100 upcoming theater events
Cem Erdost İleri
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Podium Mozaïek
Cem Erdost İleri performs a live theater show at Theaterzaal, Podiummozaiek.nl in Amsterdam.
Van Huilenbroecks Pretpaleis over Wim Kan
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Torpedo Theater
Sold-out theatre cabaret about Wim Kan at Torpedotheater.nl in Amsterdam.
Finalistentour 2026
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Theater Bellevue
Live performance of Finalistentour 2026 at Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam.
Cem Erdost Ileri
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Podium Mozaïek
Cem Erdost Ileri performs a live theater show at Podium Mozaïek's Theaterzaal in Amsterdam.
Meet Destiny
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Theater Bellevue
A dance-theater meet-and-greet with Destiny at Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam, celebrating self-acceptance and girlpower.
Vlechtwerk
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A children's theater show in Amsterdam about arriving in the world and becoming intertwined, by OCCI Kinderpret.
Peper & Zuur – première
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
De Kleine Komedie
Premiere of the comedy show Peper & Zuur with Howard Komproe & Noni Kooiman at De Kleine Komedie in Amsterdam.
ImproLab: a night full of unscripted theater
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 20:00
A Lab
Enjoy a night of unscripted theatre with ImproLab, featuring spontaneous scenes and audience-driven moments at A Lab.
Onze Jordaan
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 21:00
DeLaMar
A festive musical at DeLaMar Theatre celebrating Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, running March 4-15, 2026 (including March 11).
Theater na de Dam: De Gedroomden - David Roos
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Frascati
Theater na de Dam presents a theatrical reading based on postwar love letters by Bachmann and Celan, performed by David Roos at Frascati in Amsterdam.
De wereld van Ali & Nino
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Schouwburg Amstelveen
Theatre adaptation of Ali & Nino at Schouwburg Amstelveen.
Teckel
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Theater Bellevue
Teckel, a live theatre performance at Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam.
Open Stage Storytelling Night
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Cafepakhuiswilhelmina
Open Stage Storytelling Night at Mezrab in Amsterdam features community storytelling on an open stage with rotating guest storytellers.
A Fine Mess
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 21:30
DeLaMar
A dazzling action comedy with stunts and slapstick at DeLaMar Theater in Amsterdam.
TEGEN DE WET - Bo Tarenskeen
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Frascati
Historical theater piece at Frascati Amsterdam starring Bo Tarenskeen as a crown jurist of the Third Reich.
Sorry not sorry — MAN II CO
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
Theater Bellevue
Inspired by The Sims, five avatars embark on a life-simulation as dance and mime blur the line between reality and illusion.
Zoek de verschillen
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
Jeugdtheater De Krakeling
A contemporary theatre piece at Theater de Krakeling in Amsterdam explores how we can feel the same while being different and how personal identity is formed.
ArtEZ: Moeras!
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
ArtEZ presents Moeras!, a stage performance at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam.
Still Water Bites: SNDO Graduation Festival Week 1
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Frascati
Week 1 of SNDO Graduation Festival 2026 at Frascati, Amsterdam showcases graduating dancers and makers in new performances.
Nowruz A Brighter Tomorrow
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Podium Mozaïek
Nowruz: A Brighter Tomorrow at Podium Mozaïek Theaterzaal in Amsterdam, a cultural theatre performance.
Theatercafé de Richel
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
An evening of cabaret at Theatercafé de Richel in Amsterdam.
Theater Mascini
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Theater Mascini presents a live drama performance in Amsterdam.
Still Water Bites — SNDO Graduation Festival Week 1
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Frascatitheater.Nl
Week 1 of SNDO's Graduation Festival features Still Water Bites at Frascati Theater in Amsterdam.
Nowruz: A Brighter Tomorrow
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Podium Mozaïek
Nowruz: A Brighter Tomorrow—a theatre piece in Amsterdam exploring renewal around Persian New Year at Podiummozaiek.
Evolutie
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Theaterdeomval.Nl
A theatre performance titled Evolutie at Theater De Omval in Amsterdam, showcasing live stage storytelling.
Shonaleigh: The Fool of the Warsaw Ghetto
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Cafepakhuiswilhelmina
Shonaleigh performs The Fool of the Warsaw Ghetto—a storytelling evening at Mezrab in Amsterdam.
MONTERE WEEMOED VLIEGT UIT!
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Theater.Apollofirst.Nl
The theater show 'MONTERE WEEMOED VLIEGT UIT!' at Theater Apollofirst in Amsterdam on March 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Espacio Radical
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Stadsschouwburgamsterdam.Nl
Espacio Radical presents a collaborative musical program blending music, heritage and encounters at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam.
DIEP (9+)
Fri, 13 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
DIEP (9+) at Theater de Krakeling in Amsterdam.
Bald, Fierce & Fabulous
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 20:00
TOBACCO Theater
A glamorous drag theater performance at Tobacco Theater in Amsterdam blending performance art with nightlife flair.
SOLO for BARRE
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Dokzaal
A solo dance and spoken-text piece with recorded music by Barre Phillips at Dokzaal, Amsterdam.
Mezrab Friday Night Storytelling
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Mezrab
Mezrab hosts a Friday night storytelling session in Amsterdam.
Papa zonder handleiding
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Bijlmer Parktheater
Preview of Papa zonder handleiding by Onias Landveld at Bijlmer Parktheater in Amsterdam.
OPERA2DAY & DE NEDERLANDSE BACHVERENIGING - THE OPERA CIRCUS
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Carre
Opera2day teams up with the Dutch Bach Association for The Opera Circus at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam on March 13, 2026.
Vier Seizoenen Black Cat | 1-5 jr
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A children's theatre show by Black Cat Theatre about nature and the four seasons for ages 1-5.
ROF DAAIMUND — Isabelle Kafando - première
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
De Kleine Komedie
Premiere performance by Isabelle Kafando at De Kleine Komedie in Amsterdam on 2026-03-14.
Samson en (een beetje) Delilah — Theatergroep Aluin
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
Theater Bellevue
Theatergroep Aluin performs Samson en een beetje Delilah at Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam.
Finalistentour 2026 — Leids Cabaret Festival
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
Theater Bellevue
Finalists from the Leids Cabaret Festival tour the country with a cabaret showcase at Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam.
AmsterDans International Competition
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Podium Mozaïek
AmsterDans International Competition at Podium Mozaïek Theater in Amsterdam.
Kyra Khaldi live set and Tatiana Śpiewak & Sarah Zechut dance performance
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 15:30
OT301 - Ventilator Cinema
Kyra Khaldi performs a live set alongside a dance performance by Tatiana Śpiewak and Sarah Zechut at OT301 Ventilator Cinema in Amsterdam.
Avanspettacolo 6: C'era una volta lo spettacolo
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 20:45
Perdu
Italian-language avanspettacolo show at Perdu in Amsterdam: Avanspettacolo 6.
Club Guy & Roni Invites: A Clash
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Meervaart Theater
Contemporary dance showcase at Meervaart Theater as Club Guy & Roni invite emerging choreographers, with JA Collective and Rebecca Laufer & Mats van Rossum presenting urgent interdisciplinary performances.
Theatercafe De Richel
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Carré
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Evening theater performance at Carré, the famed Amsterdam venue.
Opera Forward: Les Enfants Terribles (Philip Glass) - Opera Zuid
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Frascati
A hypnotic, philosophical chamber opera by Opera Zuid, Les Enfants Terribles (Philip Glass), at Frascati Theatre in Amsterdam.
Reis om de aarde met de Kleine Astronauten (4+)
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A family-friendly kids’ theatre show about traveling around the Earth with little astronauts, at Zaantheater in Amsterdam.
Klas (5+)
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A family-friendly acrobatic theatre show for ages 5+ at Theater de Krakeling in Amsterdam.
Gewoon zoals je bent (2+)
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A musical and visual family theatre show for ages 2+ at Zaantheater in Amsterdam.
Bibi’s avonturen in de dierenwinkel
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Poppentheater Koos Kneus
Iseh in het ochtendlicht
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Theater Bellevue
Theater Bellevue hosts a reading of Koen Verheijden’s Iseh in het ochtendlicht about colonialism and queer history.
Kaaskop
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Dutch-language cabaret show Kaaskop at Huis de Pinto in Amsterdam delivers a night of live theatre.
Rat van fortuin
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 at 21:15
De Kleine Komedie
Rat van fortuin roars onto De Kleine Komedie's stage in Amsterdam, a clever theater fable about luck and choice, delivered with brisk humor and punchy, memorable imagery.
St. Patrick’s Evening: Irish Dance
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Stretch & Fold
St. Patrick's Evening brings traditional Irish dance to Amsterdam's cosy cafe Stretch and Fold at 20:30, where sharp footwork and driving reels light up the room, and there are no gimmicks, just pure atmosphere.
Farewell: Movement performance & pop-up exhibition
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Frascati
Farewell: Movement performance and pop-up exhibition at Frascati, Amsterdam, blends live, fluid movement with a surprise art installation as life and death are celebrated through motion, texture, and intimate venue vibes.
Anansi de Spin viert feest
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
Theater de Krakeling
Anansi de Spin viert feest travels from Nieuw-West to Theater De Krakeling, Klein Amsterdam Producties’ playful 2+ show, bringing community spirit, bright mythic storytelling, and a theater-on-the-move vibe.
Anansi de Spin viert feest (2+)
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Theater van Deyssel
Anansi de Spin viert feest at Theater van Deyssel in Amsterdam offers a quirky, music-filled children's show for ages 2 and up, weaving playful fantasy with live soundscapes in a cozy, intimate setting.
Aletta de musical
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 21:00
DeLaMar Theater
Aletta de musical sweeps through DeLaMar Theater as a witty, uplifting comedy musical about the woman who changed the Netherlands, running 18 Mar–21 Mar and 29 Apr–10 May 2026.
De Tanker in Noord
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
De Tanker in Noord brings a bold Amsterdam theatre piece to life at 1 Amsterdam, where intimate staging, sharp dialogue, and urban energy collide in a fearless performance.
MARJOLIJN VAN KOOTEN — Aan mij zal het niet liggen
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 21:15
De Kleine Komedie
Marjolijn van Kooten brings wit and warmth to De Kleine Komedie in Amsterdam with Aan mij zal het niet liggen, a sharp, intimate Dutch theater night that skewers daily life with style.
Tatjana
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 22:00
Frascati
Tatjana at Frascati in Amsterdam stages a dystopian meditation on connection without love, a stark, lyrical theater piece housed in an intimate black box setting.
Doolhof in je hoofd
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Frascati
Set in Frascati Amsterdam, Doolhof in je hoofd invites you into a sensitive theatre piece about how bystanders react to people with misunderstood behavior, with intimate lighting, nuanced acting, and a piercing social mood.
Becoming God — theatre piece by Melyn Chow
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 21:15
Frascati Producties on tour
Becoming God, a theatre piece by Melyn Chow on tour at Frascati Producties: memory, forbidden histories, Linh’s ethereal score, and performers Sjaid Foncé and Nazar Rakhmanov conjure a provocative, haunting night.
Lentil Space
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Perdu
Lentil Space at Perdu in Amsterdam presents a collaborative performance with Nour Abuarafeh, Mohamed Abdelkarim, Jumana Emil Abboud, and guests, hosted by Lorenzo García-Andrade in partnership with Mophradat.
Kom Achterom in de Theaterwerkerstuin #7
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Tolhuistuin
Three young theatre-makers converge for a week-long residency at Tolhuistuin's Theaterwerkerstuin #7, sharing evolving research with the public in an intimate, experimental setting along Amsterdam's riverfront.
Munganga & Krakeling
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Theater de Krakeling
Munganga & Krakeling brings theater magic to Theater De Krakeling in Amsterdam, presenting De Grote Kleine Voorleesshow: Lachen! (4+) as Teatro Munganga's whimsy meets the venue's playful, urban stage energy.
Karina Canellakis conducts Britten's Peter Grimes
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Het Concertgebouw — Main Hall
Karina Canellakis conducts Britten's Peter Grimes in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw Main Hall, a maritime tragedy brought to life with lush orchestration and dramatic stagecraft.
Falling
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 20:30
Meervaart Theater
A wind-inspired contemporary dance performance 'Falling' by Misiconi at Meervaart Theater, exploring control, resilience, and freedom.
Clous van Mechelen & Olga de Meij + gast
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
At Amsterdam’s 1 Amsterdam, Clous van Mechelen and Olga de Meij take the stage with a guest for a bold theatre experience that fuses wit, drama, and live storytelling.
Theater Vrijburcht
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Theater Vrijburcht brings its intimate Dutch theater magic to 1 Amsterdam, staging bold storytelling in a characterful brick-lined venue.
Landverrader
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Podium Mozaïek
Landverrader lands at Podium Mozaïek's Theaterzaal in Amsterdam, a provocative theatrical piece weaving intimate storytelling with sharp social commentary, in a warm, intimate venue that heightens every gasp.
Wonder (3+)
Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Theater de Krakeling
Kids’ theatre Wonder (3+) by Achref Adhadhi at Theater De Krakeling in Amsterdam Noord as part of the Rietwijker & Krakeling program.
Eid al-Fitr Feest
Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Theater de Krakeling
Eid al-Fitr celebration at Theater de Krakeling features the comedy show Lachen!, followed by live music by Orchestre Partout and a High Tea.
Hanna Marieke
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Hanna Marieke at 1 Amsterdam stages an intimate theatre piece with luminous acting and thoughtful storytelling, set in a cozy Amsterdam venue that invites close-up connection between performer and audience.
SIX THE MUSICAL
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
SIX THE MUSICAL at Koninklijk Theater Carré promises a dazzling, full-scale theatre spectacle in a grand Amsterdam venue; BESTEL KAARTEN and witness the frenetic, heartfelt story unfold on stage.
Mamamonologen
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Tolhuistuin
Mamamonologen at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam stages a sharp, theatrical exploration of motherhood's hidden world, blending candid storytelling with provocative humor and stirring moments.
Studio/K
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Step into Studio/K at 1 Amsterdam for an intimate, boundary-pushing theater night, where experimental storytelling pairs with design-forward staging and intimate crowd energy in Amsterdam’s sleek, modern venue.
7SHEB 3LIK: Rekenen op Jou
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Theater Bellevue
Theater performance at Theater Bellevue blending street poetry with intergenerational trauma, featuring Lev Avitan and Nabil Tkhidousset.
De stille vrouw
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Podium Mozaïek
Stage performance 'De stille vrouw' presented by Rudolphi Producties with Dilan Yurdakul at Podium Mozaïek (Theaterzaal) in Amsterdam.
VEGAS
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
A Vegas-style dinner show in Amsterdam featuring illusionists, dance acts and live musicians with a 3-course shared menu at Harbour Club.
Easy Does It! - Audience Games at Plein Theater
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Plein Theater
Easy Does It! at Plein Theater in Amsterdam delivers a playful theater night with audience-participation games and easy laughter, where the crowd helps steer the show.
IVANOV
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 20:30
Schouwburg Amstelveen
IVANOV at Schouwburg Amstelveen casts Chekhov’s furiously human world in Studio Antigone’s intimate theatre, reimagining classics with urgent dialogue and stark, modern resonance.
Zandkasteel
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Zandkasteel brings a whimsical, sand-sculpted theatre experience to 1 Amsterdam, weaving playful storytelling, striking visuals, and Dutch theatre magic into a memorable, family-friendly night.
DITA VON TEESE - NOCTURNELLE
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
DITA VON TEESE - NOCTURNELLE at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam promises a decadent, boundary-pushing theatre piece from the drag icon, blending glamour with provocative performance art.
Bovenkamers
Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Theater de Krakeling
An interactive theater and visual experience for all ages inside a yurt tent, inviting you to explore a magical miniature city of 35 dollhouses.
Hans en Grietje
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Hal West
Hans en Grietje leaps to life at Hal West in Amsterdam, a spellbinding theater piece in an intimate space - whimsical sets, clever puppetry, and a modern Dutch twist.
Gang of Parrots & Friends
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 19:00
OT301 - Ventilator Cinema
Gang of Parrots & Friends brings a playful theatre night to OT301's Ventilator Cinema in Amsterdam, a cheeky, boundary-pushing performance that sparks curiosity and collective laughter.
Lucebert, Parijs 1950: De reïncarnatie van dichter-blower
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Lucebert, Parijs 1950: De reïncarnatie van dichter-blower arrives in Amsterdam as a bold theater piece, weaving Dutch poetry, striking imagery, and bold stagecraft into a reimagined mid-century Parisian reverie.
Sociëteit Ramses Shaffy Huis
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Sociëteit Ramses Shaffy Huis at 1 Amsterdam brings Amsterdam’s theatre scene to life in an intimate show honoring the Dutch icon with warm storytelling, wit, and memorable performances.
Flamencas
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 at 21:00
TOBACCO Theater
Flamencas at TOBACCO Theatre in Amsterdam returns with Yota Baron Productions, a fiery, feminine flamenco night full of blistering heelwork, swirling dresses, and a stage crackling with heat and passion.
Sudan, Remember Us
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 at 22:00
Meervaart Theater
An evening in Amsterdam featuring Sudanese artists and activists using poetry and music as acts of resistance during and after the revolution.
DAVE - LE PRINTEMPS DE DAVE
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 at 22:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
DAVE - LE PRINTEMPS DE DAVE at Koninklijk Theater Carré turns Amsterdam’s grand stage into a dazzling theatrical spectacle, blending music, movement and whimsy in a spellbinding show.
VOLKSOPERAHUIS | De vader de zoon & de weg
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 at 22:00
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
VOLKSOPERAHUIS presents De vader de zoon & de weg at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam, a bold theater night where Dutch storytelling fuses with kinetic stagecraft and close, spellbinding audience proximity.
Weirdo
Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Theater de Krakeling
A playful musical theatre piece blending humor and absurdity, echoing coming‑of‑age vibes with Inside Out‑style whimsy, in Amsterdam.
Adja Kele Vodoun: Kenneth Vers Babel Dah Kpovi
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Podium Mozaïek
Adja Kele Vodoun: Kenneth Vers Babel Dah Kpovi at Podium Mozaïek Theaterzaal in Amsterdam promises a boundary-pushing theater experience—layered storytelling, ritual rhythms, and striking visuals that haunt long after the curtain.
DIP: Taboe Tabee
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Paradiso
DIP: Taboe Tabee unfolds at Paradiso in Amsterdam as a boundary-pushing theater piece about choices and expectations, marrying bold storytelling with immersive visuals in a buzzing venue.
Krakeling met de Kleintjes
Wed, 1 Apr 2026
Theater de Krakeling
Kick off a playful morning at Theater de Krakeling in Amsterdam with Krakeling met de Kleintjes, an interactive, kid-friendly theatre session for parents and children from age 2, full of surprises and shared discoveries.
Hairspray
Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 22:00
DeLaMar Theater
Hairspray is a colorful, feel-good musical with heart and sparkling dance numbers, on stage April 1-19 at DeLaMar Theater in Amsterdam.
Door weer en wind
Thu, 2 Apr 2026
Theater de Krakeling
Door weer en wind at Theater de Krakeling in Amsterdam is a tactile, weather-born theatre piece where drup drup drup and wet pans become the beat, inviting you into a playful, rain-soaked scene.
Totale Uitverkoop
Fri, 3 Apr 2026
Theater de Krakeling
Amsterdam's Theater de Krakeling stages Totale Uitverkoop, a chaotic, funny, edge-of-seat theater piece that sweeps you into a whirl of humor and heart-stopping moments—unforgettable, loud, and stay-with-you.
Becoming Fluid
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at 22:00
Podium Mozaïek
Becoming Fluid takes over Podium Mozaïek’s Theaterzaal in Amsterdam, weaving experimental theatre, movement and sound into a spellbinding, boundary-pushing evening.