Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)
theaterLarge, historic municipal theatre housed in a neo‑Renaissance building on Leidseplein, serving as one of the Netherlands' principal stages for plays, music theatre and modern dance. It hosts in‑house companies, major festivals and numerous premieres.
Upcoming Events (11)
City Talks Amsterdam: Breaking Cycles, Building Futures
A thought-provoking theater talk exploring how to recognize harmful patterns and imagine new ways of living, loving and belonging.
German Staatstheater
A slapstick, self-mocking theatre piece celebrating community and joy in a world obsessed with individual success, at ITA's Grote Zaal.
40 Years of Classic House anthems by Rooted in Culture
A theater show exploring 40 years of classic house culture, rooted in Black history and LGBTQI+ communities, blending movement, education and inspiration at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam.
Bookshop Kids
ITA presents The Bookshop Kids at International Theater Amsterdam for ages 6 and up, the soft-pink Bookshop becomes a story-filled space every first Sunday, where imagination has all the room to roam.
Open House of Legacies
Two intimate theater editions of The Need for Legacy, Open House of Legacies, stage at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam’s Bookshop in Amsterdam on 9 April and 28 May 2026, offering a cozy, immersive performance in a renowned venue.
Ramses enzo
Pianist Cor Bakker and actor Maarten Heijmans present a musical tribute to Ramses Shaffy at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, with anecdotes and songs including detours to Brel and Van Roozendaal.
Dwight's Travels in Music
Dwight Breinburg and the Amsterdams Andalusisch Orkest present a musical journey blending Arabo‑Andalusian sounds from Spain, Morocco and Tunisia, with active audience participation at ITA Amsterdam.
Black Joy
Black Joy at ITA Amsterdam shines with four women sharing candid stories of resilience, humor, and community, turning the stage into a warm, empowering celebration.
(R)oma Courage
On National Remembrance Day, (R)oma Courage stages a unifying evening at ITA, where Dutch theatre-makers pour into the stage and galleries for a cross-art salute—over 130 WWII-themed performances shaping one nation’s memory.
Nacht Na de Dam
Audiences and theatre makers gather at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam's Bookshop to discuss the commemoration and the performances of Nacht Na de Dam.
Theatercollege Michiel Vos en Tim de Wit - Het Amerika van Trump
This theater lecture at ITA in Amsterdam, Michiel Vos and Tim de Wit present Het Amerika van Trump, delivering lively wit, sharp political analysis, and accessible storytelling about modern American society that captivates a broad audience.