Podiumkunsten in Amsterdam
Theater, spoken word, improv, circus, and cabaret, Amsterdam's performing arts scene is as eclectic as its music scene. From intimate black-box venues like De Nieuwe Anita to the Stadsschouwburg and Carré, there's a show for every mood.
30 upcoming events
Unlearning Maps: Each Small Candle Lights a Corner of the Dark
Lola Lieven
WorldPride month: Cripping Eros
Plein Theater
DE GROTE VRIJDAG AVOND SHOW W/ ESI, HEDOJOSA, JAZZ DALIA, KIRA KIRA, LACATY, PARKER FANS (DJ SET), TAJU, VIE AIMEE & $IENNA RAST
SKATECAFE
Unlearning Maps: Each Small Candle Lights a Corner of the Dark
Lola Lieven
RUIGE RAKKERS | Circus Kristal (Extra Edition)
Pllek
Unlearning Maps: Each Small Candle Lights a Corner of the Dark
Lola Lieven
Venezuela earthquake fundraiser
OT301-Ventilator Cinema
WorldPride month: Stephanie's Vriendinnen
Plein Theater
Trio
Splendor
Peggy's Kitchen
Plein Theater
filmHuis: Éviction
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Super-Sonic Showcase Fest: Celebrate Your Locals
Paradiso
WorldPride month x Cinemien: De Trut, 10 portretten + nagesprek
Plein Theater
WorldPride month x Cinemien: The Activist
Plein Theater
Peggy's Kitchen
Plein Theater
WordPride month x Cinemien: What a feeling
Plein Theater
WorldPride x STOMP: QUEER LINE DANCING @ THE SKATEPARK 🛹 CUNTRY HOEDOWN EDITION
PARK AMSTERDAM
WorldPride month x Cinemien: Woman Of...
Plein Theater
Sangria & Paella dinner show by Dos X La Terrazzza
WestWeelde
Peggy's Kitchen
Plein Theater
WordPride month x Cinemien: National Anthem
Plein Theater
AFTERSHOW: ATREYU + SAVIOURSELF
MELKWEG
WorldPride month x Cinemien: Plainclothes
Plein Theater
Peggy's Kitchen
Plein Theater
CLOUSEAU CAPRERA X PATRONAAT - SHOW 2 (EVENING)
CAPRERA
WordPride month x Cinemien: Layla
Plein Theater
WorldPride month x Cinemien: Rains over Babel
Plein Theater
Peggy's Kitchen
Plein Theater
WordPride month x Cinemien: Bearded Mermaid
Plein Theater
Trash Skeleton (she/her)
OT301-Café Gilde
Veelgestelde vragen
- What theater and performance events are on in Amsterdam?
- Vanavond lists theater, spoken word, improv, cabaret, and performance art events across Amsterdam. The Podium page covers everything from major stages to intimate black-box venues.
- Where can I see stand-up comedy in Amsterdam?
- Amsterdam has a growing English-language stand-up comedy scene alongside Dutch cabaret. Boom Chicago is the main English-language comedy venue; smaller club nights pop up regularly at bars and cultural spaces. Check the Podium page for upcoming shows.