Plan your visit
We look forward to welcoming you to our theatre. This page contains the most important information regarding your visit.
Going to the theatre
Dutch National Opera & Ballet is in the heart of Amsterdam and easy to reach by public transport or bicycle. There is plenty of space near the theatre to park your bicycle. Our small theatre, Studio Boekman, is also situated within Dutch National Opera & Ballet.
Address for your visits to performances on the Main Stage, in Studio Boekman and guided tours
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Amstel 3
1011 PN Amsterdam
Sustainable travel
No less than 22% of our total CO₂ emissions result from the journeys visitors make to attend our performances. By choosing sustainable travel options, such as cycling, public transport, or sharing a car with other visitors, you help us reduce the CO₂ footprint of our theatre.
Public transport
From Amsterdam Centraal or Amsterdam Amstel station, metro lines 51, 53, or 54 will take you to the Waterlooplein stop in just a few minutes. From the 'Nationale Opera & Ballet' exit, it is about a two-minute walk to the main entrance of Dutch National Opera & Ballet. Tram 14 also stops right at the door, at the Waterlooplein stop.
Car & parking
Traffic around the theatre can be busy, and parking spaces are limited, making it time-consuming to find a parking spot. Therefore, we recommend not traveling to our theatre by car.
Carpooling via Slinger
Driving with other opera and ballet lovers is more enjoyable and sustainable! Offer your empty car seats through the widget on this page, and interested people can contact you via email to travel along. Confirm the ride by email, and organise a convenient meeting location and any cost-sharing, such as gas or parking. Looking for a ride yourself? Select an offered ride from the widget on this page, write a message indicating that you'd like to ride along, and then organise the specifics by email.
Park and ride (P+R)
If you do decide to drive, we suggest using one of the seven P+R (park and ride) locations on the outskirts of the city, near the A10, A9, and A2 motorways. Here, you can park your car affordably and continue your journey to Dutch National Opera & Ballet by train, bus, tram or metro.
Parking garages
- Parking garage Q-Park Waterlooplein, Valkenburgerstraat 238. This car park at 300 metres from Dutch National Opera & Ballet (a 4-minute walk), offers the possibility to book your parking space online in advance and as a visitor of Dutch National Opera & Ballet at a reduced rate! See here for more information.
- Parking garage P-Stadhuis / Nat. Opera & Ballet, Waterlooplein 28, directly below Dutch National Opera & Ballet. Please note: no booking is possible and this car park is often full! When leaving the car park, take the 'Amstel' exit. The exit 'Nationale Opera & Ballet' is not accessible due to renovations.
- Parking garage Q-Park The Bank Rembrandtplein, Amstelstraat 12
- Parking garage Q-Park Kalverstraat, Singel 451 C
- Parking garage Markenhoven, Anne Frankstraat 220
Here you will find an overview of all car parks. Detailed information on parking in Amsterdam can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.
Other parking options
For a complete overview of parking options, please visit amsterdam.nl/en/parking.
Frequently asked questions
Do you still have questions? Follow the link below to get answers to questions about your visit, tickets, context programming, and other activities.