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About De Schans

De Schans is a premier open-air festivalterrein located in Lichtenvoorde, Gelderland. Known for hosting the Zwarte Cross festival since 1997 and influential events like the Startschotgala, this venue is designed to accommodate hundreds of thousands of attendees across its many stages. Whether you’re chasing motorsport thrills, music, or theatre, De Schans offers a sprawling festival experience across tens of stages and a landscape that supports large-scale productions.

When you’re planning a trip to De Schans, you’ll want practical, no-fuss details: where to park, how to get there by train or bus, where to stay nearby, and the best places to eat. Below you’ll find clear, reliable information to help you secure your tickets and arrange your visit with confidence. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner options for hotels and restaurants to help you maximize convenience during your festival stay.

Note: For events, our page treats each date independently. If a specific show is RESCHEDULED from an original date or has a Date to be announced, you’ll see that clearly in the event description.

De Schans sits on a vast site with a capacity that has grown from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands over the years—today, the venue routinely hosts around 220,000 visitors (2018), 265,500 visitors (2024), and around 277,000 day- and kampbezoekers (2026). The festivalterrein spans a large area, with extensive parking options and multiple entry points to ease crowd flow. The closest rail connection is Lichtenvoorde-Groenlo (Lievelde), with regional trains and several local bus lines serving the site. For those driving, expect substantial parking capacity across the festival grounds, with travel times from Gorinchem region towns typically short during event days.

Nearby hotels and restaurants range from practical lodging in Lichtenvoorde and Groenlo to well-reviewed options in the surrounding area. We prioritize affiliate partner recommendations to help you book accommodations and dining that fit your schedule and budget while keeping the planning simple and straightforward. If you’re seeking a robust, reliable way to secure tickets and plan your trip, you’ve come to the right place—we’ve got you covered.

Key venue details: De Schans is known for multi-venue setups including motorsport, music, theater, and stunt performances, with around 60 hectares of parking capacity reported across the larger festival grounds. Whether you’re visiting for a single day or multiple days, this page provides the essential information to ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue: Festivalterrein De Schans in Lichtenvoorde, Gelderland (Schansweg, 7137 PH Lichtenvoorde).
  • Venue type: Openlucht festivalterrein met tientallen podia voor muziek, theater en motorsport; circa 28 podia worden genoemd in historische evenementenlijsten.
  • Capacity/attendance: ca. 220.000 bezoekers in 2018; 265.500 bezoekers in 2024; 277.000 dag- en kampbezoekers in 2026 (uitzinnigs/jaarlijkse data).
  • Parking: zeer grote parkeercapaciteit; terrein wordt genoemd als circa 60 hectare parkeren (gedeelde schattingen voor het totale festivalterrein).
  • Transit: dichtstbijzijnde railkoppeling is Lichtenvoorde-Groenlo (Lievelde) met regionale treinen; meerdere buslijnen in de regio.
  • Nearby hotels: diverse hotels in en rondom Lichtenvoorde en Groenlo; voorbeeldlijst aanwezig op hotelvergelijkingssites (bijv. TripAdvisor).
  • Notable events hosted: Zwarte Cross festival (sinds 1997) met motorsport, muziek, theater en stunts; Startschotgala op 1 mei 2021 als testevent op De Schans.