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Leidse Schouwburg met publiek

Enjoy amazing performances in Leiden

Welcome to the Leidse Schouwburg – Stadsgehoorzaal website. You don’t speak Dutch – but love performing arts and music? You’re in the right place!

Our two historic venues boast over 500 years of combined history, with the Leidse Schouwburg (est. 1705) being the oldest theater in the Netherlands. We offer plenty of No Dutch Required performances that are either in English or contain minimal spoken text, making them perfect for international visitors. Come enjoy a fun night with us!

For any additional information or questions, please email kaartverkoop@leidseschouwburg-stadsgehoorzaal.nl.

Classical music

Musical and show

Dance

Family

Music

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Visitor information

  • Don’t worry! When you have bought tickets with your account, we can always help you retrieve them. Either download them again via your ‘Mijn Theater’ account or call our box office for help.

  • You can cancel your tickets up until 2 days prior to the performance. Cancellation costs are € 2,50 per ticket. You will receive the excess amount as a digital credit that will be valid indefinitely. This credit is linked to your account and can be used as a method of paying for new orders.

  • If you arrive late, you risk being denied access. Entering the venue late can be interrupting and distracting for other guests as well as for the performers. One of our employees will tell you whether you can still enter or not if these circumstances occur. Restitution is not possible in these circumstances. You can find important times (start, break, ending) in the service mail we will send you a few days prior to the performance. Be aware that our e-mails might end up in your spambox.

hear here!

Get a great discount when you buy classical concerts in bulk! Purchase at least four ‘Hoor bij ons’ (Hear here) concerts and receive a €5 discount on these concerts and all future concerts throughout the season. This discount is linked to your email address.

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Discount

Under 30? Always €12

Under 30? Experience performances in the Netherlands’ oldest theater or enjoy classical concerts in the Stadsgehoorzaal for just €12! Classical concert tickets are always available at this price. For other shows, last-minute young adult tickets become available 24 hours before each performance. Purchase online or at our ticket counter while supplies last.

Plan your visit

  • You can find the Leidse Schouwburg at Oude Vest 43 (2312 XS Leiden), on walking distance from Leiden Central Station. Are you going  by car? We encourage you to take a look at the parking regulations of Leiden, where you can reserve (discounted) tickets for parking, for example at Parkeergarage Lammermarkt next to Molen De Valk (it’s a 5 minute walk).

  • The Stadsgehoorzaal is situated at Breestraat 60 (2311 CS Leiden). Park your car at P+R Haagweg (10 minute walk / free city shuttle) or in one of the other parking garages in the city. We only sell exit ticket for P+R Haagweg at the Stadsgehoorzaal (€ 11). From Leiden Central Station it is a 15 minute walk to the Stadsgehoorzaal or you can take any bus that stops at the Breestraat. Read more about Parking in Leiden.

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Get in touch

Box Office

You can buy your tickets online or call on our box office 071 516 3881 on Wednesday till Saturday between 14.00 and 17.30 h. If you experience any difficulties, you can always send an e-mail to kaartverkoop@leidseschouwburg-stadsgehoorzaal.nl. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

You can pay with iDEAL, creditcard or Podium Cadeaukaart. At our theatres we do not accept cash. There will be an administration cost of € 2,50 per order.

organise an event

Did you know you can also hire our venue for your meeting, conference or for a dinner or drinks with your company? Read more in our English brochure or ask your questions directly via sales@leidseschouwburg-stadsgehoorzaal.nl.

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House rules, terms and conditions

We would like your visit at the Leidse Schouwburg and Stadsgehoorzaal to be as pleasant as possible, that is why we have a set of house rules that apply. Below you can find our house rules, terms and conditions and our privacy policy.

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