Het Speelhuis is Helmond's main pop venue, hosting national and international acts across a wide range of genres - from rock and metal to electronic music and hip-hop. Alongside headline concerts, it regularly gives local talent a stage and runs club nights.
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Explore the inner workings of Het Speelhuis on a behind-the-scenes guided tour through normally restricted areas of the theatre.
Two brothers perform a playful show of talking, playing and singing, where every word gets hilariously misunderstood.
Dutch musical about the life and death of Edith Piaf, sixty years after her passing. Featuring her most famous songs including 'Non, Je ne regrette rien' and 'La Vie En Rose'.
Two classical string quartets: JanΓ‘Δek's expressive 'Kreutzer Sonata' arrangement and Beethoven's opus 59 with Russian influences.
Ballerina Igone de Jongh leads a masterclass sharing 35 years of experience, coaching two students live in ballet technique, artistry and passion.
Queen Must Go On presents a theatrical tribute show featuring Queen's greatest hits, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Love Of My Life.
Dutch stand-up comedian Daan van der Hoeven explores happiness and self-reinvention in this personal comedy show.
Conny Janssen Danst presents DANSLOKAAL, an annual talent hub where choreographers create new dance works. This year explores the future of Dutch dance.
Nastaran Razawi Khorasani explores life and farewell in 'Heartbeats', a performance that disturbs and consoles in equal measure.
Harm Edens presents his theatrical lecture on the state of the world at Het Speelhuis. A show combining humour and critical reflection on how we can build a better future together.
Dennis Hurkmans shares the story of BUS Whisky in an interactive theater show featuring music and whisky tasting.
Louise Korthals performs her acclaimed cabaret show 'Korthals in stukken', featuring powerful songs and commanding stage presence.
Flat Earth Society pays an unconventional tribute to John Coltrane on what would have been his 100th birthday, exploring his legacy through unexpected musical paths and bold reinterpretations.
Marie Koet, hailed as the comedy talent of 2026, performs her debut show Eindspel - a sharp, honest exploration of staying ahead in life, delivered with wit and self-deprecation.
A new biographical musical about cabaret performer Frans Halsema, a beloved figure in Dutch entertainment for decades.
Youth Theatre Carrousel presents the classic children's film about Mees, who accidentally takes his best friend Tim's pocket knife and tries everything to return it.
An interactive performance for toddlers where a world emerges from a construction kit, filled with white objects and discoveries.
Oortwolk stages the Greek myth of Narcissus and Echo, exploring themes of love and loss through a theatrical performance designed for children aged 9 and older.
A hilarious buttocks adventure for children from 3 years old and adults, following a knight on a quest through the magical Buttocks Forest.
Four primary school pupils investigate a mysterious secret about their strict headmaster in this interactive children's musical with audience participation.
Interactive music performance for children aged 4+ exploring rhythm, the body, and sound. Young performers discover their own heartbeat and create music together.
Juf Roos and Gijs find a lost puppy on their way to a Dutch countryside holiday, leading them to Aunt Tulp's farm in this musical show for toddlers.
Rayen Panday presents a personal show about control, love, and the art of letting go.
Stef Bos performs solo across the Netherlands and Belgium. The audience shapes the setlist by submitting song requests in advance, making each evening unique.
Beth & Flo perform a humorous piano concert featuring classical works by Beethoven, Scriabin and Bach, interspersed with unexpected improvisations.
Toneelgroep Maastricht presents the tragicomedy "Almost a Life", exploring how the housing crisis shapes the personal choices of three thirty-somethings.
Dancers Vladyslav and Veronika present their new show Vlad & Veronika - Revelation, exploring emotion, love, and resilience through poetic movement.
Myrthe Boot and her band the Bootsmannen present the music theatre production EILAND, exploring the tension between seeking a safe haven and the urge to explore.
Gerrie Smits examines 2026 in his new show, exploring world news, cat videos, and the sensation that everything is simultaneously overwhelming and insufficient.
A tribute band bringing The Eagles' classic rock hits to life with authentic guitar work and tight vocal harmonies from the 1970s era.
Luuk Weggemans presents his full-length pop-comedy show 'Lach maar om mij' at Het Speelhuis. The comedian and regular on 'De Fiksers' is known for his satirical humour.
Pieter Verelst performs his new comedy show 'Always On', a candid exploration of overcommitment, the pressure to do it all, and finding balance between giving to others and caring for yourself.
Melanie During explores the T. rex and the age of dinosaurs - when they lived, what Earth was like, and why they went extinct.
Director Koen Verheijden stages Frans Kellendonk's novel about a fractured family whose struggles reflect the divisions of late-twentieth-century Dutch society.
Dutch comedian Jandino marks two decades of performing with a special anniversary show featuring his signature humour and storytelling.
Tineke Schouten brings her new show 'Femme Vitaal' to Het Speelhuis, exploring how she maintains her energetic performances well past retirement age.
Het Zuidelijk Toneel and Silke van Kamp explore the fascinating and disturbing parallels between artist Joseph Beuys and Adolf Hitler, and what art and education can mean for the world.
A musical theatre adventure for children aged 4+ about a missing cat, featuring songs about encounters, farewells, and adventures.
Belgian band Pater Moeskroen celebrates four decades with a retrospective of classics from Belgian pop history.
The Nederlands Blazers Ensemble and Duda Paiva Company present 'Breath of the Forest', a theatrical concert inspired by the KamayurΓ‘ people of the Amazon.
A playful Sinterklaas tale about baker Barend and his apprentice baking treats for the Sint, with a mysterious missing recipe.
Jochen Otten performs his stand-up show 'The Worst Is Not' with dry wit and sharp observations about time, health, fatherhood, and love.
A puppet theatre show where Jan Klaassen searches for King Bollebuik's lost crown in this thrilling adventure for children.
Bach specialist Jan-Willem Rozenboom performs his interpretations of Bach's piano works with clear voice leading and meticulous tone formation.
De Vrouwejaars brings together female artists for an alternative New Year's Eve show mixing stand-up, comedy, cabaret and music with fresh perspectives on the year ahead.
Her Majesty returns to its classic format with a tribute to a leading artist or band.
Two Dutch musicians explore the collision of Dutch cabaret tradition with American Southern roots music in an imaginative musical dialogue.
Agnes Laura Kumpina performs as the goddess Venus in a distinctive take on the classical tale of unrequited love and ambition.
Thijs van de Meeberg brings the true story of Richard Gadd to the stage - an intense personal account of five years of stalking, emails and voicemails.
Absurdist comedian Ronald Snijders performs his new show 'Leven met humor' at Het Speelhuis in Helmond.
BjΓΆrn van der Doelen, praised as one of the Netherlands' finest songwriters, performs with his band the Huursoldaten. A musician and storyteller who blends music with theatrical performance.
A British theatre production blending Norse mythology with professional wrestling, combining Shakespearean drama and physical combat performed by actor-wrestlers.
Genesius presents the Helmond Christmas Revue, a new farce featuring regular performers Wim Peters, Geert van Gastel and Charlotte Janssen.
Jon van Eerd directs a fresh adaptation of the comedy Boeing Boeing, fifteen years after the previous production.
Het Zuidelijk Toneel and Ada Γzdogan present an intriguing piece about a woman trapped in stifling summer heat, where the audience must piece together the story themselves.
NoΓ«l Nomade combines baroque and folk music in a Christmas programme. The French vocal trio Les ItinΓ©rantes blend early music from around the world with contemporary folk traditions.
Sister and brother Estel and Vladi wait in a mailbox-filled hall for their gift to arrive. A playful performance for children from age 6.
Angela Groothuizen presents her theatre show 'Sexy Sixty', a humorous and interactive performance about aging, aimed at women of all ages.
A ladies' night of humor and music at Het Speelhuis, where you can laugh freely and sing along with your friends.
Efteling brings the Baron 1898 story to the stage in a new theatrical production for children aged 6 and up.
Cabaret performer Ramon Chatrer presents his second programme 'VOLK', which earned four-star reviews and was named 'Critics' Choice' by Theaterkrant.
The Diamond Baritones bring back their hit show with an expanded programme, opening with The Circle of Life concert and building to an interactive party.
Capella Brabant presents "Alone Together", a moving story about two people who don't understand each other but need one another.
The son of Father Christmas dreams of becoming the Easter Bunny instead of following his family's Christmas tradition. A playful show about pursuing your own dreams.
Elle Woods pursues a law degree at Harvard to win back her ex-boyfriend in this musical about ambition and self-discovery.
Viko and Thor discover a mysterious piece of wood in their workshop and set off on an adventure to find where it came from. An interactive music theatre show for children from age 3.
Rob Kemps tells the story of the greatest chansonnier of all time - a Flemish Belgian who travelled from Schaarbeek to Paris and beyond.
A practical evening about parenting challenges: how to handle children who won't listen and teenagers who lose their temper. For parents seeking real solutions.
Kat is fearless, yet struggles with anxiety when her mother falls ill. A moving children's theatre piece about courage and love for ages 7 and up.
Freek de Jonge stages the fourth instalment of his memoirs, reflecting on 1969-1980 when his career began and took a pivotal turn.
Comedian and musician Roel C. Verburg performs an evening of sharp jokes, absurdist observations and funny guitar songs.
Theater Rotterdam presents Glenn Faria's story with ZO! Gospel Choir, an intimate portrait of growing up in the city surrounded by family, friends and the shadow of apartment blocks.
A boy defends himself in this theatre piece about conflict and perspective. Wildpark is a performance for children aged 8 and up.
Dutch cabaret artist Remko Vrijdag performs a new solo show combining chaos, fantasy and sharp social commentary.
Dutch jazz ensemble Fuse performs an evening of distinctive repertoire and personal stories at Het Speelhuis.
Actor Romijn Conen stars in VALLICHT as a fifty-year-old man cast out by his wife. An intimate exploration of love, identity, and the struggle to see oneself anew.
Coming on Strong pays tribute to Golden Earring with their show 'Onze Earring' - a personal homage to the Netherlands' greatest rock band.
Paskal Jakobsen performs an intimate solo show featuring personal songs and a new album, a different sound from his work with BLΓF.
Choreographer Guilherme Miotto transforms the theatre into a workshop of rhythm and movement, where four performers merge percussion and dance into one experience.
Surinamese stand-up comedian JΓΆrgen Raymann, a pioneer of Dutch comedy television, returns with a live theatre show.
Marjolijn van Kooten performs dry, self-deprecating cabaret about anxiety, overthinking and medication. Her sold-out shows have made her a fixture in Dutch comedy venues.
When Emile receives an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis, he leaves his stifling life behind and sets out on an unexpected road trip with the mysterious Joanne, confronting memories and questions about an uncertain future.
String orchestra Kamerata Zuid and soprano Francis van Broekhuizen celebrate Dutch-language classics in a live concert.
A personal performance exploring identity, family, and belonging through the eyes of a father and his daughter.
Maarten van Rossem dissects historical and current social issues with sharp humour and deep knowledge. An evening of provocative stories where learning and laughter intertwine.
A piano concert combining live music and mindfulness, for those seeking a moment of calm and musical enjoyment.
Genesius presents a traditional carnival sketch at Het Speelhuis in 2027.
Steven KazΓ n presents his new family show 'Hoe dan!' at Het Speelhuis. A theatre performance for children aged 6 and up.
Lonne Gosling performs her tragicomic one-woman show with personal stories, absurd sketches and quirky characters.
A theatrical adaptation of Antoine de Saint-ExupΓ©ry's beloved children's classic 'The Little Prince', for ages 8 and up.
Theater Terra brings the beloved children's book to life in a playful family show for ages 3+. Frog discovers his own talents while his friends share theirs.
A theatrical celebration of BZN's greatest hits, featuring live performances of classics like 'Mon Amour', 'Just an Illusion' and 'The Old Calahan' by a band of musicians and singers.
A tribute show about Amy Winehouse, the six-time Grammy winner whose music touched millions. The performance traces her meteoric rise and lasting artistic impact.
Dark comedy by Hulst & Tarenskeen about a left-progressive family whose world is turned upside down by the internet.
Silbersee presents an unconventional Carmen adaptation where the women take center stage: Carmen and Maria refuse to accept a tragedy that repeats itself across generations.
The Dutch Tenors bring vocal power, humour and audience interaction to their theatre show 'Rise Up'.
Iris Rulkens returns with her new theatre show 'Van Harte', featuring characters, music and hilarious anecdotes.
Anneke van Giersbergen performs a curated selection of Irish music, from traditional folk to rock classics, showcasing her distinctive clear voice.
Het Zuidland's new production Lucky Blue stars Romijn Scholten as a boy whose life is upended by a secret relationship with a teacher.
Comedian Esther van der Voort shares her life as a single mother of four in a witty show about what truly counts.
Dutch cabaret performer Andries Tunru brings his acclaimed five-star show to Het Speelhuis. A versatile artist known for TV appearances and improvisation work.
TOEAC & De Stilte present a visual theatre piece with a spinning turntable and bookcase that descends into chaos. An interactive performance full of movement and puzzles.
A new Dutch theatre play about events from 2005 in Haaksbergen, featuring Stefan de Walle and a talented cast of young actors.
Aunt Tulip embarks on a new adventure in her colourful flower garden. A delightful children's theatre show for ages 4 to 7.
Motel Westcoast marks a decade with a jubilee edition showcasing the best moments from ten years of musical theatre. A production known for its distinctive multi-part vocal harmonies.
Fimme Bakker presents his debut full-length cabaret programme 'Zwaargewicht'. The jury-prize winner of the Groningen Student Cabaret Festival performs solo.
Nabil Aoulad Ayad, a television personality from shows like 'Wie Is De Mol' and 'LOL: Last One Laughing', returns to the theatre with an evening of comedy, characters and music.
An interactive concert for toddlers and young children exploring the animal kingdom through classical music, dance, and play with live musicians.
A concert for toddlers aged 1.5 to 2.5 featuring singing, dancing and playing along with musical toys to classical works by Mozart, Smetana and DvoΕΓ‘k.
Krulmuziek performs a special live concert for babies aged 0 to 18 months featuring classical violin music, rattles, and a group carrying dance.
Knuffelrock revives the 1990s rock ballads that soundtracked first loves and heartbreak, featuring classics by Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Cyndi Lauper and more.
Raymi Sambo examines drug use in the Netherlands through an intimate theatrical lens, exploring the lives of those struggling with addiction.
Three pianists explore The Beatles' music in a theatrical concert that showcases experimental arrangements and the diverse musical styles that made the band revolutionary.
Immersive performance exploring grief, joy and overwhelming emotions through dance, light and music in a slowly transforming space.
Johnny de Mol presents his second stand-up show 'Goed dat jij bestaat!', reflecting on family life and how the women around him influence his journey as a father.
A theatrical exploration of what 'ordinary' really means and who gets to decide what counts as normal.
3JS celebrates their twenty-year anniversary with a show featuring musical highlights from two decades of Dutch folk-pop.
Cabaret performer Thijs Kemperink from Twente brings his new show 'Driven to the Limit', a sharp and witty examination of society's culture of fear.
A theatre piece about a 1970s band grappling with idealism, passion, and conflict on the eve of their performance.
Dutch folk singer Gerard van Maasakkers performs solo with guitar at Het Speelhuis. An intimate evening of songs and stories.
A musical performance about a nine-year-old boy searching for his way home, presented by Opera Zuid, De Nationale Opera and the Nederlandse Reisopera. For children from 8 years old.
Interactive theatre about two young people escaping reality for the online world, featuring a matching app that lets audiences connect during and after the show.
Holland Dance Festival showcases 'Talent On The Move', a dance performance by young dancers from Codarts Rotterdam working with world-renowned choreographers.
JoΓ«l Borelli performs a theatre concert of music, humour and personal stories from his piano.
A thriller based on Saskia Noort's bestseller, starring Isa Hoes and Edwin Jonker.
Niels Geusebroek brings his 'Because of You' theatre tour to Helmond with intimate concerts featuring his greatest hits and fresh songs.
Woezel & Pip celebrate their tenth theatre show with a special anniversary performance featuring Sita and interactive moments with families.
Mariska Bauer brings her popular cooking show to the theatre, combining live cooking with personal stories in an intimate setting.
Mime theatre group Bambie stages its own take on Bambi, drawing on both the Disney film and Felix Salten's darker original novel.
Nasrdin Dchar presents his most intimate theatre show yet, a new production created with director Floris van Delft.
Award-winning cabaret artist Stefan Hendrikx performs his acclaimed debut show, praised by major Dutch newspapers.
LoΓ―s Lane marks 40 years with a concert featuring their biggest Dutch pop hits. Sisters Suzanne and Monique Klemann perform their most beloved songs.
Ibsen's classic about a woman breaking free from her husband's expectations. A timeless play about freedom and self-respect.
Sven Ratzke presents a new solo show that takes audiences on a musical and theatrical journey through over 130 years of cinema history.
Barokopera Amsterdam presents Purcell's semi-opera 'The Indian Queen' at Het Speelhuis in Helmond. An intriguing work blending theatre and opera, based on a 17th-century play.
Panama Pictures presents 'Don't despair', a physical performance where a monumental structure transforms and performers continually adapt to what is left.
Popup Choir presents an interactive evening where the audience sings along. Under the motto "We play, you sing", singing together takes centre stage, with quick jokes and improvisation.
A tribute to Annie M.G., the writer who captured everyday life with humour and sharp observation. Her words about cats, children and human quirks remain as relevant as ever.
The Kik performs a night of Beatles classics, completely translated into Dutch. The Rotterdam band brings sixties pop with Dutch lyrics blending humour and poetry.
Theater Terra's musical adventure for children aged 6 and up, featuring Pippi Longstocking on a quest to rescue her father from fearsome pirates.
A tragicomic theatrical journey through 200,000 years of human history, from fire to extinction, featuring inventive tricks and surprising turns.
Nhung Dam presents her new show 'Legend of the White Snake', blending humour, songs and personal storytelling.
Max van den Burg explores how we get trapped in comfortable, predictable routines and questions where real adventure has disappeared to.
The Nederlands Blazers Ensemble performs Strauss and Schoenberg, exploring love and inner transformation through music.
John and Kees de Bever bring their musical farce 'The Beavers Are Almost Here...' to the stage, packed with music, chaos and hilarious mishaps.
Mannenkoor Lambardi marks its jubilee with a concert spanning the choir's musical history and repertoire.
Danslab 3 presents three contemporary choreographers - Sellam El Achari, Anne Suurendonk, and the duo Justin de Jager & Sem Deliveyne - who introduce their work before performing.
Slagerij van Kampen performs 'Rhythm of Freedom', blending drums, percussion and keyboards to unite cultures in a celebration of freedom.
Huub Smit and Gürkan Küçüksentürk play two men repeatedly crossing paths in this sharp comedy about misunderstandings and the pitfalls of everyday communication.
Cabaret performers from Brabant present their own humor and stories in this special edition of The Cabaret Club.
The Wijsneuzen, the YouTube and social media stars, bring their funny and educational show for kids and parents to Het Speelhuis.
Compagnie Tiuri & Jordy Dik present 'Nothing Left On Blue', a clown theatre show exploring power, war, and the absurdity of world politics.
Original vocalists from legendary Dutch pop bands perform together with Nederpop All Stars, celebrating the biggest hits from Nederpop history.
Two ex-partners and their teenagers unexpectedly share a house due to housing shortage. A funny and touching play about cohabitation, old feelings, and finding balance under one roof.
Ellen ten Damme presents a try-out of her new theatre tour Medusa. The audience gets an exclusive first look at work in progress.
The musical hit returns with familiar faces and big songs. Benji discovers that slime is no longer as popular as he thought and embarks on a new adventure.
A bold staging of Vondel's 'Lucifer' by Het Zuidelijk Toneel, with Sarah Moeremans and Joachim Robbrecht exploring the fate of rebellious angels.
Flemish theatre maker Evi Hanssen explores menopause, self-acceptance and the body's transformation with wit and candour in 'Bloedheet & tranen'.
Francis van Broekhuizen is literally sawed in half while singing in a unique collaboration with illusionist Dion.
Lil Ones presents a musical theatre adventure for children aged 3 and up, featuring the story of an angry dinosaur with songs and fun.
A theatrical tribute to the late Rob de Nijs, featuring songs and stories from his life. An emotional show for fans of the legendary Dutch singer.
Two childhood friends reunite at a funeral and embark on a bizarre road trip full of memories and confrontations in this sharp-witted comedy.
Rob and Emiel present a new theatre show exploring Sherlock Holmes's methods of deduction, blending humour, magic and astonishing illusions.
The students of Dr. Knippenbergcollege present an anniversary musical about Helmond's history, directed by Babbet Lambrechts.
Karlijn and Bram guide toddlers on a playful adventure filled with movement, music and singing in an intimate theatre tent.
Literary CafΓ© featuring writer Marijke Schermer discussing her novels and theatrical works.
A children's theatre show about Sinterklaas's bakery where the secret pepernoten recipe has gone missing.
Kluun explores screen time, social media, and how to help teenagers navigate balance in the digital age - relatable themes for parents.
The French vocal trio Les ItinΓ©rantes performs a Christmas programme blending baroque and folk music, rooted in ancient midwinter traditions of light and hope.
Karlijn and Bram invite children from 3 years old on a musical adventure filled with movement and song in a theatre tent.
Bach specialist Jan-Willem Rozenboom performs with crystalline clarity and meticulous tone shaping, presenting one of the piano repertoire's most demanding works.