The venue was constructed as a modular 'temporary' building intended to bridge the gap between the closure of old facilities and the opening of the Amare complex.
Its location in the harbor was chosen to ensure continuity for the city's major dance and orchestral ensembles during an eight-year transition period.
The theater's design allowed for rapid assembly and disassembly, reflecting its role as a temporary architectural solution.
Following its closure, parts of the building materials were salvaged and repurposed for other construction projects.
The venue successfully hosted major international touring productions despite its status as a temporary structure.
The Zuiderstrandtheater was a prominent performing arts venue in The Hague, located in the Scheveningen harbour area. Designed to be a temporary facility, it served as the home for the Residentie Orkest and the Nederlands Dans Theater following the demolition of the Dr. Anton Philipszaal. The venue featured a flexible auditorium capable of hosting symphonic concerts, opera, and dance performances. It officially closed its doors in 2021 upon the completion of the Amare complex in the city center. The building was subsequently dismantled to make way for new residential and cultural developments in the Houtrust area. As of 2026, the specific physical structure at Houtrustweg 505 no longer functions as a public theater.
The harbor quay area provides the best perspective of the former site's location.
Check the official website for the current location of the performing arts organizations that previously resided here.
Visit the area to see the ongoing residential redevelopment replacing the former theater site.
Combine a trip here with a visit to the nearby Scheveningen beach and harbor pier.
Do not attempt to visit for performances, as the venue is permanently closed.
Permanently closed and dismantled.
