About the city
Den Bosch, officially ’s-Hertogenbosch and the capital of North Brabant, is one of the most appealing Dutch cities for combining concerts, sporting events and a city break. The city has a well-developed cultural and entertainment scene, with important event venues including Brabanthallen ’s-Hertogenbosch for major concerts, shows and other events, and Stadion De Vliert for football and sporting fixtures. Its compact city centre, numerous restaurants and bars, and varied accommodation options make it easy to organise a stay before and after an event.
The main transport hub is ’s-Hertogenbosch Centraal, where NS trains connect the city with other major destinations across the Netherlands, while local and regional bus services are operated by Arriva. Brabanthallen is within a short walk of the main railway station, making it especially convenient for visitors attending concerts and large events. Stadion De Vliert is located close to ’s-Hertogenbosch Oost railway station, so sporting events can also be reached easily by public transport. For international visitors, Eindhoven Airport is another useful gateway, connected by Hermes buses to Eindhoven Centraal station, from where the journey to Den Bosch can continue by NS train.
Before or after a concert or match, it is worth setting aside some time to explore Den Bosch’s historic centre. Markt is a natural starting point for a walk through the city, with the impressive Sint-Janskathedraal, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, nearby. Den Bosch gains much of its distinctive character from the historic Binnendieze waterways, which run through and beneath parts of the old city, as well as the picturesque Uilenburg district with its restaurants and historic façades. A walk along the Dommel river or through the streets of the historic centre is an easy way to turn a visit to an event into a more complete experience of this lively North Brabant city.
