The Zuiderparktheater is an open-air theatre on an island in the middle of Zuiderpark in The Hague. It is a unique place where culture and nature come together. Be surprised by a summer programme full of music, theatre, and family performances.
Theatre in the middle of Zuiderpark
The Zuiderparktheater is The Hague's summer theatre! The open-air theatre is located like a desert island in the middle of the green oasis of the Zuiderpark. The theatre is located in the largest district of The Hague: Escamp. What makes it extra special is that the theatre is largely run by over 100 enthusiastic volunteers and a small core team.
From May to September, there is plenty to do in and around our theatre. From international artists on stage at Zuiderpark Live, festivals such as the Haags Beat Festival, a summer concert by the Residentie Orkest and the sultry Latin in the Park.
During the summer holidays, the six-week-long 'Vakantiepark' has been a regular fixture for three years now! Various social 'Backyard' activities, such as the Summer Café, are organised for the Escamp district.
Clouseau during Zuiderpark Live at the Zuiderpark Theatre. Photo: Emma Pot.
Zuiderpark Live
Zuiderpark Live is the ultimate summer concert series in the open-air theatre of Zuiderpark in The Hague. Enjoy live music under the open sky, surrounded by greenery. From pop and rock to soul and Dutch music: every evening you can experience a performance in an intimate setting with a real festival atmosphere.
Bad weather protocol
The Zuiderparktheater is an open-air theatre and has a bad weather protocol, whereby performances will always go ahead unless the KNMI issues a code red weather warning. In consultation with the artist, another day will then be chosen to reschedule the performance. If an activity is cancelled, you will always find an announcement about this on the website and on the Zuiderparktheater's social media channels.
In the event of a thunderstorm, the performance will be interrupted and the audience will be taken to a safe place. Once the weather is safe again, a decision will be made in consultation with the artist as to whether the performance can continue. Umbrellas are not permitted for safety reasons. In rainy weather, please bring a poncho and dress warmly.
Zuiderpark Live is a summer concert series in the open-air theatre of Zuiderpark in The Hague.
How do you get to the Zuiderpark Theatre?
The Zuiderpark Theatre is located on a small island in the middle of Zuiderpark. The park has several entrances: on Vreeswijkstraat, Loevesteinlaan, Melis Stokelaan and Veluweplein. You can use any entrance and then follow the signs for 'Openluchttheater' (Open-air theatre).
The theatre is easiest to find if you enter the park via the car park on Mr. P. Drooglever Fortuynweg near the swimming pool. You will then walk straight towards the theatre.
By bicycle and public transport
The theatre is best reached by bicycle or public transport. If you are coming from The Hague Central Station or The Hague Holland Spoor, you can take tram 9 and 16 (Zuiderpark/Melis Stokelaan stop) or buses 23 (Loevesteinlaan stop) and 26 (Moerweg stop).
You can park your bicycle at the theatre. There are a limited number of bicycle racks available. More bicycle racks are located in front of the swimming pool on Mr. P. Drooglever Fortuynweg or at the Sports Campus. Bicycles and scooters are not permitted on the premises.
By car
There is limited parking around Zuiderpark. You can park in the following locations:
- The car park at Zwembad Zuiderpark (Mr. P. Droogleever Fortuynweg 59) is a 2-minute walk from the theatre. Parking is free until 6 p.m., after which there is a charge. Rate: €2.70 per hour, maximum €7.50 per day.
- The car parks at the entrances on Veluweplein and Melis Stokelaan (near the Melis Stokelaan/Aagje Dekenlaan roundabout).
- Parking is also available in the Q-park car parks on Leyweg and Hengelolaan. Please note that it takes some time to walk to the theatre (entrance on Marie Heinenweg). Please note: in the evening, this is a dark walk through the park.
