De Meerpaal in Dronten is a multifunctional cultural centre designed in 1967 by architect Frank van Klingeren. The building is considered an icon of Dutch post-war architecture, known for its open, wall-free layout that blurs the boundary between public space and programme. It hosts concerts, theatre, film screenings and community events throughout the year.
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Peppa Pig returns to the stage with a brand-new theatrical show designed for children aged 2 and up.
De Meerpaal launches its theatre season with a presentation featuring live performances from artists in the upcoming programme.
Andy and Terry return to their chaotic treehouse with 78 storeys packed with absurd rooms and adventures. A playful show for children aged 6 and up.
Najib and Roué celebrate their quarter-century friendship with a theatre tour featuring stand-up and much more.
Wim van de Vliert performs with American singer Emily Brooke in an intimate concert inspired by Nashville's legendary Bluebird Café.
The beloved classic about 101 dalmatians comes to life as a theatre musical with live performances and spectacular sets.
Television personality Nabil Aoulad Ayad brings his stand-up comedy to the stage at De Meerpaal in Dronten.
The Even Bigger Slime Musical returns to De Meerpaal in Dronten with beloved performers and popular songs. A family-friendly musical for children aged 6 and up.
The Diamond Baritones deliver a versatile show blending opera, pop, and comedy.
Iris Rulkens brings her new show 'Van Harte' to the stage, featuring her signature character sketches, music and funny stories.
Bert Visscher celebrates his 65th birthday with a festive performance in his characteristic manner.
A biographical musical about Frans Halsema, continuing the tradition of acclaimed productions about Piaf, Dietrich and other cultural icons.
Vanaf2 Producties brings a musical family show about Anansi the Spider and the Greedy Tiger, brimming with fantasy and adventure for children aged 3 and up.
A musical performance for toddlers and young children where Nijntje cycles past the forest, farm and playground. Actress Marianne van Houten brings the beloved characters to life.
Percossa delivers a spectacular show at De Meerpaal in Dronten.
The Fortunate Sons delivers a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics with nostalgia and rock-'n-roll energy at De Meerpaal.
Paul Haenen performs his classic theatre show Dolman. A production that has been a fixture in theatre for fifty years.
Nick Schilder performs a refreshed concert celebrating the music of classic singer-songwriters at De Meerpaal.
Arie & Silvester return with their signature blend of questionable humour and time-tested routines. An evening full of surprises at De Meerpaal.
The Flevoland Philharmonic Orchestra performs works by Gershwin and Moussorgsky in Dronten.
A tribute to Billy Joel's musical legacy, performed with the La Finesse String Quartet. A celebration of the American pianist's timeless songs and compositions.
Fred Delfgauw takes his final bow with a retrospective of his work in the show 'Tot hier en nu verder'.
Dutch cabaret duo Blauwe Vinkjes performs their debut show, a hit with audiences nationwide.
Cabaret performer Fieke Opdam shares her unconventional journey from becoming the Netherlands' youngest nun at 18 to her current career on stage.
Storyteller and comedian Samir Fighil, winner of the Cameretten Personality Prize, performs his show.
MediaLane Theater's new Dutch musical 'Vlieg Met Me Mee' weaves together the stories of three generations of women through the songs of Paul de Leeuw.
Luca Warmer performs the intimate theatre concert 'Je suis Zorro', combining acrobatic vocals, personal stories, and original music.
Angela Groothuizen presents her theatre show 'Sexy Sixty', a lively and interactive performance about ageing, filled with humour and relatable moments.
De Gooise Operette stages an operetta set in Venice's canals, conducted by Miroslav Dimitrov and directed by Martin Pleyte, with the Gooise Operette Combo providing the musical accompaniment.
A performance exploring the invisible emotional weight and hidden feelings people carry within themselves.
Criminal law attorney Job Knoester explores the TBS system in a theatre lecture, examining who enters these clinics and the risks they pose after release.
Tangarine presents the second instalment of their theatre show about musical siblings, with classic songs and personal stories.
Jul and Julia, the famous characters from Kinderpretpark Julianatoren, bring their adventures to the stage in a special performance for children.
Jaski & Groenteman adapt the hugely popular Without Bottoms book series into a zany musical performance full of laughs and surprises.
Fox and Hare, beloved characters from Sylvia Vanden Heede's books, embark on daily adventures full of friendship and wonder in their forest home.
A*Fever performs an ABBA tribute show at De Meerpaal in Dronten for New Year's Eve.
Boban Braspenning presents his new musical cabaret show BRUTO, a sharp take on extreme wealth and its consequences.
The classic ballet Swan Lake is performed at De Meerpaal in Dronten.
Pink Project The Band, one of Europe's longest-running Pink Floyd tribute acts, brings 'The Story of Floyd' - a comprehensive celebration of the progressive rock legends.
The beloved animated series Bing arrives at the theatre with an interactive, musical performance designed for toddlers and their families.
Jörgen Raymann takes the stage at De Meerpaal in Dronten.
Céline Janssen takes the audience on a musical journey filled with opera, humour and emotion. A show for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts.
Maincourse explores the Bee Gees' rise to fame, their close family ties, and the personal tragedies that marked their remarkable story.
Ed Struijlaart explores the story behind John Mayer's Continuum, the soul and blues album that marked a turning point in the guitarist's career two decades ago.
Johnny de Mol returns with a new stand-up show full of personal stories and sharp observations.
Soraya de Bakker, a celebrated Dutch civil registrar and TV personality, explores marriage and love through theatre. Drawing on her experience conducting hundreds of weddings, she shares her insights on what it takes to make love work.
The National Theater Weekend marks its 10th edition with performances and activities at theaters across the Netherlands. Tickets start from € 10.
The Story Tellers presents Guitar Heroes Part 2, a musical performance celebrating the world's greatest guitarists featuring top musicians from the Benelux region.
Astrophotographer Govert de Roos reveals the stories behind his most celebrated images of the night sky.
Steven Kazàn brings his family show to De Meerpaal in Dronten. The Televizier-Ring Youth 2023 winner performs for children aged 6 and up.
Stand-up comedian Nienke Plas explores what you do when things get difficult - freeze, fight, flee, or make a terrible decision.
Marlijn Weerdenburg performs her new theatre concert 'Geworteld', a personal exploration of what home means.
A playful performance for children aged 4 and up about the friendship between the refined Lady and a carefree Vague Dog from the park.
Girls on Fire 3 brings an evening of laughter and group sing-alongs with a lineup of female performers.
Absurdist theatre by Karlijn Koel and Willemijn de Jonge, featuring sharp humour and surreal scenes that turn reality on its head.
Ocobar presents a theatre concert featuring the finest moments from Eric Clapton's catalogue, building on previous successful shows.
Bökkers presents 'Hier!', a new theatre show exploring the depth of a single Low Saxon word as greeting, exclamation and invitation.
Family show featuring Maya and her friends, perfect for children aged 1 and up.
bROTHERS iN bAND presents a tribute to Dire Straits with 'DIRE STRAITS - 50 YEARS', celebrating the legendary band that shaped music history.
The Dutch String Collective presents a wide-ranging repertoire from Baroque masters to contemporary works, featuring Purcell, Vivaldi, film scores, and Barber's Adagio for Strings.
The Dutch sing-along cabaret duo Vuile Huichelaar brings their humorous show 'Alle 13 fout!' to the stage.
Paul Rem presents his show about travels along royal palaces at De Meerpaal.
Theatre production Boeing Boeing at De Meerpaal in Dronten.
Cor Bakker and David Linx perform together in Dronten, two musicians with a natural musical rapport.
Max van den Burg explores the tension between modern comfort and the search for genuine adventure and meaning.
A theatre concert blending traditional Irish folk songs with contemporary hits from modern Irish artists, showcasing the enduring appeal of Irish music.
A tribute band of five young musicians performing 1960s pop hits. Winners of The Tribute: Battle of the Bands 2025.
The Dutch Tenors perform their show 'Rise Up' at De Meerpaal.
A live show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Boney M.'s 'Daddy Cool', packed with glitter and seventies disco vibes.
Penny Roox performs Adele's biggest hits with her warm voice in an intimate concert at De Meerpaal.
An evening of wonder and humour about your own street, where recognition and surprises alternate.
Thunder From Down Under brings Australian sexy entertainers with a Las Vegas residency to the Netherlands. An adults-only show for ages 18 and up.
Singer-songwriter Alex Roeka performs at De Meerpaal in Dronten. An intimate concert featuring personal songs about life on tour.
The Evergreen Top 1000 Live Band performs 'Golden Songs', a theatre concert celebrating timeless pop classics that unite generations.
Fred van Leer returns with his sold-out theatre show 'Ik weet het eigenlijk niet' for the 2026/2027 season.
A couple separated but trapped together in an unsold house with their teenagers. A powerful play about love, frustration, and what remains when a relationship ends.
Crazy Little Things delivers a Queen tribute show with 'We are the Champions: The Greatest Hits & More', bringing the legendary band's concert experience to life.
Meester Mark's second theatre show invites you to rediscover how children think and act - living in the present moment and viewing the world from fresh perspectives.
Richard Groenendijk presents his new solo show 'Gelukkig heb je mij nog' following his role in the musical Hairspray.
A theatre performance featuring the famous detective Sherlock Holmes at De Meerpaal.
Composer Henk Temming and presenter Martin Kuiper explore the making of Het Goede Doel's landmark debut album 'België', from hit singles to deep cuts.
Oscar Smit, jury-prize winner at Cameretten 2024, dissects the Dutch housing crisis in his stand-up show € 472.000,-.
Motel Westcoast marks two decades with a special anniversary edition featuring American West Coast classics at De Meerpaal.
Beyond the Music performs U2's greatest hits with a live band and classical orchestra, focusing on the iconic album The Joshua Tree.
Robert Jan Stips (Nits, SUPERSISTER) performs with violinist Marieke Brokamp in a duo spanning multiple genres and musical traditions.
Ultimate Eagles (UK) delivers an authentic tribute to the American rock band Eagles, with over 10 million views on their videos.
Award-winning folk band Rapalje brings their new show 'Easy & Free' about freedom and finding happiness in life's simple moments, full of energy and wit.
Roel C. Verburg blends sharp comedy and absurdist observations with funny guitar songs in a unique mix of stand-up and music.
Ernst and Bobbie deliver over an hour of humour, music and playful chaos in their new theatre show for young children.
Richard de Leth brings his new theatre show 'Er is meer' to De Meerpaal, building on the success of his previous production that drew over 25,000 spectators.
Karin Bloemen shares her experiences from a journey to southern Chile, where she found inspiration in a slower pace of life and authentic human connection.
A theatrical show celebrating BZN's greatest hits as part of 'The Story of BZN - De Mon Amour Tour'.
Jandino celebrates two decades performing with an evening of comedy and heartfelt moments.
Brucified performs a tribute to Bruce Springsteen, featuring his classic songs about hope, friendship and doubt.
Jan Akkerman marks his 80th birthday with an intimate theatre show featuring his band, singer Phil Bee, and songs from his recent albums.
Woezel & Pip celebrate their tenth theatre production with a special anniversary show featuring Sita, with plenty of audience participation.
Gerard Alderliefste celebrates French chanson with an eight-piece ensemble, featuring musical encounters, stories, and audience participation.
An interactive family musical featuring Mees Kees - De husselrace, designed for children aged 7 and up and their parents.
Mariska Bauer brings her popular cooking show to the theatre, combining live cooking with personal stories.
A darkly comic play about pensions and insurance that questions whether your retirement will be as secure as you imagine.
Kees van Amstel's sixth solo show examines education and what it reveals about our future - a sobering reflection on the state of things to come.
Comedian Rob Scheepers explores why some people tolerate spicy food while others don't - a talk about taste buds, adaptation, and pain signals.
Comedian Esther van der Voort performs a witty, candid show about motherhood, life choices, and the chaos of raising four children on her own.
Cabaret performer Martijn Kardol brings an evening of music and comedy, showcasing his talent in both musical theatre and solo cabaret.
3JS performs their distinctive Dutch-language narrative folk with guitar and vocals. An evening featuring songs from their debut album 'Watermensen' and beyond.
Erik van Muiswinkel and Cor Bakker present 'De Gouden Jaren', a theatre show combining archival newsreel footage, historical images and classic songs and stories.
Joep van Deudekom and Rob Urgert bring a hyper-interactive theatre show full of humour and audience participation.
Deng Boy brings his comedy theatre show full of relatable stories and humour to De Meerpaal in Dronten.
Father Leo and son Marius Blokhuis share their passion for music in an intimate concert. A story of two generations connected by sound and strings.
Jay Francis examines how we perceive world events and how polarization traps us in tunnel vision.
A theatrical tribute to the late singer Rob de Nijs, featuring his songs and stories. A heartfelt homage for his devoted fans.
A physical, nearly wordless performance for toddlers and young children about a mole discovering who pooped on his head.
An exciting slapstick performance full of physical theatre for children aged 3 and up.
Charl Delemarre performs a tribute to Ramses Shaffy, capturing the essence of the legendary artist's work with emotional depth and authenticity.
Charl Delemarre performs a live set at De Meerpaal in Dronten.
De Meerpaal welcomes visitors on Open Monumentendag, a nationwide initiative offering free access to historic monuments.
The Circus Brothers deliver a hilarious circus adventure full of acrobatics and slapstick for children aged 4 and up.