Theatre
Theatre in Amsterdam
Theatre, dance and musicals in Amsterdam this week, from the stages of Leidseplein to Carré on the Amstel. Updated daily.
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Amsterdam’s theatre life centres on Leidseplein, where the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam occupies the grand Stadsschouwburg building. A short walk away, Royal Theatre Carré on the Amstel hosts musicals, cabaret and big touring shows, and DeLaMar on the Marnixstraat stages commercial hits and comedy.
Around these large houses sits a busy layer of smaller stages: experimental theatre and dance in Centrum and Oost, youth theatre, and community productions in neighbourhood venues across the city. Many productions are in Dutch, but some carry English surtitles on selected nights, and dance, music theatre and physical theatre often need no language at all.
Most performances start between 19:30 and 20:30. The listing below shows this week’s shows with start times and prices as the venues publish them.
Venues to know
- Frascati 9 events this week
- Bijlmer Parktheater 4 events this week
- De Sloot 4 events this week
- Torpedo Theater 4 events this week
- DeLaMar Theater 3 events this week
- Meervaart 3 events this week
How this list is made
Listings are gathered from venue, organiser and ticketing sites and refreshed nightly. The list favours events with confirmed dates and real venues you can find on a map. Summaries are written with AI assistance and checked against the source listing, and prices and dates always come from the listing itself; we never guess.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see theatre in English in Amsterdam?
Yes. Some productions at the larger theatres run with English surtitles on selected performances, and English-language companies and touring shows play regularly. Check the event page, which carries the organiser’s details on language.
What are the main theatres in Amsterdam?
The Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on Leidseplein, Royal Theatre Carré on the Amstel and DeLaMar on the Marnixstraat are the biggest. Smaller stages across the city cover experimental theatre, dance and youth theatre.
What time do theatre shows start in Amsterdam?
Evening performances usually start between 19:30 and 20:30, with some weekend matinees. Each listing shows the start time the venue publishes.
Are there musicals in Amsterdam?
Yes. Carré and DeLaMar regularly host musicals and large touring productions, alongside the city’s other stages. They appear in the listing below when they are on this week.