Westlandtheater De Naald in Naaldwijk
WestlandTheater De Naald is Naaldwijk's theatre and cinema, with a 430-person main hall, a 107-person studio, public parking and a bus link from Rijswijk station.
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An empty theatre hall at WestlandTheater De Naald, from the venue's facilities gallery.: WestlandTheater De Naald · Cropped from a WestlandTheater De Naald facilities-gallery photo.
Quick answers
- Where
- Naaldwijk centre, 4 min from the bus station
- Address
- Stokdijkkade 32671 GW Naaldwijk
- Main hall
- BICT Groep hall, 430 people
- Studio
- Rabo hall, 107 people
- Parking
- Free public parking; De Tuinen 3 h free
- Box office
- Tue–Sun 12:00–16:00; 45 min before shows
- Evening shows
- Often 20:15; matinees 15:00
- Tickets
- Online, by phone or at the desk
- Contact
- 0174 - 63 69 00
Westlandtheater De Naald agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Naaldwijk.
Last night at Westlandtheater De Naald: Wen er maar aan, Jochen Otten — De kwaadste niet
This week
November 2026
Plan your visit to Westlandtheater De Naald
How many people fit in WestlandTheater De Naald?
- BICT Groep hall
- 430 people
- Rabo hall
- 107 people
- Foyer
- 300 people
WestlandTheater De Naald has two theatre halls and a separate foyer. The BICT Groep hall is the larger one, with a capacity of 430 people; the Rabo hall holds 107. The foyer can receive 300 people and is available on its own for receptions.
De Naald's 430-person main hall is smaller than the 650-seat Koninklijke Schouwburg in The Hague and the 700-seat Rijswijkse Schouwburg. These are official hall capacities, not necessarily the seat count for a particular layout; check the seat map for the hall on your ticket.
| Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|
| WestlandTheater De Naald | 430 (BICT Groep hall); 107 (Rabo hall) |
| Rijswijkse Schouwburg | 700 |
| Koninklijke Schouwburg | 650 |
Seating at WestlandTheater De Naald: two halls, two plans
Large hall
BICT Groep zaal
Studio
Rabo zaal
Flat floor
Rabo tribune retracts
Both auditoriums have numbered seats and their own seat map. The BICT Groep hall is the larger room; the Rabo hall is the smaller studio. In the Rabo hall the tribune can be pushed in to create a completely flat floor, so the room can be used with the tribune or as a flat-floor space.
Open the plan for the hall named on your ticket before booking. The two rooms have separate plans and are not interchangeable, and in the Rabo hall the tribune may be in place or retracted depending on the event.
Food and drink at and around WestlandTheater De Naald
The theatre's own hospitality team provides drinks and snacks, and there is a large bar in the building. For a full meal, the centre of Naaldwijk has several restaurants within walking distance, including Brasserie Mirell, BIJ5, Fratelli, La Cubanita, Chez Léon and Smoke Style BBQ.
BIJ5 offers a three-course theatre menu for €35 per person from 1 September 2025. Book at least 24 hours ahead, show your theatre ticket and allow enough time to reach the theatre; the menu is only valid for the same evening's performance.
Several times a year the theatre and BIJ5 also offer a film-and-dinner arrangement; the venue's website lists the dates.
- In the building
- Large bar
- Theatre menu
- €35 at BIJ5
- Booking
- At least 24 hours ahead
Accessibility at WestlandTheater De Naald
WestlandTheater De Naald is wheelchair accessible. A few wheelchair places are reserved for each performance and are allocated in order of application through the form on the venue's accessibility page. Ask at the Tickets & service desk if you need assistance; staff can help you to the right place.
An adapted toilet and a changing table are at the left of the foyer on entry. The venue uses Auracast, which sends sound directly to compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, earphones or phones; get the QR code from the tickets & service desk. A mobile ring loop is also available free of charge for both halls, with a receiver and headphones or a 3.5 mm connection for your own headphones.
Earcatch audio description is available for Dutch films, and Subcatch provides subtitles for Dutch-language films. Ask at the desk before the screening. For other accessibility questions, email [email protected].
- Wheelchair places
- A few per show, book via the form
- Adapted toilet
- Left of the foyer, with changing table
- Hearing
- Auracast and a mobile ring loop
Technical facilities at WestlandTheater De Naald
WestlandTheater De Naald has a technical team for theatre and film. Both halls have professional audio and lighting equipment, and the team can set the atmosphere a production asks for. Technical wishes are discussed before the event.
Theatre goods are loaded in at the Raoul Wallenbergplein behind the theatre. The artist and goods entrance is on the same side, around the corner from the posters on the façade. Technical questions go to 0174 - 63 69 08 or [email protected].
- Technical team
- Professional team for theatre and film
- Equipment
- Professional audio and lighting
- Load-in
- Raoul Wallenbergplein, rear
- Technical contact
- 0174 - 63 69 08
Opening hours, address and contact
The Tickets & service desk is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00, and from 45 minutes before every film or theatre performance. It is closed on Easter Sunday, King's Day, Whit Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Address: Stokdijkkade 3, 2671 GW Naaldwijk. Tickets: 0174 - 63 69 00, [email protected]. Office (not tickets): 0174 - 63 69 09, [email protected]. Technical questions: 0174 - 63 69 08, [email protected].
Email is usually the quickest way to ask about a booking or accessibility; the ticket line is for ticket information.
- Box office
- Tue–Sun 12:00–16:00
- Before shows
- Open from 45 minutes before
- Tickets
- 0174 - 63 69 00
- Office
- 0174 - 63 69 09
Tickets for WestlandTheater De Naald
Book online where possible; if that is not possible, call or visit the Tickets & service desk during opening hours. Card payments are welcome. E-tickets can be printed at home or scanned from your phone, and they are stored under Mijn agenda in your account.
Paper theatre vouchers, MaDiWoDo vouchers and VVV Iris cheques cannot be used to pay online. Email [email protected] before booking if you want to use one. For third-party shows where the theatre does not handle ticket sales, the organiser's conditions apply.
The programme changes through the season; the venue's website carries the most current information. Check the start time and hall on your ticket before travelling.
- Booking
- Online, phone or at the desk
- Payment
- Card payments welcome
- E-tickets
- Print at home or scan on your phone
- Vouchers
- Paper vouchers not accepted online
Getting to WestlandTheater De Naald by bus, train or bike
The theatre is at Stokdijkkade 3 in the centre of Naaldwijk. The Busstation on the Verdilaan is the closest stop, 230 metres or about four minutes' walk away, with buses 30, 34, 455, 456 and N19. Bus 30 is the link from Rijswijk station.
Lage Woerd (7 minutes), Linde (9 minutes) and Ambachtstraat (11 minutes) are the other stops within walking distance. There is free guarded bicycle parking and a public toilet next to the theatre.
Parking at WestlandTheater De Naald
Parking is free in Naaldwijk's public car parks and blue zones, including the car parks within a nine-minute walk. The exception is the De Tuinen shopping-centre roof: the first three hours are free, then the normal tariff applies. Blue zones require a parking disc and a maximum stay; check the signs.
The venue's own driving directions lead to the Raoul Wallenbergplein behind the theatre. Park there and walk around the building to the entrance on the Stokdijkkade side.
An alternative is the De Tuinen shopping-centre roof on Willem van Hooffstraat: the first three hours are free, after which the normal tariff applies.
| Car park | Address | Walk to the theatre | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Tijnplein | Van Tijnplein, Naaldwijk | 4 min (280 m) | Free |
| Kleine Woerdlaan | Kleine Woerdlaan, Naaldwijk | 5 min (320 m) | Free |
| Emmaplein | Emmaplein, Naaldwijk | 6 min (420 m) | Free |
| Patijnenburg | Patijnenburg, Naaldwijk | 9 min (610 m) | Free |
- Parking
- Free public parking; De Tuinen 3 h free
- Blue zones
- Parking disc and maximum stay
- De Tuinen roof
- First 3 hours free
- Behind the theatre
- Raoul Wallenbergplein
The Naald: more than 40 years of theatre in Naaldwijk
WestlandTheater De Naald has been a cultural meeting place in Westland for more than 40 years. The current building is 41 years old and, according to the municipality, no longer meets the technical and accessibility standards of a modern theatre.
In late 2025 the municipal council decided to build a new theatre with two theatre halls and a cinema. The current theatre remains open during construction, so the programme continues while the new building takes shape.
- Current building
- 41 years old
- New theatre
- Decided in late 2025
- During construction
- Current theatre stays open
Photos
Photo credits
An empty theatre hall at WestlandTheater De Naald, from the venue's facilities gallery.: WestlandTheater De Naald · Cropped from a WestlandTheater De Naald facilities-gallery photo.
The WestlandTheater De Naald building on the Stokdijkkade in Naaldwijk.: Vysotsky · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped from the original photograph
An interior space at WestlandTheater De Naald, from the venue's facilities gallery.: WestlandTheater De Naald · From the WestlandTheater De Naald facilities gallery.
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Frequently asked questions about WestlandTheater De Naald
Where is WestlandTheater De Naald?
It is at Stokdijkkade 3, 2671 GW Naaldwijk, in the centre of the town, about four minutes' walk from the Busstation on the Verdilaan.
How many people fit in WestlandTheater De Naald?
The BICT Groep hall holds 430 people and the Rabo hall 107. The foyer can receive 300 people and can be hired separately from the halls.
What time do shows start and end at WestlandTheater De Naald?
Evening performances often start at 20:15, though some begin at 19:30 or 20:00; matinees often start at 15:00. End times depend on the production, so check the event page or your ticket for the exact finish.
How do I get to WestlandTheater De Naald by public transport?
Take bus 30 from Rijswijk station to the Busstation on the Verdilaan, then walk about four minutes. Buses 34, 455, 456 and N19 also stop at the Busstation.
Is parking free at WestlandTheater De Naald?
Parking is free in Naaldwijk's public car parks and blue zones, including the car parks within a nine-minute walk. Blue zones require a parking disc and have a maximum stay. The De Tuinen roof is free for the first three hours; after that the normal tariff applies.
Is WestlandTheater De Naald wheelchair accessible?
Yes. A few wheelchair places are reserved for each performance and allocated in order of application via the venue's form. There is an adapted toilet and changing table at the left of the foyer, and staff can assist.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. E-tickets can be scanned from your phone and are also available under Mijn agenda in your account. You can print them at home if you prefer.
Can I pay by card at WestlandTheater De Naald?
Yes, card payments are welcome at the theatre. Paper theatre vouchers, MaDiWoDo vouchers and VVV Iris cheques cannot be used online; email the box office before booking.
Does WestlandTheater De Naald show films?
Yes, the venue is both a theatre and a cinema, with theatre, cabaret, music, family shows and films in its programme. The BICT Groep hall is the larger of the two theatre halls.
What are the opening hours of the ticket desk?
The Tickets & service desk is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 45 minutes before each film or performance. It is closed on Easter Sunday, King's Day, Whit Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Can I hire a hall at WestlandTheater De Naald?
Yes. The BICT Groep hall, the Rabo hall and the foyer can be hired, and the foyer is available separately. Contact [email protected] or call 0174 - 63 69 09 for availability.
Where can we eat before a show?
The centre of Naaldwijk has several restaurants within walking distance, including Brasserie Mirell, BIJ5, Fratelli, La Cubanita, Chez Léon and Smoke Style BBQ. BIJ5 offers a three-course theatre menu for €35 per person.
Can a production use the theatre's technical facilities?
Yes. The venue has a technical team for theatre and film, both halls have professional audio and lighting equipment, and technical wishes are discussed before the event. The loading dock is at the Raoul Wallenbergplein; contact 0174 - 63 69 08 or [email protected].
Does the theatre have a hearing loop?
Yes. Auracast sends sound to compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants or phones, and a mobile ring loop is available free at the Tickets & service desk for both halls.
What is happening with the new theatre?
The municipal council decided in late 2025 to build a new theatre with two halls and a cinema. The current building, which is 41 years old, stays open during construction.
Sources: WestlandTheater De Naald: facilities and halls (October 30, 2026) · WestlandTheater De Naald: hall plans (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap stops, walking times and car parks around the venue (October 30, 2026) · Naaldwijk Winkelrijk: parking in Naaldwijk (October 30, 2026) · WestlandTheater De Naald: theatre and film menus (October 30, 2026) · WestlandTheater De Naald: accessibility (October 30, 2026) · WestlandTheater De Naald: technical information and load-in (October 30, 2026) · WestlandTheater De Naald: contact, opening hours and directions (October 30, 2026) · WestlandTheater De Naald: ticket sales (October 30, 2026) · WestlandTheater De Naald: the new theatre (October 30, 2026)