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About De Kade

De Kade Zaandam is a premier live music venue in the Zaandam area, operated under the Zaancity Group. With two distinct halls, it offers flexible configurations for a variety of shows. The main hall accommodates up to the best available price people in a standing/concert setup, while a smaller hall provides an intimate listening environment. Located at Dam 8, 1506 BD Zaandam, Netherlands, De Kade is a cornerstone for pop and rock acts in the region, hosting notable artists such as Glenn Hughes, Uriah Heep, Porcupine Tree, and King Diamond.

Whether you’re securing a night of high-energy live music or searching for a convenient venue with reliable access, we’ve got you covered. Read on for seating details, parking and transit options, and nearby hotel and restaurant partners to enhance your visit.

De Kade’s location offers practical transportation options. Zaandam Station is the main rail access point, roughly a 15-minute walk to the venue, with roughly 10 minutes by train from Amsterdam. Parking options include a large lot behind Theater De Burcht (opposite De Kade) and nearby Q-Park facilities at Rozenhof and Hermitage. For overnight stays, affiliate hotel partners like Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam and Boetiek Hotel de Kade Zaandam provide convenient proximity. If you’re planning a bite near the show, our recommended partners offer easy access and comfortable stays. Secure your seats with us for a smooth, no-fuss booking experience.

Note: Public seating charts for De Kade are not published publicly; typical setups favor standing concerts in the main hall, with flexible configurations for the smaller hall. This page provides up-to-date venue details to help you plan your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: two halls – main hall 700 seats (standing/concert) and a smaller hall 200 seats.
  • Address: Dam 8, 1506 BD Zaandam, Netherlands.
  • Venue type: pop podium / live music venue (current De Kade Zaandam under Zaancity Group).
  • Seating chart: public seating charts are not publicly published; typical setups involve standing concerts with two hall configurations.
  • Parking: nearby parking includes a large lot behind Theater De Burcht opposite De Kade; additional options include Q-Park Rozenhof and Q-Park Hermitage.
  • Transit: roughly 10 minutes by train from Amsterdam; Zaandam Station is the main access point, about a 15-minute walk to the venue.
  • Nearby hotels: Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam (Provincialeweg 102, 1506 MD Zaandam); Boetiek Hotel de Kade Zaandam (Zuiddijk area).
  • Notable events hosted: acts such as Glenn Hughes, Uriah Heep, Porcupine Tree and King Diamond performed at De Kade.
  • Demolished/renamed: the original De Kade ceased operating as a stand-alone poppodium in 2011; its small hall later housed FluXus as De Flux, which moved to Hemkade; the De Kade brand was revived at Dam 8 Zaandam for current operations.