In February 2026, the musical "Willem van Oranje" premiered at the Prinsenhof Theatre in Delft. The theatrical production tells the life story of the Father of the Nation. The musical takes place in the new Prinsenhof Theatre. The performance features a revolving stage (Scene Around) and massive 3D scenes of battles and sieges.
The impact of large-scale theatrical performances on local economies is significant. The construction of a state-of-the-art theater equipped with innovative technology (revolving stands and 3D visualizations) further encourages visitor numbers. The high-quality production reinforces Delft's historical identity.
In concrete terms, the number of visitors to "Willem van Oranje" impacts the hospitality industry, hotels, and local businesses. When the theater production "Soldaat van Oranje" ends this summer, there will be an alternative: "Willem van Oranje." The musical "Soldaat van Oranje" is the longest-running and most-attended theater production in Dutch history. Since its premiere in October 2010, more than 3,7 million people have visited the TheaterHangaar in Katwijk. 3500 performances have taken place there to date. Revenue is estimated at over 280 million euros.
It is known that bus companies and tour operators will be offering packages in the coming months that include a bus trip, ticket and dinner, for example Betuwe Express, Paulusma Reizen and Veenstra Reizen.
Legendary is Diever in Drenthe, which has been known for over eighty years for its summer school performances of Shakespeare in its dedicated Shakespeare Theatre. Many associate Diever with Shakespeare.
Similar to theatrical performances is the influence of classical concerts, pop concerts, and exhibitions of renowned painters. For years, Bilzen, Belgium, hosted jazz festivals, among other things, and who isn't familiar with Glastonbury and Woodstock in this context?
More information: www.willemvanoranje.nl