Grote Foyer

Harmony between old and new

The Grote Foyer serves as the central meeting place in the building, connecting the entrance, halls, and lounges. This is the place where your guests arrive, register, hang their coats in the supervised cloakroom, and are welcomed by our catering staff at the bars with a drink. The 150-year-old walls of the Grote Foyer contrast robustly with modern materials such as glass and steel. The Grote Foyer can be combined with other spaces but can also be used on its own for fairs, presentations, and parties.

Video foyers
Central foyer GF
Capacity 800-1,000
700m2
Reception, drinks, party, dinner

Art Collection 

We are proud of the artworks that have been created specifically for PHIL. High in the atrium hangs a beautiful mobile, designed by Nicky Assmann to celebrate our 150th anniversary. When Sunshine Becomes Moonlight consists of ten individual, moving, and reflecting elements that respond to the ever-changing light in the foyer.

Artist Hedy Tjin also designed two acoustic wall panels, Under the Appletree, which refer to the apple orchard that once stood at the site of the Grote Foyer. Read more here about both artworks. 


Drinks, dinner or party? 

In addition to the reception area, the Great Foyer can also be used for a catered drinks reception, sit-down dinner or even a party. A stage can be set up under the atrium for a DJ or live entertainment. This is the best spot in terms of acoustics and sightlines. Additionally, a DJ regularly performs on a small stage in the lower section, perfect for giving your drinks reception an energetic boost after a long conference day. 

Interested in a large dinner? The space is large enough for long tables accommodating up to 350 guests. 


De grote hoge tafel rechts in de Grote Foyer
Wandpaneel van Hedy Tjin in de Grote Foyer
Kunstwerk "When Sunshine becomes Moonlight" gezien vanaf de Boven Foyer
Zicht op het PHIL Café in de Grote Foyer
Het meubilair in de Grote Foyer
Alle zitjes met theelichtjes
"When Sunshine becomes Moonlight"
Kunstwerk Hedy Tjin Grote Foyer PHIL Haarlem
De Grote Foyer gezien vanaf de Boven Foyer
Kunstwerk

Does the foyer fit your event? 

This large foyer can be used in many ways. Contact Meggy or Floor to discuss your needs, or stop by! 

023 - 512 11 11
sales@philhaarlem.nl
DJ feest van BORRLS Grote Foyer van muziekhuis en evenementenlocatie PHIL in het centrum van Haarlem

Partying with BORRLS

December 6, 2024

1,000 celebrating people, a DJ, and live music in our Grote Foyer; this beautiful large space once again proves to be extremely suitable for a real party. A sold-out second Christmas edition of BORRLS, the organization behind 'the most fun Friday afternoon drinks at unique locations', brought Christmas BORRLS celebration and music to the PHIL. The corporate packages were also well sold, because how nice is it to close the year with colleagues at such a party?

Gasten op de vinyl markt in de Grote Foyer van muziekhuis en evenementenlocatie PHIL Haarlem

Making Vinyl Conference

October 2, 2024

The second edition of the Haarlem Vinyl Festival took place at over 35 locations in Haarlem and attracted more than 20,000 visitors with over 200 artists and speakers. PHIL is a partner of the festival and was the main venue, featuring a comprehensive programme that was mostly free to access. There were performances by among others Sven Hammond, Celine Cairo, and Axel Flóvent, the Haarlem Record Label Market in the Grand Foyer, listening sessions by Discogs, a special (J)open stage, a signing session with Rinus Gerritsen, and various other activities.

Gast van een zakelijk evenement bij muziekhuis en evenementenlocatie PHIL in het centrum van Haarlem

Lustrum event Wine Academy

September 8, 2024

Wine professionals and enthusiasts from all over the Netherlands attended the anniversary event of the Wine Academy and the Association of Wine Experts Netherlands. With around 500 visitors, the 50th anniversary was celebrated lavishly. We enjoyed all this knowledge and enthusiasm together and look back on a beautiful day.