Theater De Roode Bioscoop
theaterHistoric, intimate theatre located on Amsterdam's Haarlemmerplein, housed in a 110-year-old building. Known for a diverse acoustic programme spanning jazz, world, classical, musical theatre and literature, it also occasionally screens documentaries and hosts artist discussions.
Upcoming Events (41)
Frans Doedel | Cheerful Fruitflies
Frans Doedel headlines De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam, turning the cozy cinema into a riotous stage for sharp one liners and quirky stories from the Cheerful Fruitflies.
Don’t Stop Talking About Iran
Don't Stop Talking About Iran is a documentary screening at De Roode Bioscoop that explores life, culture, and political voices in Iran. The intimate cinema setting invites reflection and discussion.
Boy from the Dessa: a documentary about Rudy Lentze
Dutch-language documentary screening at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. Boy from the Dessa explores Rudy Lentze’s life in an intimate cinema experience, 12 April 2026 at 14:00, tickets €20.
Boy From The Dessa
Screening of Boy From The Dessa, a documentary about Rudy Lentze, at Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam on 12 April 2026 at 20:00. The intimate cinema program offers a thoughtful portrait with a post-screening discussion.
Wouter Kühne | Carte Blanche
Wouter Kühne presents Carte Blanche at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam, inviting bold surprises, inventive theatre, and a fearless, artist-led night where the audience defines the moment.
Dorsy | support: The Popefuse
Dorsy headlines De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam, supported by The Popefuse, delivering moody synth-pop fizz and glossy beats in a cozy cinema-turned-stage that invites intimate dancing.
Laura Polence
Laura Polence delivers intimate, emotive indie-pop at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam, weaving intimate storytelling with bright melodies in a cozy cinema-turned-venue.
Huub van der Lubbe Solo
Huub van der Lubbe delivers a razor-sharp solo comedy set at De Roode Bioscoop, Amsterdam's intimate cinema-turned-theater, where dry wit and personal storytelling spark eruptions.
Podcast Podium | Vos & Lommer 100
Join a live Podcast Podium with Vos & Lommer at De Roode Bioscoop to celebrate their 100th episode. This cinema-hosted panel features witty banter, insights, and audience Q&A in an intimate setting, blending entertainment with discussion in Amsterdam.
STADSDORP LIVE | GRENZELOOS
Stadsdorp presents a live performance titled Grenzeloos at De Roode Bioscoop, Amsterdam. This intimate cinema venue hosts a contemporary show blending storytelling and stagecraft in an artsy, casual vibe. Tickets €10 for an evening of creative live theatre. Date: Apr 21, 2026, 8:00 PM.
Amsterdams Allooi
Amsterdams Allooi screens at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam—a bold film program where documentary and fiction mingle, anchored by the cheeky line In gelul kan je niet wonen.
Fuensanta & Diego Cerroblanco
Fuensanta & Diego Cerroblanco enchant De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam with intimate, adventurous folk textures, storytelling and a candlelit vibe in the historic cinema setting.
Het Amsterdams Smartlappen Koor
Het Amsterdams Smartlappen Koor performs at De Roode Bioscoop, weaving traditional Dutch smartlappen with fresh vocal flair inside an intimate cinema-turned-venue, revealing Amsterdam's living musical heritage.
DE HEMELBESTORMERS EN EEN KLUIZENAAR
A quirky live theatre show at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam featuring Hemelbestormers and a Kluisenaar, blending storytelling and humor in an intimate cinema setting.
Reinier Baas solo
Dutch guitarist Reinier Baas performs a solo jazz set at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. An intimate, cinema-sized venue experience pairing intricate guitar melodies with improvisation. A distinctive live jazz night in a historic venue.
Claudia Bloom & Sean Hauser: Amor, Duelo i Cel (try-out)
Claudia Bloom & Sean Hauser debut Amor, Duelo i Cel as a try-out at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam, a bold theatre piece blending intimate dialogue with stark staging and a pulse of experimental emotion.
Amelie Spinks Trio
Experience an intimate jazz evening with the Amelie Spinks Trio at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. The night showcases intimate interplay and fresh originals from a rising trio in a unique cinema venue, blending warmth, swing, and improvisation.
Theater na de Dam: Hoor de Vrouwen Zingen
Experience Theater na de Dam: Hoor de Vrouwen Zingen at De Roode Bioscoop, an intimate Amsterdam venue where powerful female voices surge through the stage, reclaiming history with bold, heartfelt theater.
Vrijheidsfestival: Ontsnapte Klanken
Vrijheidsfestival Ontsnapte Klanken at De Roode Bioscoop kicks off on 5 May 2026 with free flowing sound installations and performances around Haarlemmerplein, celebrating freedom through bold daytime programming.
Vrijheidsmaaltijd Haarlemmerplein 2026
Public Vrijheidsmaaltijd gathering in Amsterdam's Haarlemmerplein for Liberation Day 2026, starting at 18:00 at De Roode Bioscoop.
‘T Züden: Ode aan het Limburgs lied
An intimate evening of Limburgish song performed by ’T Züden at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. This concert pays homage to the Limburg dialect’s musical heritage with traditional tunes in a cozy cinema setting. A unique folk-music experience blending regional charm with live performance.
Monologenfestival 2026 (May 9–11)
Three-evening Monologenfestival 2026 at De Roode Bioscoop features a lineup of powerful solo performances in an intimate cinema setting in Amsterdam. Experience intimate storytelling across May 9–11 (€18) with a mix of bold voices and genres.
Hermine Deurloo & Anton Goudsmit | CD RELEASE
In Amsterdam's De Roode Bioscoop, Hermine Deurloo and Anton Goudsmit celebrate a CD release with intimate strings, cinematic violin-accordion textures, and a refined chamber-pop glow.
Tante Leen Back | Diep in mijn Hart
Join Tante Leen for a heartfelt live show, Diep in mijn Hart, at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. An intimate performance of classic Dutch songs and personal storytelling in a cinema setting, blending nostalgia with soulful vocals.
POSTCARDS FROM ITALY | DUO BOTTASSO
A cinematic night at De Roode Bioscoop as Duo Bottasso paints Italy in sound—live violin textures weaving through classic film frames for an intimate, genre-spanning concert.
Elis por Elas - Tribute to Elis Regina
A heartfelt tribute concert honoring Brazilian singer Elis Regina, Elis por Elas, at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam on May 20, 2026, at 8 PM. Expect intimate performances of Elis Regina’s classics by a lineup of guest artists in a cozy venue.
Sound of View
Screening of Sound of View at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. Enjoy this title on the big screen in a cozy, classic cinema setting, with a focused narrative and intimate atmosphere that cinema lovers prize.
Berk & Miss Tandenborstel
Step into De Roode Bioscoop for Berk & Miss Tandenborstel, a playful film night where quirky Dutch cinema meets whimsy—curious characters, intimate screening rooms, and a spark of offbeat charm.
Rommelhond | support Dr Bibber
At De Roode Bioscoop, Rommelhond opens for Dr Bibber, a raw indie double bill in a cinema-chic venue where lo-fi guitars bite, witty lyrics, and midnight energy collide on a cozy stage.
Vera van der Poel | Unraveled | een ode aan Joni Mitchell
Vera van der Poel unravels an intimate ode to Joni Mitchell at De Roode Bioscoop, Amsterdam, weaving hushed vocals, delicate guitar, and folk-jazz storytelling into a spellbinding, personal tribute.
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THE SKEPTICALS
THE SKEPTICALS bring sharp, absurdist comedy to De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam, turning this quirky theater into a playground of wit, satire, and surreal storytelling that leaves the room buzzing.
Café des Chansons feat. Philippe Elan
Café des Chansons feat. Philippe Elan at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam offers intimate chanson nights, soft piano, smoky vocals, and a cozy movie-theatre atmosphere under warm Dutch light.
Theatergroep Troost | Carnage
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.
REIZEN VOOR GELUK
Screening of Reizen Voor Geluk at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam at 20:00 UTC. A Dutch-language film night with tickets €15, offering a thoughtful cinematic journey toward happiness in a cozy, historic cinema setting.
Jardin Rouge Festival Amsterdam 2026: Snowapple at De Roode Bioscoop
Jardin Rouge Festival comes to Amsterdam featuring Snowapple at De Roode Bioscoop, a boutique cinema hosting live music. Expect intimate indie-pop/folk performances in a cozy, historic venue.
Jardin Rouge Festival with Snowapple Collective & Wilderness Cabaret
Jardin Rouge Festival brings Snowapple Collective and Wilderness Cabaret to De Roode Bioscoop for an intimate, cabaret-flavored indoor concert in Amsterdam. A festive, artsy night of haunting harmonies and theatrical performance in a cozy cinema venue.
Cor voor de leeuwen met Jacques Klöters
Join Dutch comedian Jacques Klöters for Cor voor de leeuwen at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam. A sharp, witty stand-up night in a cozy cinema setting, where Klöters riffs on everyday life, media and current affairs with warmth and bite.
ARTVARK & LEO VAN OOSTROM
ARTVARK & LEO VAN OOSTROM illuminate De Roode Bioscoop with a bold film program, striking visuals and thoughtful Q&A moments in Amsterdam's intimate cinema setting.
Todo Canto – Every Voice, Every Place
Todo Canto – Every Voice, Every Place brings a curated night of vocal storytelling at De Roode Bioscoop. This Amsterdam concert spotlights diverse world voices, blending intimate performances with cinematic ambience in a culturally rich, intimate setting.
Samuel Beckett: Krapp’s laatste band
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.