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Visiting De Doelen: what to know before you go

Schouwburgplein 50, 3012 CL, Rotterdam, Netherlands

De Doelen is a concert hall in Rotterdam, open since 1966.

Of the 23 upcoming shows with a published time, 48% start at 20:15 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Saturday and Wednesday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 6 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Metro / subway and Train); the nearest is Metrostation Stadhuis, 400 m away.

De Doelen

Key facts

Type of venue
Concert hall
Opened
1966
Address
Schouwburgplein 50, 3012 CL, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Upcoming events
24
Usual start time
20:15
Busiest days
Saturday, Wednesday

De Doelen, month by month

  • October 20261 date, including Jethro Tull
  • November 20266 dates, including Iris Hond & Kamerata-Zuid - playing Einaudi, Naruto Shippuden Symphonic Experience and Yotam Ottolenghi
  • December 20264 dates, including Salvador Sobral, Jodokcello and The Last Waltz
  • January 20271 date, including Someone like her - Tribute to Adele
  • February 20274 dates, including Outlander in Concert, Andrea Vanzo and The Bootleg Beatles
  • March 20274 dates, including Sonic the Hedgehog: Live in Concert, The Legend of Korra and Yentl & de Boer

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (20), Film (2), Plays & Musicals (1) and Food & Drink (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Metrostation StadhuisMetro / subway400 m
    5 min walk
  • Station Rotterdam CentraalTrain440 m
    6 min walk
  • Beurs (Rotterdam Metro)Metro / subway610 m
    8 min walk
  • Metrostation BeursMetro / subway680 m
    8 min walk
  • Station Rotterdam HofpleinTrain710 m
    9 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 100 m from the venue.

Hotels near De Doelen

Next events at De Doelen

Jethro Tull
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Concerts

Jethro Tull

Sat 31 Oct · 20:15

de Doelen

Other venues near De Doelen

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De Doelen: practical questions

When did De Doelen open?

De Doelen opened in 1966.

What time do shows start at De Doelen?

Usually at 20:15 (48% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to De Doelen?

Metrostation Stadhuis (Metro / subway), 400 m away – about 5 min on foot.

Can I park near De Doelen?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 100 m away.

What kind of events does De Doelen host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (20), Film (2), Plays & Musicals (1) and Food & Drink (1).

Which month has the most events at De Doelen?

November 2026, with 6 dates, including Iris Hond & Kamerata-Zuid - playing Einaudi and Naruto Shippuden Symphonic Experience.

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