68 upcoming theater events
Robin Hood
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 14:00
Jeugdtheaterfestival Art of Wonder
A youth-focused stage adaptation of Robin Hood at the Jeugdtheaterfestival Art of Wonder in Amsterdam. This family-friendly show brings a classic tale to life with playful acting, engaging storytelling, and a vibrant festival setting that invites kids and families to enjoy live theatre together.
Split Tooth: Saputjiji
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 22:30
Holland Festival
Split Tooth: Saputjiji unfolds on the Holland Festival stage in Amsterdam, a daring theater piece blending ritual rhythm, piercing performance, and bold storytelling that unsettles and enthralls.
Ronald Douglas & Rob van Bavel
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Ronald Douglas & Rob van Bavel stage a sly, intimate theater piece at 1 Amsterdam, weaving sharp dialogue and delicate staging through a candlelit space that feels like a living conversation.
Zhembrovskyy Summer Performance
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 17:00
Podium Mozaïek
Zhembrovskyy Summer Performance unfolds at Podium Mozaïek's Theaterzaal in Amsterdam, a bold theatre piece blending contemporary movement with immersive soundscapes and sunlit stage poetry.
DaDuêt, waar de één de ander ontmoet
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Theater de Krakeling
An intimate theatre piece at Theater de Krakeling in Amsterdam exploring how we depend on one another. DaDuêt packs duet-like exchanges into a compact stage to reveal shared vulnerability and human connection, inviting reflection on interdependence.
Feel-good theatre: One Story
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 21:30
NDSM-werf (NDSM Wharf)
One Story brings a warm, feel-good theatre evening to Treehouse NDSM in Amsterdam, weaving intimate tales and gentle humor into 90 minutes of connection and light.
Swan Lake
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Paradiso
Swan Lake returns to RAI Amsterdam in a brand-new production, delivering a sweeping two-act ballet with lavish sets, soaring choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score that enchants both longtime fans and new explorers.
Theatergroep Troost | Carnage
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
Theatergroep Troost performs Carnage at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. A live Dutch-language stage piece that blends sharp wit with provocative drama, offering an intimate, memorable night of theatre in a cozy cinema setting.
Clous van Mechelen & Olga de Meij + gast
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Clous van Mechelen & Olga de Meij take the stage at 1 Amsterdam with a sharp, intimate theater piece plus a guest, weaving wordplay, memory and character into night.
Franco Escamilla
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Theater Amsterdam
Franco Escamilla headlines a live stand-up show at Theater Amsterdam. Doors open at 18:30; showtime is 20:00–22:30 on Friday, June 26, 2026. A high-energy night of Mexican humor in a classic Amsterdam venue.
Theater Festival De Parade – Amsterdam
Wed, 1 Jul 2026
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Theater Festival De Parade in Amsterdam brings a midsummer mix of parkside performances, colorful street acts, and Keti Koti commemorations, turning the city into a roaming, celebratory stage.
De Parade: BarokOpera Amsterdam
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Experience Baroque opera at De Parade in Amsterdam's M.L. Kingpark as Mozart in Istanbul brings lush arias and a cross-cultural staging to the festival audience, blending classic theatre with outdoor park vibes.
Vergane Glorie - De Parade
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Outdoor theater piece 'Vergane Glorie' at De Parade in Amsterdam's M.L. Kingpark, starring Sanne Vogel and Patsy Kroonenberg. A intimate, festival-stage reflection on faded glory under summer skies.
De Parade: Het Zuidelijk Toneel
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
De Parade: Het Zuidelijk Toneel presents Revenge of the Extras, a witty theatre piece at De Parade's M.L. Kingpark that shines a spotlight on overlooked characters amid park lights and festival buzz.
De Parade: Amro Kasr
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Outdoor family-friendly theatre at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam, featuring Amro Kasr. A Dutch-language children's performance that celebrates childhood, inviting kids and families to count memories twice through playful storytelling and stage moments under the summer sky
De Parade: Club Classique
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Club Classique at De Parade's M.L. Kingpark brings Carmen-inspired theater to the open air, with lush costumes, dramatic sets and a fiery, operatic pulse that sparkles under Amsterdam's evening glow.
De Parade: Joost Oomen, Kruidkoek & ETN
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Outdoor cabaret show Liefde in tijden van Hopjesvla at De Parade, M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam. Joost Oomen, Kruidkoek & ETN deliver a witty Dutch-language performance of humor and storytelling in a lively park festival setting.
De Parade: Diva’s op Stal
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
A tragikomische revue performed under the De Parade umbrella at M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam. Two performers deliver sharp, witty scenes blending tragedy and comedy in an intimate outdoor theatre vibe, with lively music and audience interaction.
We Will Rock You
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 22:00
DeLaMar Theater
An energetic musical at DeLaMar Theater in Amsterdam, weaving Queen hits like Somebody to Love and Bohemian Rhapsody into a high-energy show. We Will Rock You brings rock theatrics to the Dutch stage with flair and spectacle.
De Parade: Rik & Ivar
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Rik & Ivar light up De Parade in M.L. Kingpark with sharp theater wit and bold staging, turning a casual corner of Amsterdam into a moment of unexpected brilliance.
Raf Stekelenburg at De Parade – Zaal 3
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Raf Stekelenburg performs a witty, intimate theatre piece at De Parade in Amsterdam, on the Zaal 3 stage. Set in the portable festival ambiance near M.L. Kingpark, this show blends sharp storytelling with light comedy.
De Parade: Monique & Lucretia
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
An outdoor theater piece 'Traumatherapie' by Monique & Lucretia at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam, blending intimate storytelling with park-stage energy for a provocative, healing-minded performance that sparks conversation.
De Parade: Hadewych & Stephanie
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
A lively outdoor theatre piece at De Parade in Amsterdam's M.L. Kingpark featuring Hadewych and Stephanie in Cruel Summer, blending festival energy with intimate stagecraft under summer skies.
De Parade: Sterke Stemmen, Marije en Edmée
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Two performers, Marije and Edmée, bring Sterke Stemmen to De Parade at M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam for Survival Stories — a voice-driven theatre piece that blends intimate storytelling with bold stage presence in an open-air setting.
De Parade: Yvonne & Barry
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
De Parade brings Yvonne & Barry to M.L. Kingpark for a dreamy theater moment—Dream a little dream of me—where intimate scenes drift on a warm festival breeze and linger like a favorite melody.
De Parade: Dienke Groenhout & Maakfabriek
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
De Parade presents Dienke Groenhout & Maakfabriek in En god zag dat… under Amsterdam’s sunlit M.L. Kingpark stage; a provocative collaboration of theater and visual storytelling that dares the audience to look twice.
De Parade: Gilles Groot
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Take in Gilles Groot's La Strada at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark: a lively, intimate theater piece performed outdoors, blending physical storytelling with found-space charm in Amsterdam's festival atmosphere.
Dear T, Tim Schouten
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Tim Schouten stars in Dear T — The 30-year-old Man, a bold outdoor theatre piece at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam, blending storytelling with live performance in a distinctive open-air festival setting.
De Parade: Koen ter Braak | Zaal 3
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
An intimate theater showcase by Koen ter Braak at De Parade's Zaal 3 in Amsterdam, set in M.L. Kingpark and part of the outdoor festival lineup, blending contemporary storytelling with live performance.
De Parade: Theatercollectief KRIK
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Outdoor theater piece by Theatercollectief KRIK at De Parade in Amsterdam’s M.L. Kingpark. A bold drama performed under open skies, blending festival energy with intimate storytelling and provocative stagecraft.
De Parade: Lac Ensemble
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
At De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, Lac Ensemble presents Mijn oma Bep Rietveld—a intimate, storytelling theatre piece about a beloved grandmother, blending live performance with vibrant street-theatre energy in Amsterdam.
De Parade: Damaris de Jong
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Experience Damaris de Jong at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, an outdoor Amsterdam festival of theatre and stand-up. A lively, intimate park-stage show blending sharp humor with festival atmosphere and summer spectacle.
De Parade: Duo PeThottie | Zaal 3
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Roelien and Yvonne perform a contemporary theatre piece at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam, presenting a dialogue-driven exploration of independence as part of the outdoor festival's stage lineup.
De Parade: Isha Ferdinandus | Zaal 3
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Isha Ferdinandus performs a Dutch-language comedy show at De Parade in Zaal 3, Amsterdam's M.L. Kingpark, delivering witty, intimate theatre in a park festival setting.
Beetje Vies
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
Beetje Vies is a cheeky comedy by Ron van Zalmsaus performed outdoors at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam. This intimate festival show blends sharp wit with playful storytelling in a lively park venue.
De Parade: Hokjesdenker
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
A thought-provoking performance as part of De Parade in Amsterdam’s M.L. Kingpark, Hokjesdenker challenges conventional thinking with intimate, outdoor theatre under summer skies.
De Parade: Theo W. & Gerard O.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
A live talk-show at De Parade in Amsterdam’s M.L. Kingpark featuring Theo W. and Gerard O., blending witty banter, stories, and audience interaction under the festival tents for a breezy, summer-night cultural moment.
De Parade: Koen en Jeroen
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
De Parade - M.L. Kingpark
An outdoor comedy show featuring Koen and Jeroen on the De Parade stage at M.L. Kingpark in Amsterdam, delivering witty banter and playful storytelling as part of the open-air festival lineup.
Transpodium
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 at 21:30
Paradiso
A night of intimate storytelling at Paradiso in Amsterdam, presenting voices from the transgender community through live performance, weaving personal stories, music, and theatre into an empowering, cinematic evening.
THE LAST SHIP
Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at 22:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
THE LAST SHIP sails into Amsterdam's Koninklijk Theater Carré for a stirring, story driven theatre experience about hope and resilience, with powerful sets and live storytelling.
Lady en de Vage Hond
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at 16:00
Openluchttheater De Pinkenberg
Outdoor theatre in Amsterdam presents Lady en de Vage Hond at Openluchttheater De Pinkenberg. This Dutch-language stage work invites an intimate afternoon of storytelling under the open sky, set in a picturesque outdoor venue.
L’histoire du soldat
Tue, 29 Sept 2026 at 22:15
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal
Salzburger Marionettentheater presents Stravinsky's parable L'histoire du soldat with puppets by Georg Baselitz, featuring Dominique Horwitz and Isabelle Faust, in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam. A striking fusion of live classical music and puppet theatre.
HET GROOTSTE ZWANENMEER TER WERELD
Sun, 27 Sept 2026 at 22:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Step into a majestic Swan Lake spectacle at the historic Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam, where glittering sets, flawless choreography, and an electric theater crowd promise an unforgettable night of classical magic.
ED O'BRIEN
Sun, 4 Oct 2026 at 22:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Ed O’Brien brings a bespoke live performance to Amsterdam’s Koninklijk Theater Carré, blending intimate guitar-led songs with spoken-word storytelling in a stately theatre setting. Fans will experience a rare, reflective show from the Radiohead guitarist, staged in one of the city’s premier venues.
Mamma Mia! @ Panama
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 22:00
Panama
ABBA-inspired musical Mamma Mia! arrives at Panama in Amsterdam for an evening of catchy hits, dazzling costumes, and high-energy songs. A family-friendly theatre experience at the iconic venue, perfect for fans of feel-good pop classics.
Mo Gilligan
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 22:00
Shelter Amsterdam
Mo Gilligan headlines Shelter Amsterdam for a 90-minute, no-intermission set, where intimate club acoustics and his high-energy storytelling light up the room on a Friday night in Amsterdam.
Samuel Beckett: Krapp’s laatste band
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 22:00
Theater De Roode Bioscoop
A staging of Samuel Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. A compact, existential drama performed in the evening, inviting reflections on memory and language. Tickets €20.
TUNNELVISIE: DE VERBORGEN WERELD VAN SEKTES IN NEDERLAND | Danny & Ezra Grootveld | Amsterdam
Wed, 23 Sept 2026 at 22:00
Boom Chicago
Original Talks brings a Dutch theatre piece to Boom Chicago, exploring the hidden world of sects in the Netherlands. Through the perspectives of Danny & Ezra Grootveld, the show delves into closed communities, absolute truths and charismatic leaders, inviting audiences to examine belief, belonging and power.
Repelsteeltje
Sun, 20 Sept 2026 at 16:30
Theater de Krakeling
An enchanting Dutch-language children's theater production of Repelsteeltje at Theater De Krakeling in Amsterdam. A magical Rumpelstiltskin tale brought to life with playful staging, perfect for families and young theater-goers.
MATTHEW BOURNE'S THE CAR MAN
Sun, 29 Nov 2026 at 21:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Experience Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man, a bold contemporary dance theatre piece at Amsterdam’s iconic Koninklijk Theater Carré. Bourne’s signature storytelling and precise choreographies deliver a stylish, high-energy production in an intimate, indoor setting.
Lady en de Vage Hond
Wed, 16 Sept 2026 at 17:00
Schouwburg Orpheus
Dutch-language theatre production 'Lady en de Vage Hond' at Schouwburg Orpheus in Amsterdam. This intimate drama invites audiences into character-driven storytelling and striking stagecraft.
EVITA
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 21:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Evita, the enduring musical, headlines the Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam on November 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM. A sweeping production of melody and politics in an iconic, intimate theater setting.
Half stories (6+)
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 15:30
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal
Two accordionists and three dancers collide in Half Stories (6+), a cross-arts collaboration by De Stilte and TOEAC. Set in Muziekgebouw’s Grote Zaal, this immersive performance spins a world where nothing is as it seems, blending live music and contemporary dance for families and curious adults in Amsterdam.
40e Wereldkerstcircus
Sun, 3 Jan 2027 at 21:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
The 40e Wereldkerstcircus at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam—an international live circus show blending acrobatics, humor, and holiday spectacle in a classic theatre setting, perfect for families.
SARA KROOS - PRIKKELARME KERMIS
Thu, 3 Dec 2026 at 21:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Join Sara Kroos at Koninklijk Theater Carré for Prikkelarme Kermis, a sensory-friendly theatre comedy that blends sharp storytelling with gentle humor. An intimate, accessible performance in Amsterdam's iconic venue that invites laughter and reflection.
A special children's edition of The Nutcracker
Mon, 28 Dec 2026
RAI Amsterdam
Experience a magical children's edition of The Nutcracker at RAI Amsterdam, featuring dancers from Ukraine's National Opera, stunning sets, and Tchaikovsky's beloved score in a family-friendly ballet that enchants audiences of all ages.
Les Quatre Saisons
Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Paradiso
Embark on a choreographic journey set to Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons, as Les Quatre Saisons unfolds at Paradiso Amsterdam with daring dance, luminous lighting, and a fusion of classical score with contemporary movement.
LISA OSTERMANN - DE BAAS
Mon, 18 Jan 2027 at 21:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Lisa Ostermann performs De Baas at Amsterdam's Koninklijk Theater Carré. A sharp contemporary theatre piece exploring power and identity, delivered in an intimate, high-caliber production that captivates from opening note to final bow.
Theory of Flames (World premiere)
Mon, 22 Mar 2027 at 15:00
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
World premiere of Theory of Flames at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam. A contemporary opera that debuts at a renowned stage, pairing dramatic storytelling with striking staging and orchestral color.
De Notenkraker
Sun, 24 Jan 2027
Paradiso
Be swept away by Christmas magic as The Nutcracker returns to RAI Amsterdam in a dazzling winter ballet—a lovingly staged production with festive scenery, Tchaikovsky’s score, and graceful dancing for families and ballet lovers.
The Knife of Dawn
Thu, 18 Mar 2027 at 21:30
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Teckel — Nina van Tongeren / Theater Bellevue
Thu, 21 Jan 2027
Theater Bellevue
Teckel is a one-woman stage piece starring Nina van Tongeren at Theater Bellevue. It asks how to tell a story that nobody wants to listen to, delivering a sharp, intimate exploration of voice, truth, and silence in a contemporary theatre setting in Amsterdam.
Bibi’s avonturen in de dierenwinkel
Fri, 5 Mar 2027 at 12:00
Poppentheater Koos Kneus
Puppet show 'Bibi’s Adventures in the Animal Shop' at Poppentheater Koos Kneus in Amsterdam — a family-friendly tale about finding a playmate.
Hou Vast (7+)
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Experience Hou Vast at the Meervaart in Amsterdam, a gripping musical theatre piece for ages 7+ that blends concert-like songcraft, warm humor, and gravity-defying acrobatics into a memorable family show.
Het Groene Meisje (8+)
Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Studio 1, De Hallen Studios
Celebrate Het Groene Meisje at Bijlmer Parktheater, a lively 8+ family show about plant power, with clean, hygienic staging, bright visuals, and a playful eco-friendly story that charms all ages.
DANIËL ARENDS - HIGH CLASS BITCH
Mon, 12 Apr 2027 at 22:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Daniël Arends brings his bold, boundary-pushing stand-up to Amsterdam's Koninklijk Theater Carré with High Class Bitch. Expect razor-sharp jokes, fearless storytelling, and sharp social satire in an intimate theatre setting. A standout show for fans of contemporary Dutch comedy.
KASPER VAN DER LAAN - RUIM
Fri, 28 May 2027 at 22:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Dutch comedian Kasper van der Laan presents Ruim at the iconic Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam. A sharp, contemporary one-man comedy in a grand theatre setting, delivering witty storytelling and polished stagecraft.
MERIJN SCHOLTEN - LEMMING
Thu, 20 May 2027 at 22:00
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Merijn Scholten brings his show Lemming to Amsterdam’s Koninklijk Theater Carré for a polished, sharp-edged evening. A one-man stage performance blending storytelling and wit, it promises crisp insights, bold humor, and a memorable night in a grand, intimate theater setting.