De Cacaofabriek is a former cacao factory in Helmond that has been converted into a cultural hub. The building houses a concert hall, theatre spaces, studios and catering facilities, hosting everything from live music and comedy to art exhibitions and markets. The industrial character of the original factory has been deliberately preserved throughout.
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Four interconnected coming-of-age stories set on the shores of Michigan's Green Lake in this directorial debut by Sierra Falconer.
Award-winning Italian drama capturing the final school year through a nostalgic lens.
Christopher Nolan adapts Homer's classic epic The Odyssey into an ambitious cinematic production filmed across the world.
A documentary by Gianfranco Rosi exploring Naples and Pompeii through black-and-white photography, revealing the city's character and the vulnerability of its fading heritage.
Matthew McConaughey stars as a honey producer in Oklahoma trying to repair his bond with his foster daughter while competitors close in on his business.
A Sardinian shepherd resists a resort development threatening his village in this Italian drama based on a true story.
A magical tree transports a family to fantasy worlds brimming with adventure and magic in this family film.
André Rieu marks 20 years of summer concerts on Maastricht's Vrijthof in this cinema screening of Viva Maastricht!
The PAW Patrol pups crash-land on a tropical island full of dinosaurs and meet Rex, a pup stranded there years before.
Ivy spends an unusual summer at Children Run Free Camp, a retreat for teenagers dealing with cancer's aftermath. A film about friendship, growth, and finding yourself.
Free outdoor cinema in Helmond: Kinky Boots screens under the stars as part of the 200-year Canal celebration.
A short documentary by Peter van den Reek about daily life along a Brabant canal, featuring stories from residents, skippers, farmers and fishermen.
Two documentaries exploring Indonesian women's family histories: Cheroney Pelupessy journeys with her mother to confront generational trauma, while Senna seeks her roots and reconnects with relatives.
A father and son journey across Java to explore their family history and what it means to be both Dutch-Indonesian and Javanese.
Filmmaker Daan van Citters and actor Joenoes Polnaya journey to Indonesia to uncover their grandfathers' roles in the colonial struggle against Indonesian independence. A documentary grappling with hidden history and moral complexity.
A Dutch classic about an unlikely friendship between a drug dealer and a student, featuring a memorable performance by Cees Geel.
Documentary following Sophie as she treks 500 kilometers through Norwegian wilderness to escape work and family pressures and find herself.
Music Movies presents music films in the pop hall of De Cacaofabriek with an open bar. On 24 September, an Oasis Experience evening features legendary concert footage and Britpop atmosphere.
Otakat screens the classic anime film Akira in stunning 4K restoration at this Helmond venue.
A music film documenting Queen's legendary Budapest concert, screened in the concert hall with the bar open.
Documentary following Canadian metal band Anvil and their decades-long struggle for breakthrough, featuring bandmates Steve Lips Kudlow and Robb Reiner.
A documentary about the Knepp estate in England, where Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell rewild their depleted land and create one of Britain's most successful nature-recovery projects.
Cacao Classics celebrates the 50th anniversary of Taxi Driver with a screening preceded by a 30-minute introduction from Twan Arts.
The 30th anniversary screening of Trainspotting, introduced by Twan Arts. Part of the monthly Cacao Classics film series.
A four-course dinner paired with a dragqueen bingo and dinner show featuring glitter, humor and entertainment at De Cacaofabriek.
Historical drama about General Charles de Gaulle, who organizes the resistance movement against Nazi Germany from London after France's capitulation in 1940.
The legendary American soul and disco group The Three Degrees performs at De Cacaofabriek in Helmond.
A historical drama about General de Gaulle, who flees to London in June 1940 to defend free France against Nazi Germany.
British progressive rock band The Tangent, fronted by keyboardist Andy Tillison, delivers dynamic live shows combining ambitious compositions with jazz and electronic elements.
A theatre piece about friendship, freedom and loss in 1986 Amsterdam's nightlife, against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic.
In The Flesh performs Pink Floyd's 1970s catalogue, blending sprawling psychedelic pieces with the iconic songs from Wish You Were Here, The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
Century's Crime pays tribute to Supertramp with a faithful recreation of the progressive rock band's classic hits and sound.
Irish blues guitarist Dom Martin brings a powerful voice and distinctive style to the stage, performing solo and with his rock-driven power trio.
Blues-rock guitarist Philip Sayce brings his powerful live shows to Helmond, with raw guitar tones rooted in the tradition of Hendrix and Clapton.
Time Bandits, the disco-funk band fronted by Alides Hidding, returns after 45 years. The group scored hits across Europe and America in the 1980s and experienced a revival following Alides' appearance on Beste Zangers.
Polish hip-hop legend Kali brings his street music to Helmond. An evening with one of the most influential artists in the Polish rap scene.
Swedish black metal legends Marduk bring their uncompromising sound to De Cacaofabriek. Three decades of extreme metal intensity from one of the genre's most respected acts.
Canadian metal legends Anvil perform songs from their first three albums, with Belgian support band KILLER.
Former Wishbone Ash guitarist Martin Turner performs his Two Eras Tour, celebrating the classic rock legacy of one of the genre's most influential bands.
Five-time Grammy-nominated guitarist Robben Ford brings his distinctive blend of blues, jazz and rock to De Cacaofabriek in Helmond.
The Clarks play a Golden Earring tribute set with members of the original band.
Sons of the Culture Clash, the new name of Urban Dance Squad, brings fresh music after more than 25 years of silence.
The National Ballet performs the classical ballet Manon at this intimate venue.
British blues-rock trio The Zac Schulze Gang brings a dynamic blend of blues, rock, punk and funk. Named UK Blues Emerging Act in 2024, they've played major festivals including Eric Clapton's Crossroads.
British progressive metal band Threshold performs their classic album Hypothetical in full to mark its 25th anniversary.
The Vipers perform a Queen tribute show with live strings and soprano at De Cacaofabriek in Helmond, featuring classics like Bohemian Rhapsody.
American sludge metal pioneers EYEHATEGOD perform in Helmond, with support from fuzz rock trio Baardvader.
Three tribute bands celebrate the classic rock and pop hits of CCR, ZZ Top and The Police at De Cacaofabriek.
Craft Beer Festival Indoor showcasing specialty beers from Dutch breweries at De Cacaofabriek.
English power-metal band Fellowship plays with Slovak support Signum Regis, bringing melodic anthems and high-energy performances.
Bizet's Carmen directed by Damiano Michieletto, featuring Ginger Costa-Jackson in the title role and Russell Thomas as Don José.
Janse Bagge Bend performs at De Cacaofabriek in Helmond for a night of live music.
A congress for comic artists and creative professionals featuring sessions on entrepreneurship, funding, publishing, and new techniques.
Dutch comic artists showcase and sell their work at a portfolio market in the Cacaofabriek. Meet the creators and discover their latest comics.
Comic Makers Days features an exhibition exploring the work and world of comic artists at De Cacaofabriek.
Dit Is Helmond LIVE! is a festival with live music and entertainment at De Cacaofabriek.
Mr. Punch performs a tribute to Marillion's Fish-era with theatrical flair and 80's progrock, playing the band's classic early material.
The legendary British rock band Dave Hill's Slade, with 23 Top 20 hits including six number ones, performs at De Cacaofabriek.
Still Traveling Wilburys performs a two-hour tribute to The Traveling Wilburys, featuring the complete Vol 1 album, selections from Vol 3, and solo hits from Harrison, Dylan, Petty, Lynne and Orbison.
Peter Wright's classic ballet adaptation of The Nutcracker follows Clara's magical adventure through enchanted landscapes and dancing toys.
Virtuoso guitarist Mike Keneally, celebrated for collaborations with Frank Zappa and Steve Vai, brings his solo project to Helmond. Dave Cureton opens the show.
German psychedelic rock band Kadavar brings their energetic live show to Helmond, blending stoner, proto-metal and classic hard rock.
Indoor fashion market with diverse stalls at De Cacaofabriek. Free admission.
Dutch jazz ensemble New Cool Collective blends jazz, Latin, afrobeat and dance with live improvisation and grooves.
The UK's official number 1 ABBA tribute act brings their energetic stage show to Helmond, recreating the Swedish pop legends' greatest hits.
A nine-piece Dutch David Bowie tribute band performs the iconic hits of the legendary artist at De Cacaofabriek.
A tribute show celebrating Neil Diamond's greatest hits at De Cacaofabriek.
The Hillbilly Moonshiners deliver high-energy bluegrass covers of Billie Eilish, AC/DC and Blink-182, with blazing banjos and tight harmonies.
Singer-songwriter Pieternel and Blue Grass Boogiemen deliver an intimate acoustic programme of Americana and bluegrass at De Cacaofabriek.
Norwegian prog-rock guitarist and Airbag founder Bjørn Riis performs solo with cinematic compositions and melancholic guitar work.
British rock band These Wicked Rivers brings soulful performances rooted in rock and blues heritage to Helmond.
Wagner's Götterdämmerung in a contemporary, surreal production directed by Barrie Kosky, with Antonio Pappano conducting.
Austrian symphonic power metal band Serenity brings an exclusive Benelux show of epic metal to Helmond.
A tribute show featuring the biggest country hits from Dolly Parton, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Lady A and Chris Stapleton.
Mozart's celebrated opera Così fan tutte in a new production by Netia Jones, featuring two young men testing their girlfriends' loyalty through a dangerous game of seduction and shifting reality.
British tribute band The Doors Rising brings the classic songs of The Doors to life at De Cacaofabriek.
A night celebrating classic new-wave hits from Depeche Mode, Blondie, The Talking Heads, New Order and beyond.
Christopher Wheeldon's ballet adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, in which Alice follows a white rabbit into a world of bizarre encounters and romantic entanglements.
The Royal Ballet's Swan Lake, choreographed by Liam Scarlett, features Tchaikovsky's iconic score and stunning visual design.
Puccini's operatic thriller Tosca in Oliver Mears' acclaimed production, conducted by Daniel Oren. A story of love, art and power in a war-torn Rome.
Kenneth MacMillan's celebrated choreography of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, set to Prokofiev's powerful score. A story of youthful passion and tragic fate.
A night of Dutch pop classics and contemporary hits, from Doe Maar to BLØF, with DJs spinning sing-alongs and dancefloor favourites.
A four-course dinner paired with a dragqueen bingo and dinner show featuring glitter, humour and entertainment at De Cacaofabriek's brasserie.
Maja emigrates as a six-year-old with her parents from Yugoslavia to Denmark in search of a better life. An intimate family drama about adaptation, loss, and the question of where you truly belong.
Historical drama film starring Andrew Scott as British meteorologist James Stagg, who must persuade General Eisenhower to reconsider the D-Day invasion plans.
A double feature of the French historical epic about Charles de Gaulle: Résistance and Liberté. Simon Abkarian stars in director Antonin Baudry's monumental film, one of 2026's major French cinema releases.
Shaun the Sheep returns in his latest adventure. This family film screens at De Cacaofabriek during the Cinema 10-Day Festival, with a special offer: buy one ticket, get the second free from 21-24 September.
An absurd Irish comedy about a bureaucrat tasked with evicting two stubborn siblings from their island home. Starring Domhnall Gleeson.
A French film about a devoted husband who discovers his wife has never experienced pleasure in their twenty-year marriage, and sets out to change that.
A French drama following a teenager navigating family crisis, economic hardship, and the first stirrings of adulthood in a Parisian suburb.
Two English brothers flee to Ireland's west coast to stay together, aided by a free-spirited street musician.
A horror film marathon featuring four films screened consecutively through the night of Halloween at De Cacaofabriek.
HalloWiebe: Overdrive screens as part of the KinderFilmFestival. Children can watch for € 8,50, with juice and popcorn included.
Family film about Sinterklaas and his flying helpers, part of the KinderFilmFestival in Helmond. Children pay € 8,50 including juice and popcorn.
Yugly is part of the KinderFilmFestival at De Cacaofabriek. For € 8.50, each child gets a film, juice and popcorn.
Children's film Moppervis screens as part of the KinderFilmFestival in October. Admission is € 8.50 including juice and popcorn.
Tafeltoppers presents a dragqueen bingo and dinner show with a 4-course menu at De Cacaofabriek's brasserie.
A pub quiz night organized by De Cacaofabriek and Quizzzit for teams of two to four people from the Helmond region.
Jeanne's carefully constructed child-free life is upended when her estranged sister abandons two young children on her doorstep. A gripping play about family, duty, and unexpected turns.
An audiovisual guided tour through the cultural heritage of the former chocolate factory De Cacaofabriek in Helmond.
An Italian costume drama following young violinist Cecilia and composer Antonio Vivaldi as their paths cross, bound by music, talent, and the search for identity.
A magical family theatre show about children who travel through a wondrous tree to fantasy worlds.
A psychological thriller about a celebrated writer and the mysterious assistant she hires, set in post-attack Paris.
Dutch pop legends Het Goede Doel reunite with their original line-up for a concert featuring their 1980s hits.
A historical drama set in 1936 Palestine, where journalists, resistance fighters, and refugees navigate censorship, repression, and conflicting ideals on the eve of a pivotal moment.
Ghost Elephants takes the stage at De Cacaofabriek in Helmond.
Group exhibition featuring work by fifteen emerging artists from the jump! programme. Fifth edition presenting pieces created over the past eighteen months.
A theatre production about the children of a famous artist who hire a forger to finish their father's paintings and protect their inheritance.
Interactive pub quiz for teams of two to four people, organized by De Cacaofabriek and Quizzzit in Helmond.
90s Riot! delivers a full evening of 90s rock, from grunge and punk to britpop classics.
Record fair on the terrace of De Cacaofabriek in Helmond featuring LPs, singles and CDs from various dealers.
A dinner show with a four-course menu and David Bowie tribute performance by Rias Baarda at De Cacaofabriek's brasserie.
The Dancefloor Classics celebrates 90s and 00s house and eurodance hits with DJ Ruud van Rijen and special guest DJ Jean.
Dutch rock band The Scene reunites after ten years with original members and new vocalist Syb van der Ploeg for a comeback tour.
Pasar Maluku celebrates Moluccan culture with food, music and crafts at De Cacaofabriek. Free entry for all.
A four-course dinner paired with dragqueen bingo and entertainment at De Cacaofabriek's brasserie.
A symposium celebrating a decade of jump! and TalentHubs in Brabant, bringing together professionals and stakeholders in regional talent development.
A pub quiz organized by De Cacaofabriek and Quizzzit for teams of two to four people from Helmond and the region.
A dragqueen bingo and dinner show by Tafeltoppers featuring a four-course menu at De Cacaofabriek's brasserie.
The third Craft Beer Festival in Helmond, featuring craft beers from local and international breweries.
De Cacaofabriek and Quizzzit host a pub quiz for teams of two to four people. Register your team and test your knowledge against other participants from Helmond and the region.
De Cacaofabriek and Quizzzit host a pub quiz for teams of two to four people from Helmond and the region.