An audience applauding during a performance at Theater Sneek.
Venue guide · Sneek

Theater Sneek in Sneek

Theatre in the heart of Sneek with a 600-seat Tüöttenzaal, more than 100 shows a year, a 23-metre stage tower and a seven-minute walk from Sneek station.

Photo credits

An audience applauding during a performance at Theater Sneek.: Poort / Hanno Elzinga

Quick answers

Seats in the Tüöttenzaal
600
Address
Westersingel 288601 GR Sneek
Performances a year
100+
Stage tower
23 m
Sneek station
7 min walk
Nearby car park
Martiniplein, 3 min walk
Cloakroom
Free and compulsory
Doors open
1 hour before the show
85 upcoming events

Theater Sneek agenda: upcoming events

Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Sneek.

December 2026

  1. Sat19Dec€32.50
  2. Sun20Dec€22.50
  3. Sun20Dec€56Tickets
  4. Tue22DecFree
  5. Wed23Dec€40.50

January 2027

  1. Thu7Jan€19.50
  2. Wed13Jan€31.50
  3. Fri15Jan€24.50
  4. Sat16Jan€32.50
  5. Thu21Jan€29.50
  6. Fri22Jan€29.50
  7. Sat23Jan
    A-Fever20:15
    €39.50
Visitor guide

Plan your visit to Theater Sneek

Capacity

How many people fit in Theater Sneek?

Tüöttenzaal
600 seats
Speedbooks Salon
Up to 60
Performances a year
100+

Up to 600 people fit in the Tüöttenzaal, the theatre's main auditorium. All 600 places are seats. The room has a fully equipped stage and an orchestra pit that can also serve as an extension of the stage.

The theatre also has the Speedbooks Salon, a smaller room for up to 60 people used for lectures and workshops. The Tüöttenzaal is the room for the main programme: cabaret, music, dance, musicals and family shows.

For scale, De Harmonie in Leeuwarden seats 1,000 in its Grote Zaal, and Posthuis Theater in Heerenveen has 571 seats across three halls. Theater Sneek is a mid-sized Frisian theatre: smaller than De Harmonie, and slightly larger than the Posthuis's total of 571 seats.

Theatre capacities in Friesland
VenueCityMain hallSeatsSource
Theater SneekSneekTüöttenzaal600ontdekpoort.nl/locaties/theater
De HarmonieLeeuwardenGrote Zaal1,000nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Harmonie_(Leeuwarden)
Posthuis TheaterHeerenveenThree halls571nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posthuis_Theater
Seating plan

Seating plan for the Tüöttenzaal: stalls, balcony and hearing loop

Schematic seating plan: Seats, Levels, Balcony, Hearing loop, around the stageHearing loopBalconyLevelsSeatsStage
Schematic. The organiser sets the stage position, floor blocks and sightlines for each show; your ticket seller has the seat map with numbers.
  1. Seats

    600

  2. Levels

    Stalls and balcony

  3. Balcony

    Two-person loveseats

  4. Hearing loop

    All seats except row 5 and the balcony

The Tüöttenzaal has 600 seats on two levels: a stalls floor at ground level and a balcony above it. The balcony gives an overview of the stage; the stalls put you closer to the performers. On the balcony are two-person loveseats, which the theatre recommends for a romantic touch.

The official seating plan is a one-page PDF: https://theatersneek.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010_Theater-Sneek-plattegrond_Tuottenzaal-stoelen.pdf. It shows the stalls and balcony with row and seat numbers, so you can find your row before you book. It is a drawing, not an interactive map; for a wheelchair place, book through the box office.

For the hearing loop, almost every seat in the hall is connected. Row 5 and all balcony seats are the exceptions. On the balcony you can ask the hall steward for an individual device with headphones and instructions, and return them to the cloakroom afterwards.

If you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant with a telecoil, choose a seat outside row 5 and the balcony for the loop, or book a balcony seat and use the individual device. Wheelchair places are booked through the box office.

Questions

Frequently asked questions about Theater Sneek

What is on at Theater Sneek?

The programme mixes cabaret, music, dance, musicals and family shows, with more than 100 performances a year. The full agenda and tickets are on ontdekpoort.nl; Evenitto's listings for Theater Sneek show the upcoming dates.

How many seats does Theater Sneek have?

The Tüöttenzaal, the main hall, has 600 seats. There are seats in a stalls area and on a balcony with two-person loveseats. The smaller Speedbooks Salon holds up to 60 people for lectures and workshops.

Which seats should I choose in the Tüöttenzaal?

The Tüöttenzaal has seats in the stalls and on the balcony. The balcony gives an overview of the stage and has two-person loveseats; the stalls put you closer to the performers. For the hearing loop, choose a seat outside row 5 and the balcony, or ask the steward for the individual device with headphones on the balcony.

What time do shows at Theater Sneek start?

Most evening shows start at 20:15, with doors at 19:15. Matinees start earlier in the day. The theatre publishes no standard end time; check the event page for your show or ask the service point.

Where is Theater Sneek?

The theatre is at Westersingel 28, 8601 GR Sneek, in the centre of the city. The service point for tickets and questions is at Oud Kerkhof 11, 8601 EE Sneek.

How do I get to Theater Sneek by public transport?

Sneek station is 460 metres from the theatre, about a seven-minute walk. From the station, bus 35, 38, 39, 44, 45, 46, 93, 94, 99 and 390 run to Prins Hendrikkade, a five-minute walk from the theatre.

Where can I park near Theater Sneek?

The Martiniplein car park is 170 metres away, a three-minute walk, and the Veemarkt is 300 metres away, a four-minute walk; most of the Veemarkt is free. The Boschplein underground garage is 600 metres away and free for the first 24 hours.

How much does parking cost at Theater Sneek?

The first half hour is free. From 30 minutes to two hours you pay €0.96 per half hour, and after two hours €1.44 per half hour. Parking is paid Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 21:00 and on Sundays and public holidays from 13:00 to 21:00. The Boschpleingarage is free for the first 24 hours.

Is there a cloakroom at Theater Sneek?

Yes. At the theatre the cloakroom is compulsory for coats and large bags, and it is free. The cloakroom is attended, and coats and bags stay out of the hall during the performance.

Can I bring my own food and drink?

No. You may not bring your own food or drink into the theatre. The foyer bar is open before the performance, during the interval and after the show.

Is Theater Sneek accessible for wheelchair users and hearing-aid users?

A wheelchair place can be booked through the box office; contact the service point in advance for specific needs. The Tüöttenzaal has a hearing loop at almost every seat, except row 5 and the balcony. On the balcony you can borrow an individual device with headphones from the hall steward.

Can I take photos during a performance?

No. Photography, video and audio recording are not allowed during theatre performances. Smart glasses with a camera are not allowed either, but you may use them as an aid.

How much are tickets and what fees are added?

Ticket prices differ per performance; the event page gives the price. Each order adds €3.50 in transaction costs, however many tickets you buy. You can pay with iDEAL or the Podium Cadeaukaart.

Can I cancel or return my tickets?

You can return tickets up to 48 hours before the performance through the service point and receive digital credit. The €3.50 transaction costs are not refunded. If a performance is cancelled without a new date, you get the full purchase price back.

Is there a minimum age for Theater Sneek?

At the theatre, visitors aged 14 and under are welcome with an adult. Bring identification if there is any doubt about age. The 16-year minimum applies to Bolwerk concerts, not to the theatre.

What are the opening hours of the service point?

The service point at Oud Kerkhof 11 is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, with a lunch break from 12:30 to 13:00. It is closed or keeps different hours on public holidays and during school holidays.

What happens if I arrive late?

At theatre performances, late entry depends on how far the show has got and on the company's instructions. If you can still come in, a member of staff will guide you to your seat. Most evening shows open their doors at 19:15; arriving by then avoids the late-entry rule.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No, you do not have to print it: you can show your ticket on your phone at the entrance. The theatre sells tickets only through ontdekpoort.nl, the service point, the box office and the Nationale Theaterkassa; tickets from other sellers can be fake or invalid.

Sources: Poort: Theater location page (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap: stops around Theater Sneek (October 30, 2026) · Gemeente Súdwest-Fryslân: parking in Sneek (October 30, 2026) · Poort: visit information (October 30, 2026) · Poort: frequently asked questions (October 30, 2026) · Wikipedia: Theater Sneek (October 30, 2026) · Poort: contact (October 30, 2026)