Theatre and stage
Amsterdam is packed with options for lovers of theatre, comedy, spoken word and the performing arts. With something for everyone, choose from a rich selection of performances you can catch on stage in Amsterdam and the surrounding area.
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Major theatre and stage events in Amsterdam
04
Sep '25
14
Sep '25
Amsterdam Fringe Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations
Holland Festival
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Julidans
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
15
Aug '25
31
Aug '25
De Parade
At various times
Martin Luther Kingpark
The Amsterdam Storytelling Festival
Podium Mozaïek
Huiskamerfestival Amsterdam
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
Afrovibes Festival
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
27
Dec '24
14
Mar '25
The Comedy Embassy
At various times
Boom Chicago
04
Sep '25
14
Sep '25
Dutch Theatre Festival
19:00 - 23:00
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)
Accessibility facilities
Over het IJ Festival at the NDSM-wharf
NDSM Wharf
21
Dec '24
05
Jan '25
World Christmas Circus 2024
At various times
Royal Theatre Carré
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Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Accessibility facilities
Discount with the I amsterdam City Card
Royal Theatre Carré
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)
Accessibility facilities
Podium Mozaïek
Meervaart Theatre
Accessibility facilities
Boom Chicago
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card
TOBACCO Theater
Tickets Available
Scala, foodbar and theater
Tickets Available
Discount with the I amsterdam City Card
Badhuistheater
Tickets Available
Discount with the I amsterdam City Card
De Kleine Komedie
Theater De Krakeling
DeLaMar
Accessibility facilities
DeLaMar West
Toomler
Tickets Available
Schouwburg Amstelveen
Accessibility facilities
Amsterdamse Bostheater
Tickets Available
Amsterdam Marionette Theatre
Bijlmer Parktheater
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