Sinterklaas in Sneek
Visitors can experience a magical theater performance designed for children at Theater Sneek. Sinterklaas and sixteen Pieten take the stage to create a festive afternoon full of joy and entertainment.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
It gives no general admission price for the wider Sinterklaas in Sneek celebration.
Hours
Arrival: around 14.00; its listed programme runs 14.00–17.00. Walking tour: 14.00–16.00. Sinterklaashuis: 14.00–17.00 on the listed dates. Pieten in the city centre: 10.30–12.00 on 21 November; 14.00–17.00 on 28 November; 19.00–21.00 on 3 December; 11.00–14.00 on 5 December. Theatre performances: 12.00, 14.00 and 16.00. Raffle prize-giving: 13.00–14.00.
Ages
All ages
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Get theatre tickets through Theater Sneek, which handles ticket sales for the performances.
- Pick up and complete the museum coupon at the entrance to visit the Sinterklaashuis for free during November museum month.
- If you want to see Sinterklaas and the Pieten in the theatre, choose one of the performances on November 29.
- Bring a green flag or the special colouring sheet to identify Glutenvrije Piet during the arrival and receive gluten-free kruidnoten.
Special Events & Promotions
- A Sinterklaashuis opens this year at the Fries Scheepvaart Museum.
- During November museum month, a completed coupon from the entrance gives free museum and Sinterklaashuis entry.
- The separately ticketed theatre performances are on November 29, with three showings; Sinterklaas and 16 Pieten appear.
- Sinterklaas and Pieten visit Sneek city centre on the evening shopping night, December 3.
- Sinterklaas and Pieten appear at the November 14 arrival, November 21 walking tour, November 22 and 25 and 28 at the Sinterklaashuis, and December 5 in the city centre.
Links & Contact
Run by Sinterklaascommissie Sneek
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Sinterklaas celebration suitable for?
It is described as an outing for the whole family, with activities for young and old.
How can I get tickets for the theatre performance?
Ticket sales are handled by Theater Sneek.
Can visitors meet Sinterklaas and the Pieten after the theatre show?
Yes. The show description includes a meet-and-greet after the performance.
What else is included in the Sneek programme?
The programme includes a Sinterklaas arrival and walking tour, Pieten in the city centre, a Sinterklaashuis, theatre performances, and a raffle prize-giving.
Is there a free way to visit the Sinterklaashuis?
During November museum month, visitors with a completed coupon available at the entrance can visit the museum, including the Sinterklaashuis, for free.
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