Venues for professional performing arts; performances, attendance, region

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Regions Maximum capacity (seats) In theatre halls (number) Maximum capacity (seats) In stadiums and multi-purpose halls (number)
Nederland 271,422 228,449
Noord-Nederland (LD) 25,854 13,554
Oost-Nederland (LD) 51,256 .
West-Nederland (LD) 147,222 130,987
Zuid-Nederland (LD) 47,090 .
Groningen (PV) 13,284 .
Fryslân (PV) 8,253 .
Drenthe (PV) 4,317 .
Overijssel (PV) 19,148 .
Flevoland (PV) 5,543 3,118
Gelderland (PV) 26,565 .
Utrecht (PV) 19,741 .
Noord-Holland (PV) 69,487 99,283
Zuid-Holland (PV) 56,389 29,555
Zeeland (PV) 1,605 .
Noord-Brabant (PV) 32,308 .
Limburg (PV) 14,782 .
Total 4 large cities 89,503 121,285
Utrecht (municipality) 9,466 .
Amsterdam 43,146 .
's-Gravenhage (The Hague) 13,080 .
Rotterdam 23,811 .
Other large cities >100,000 inhabitants 81,623 90,425
Small cities =<100,000 inhabitants 100,296 16,739
Source: CBS.
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Table explanation


This table contains the results for capacity, performances and attendance of organisations that manage a venue or venues, and for whom presenting professional performing arts is their main or secondary activity. Stadiums, event halls, and venues for exhibitions and trade fairs where professional performing arts are programmed are also included in the population. Festival organizations are not included in the figures. The results are broken down by region and discipline.
Due to an improved measurement method, a higher number of club activities (for example live performances by DJs or producers) has been included in the figures on Musical performances. As a result, the total number of activities and visits in this category for these years is higher than it would have been without this adjustment.

Data available from: 1999

Status of the figures:
The figures for 2022, 2023 and 2024 are provisional. All other figures are final.

Changes as of 18 December 2025:
The provisional figures for 2024 have been added.

When will new figures be published?
In the fourth quarter of 2026 the provisional figures of the preceding year will be published.

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Maximum capacity (seats)
Number of seats; if there are no seats, the maximum attendance capacity.
In theatre halls
In stadiums and multi-purpose halls
Halls that are suitable for the display of professional performing arts and also were used for this purpose in the year concerned.