB Kerkrade and Parkstad Limburg Theaters. The organisation was Theater van het Jaar 2024 in the large-theatre category.
Is there a hearing loop at Theater Kerkrade?
Yes, there is a hearing loop and other listening aids in Theater Kerkrade. Ask about them when booking or at the box office.
What is the difference between the Grote Zaal and the MFzaal?
The Grote Zaal is the main 633-seat auditorium on the first floor; the MFzaal is an 80-seat flexible room of about 100 square metres on the ground floor, shared with the library.
Sources: Theater Kerkrade: your visit (October 30, 2026) · Grote Zaal Theater Kerkrade (October 30, 2026) · Accessibility at Theater Kerkrade (October 30, 2026) · Ticket sales and more (October 30, 2026) · House rules (October 30, 2026) · Accessibility and directions (October 30, 2026) · Parking locations and rates in Kerkrade (October 30, 2026) · Plan your visit to PLT (October 30, 2026)