De Oosterpoort - Main Hall

De Oosterpoort - Main Hall is not just a concert hall, but one of Groningen’s key venues for major live music evenings. The main hall is known for its functional layout and a capacity of around 1,150 seated places, depending on the event setup, creating a balance between the scale of a large stage and a close connection with the performers. As part of the De Oosterpoort complex, the venue has strong significance for concerts, festivals and performances that require a serious production standard.

The indoor experience is built around good acoustics, clear sightlines and an easy flow through the foyers. Visitors value the well-organised layout, comfortable seating in seated configurations and practical facilities for a pause before the programme begins or during an interval. The hall is large enough to deliver a powerful concert atmosphere while still keeping the performance focused and direct.

The venue is located at Trompsingel 27, Groningen, Netherlands. The entrance sits along Trompsingel, with nearby public parking options for visitors arriving by car, followed by a short walk to the hall itself. For wider orientation around the city and planning the journey from other parts of Groningen, the information below offers a natural continuation.

Groningen, a lively university hub in the north of the Netherlands, blends relaxed Dutch charm with a strong nightlife culture and top-tier events. The city is known for an energy you can feel in the streets, where crowds follow major sports spectacles with the same passion as big concert nights. Thanks to a compact centre and clearly organised city logistics, getting to venues such as Martiniplaza, concert spaces like De Oosterpoort or the Euroborg stadium is usually straightforward and stress-free.

What makes Groningen especially practical for visitors is its connectivity and easy navigation. City buses operated by Qbuzz cover the key areas, while rail links rely on Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva, with clear transfers and a solid service rhythm. The main railway station, Hoofdstation Groningen, is the natural starting point for arrival and moving around, and for quick air access there is Groningen Airport Eelde. Another major plus is how “bike-friendly” the city is, with many locations just a short ride or a pleasant walk away.

If you’re coming for a match or a concert, it pays to set aside time for the city’s atmosphere before or after the event. Stroll across Grote Markt and experience the city’s heart beneath the Martinitoren, dive into modern architecture and exhibitions at the Groninger Museum, or unwind among the greenery and ponds of Noorderplantsoen. The streets of the old centre, canals and café terraces can easily turn one evening event into a complete city experience—orderly, welcoming and full of life.