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Stadsschouwburg Haarlem

About

Stadsschouwburg Haarlem is one of the Netherlands’ most elegant historic theatres, welcoming audiences since its grand opening in 1918. Designed in a warm, classical style with red‑velvet seating, golden detailing, and a striking chandelier, it offers an intimate yet majestic setting for theatre, dance, cabaret, music theatre, and special events. Over the decades, it has become a cultural landmark, known for its rich atmosphere and high artistic standards. Today, the theatre presents more than 200 performances each season, ranging from major touring productions to innovative contemporary works. Its central location on Wilsonsplein and its beautifully restored interior make it a favourite destination for both locals and visitors seeking an inspiring evening out in Haarlem.

Haarlem Netherlands
Stadsschouwburg Haarlem
Location

Stadsschouwburg Haarlem is located at Wilsonsplein 23, just on the edge of the historic city centre. This grand early 20th-century theatre stands adjacent to the PHIL Haarlem concert hall, with excellent public transport links and parking nearby. A short 10-minute walk brings visitors to the bustling Grote Markt square, St Bavo's Church, Frans Hals Museum, and the pedestrian shopping streets filled with cafés and boutiques, ideal for combining a performance with old town exploration.

Frans Hals Museum Frans Hals Museum Museum Teylers Museum Teylers Museum Museum Corrie ten Boom House Corrie ten Boom House Museum Museum van de Geest – Dolhuys Museum van de Geest – Dolhuys Museum Archeologisch Museum Haarlem Archeologisch Museum Haarlem Museum Verwey Museum Haarlem Verwey Museum Haarlem Museum ABC Architectuurcentrum Haarlem ABC Architectuurcentrum Haarlem Museum De Vishal De Vishal Gallery Kunst Centrum Haarlem Kunst Centrum Haarlem Gallery Schuur Schuur Theatre Grote of Sint‑Bavokerk Grote of Sint‑Bavokerk Church Cathedral of St. Bavo Cathedral of St. Bavo Cathedral Nieuwe Kerk Haarlem Nieuwe Kerk Haarlem Church Waalse Kerk Haarlem Waalse Kerk Haarlem Church Doopsgezinde Kerk Doopsgezinde Kerk Church Amsterdamse Poort Amsterdamse Poort Historical Landmark Huis te Zaanen Huis te Zaanen Castle Proveniershuis Proveniershuis Historical Landmark De Adriaan Windmill De Adriaan Windmill Windmill Town Hall Haarlem Town Hall Haarlem Town Hall Hofje van Oorschot Hofje van Oorschot Historical Landmark Kenau and Ripperda Monument Kenau and Ripperda Monument Monument Haarlemmerhout Haarlemmerhout Park Kenaupark Kenaupark Park Burgemeester Reinaldapark Burgemeester Reinaldapark Park Schoterbos Schoterbos Park