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Theatre and stage
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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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The audience is ready for the show in the Amsterdamse Bostheater.
Theatre and stage in the Amsterdam Area

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12 September 2022
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People in line for Paradiso during Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2022.
09 December 2022
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Major theatre and stage events in Amsterdam

Sunday Night Live

Boom Chicago
05
Sep
-
15
Sep

Amsterdam Fringe Festival

Tickets Available
04
Jun
-
23
Jun

Holland Festival

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
06
Jul
-
20
Jul

Julidans

Tickets Available
16
Aug
-
01
Sep

De Parade Theatre Festival

01
Nov
-
04
Nov

Internationaal Storytelling Festival

Podium Mozaïek
30
Aug
-
07
Sep

Huiskamerfestival Amsterdam

Explore Amsterdam's favourite theatres

Dutch National Opera & Ballet

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Royal Theatre Carré

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)

Podium Mozaïek - Buitenpodium

Podium Mozaïek

Meervaart Theatre

Boom Chicago

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TOBACCO Theater

Tickets Available

Scala, foodbar and theater

Tickets Available

Badhuistheater

De Kleine Komedie

Krakeling

Theater De Krakeling

DeLaMar

DeLaMar West

Toomler

Schouwburg Amstelveen

Amsterdamse Bostheater

Amsterdam Marionette Theatre

Bijlmer Parktheater

People having dinner in the restaurant of The Social Hub Amsterdam City.

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