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About Oosterpoort

Oosterpoort, now commonly referred to as SPOT Groningen, is a premier cultural hub in the heart of Groningen. With two versatile spaces—the Main Hall and the Small Hall—the venue hosts a mix of concerts, theatre, and conferences, and serves as the home base for ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) and the Noord Nederlands Orkest (NNO). Whether you’re here for a high-energy concert or an intimate performance, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking options, transit tips, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.

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Important note: The venue is commonly referred to as De Oosterpoort, though SPOT Groningen is the rebranded name since 2019. Tickets and seating specifics are available for each show, with the Main Hall offering ~1,150 seated capacity (up to ~2,000 standing) and the Small Hall accommodating roughly 450–700 guests.

Getting to Oosterpoort is straightforward from Groningen Central Station, with nearby bus connections. For drivers, there are convenient parking options within walking distance, including Q-Park Oosterpoort and Bios garage, though both have height limits around 1.90 meters. Parking can often be prebooked for events, helping you secure a smooth arrival. After the show, explore nearby hotels such as Bastion Hotel Groningen, Martini Hotel, and Leonardo Hotel Groningen City Center—each within about 1–2 km of the venue.

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Venue specifics: Main Hall seating is based on the GZ PLATTEGROND SEATED (2022). If your event is a multi-day festival or conference, treat each date as its own listing. For performers and event details, you’ll find official social handles and websites linked for seamless planning.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Main Hall capacity: about 1,150 seated (up to ~2,000 standing); Small Hall capacity: around 450–700 guests.
  • Address: Trompsingel 27, 9724 DA Groningen, Netherlands (SPOT/De Oosterpoort).
  • Venue type: two primary performance spaces within a cultural center; hosts concerts, theatre, and conferences; home base for ESNS and the Noord Nederlands Orkest.
  • Seating chart: Main Hall seated plan available (GZ PLATTEGROND SEATED, 2022).
  • Parking: nearby options include Q-Park Oosterpoort (268 spaces) and Bios garage; height limit ~1.90 m; walking distance to the venue.
  • Transit: accessible from Groningen Central Station; bus connections nearby; parking can be prebooked for events.
  • Nearby hotels: Bastion Hotel Groningen (nearby), Martini Hotel, Leonardo Hotel Groningen City Center (all within ~1–2 km).
  • Notable events hosted: Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) festival; Noord Nederlands Orkest (NNO) performances; ESNS 40th anniversary coverage confirms De Oosterpoort as a key ESNS venue.
  • Renamed/demolished: The venue was rebranded to SPOT Groningen in 2019; De Oosterpoort remains the common reference for the site.