Practical

PHIL is part of Stadsschouwburg and PHIL Haarlem, the two largest venues in Haarlem. Read more here about our organization, history, and social impact.

Click here for floor plans of our halls and foyers, PowerPoint presentation, and video of the PHIL. 

PHIL is located in the center of Haarlem, a stone's throw from the Grote Markt. The nearby parking garages are easily accessible from the highway, and it's a pleasant walk of less than 10 minutes from Haarlem Central Station. Tour buses can stop around the corner at the Spaarne to let your guests get on and off. That's also the place where boats can dock.

Parkeeradvies afhankelijk van tijdstip start event 

Parkeergarage De Appelaar ligt direct naast de PHIL en De Kamp ligt op 5 minuten loopafstand. Echter, later op de middag raakt De Appelaar snel vol, wat kan leiden tot een opstopping voor de ingang van de parkeergarage, waardoor jouw gasten niet meer kunnen doorrijden richting De Kamp. Als jouw evenement wat later op de dag begint, adviseren wij om je gasten direct door te verwijzen naar parkeergarage De Kamp en/of Interparking bij Haarlem Centraal. 

Parkeergarages Appelaar, de Kamp, Raaks, Houtplein en Dreef 

De parkeergarages in het centrum van Haarlem, rondom de PHIL, zijn eigendom van de gemeente en worden beheerd door Parkeerservice Spaarnelanden. Je kunt helaas geen  dagkaarten aanschaffen, maar alleen waardekaarten. Deze zijn beschikbaar in eenheden van 1 tot en met 24 uur en kun je zelf online bestellen. 

Parkeergarage Station Haarlem 

Parkeergarage Station Haarlem is eigendom van Interparking en ligt op nog geen 10 minuten loopafstand van de PHIL. De garage is goed aan te rijden, is groot en heeft vaak plek. Alleen bij deze garage kun je vooraf online reserveren. Ook bieden zij als enige onze zakelijke gasten een groepskorting tot 250 voertuigen; €9 ipv €12 euro voor een 4-uurs kaart en €22,50 in plaats van €30 euro voor een dagkaart, wat neerkomt op zo’n 25% korting. Neem bij interesse contact met ons op. 

Annually, our foundation presents hundreds of performances at Stadsschouwburg Haarlem and PHIL Haarlem. We have (virtually) all the technical equipment in-house, and it meets the high quality standards set by our performers. Our technicians are employed by us, and this dedicated team oversees all aspects of lighting, sound, and AV for our performances and events. Therefore, it is not necessary to engage an external party for event technology. And if you have very specific requests, we will arrange that in consultation with you. 

Go to the Production and Technology page right here.

Due to the high number of concerts, theater performances, and events at both of our locations, we have the luxury of a fixed, in-house team of experienced hospitality staff. Our team is young, well-trained, and carefully selected for their sense of hospitality and service. Our regular caterer is Vineyard Catering. They provide a premium food concept with high service. Our corporate guests are consistently enthusiastic about the buffets, food stations, sit-down dinners, snacks, and/or break snacks. Moreover, the collaboration with Vineyard - both in preparation and during the event - is always pleasant and professional. Like PHIL, Vineyard is also Green Key Gold certified. 

For smaller receptions of up to about 150 guests, we work with Truffels Eetertainment. This Haarlem caterer is, among other things, the in-house caterer of the Teylers Museum - a location that, like us, places a high value on quality and service. 

Prefer your own caterer? That is possible in exceptional cases, provided it is a reputable party. In that case, we charge a fee for bringing in an external caterer.

PHIL is located in the center of Haarlem, just a stone's throw from the Grote Markt. There are 239 hotel rooms within a maximum of 3 minutes' walk, 291 rooms within a maximum of 10 minutes' walk, and 424 rooms on the edge of the city center. 

Walking back to your hotel after a long day of conferences through the center of Haarlem is certainly no punishment. And if you want all your guests to stay together in one hotel and let them park for free? The PHIL is easily accessible by buses, and guests can get off just 1 minute away on foot at the Spaarne.

Discover all hotels near PHIL here

Welcome to the city that has it all! Haarlem is just 20 minutes from Schiphol and Amsterdam and is easily accessible by public transport. The city offers a historical and inspiring environment - perfect for conferences and events where meeting, networking, and relaxation are central. 

Haarlem is compact and pedestrian-friendly: parking garages, public transport, and multiple hotels are within walking distance of the PHIL. The city also buzzes with cozy dining options, with numerous good restaurants and atmospheric cafes that will undoubtedly provide a lively evening program for your guests. 

Haarlem: let yourself be inspired here

The Foundation Stadsschouwburg and PHIL Haarlem's primary task is to get different people in Haarlem and the surrounding areas excited about experiencing performing arts together. As an organization, we have a social ambition in addition to this cultural mission. We actively seek social connections that contribute to the vibrancy, livability, and social structure in Haarlem and the surrounding area. We also like to contribute to a better environment by making our buildings more sustainable and making the right sustainable choices for our performances and events. Read more about our cultural and social mission here.

The General Rental Conditions of the Stichting Stadsschouwburg en PHIL Haarlem apply to your meeting. These will be included with the (first) quote and are also available via this website. 

View the most frequently asked questions about our General Rental Conditions, such as changes, final numbers, and invoicing. You can also download the conditions here.