De Parade

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The penultimate weekend of July in 2027 the Parade returns to Amsterdam! The world's only touring theatre festival sets up shop once again in the atmospheric Martin Luther King Park. At the Parade, around 80 theatre, dance, mime, and music performances for young and old will take place in the theatre tents. The majority of the performances were created especially for the festival and can only be seen at the Parade. Please note: On the final day of the season, the Parade closes its gates at 10:00 PM. Please note: The dates and times given for 2027 are subject to change and may be amended.

De Parade

Opening hours

Monday

14:00 - 0:00

Tuesday

14:00 - 0:00

Wednesday

14:00 - 0:00

Thursday

14:00 - 0:00

Friday

14:00 - 2:00

Saturday

14:00 - 2:00

Sunday

14:00 - 0:00

Location

De Parade, Martin Luther Kingpark, 1079 RL Amsterdam

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Contact

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Over 80 Unique Performances

From cabaret and dance to mime and music – se Parade offers a rich variety of shows. Many performances are created exclusively for the festival and last around 30 minutes, allowing you to enjoy several shows in one evening.

KinderParade

Every day from 2:00 PM, there’s a special children’s programme with theatre performances and live music. Kids can get hands-on by buidling, dancing – and even baking their own traditional Dutch poffertjes (mini pancakes)!

The Carousel

De Parade is more than just theatre. At the heart of the festival stands the iconic vintage carousel – a nostalgic favorite for many. We call it De Zweef. Some even say that the best riders can catch a glimpse of the angel on top of the ride…

And there’s more! We’ve added another classic fairground treat: old-fashioned swing boats. Take a seat facing each other and see who can swing the highest – cheered on by our candy girls, of course.

Food & Drinks

On the festival grounds, you’ll find a wide range of restaurants serving dishes from around the world – from Asian street food to spicy Indian curries. Got a sweet tooth? Create your own crêpes, bake mini pancakes, craft your own lollipop, or visit the cheerful candy girls. Drinks are served at various bars offering European wines, craft beers, and mouthwatering cocktails by Juicy’s.