Concerts and theater
JT Euro Cinema
De Vorstin
Formerly named de Tagrijn, that stage burnt down to the ground in 2007 and left Hilversum without a music venue. In September 2010, De Vorstin opened at this place, a good pop podium with live bands and a music cafe. It also functions as the studio for the TV show "Voice of Holland".
Podium De Vorstin
With a variable schedule, it's best to check the website for upcoming performances and times.
Theater Kleintje Kunst
Very small theater with a limited amount of performances.
Theater Gooiland
With a variable schedule, it's best to check the website for upcoming performances and times.
Theater Achterom
Definitely the best theater of Hilversum, it features cabaret, dance, music and drama. The theater is open in the early afternoons for buying tickets, while the show usually perform in the late afternoon or evening.
JT City Cinema
Gooisch Poppentheater Hilvert's Hofje
Children's theater, only has one performance on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Sports
Bowlingcentrum Hilversum
Decent bowling centre, but sometimes the machines break down. Make sure to make a reservation by phone first.
Hilversumsche Golfclub
Opened in 1910, it is one of the oldest golf clubs in the Netherlands and has hosted the Dutch Open 25 times. Famous players like Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard en Miguel Angel Jimenez won the cup on these fields. Maarten Lafeber wrote history on these fields in 2003, as he was the second Dutch player ever to win the cup. You can only play here on weekdays, make sure to dress properly.
Golfclub Spandersbosch
This golf course is a bit less fancy, but still top-notch. Only the Crailoo Course is available, the Boschbaan is reserved for members. You will play 2 times 9 holes, so 18 holes together. Make sure to call and ask for information first.
Fortuna's Poolgarden
They have about 10 pool tables available. Making a reservation is not required.
Due to the wealthy demographic, Hilversum is an excellent place for golf. Other activities include bowling, indoor climbing, indoor skiing, pool and mountain biking.
Media
Hilversum is the media capital of the Netherlands, and many locals finish their trip to Hilversum by attending a television show. As all the shows are in Dutch, you might want to attend an international format. Studio 22 Sumatralaan 45 is the largest television studio of Europe with a size of almost 3000 square meters and a capacity of 600 visitors. It's the host to a wide arrange of formats, like Idols RTL4, Popstars SBS6 and X Factor RTL4. Next to it is Studio 24 Sumatralaan 45, the second largest television studio of the continent. There you can visit Holland's Got Talent, Stars Dancing on Ice or The Next Uri Geller all SBS6. Before attending, see which shows are available at the program's website and make a reservation. At the day of broadcasting, make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before the beginning of the program and bring proper identification papers with you.
Broadcasting organizations:
Hilversum Alive
Definitely the most important festival, this one takes place at a weekend in the end of June. It takes three days, when crowds from all over the region come to Hilversum. The bars work together to set up plenty of podia around the Groest area, with famous Dutch musicians performing. Avoid if you don't like crowded events.
outdoors
Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, most tourists come to Hilversum for a relaxing day off from the hectic city. The best way to spend your time is by hiking or biking in the forests and heathlands surrounding the city.