About this venue
De Oosterpoort is more than a hall—it’s Groningen’s signature home for live music, theatre, and standout festivals, designed as a multi-space venue built for very different types of shows. The layout brings flexibility: the main auditorium offers up to around 1,150 seated guests, while the smaller hall is perfect for closer-set performances with around 450 seats.
Inside, the experience is all about sightlines and sound. The rooms feel focused and intimate, with acoustics that shine on vocals, orchestral sets, and carefully produced amplified shows. Visitors often point out the comfortable flow—cloakroom, bars, and clear entry routes—so even busy nights feel organised rather than hectic.
You’ll find it at Trompsingel 27, Groningen, Netherlands. The entrance is easy to spot along Trompsingel, with convenient access for walkers and cyclists; drivers can use nearby garages such as Q-Park De Oosterpoort, plus P-Damsterdiep and Q-Park Rademarkt. For the broader picture of getting around the city beyond the venue itself, check the city info further down the page.
About the city
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.
