Exterior of the De Helling venue building in Utrecht.
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De Helling in Utrecht

De Helling Utrecht hosts concerts and club nights at Helling 7, beside Vaartsche Rijn station, with tickets, accessibility and visitor guidance.

Photo credits

Exterior of the De Helling venue building in Utrecht.: Paulus van Dorsten via De Helling press kit

Live concert with stage lights and a full crowd at De Helling.: Paulus van Dorsten via De Helling press kit

Singer performing on stage before an audience at De Helling.: Anne-Marie van Rijn via De Helling press kit

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De Helling agenda: upcoming events

See what is coming up at this venue in Utrecht.

Coming up: ASH (10 Nov), BORIS (12 Nov), Joshua Idehen + support dj Razzmic (18 Nov), NO BARRIER X-MAS SPECIAL (18 Dec), 80s Verantwoord (26 Dec), GETiKT NYE (31 Dec) and more.

About De Helling

De Helling is an independent concert and club venue at Helling 7 in Utrecht, beside Vaartsche Rijn station, with about 280 concerts and club nights a year.

The venue holds a night permit and programmes emerging and established acts alongside DJ-led club nights. Concerts usually end no later than 23:00, so check the individual event page for doors and start times.

This profile covers De Helling at Helling 7 only. Do not confuse it with similarly named locations elsewhere.

Key details

Venue type
Independent concert and club venue
Programme
Concerts and club nights: indie, rock, hip-hop and electronic
Visitor address
Helling 7, 3523 CB Utrecht

Opening hours, door times and entry

De Helling opens for scheduled events and does not publish fixed weekly visitor hours. Use the event page for the confirmed door and start time.

Evening concerts generally finish by 23:00. Club nights follow their own published times.

Key details

Opening model
Open for scheduled events
Door time
Varies by event
Concert end
Usually no later than 23:00

Good to know

  • Use the calendar entry for the confirmed doors and start time.
  • Arrive before the published start time when a concert has a support act.

Tickets, box office and payment

Buy tickets through the official De Helling channels. The box office adds a 2 euro service fee per ticket and the venue is pin-only.

CJP holders under 30 receive a 2.50 euro discount on selected events. Ticket terms can differ per event, so the event page is decisive.

Key details

Official sales
dehelling.nl and the physical box office
Service fee
2 euro per ticket at the box office
Payment
Pin-only; cash is not accepted
E-tickets
Scanned from a phone
CJP discount
2.50 euro off for visitors under 30

Good to know

  • Buy only via the official agenda or box office.
  • Keep the e-ticket on a phone for scanning at the door.
  • Bring a debit or credit card; there is no cash payment.

Accessibility at De Helling

Contact De Helling before visiting when step-free entry, seating or assistance matters. Staff can arrange entry via an alternative door and a bar stool on request.

The official pages describe the venue and cafe as one ground-floor level with an accessible toilet, but give conflicting wording about the main entrance, so the venue asks visitors to arrange step-free entry through a side door in advance. Standing tickets are standard.

Key details

Step-free entry
Available via an alternative door; contact in advance
Accessible toilet
Available; venue and cafe are on the same ground floor
Seating
Standing tickets as standard; bar stool on request
Access contact
[email protected]

Good to know

  • Email [email protected] before the visit about wheelchair access and seating.
  • Ask at the door when a bar stool or a specific place in the room is needed.

Getting to De Helling by public transport and bicycle

Travel to Station Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, next to the venue, or cycle to Helling 7 and use marked bicycle parking nearby.

The venue is directly beside the Vaartsche Rijn stop, which makes train, tram and bus the simplest choice for most visitors.

Key details

Visitor address
Helling 7, 3523 CB Utrecht
Nearest station
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 2 minutes on foot
Train, tram and bus
Within 5 minutes of the venue

Good to know

  • Check live departures before leaving, especially for late-evening returns.
  • Follow local signs for bicycle parking around Rotsoord.

Parking near De Helling

Park in the Vaartsche Rijn garage, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and walk to Helling 7.

Check the garage operator for current tariffs and entry terms before driving.

Key details

Recommended garage
Vaartsche Rijn parking garage
Opening
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Facilities, lockers and age guidance

Inside you will find a concert hall, a cafe with terrace, lockers, a box office and a pin-only bar.

The cafe serves lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday starting at noon. Evening programmes have their own entry and age rules.

Key details

Lockers
Medium 4 euro, large 7 euro, via a phone
Concerts
All ages; under 14 advised with an adult
Club nights
Usually 18+
Cafe
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00

Good to know

  • Check the event page for the age rule that applies that night.
  • Leave large bags at home or plan locker use in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Where is De Helling?

At Helling 7, 3523 CB Utrecht, next to Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station in the Rotsoord area.

When do doors open?

Door and start times differ per event. The calendar entry for that night is decisive; concerts usually end no later than 23:00.

Where do I buy tickets?

Through dehelling.nl or the physical box office. The box office charges a 2 euro service fee per ticket and the venue is pin-only.

Is De Helling accessible by wheelchair?

The venue and cafe share one ground-floor level with an accessible toilet. Because the official pages conflict on the main entrance, contact [email protected] in advance so staff can arrange step-free entry via an alternative door.

What are the age rules?

Concerts are all ages with under-14s advised to bring an adult; club nights are usually 18+.

Can I park nearby?

Yes, the Vaartsche Rijn garage is open 24/7 near the venue.

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