Theaterfestival Boulevard 2027 – Theatre, Dance and Circus in Den Bosch

Welcome to the Theaterfestival Boulevard 2027 in Den Bosch

Theaterfestival Boulevard runs in 2027 from Thursday 5 August to Sunday 15 August in ’s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch). For eleven days, theatre, dance, circus, spoken word, music and visual art fill the festival heart on the Parade, at the foot of Sint-Janskathedraal, plus venues in the city centre, the neighbourhoods and the surrounding countryside. Boulevard has been the city’s summer festival since 1985; 2026 was the 42nd edition. The 2027 programme has not been published yet.

Highlights & Attractions at Theaterfestival Boulevard in Den Bosch

• Eleven days of contemporary performing arts: theatre, dance, music theatre, circus, spoken word, concerts, installations and workshops.
• A freely accessible festival heart on the Parade, with a stage, tents, bars and food beside Sint-Janskathedraal.
• Shows not only in theatres, but on squares, in gardens and tents, and at unusual sites across the city and beyond.
• A large part of the programme is free; in 2026 the festival drew 111,000 visitors, including 19,000 to the free programme.
• Dutch and international companies, premieres, and work for children, families and experienced theatregoers.
• A free musical close on the Parade; the last edition included a live band at 11 pm as part of the free programme.
• An accessible festival, with facilities for visual, hearing, cognitive and physical access needs, plus free shuttle buses to outlying venues.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

The official website lists eleven days, 5–15 August 2027, with around 100 performances, concerts, installations and workshops. The lineup itself is not out yet. In 2026 there were about 120 shows at around twenty locations, including Theater aan de Parade, tents on the Parade, Verkadefabriek, gardens by Sint-Janskathedraal, neighbourhood venues and sites further out such as Fort Isabella. VisitBrabant lists 2027 hours as 12:00 to 01:00 daily. In 2026 the festival heart was open 12:00–01:00 from Thursday through Saturday, and until 23:00 on the final Sunday. Whether the last day in 2027 ends earlier has not been confirmed separately.

Many performances are in Dutch. Each show page states whether there are subtitles, sign language or a version without spoken language. Allow at least ten minutes between two shows on the Parade. Tickets are e-tickets; there is no box office at the performance venues themselves.

Tickets & Admission for Theaterfestival Boulevard Den Bosch

The Parade is free to enter, and a large share of the programme is free. Other performances need a ticket. Prices for 2027 have not been published. As a guide, in 2026 single tickets ran from about €6.50 to €25 (Lost Dog’s Ruination and Romeo & Julia were €25, or €22.50 for Friends). Combination tickets for two shows were about €10 to €42.50. Hospitality packages with food started higher, from about €49. Payment is by card only. Buy online at festivalboulevard.nl with an account, or at the Tickets & Info desk on the Parade. Friends of Boulevard get a discount; the Bossche Pas works at the desk, not in the webshop. In 2026, public sales opened in June. The 2027 on-sale date will be announced on the website.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Den Bosch

• Getting there: ’s-Hertogenbosch station is about a 15-minute walk from the Parade. The bus stop is ’s-Hertogenbosch, Parade. Walking, cycling or public transport is easiest. Parking is limited; St. Jan car park (entrance Hekellaan 25, 5211 LX ’s-Hertogenbosch) is close to the festival heart. Free shuttle buses run from the Parade to outlying shows, leaving no later than 30 minutes before the start, marked with a bus icon on the ticket.
• Weather: August in Den Bosch can be hot; the 2026 edition was notably sunny and scorching. Pack light clothes, sun protection and water for the day, and a layer for late evenings on the Parade.
• Where to stay: The centre is compact and fills up during the festival. Book a hotel or apartment near the Parade or the station early.
• Language and planning: Check before you buy whether a show is in Dutch, subtitled or wordless. Children’s performances run across the eleven days; questions go to [email protected]. Tickets: [email protected], or 073-6124505 on working days from 13:00 to 17:00.
• Around the festival: Sint-Janskathedraal, a Binnendieze boat trip and the Jheronimus Bosch trail sit on the same cultural route. Food and drink are on the Parade at pop-up restaurants and food trucks; a large share of the food offer is vegetarian.