Kolja
Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamWhat if you are deaf in a world where everything revolves around music? Arthur Japin's novel about the deaf boy Kolja comes to life in a moving music theater performance.
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Family
Friday, 18-09-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamIn Dutch. Theater maker Louis Janssens and four actors from different generations explore the concept of family, telling stories and seeking comfort, support, and recognition from each other on stage.
Duncan Laurence
Saturday, 19-09-2026, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, AmsterdamDutch songwriter and Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence will perform at Royal Theatre Carré, presenting new music inspired by personal experiences and stories.
Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius
Tuesday, 22-09-2026, 20:00, Theater aan het Spui, The HagueExperience the pink revolution of the French Baroque in 'Beyond The Ball,' a new baroque-wave musical about the queer icon, opera diva, and master duelist, Julie d’Aubigny.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Thursday, 24-09-2026, 20:00, Bijlmer Parktheater, AmsterdamKENKI KRIN KRIN is an interdisciplinary performance by creator and performer Cherella Gessel (she/he/they), in which different identities are peeled away and rebuilt layer by layer.
TRANS - Zeikstuk
Friday, 25-09-2026, 19:30, Frascati, AmsterdamA physical theater piece by WILD Productions exploring the experiences of trans people in public restrooms, performed by 23 trans individuals.
Marsha - Echoes of Stonewall
Friday, 25-09-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamNew York 1969, in a bar full of color, music, and freedom, Drag Queens and activists—including the iconic Marsha P. Johnson—fight for their existence. This is the beginning of the Stonewall riots, the moment the queer community worldwide fights for equal rights.
NOISE
Friday, 02-10-2026, 20:30, Frascati, AmsterdamAn immersive performance-opera by Club Gewalt questioning how to navigate a collapsing world and retune our senses amidst the constant noise of a predicted apocalypse.
Mystical Body
Saturday, 03-10-2026, 20:00, Schuur, HaarlemIn a dilapidated 1980s villa, a conservative widower clashes with his two adult children—one pregnant and unmarried, the other an AIDS patient—leading to an inevitable confrontation.
Cabaret
Wednesday, 07-10-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamChantal Janzen returns to the theater after ten years as Sally Bowles in a daring new version of Cabaret! In 1930s Berlin, a mysterious master of ceremonies welcomes you to the dark but decadent Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star.
Piaf
Wednesday, 14-10-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar, AmsterdamThe impressive musical about the life and death of the legendary Edith Piaf. Follow her story as she reflects on her life with four characters who left an indelible mark on her existence.
You Don't Have to Tell Me How to Live
Saturday, 17-10-2026, 20:00, Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuidenA musical tribute to 't Mandje, the legendary Amsterdam pub run by Bet van Beeren, a safe haven for those who had nowhere else to go.
Holland's Best Drag Artist 2026 - 39th Edition
Sunday, 18-10-2026, 15:30, Villa Thalia, RotterdamThe finalists will take the stage to present their most beautiful creations and best acts live, a breathtaking show full of glitter and glamour.
COC Song Contest
Saturday, 24-10-2026, 19:30, Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuidenThe 30th edition of the famous rainbow song contest will take place in IJmuiden, celebrating 50 years of COC Kennemerland with an evening of music, pride, and connection.
An evening with Fran Lebowitz
Thursday, 29-10-2026, 20:15, Meervaart, AmsterdamAn unfiltered conversation with the iconic American writer, humorist, and social critic Fran Lebowitz, interviewed by Twan Huys.
Pepijn Schoneveld: Welcome for Listening
Thursday, 29-10-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamIn 'Welcome for Listening', Pepijn Schoneveld effortlessly combines his love for Dutch-language songs with his comedic talent.
Evita
Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamCelebrate the 50th anniversary of the world-famous musical Evita! Experience this masterpiece as a musical concert, sung in English by top soloists and accompanied by a large orchestra and choir.
BEYOND THE BALL
Friday, 20-11-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamExperience a baroque-pop musical about Julie d'Aubigny, a 17th-century genderfluid opera singer, duelist, and rebel. This queer icon's true story is brought to life in a vibrant, campy performance by AQUEERIUS.
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
Wednesday, 25-11-2026, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, AmsterdamMatthew Bourne's award-winning dance thriller, loosely based on Bizet's opera, reimagines the story in a greasy 1950's American garage-diner shattered by the arrival of a handsome stranger.
Sara Kroos - Low-Stimulus Funfair
Monday, 07-12-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamAfter a four-year break, award-winning comedian Sara Kroos returns with her successful show 'Low-Stimulus Funfair', an evening of cheerful stories, sharp humor, and sweet songs.
A Comical Christmas Revue: Divas in the Stable
Sunday, 20-12-2026, 15:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamStep into the absurd Christmas world of the duo Diva's op Stal in this sparkling revue full of hilarious sketches and beautiful Christmas songs.
Skins (Schillen)
Sunday, 27-12-2026, 20:00, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA theatrical monologue by non-binary artist Thorn de Vries, exploring identity, narratives, and transformation through fragmented scenes from their life.
New Year's with Rikkert
Sunday, 27-12-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA personal and sharp reflection on 2026 by award-winning theater maker Rikkert van Huisstede. A versatile, funny, and musical comedy show about finding connection in a crumbling world.
Rufus Wainwright & Metropole Orkest
Friday, 08-01-2027, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, AmsterdamRufus Wainwright and the Metropole Orkest present a grand tribute to Kurt Weill, breathing new life into his rich oeuvre with a mix of classical music, cabaret, and jazz.
Enfin, Barbin.
Friday, 15-01-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamFollowing the successful theater campaign X Y WE, physical performer Marleen Hendrickx brings the 19th-century French intersex person Herculine Barbin to life.
KATWIJK
Tuesday, 02-02-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamFollowing the theater hit 'Who's afraid of Oscar Wilde', the creators return with a new black comedy. A laugh-out-loud recognizable performance about intergenerational miscommunication, good intentions, and (self)acceptance.
Zou Je Van Mij Houden
Wednesday, 03-02-2027, 20:00, Theater aan het Spui, The HagueIn Dutch. A personal performance by artist Leendert Vooijce exploring gender identity, masculinity, and femininity through a blend of poetry, theater, and visual arts.
Ruth Jacott - The Time of My Life
Wednesday, 10-02-2027, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamAfter seven years, Ruth Jacott is back to celebrate her 50th anniversary in the business with a new theater show full of music, energy, and stories.
Fred van Leer: I Don't Really Know
Thursday, 11-02-2027, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamAfter a completely sold-out season, Fred van Leer returns with his hilarious show! Join Fred on his quest for the ideal man, filled with his unique experiences, thoughts, and anecdotes.
Tiresias
Saturday, 20-02-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA theater performance inspired by the Greek myth of Tiresias, who lived as both a man and a woman. This play explores trans-identity, transformation, and the fluidity of the world.
Titanique
Wednesday, 24-02-2027, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamThe international hit sensation Titanique is docking in the Netherlands! This over-the-top musical gives the iconic film Titanic a hilarious remix, with none other than Céline Dion herself at the helm.
Mabel Matiz
Friday, 12-03-2027, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamMabel Matiz returns to the Netherlands for a special concert at the Royal Theater Carré. Experience one of the most influential and innovative Turkish artists of his generation live.
Freedom is a Dancer
Friday, 12-03-2027, 20:15, Theater aan het Spui, The HagueWorld-class ballet dancer Vincenzo Turiano performs a remix of roles in a dazzling light and theater show, introducing you to their dynamic identity.
Holobiont
Friday, 02-04-2027, 19:30, Frascati, AmsterdamHolobiont is a five-hour happening that blends a queer rave, collective ritual, and anarchist playground. Performers and attendees explore identity, fluidity, and freedom in an immersive, transformative space.
Freedom is a Dancer
Saturday, 10-04-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamWorld-class non-binary ballet dancer Vincenzo Turiano explores their dynamic identity in a spectacular performance blending dance, comedy, and light.
Alleen maar lieve jongens
Sunday, 25-04-2027, 15:00, Theater aan het Spui, The HagueThe sweet, energetic Zeno feels different from the kids in his class. He only wants to go back to school when he's normal. But what is normal? Zeno's fathers pull out all the stops to find an answer.
Judith Engelen: I met you once, I loved you twice
Saturday, 01-05-2027, 12:00, de Brakke Grond, AmsterdamA visual performance based on Plato's myth of lost other halves, exploring the desire to love and the mistrust that can make it impossible.
Anne-Laure Vandeputte: Who's your Daddy?
Monday, 03-05-2027, 20:00, Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke Grond, AmsterdamA theatrical performance by Anne-Laure Vandeputte exploring queer parenthood, family structures, and societal norms through the art of male drag.
Sven Ratzke: Kopfkino
Wednesday, 26-05-2027, 20:15, Leidse Schouwburg, LeidenJoin entertainer Sven Ratzke on a musical and theatrical journey through 130 years of cinema, with surprising new arrangements of famous film songs.