
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.
Upcoming performances

16
Feb '25
25
May '25
Talk American Photography - Rijksmuseum
14:30 - 15:30
Rijksmuseum
Tickets Available

29
Mar '25
22
Jun '25
Weide (1-3 years)
At various times
Black Cat Theatre
Tickets Available

29
Mar '25
30
Mar '25
Troupe Courage - The horse of Jenin Alaa Shehada
12:30 - 13:45
Theatre Bellevue
Accessibility facilities

29
Mar '25
30
Mar '25
Once Upon a Mattress
At various times
Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis
Tickets Available

29
Mar '25
30
Mar '25
Jacob Adriani | Mismatcher
At various times
Scala | Foodbar and Theatre

29
Mar '25
Under Construction dag 2 & 3 - Vainergill Thurnim / BaÅŸak Layic / TBA
19:30 - 00:00
Frascati

29
Mar '25
30
Mar '25
ISH Dance Collective - Hiphop Circus
At various times
Koninklijk Theater Carré

29
Mar '25
25
Jun '25
The Famous Boom Chicago Improv Comedy Show
At various times
The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show

29
Mar '25
Figures in Extinction
20:00 - 00:00
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available

29
Mar '25
Julian Hetzel - SPAfrica
20:00 - 22:00
Griffioen
Tickets Available
Read our theatre and stage guides
Major theatre and stage events in Amsterdam

04
Sep '25
14
Sep '25
Amsterdam Fringe Festival
At various times
Diverse locaties / Various locations

11
Jun '25
29
Jun '25
Holland Festival
08:00 - 00:00
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

02
Jul '25
13
Jul '25
Julidans
20:00 - 22:00
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

The Comedy Embassy
The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show

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
Explore Amsterdam's favourite theatres

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

The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

TOBACCO Theater
Tickets Available

Scala | Foodbar and Theatre
Tickets Available
Discount with the I amsterdam City Card

Badhuistheater
Tickets Available
Discount with the I amsterdam City Card

De Kleine Komedie

Theatre De Krakeling
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DeLaMar
Accessibility facilities

Toomler
Tickets Available

Schouwburg Amstelveen
Accessibility facilities

Amsterdamse Bostheater
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available

Amsterdam Marionette Theatre

Bijlmer Parktheater

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