Getting there

Latest traffic information

Please note: possible traffic disruptions in 2025

Throughout 2025, major roadworks and railway maintenance will take place in and around Amsterdam. Several large-scale events are also planned. These may cause road closures, traffic congestion and delays.

Before travelling to Dutch National Opera & Ballet, we recommend checking the latest traffic updates via vanAnaarBeter.nl, 9292.nl or a route planner such as Google Maps or TomTom. Please adjust your travel plans accordingly and allow extra time for your journey.

Are you coming by car and parking in P-Stadhuis / Nat. Opera & Ballet? Due to a renovation, the theatre is accessible via exit ‘Amstelzijde’ and not via exit 'Nationale Opera & Ballet'. More information on parking can be found here.

Entrance

Our main entrance is at Amstel 3, on the waterfront of Waterlooplein. This main entrance gives access to the Main Stage to the right and, straight ahead along the Theatre Café, to our new small auditorium: Studio Boekman.

Please note: the main entrance of the theatre is currently under renovation. You are warmly welcome via the side entrances. These are located to the right of the main entrance and are clearly indicated.

View the location of our theatre on the map.

Opening hours

• Main Stage: for performances on the Main Stage, the temporary entrance opens one hour before the curtain-up. During the renovation, the Theatre Café is closed. You are welcome in the Main Stage Foyer.
• Studio Boekman: for performances in Studio Boekman, the temporary entrance opens one hour before curtain-up. In this case, both the Theatre Café and the Studio Boekman Foyer are open.

Please note: doors close once the performance has started. You will not be granted access to the foyer or auditorium until the interval.

Tickets

Purchasing tickets

You can buy tickets in the following ways:

• Via this website: select your performance via the programme and then click 'Tickets & info'.
• By phone through our customer service: 020 62 55 455.

Customer service by phone

Monday to Friday: 12:00 – 18:00
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 12:00 – 15:00
After 18:00: only for questions related to the evening performance: 020 – 551 81 19

Customer service is closed on Sundays and public holidays without performances.

Box Office

The physical box office of Dutch National Opera & Ballet is only open from one hour before the start of a performance in the Main Stage and one hour before the start of a performance in Studio Boekman. The box office is located directly after the entrance of the theatre.

Plan your trip

Travel sustainably

Did you know that as much as 22% of our total CO₂ emissions come from the journeys visitors make before attending a performance? Choosing a sustainable travel option helps us reduce the theatre's carbon footprint.

Getting to the theatre

Walking or cycling

If you live nearby, we recommend coming to Dutch National Opera & Ballet on foot or by bicycle. There is ample bicycle parking near the theatre.

Public transport

Travel by train or bus to one of Amsterdam’s train stations. From Amsterdam Central or Amsterdam Amstel, metro lines 51, 53 or 54 will take you to Waterlooplein station. From there it’s about a two-minute walk to the main entrance.
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Taxi

The nearest taxi stand is at the corner of Waterlooplein, at the rear of the theatre. Another stand is located at Nieuwmarkt, about five minutes’ walk away.

Carpooling via Slinger

Travelling together with other opera and ballet lovers is more enjoyable and sustainable! Offer your empty car seats using the widget on this page so interested visitors can contact you via email. Confirm the trip via email and arrange a meeting point and any cost sharing. Looking for a ride? Select an offered ride from the widget, send a message, and make arrangements by email.

Car

Located in central Amsterdam, traffic near Dutch National Opera & Ballet is often heavy and parking is limited. We recommend planning your journey well in advance. Please note: after the performance has started, admission is only possible during the interval.