Kantine Walhalla is a small live music venue in Rotterdam's Katendrecht neighbourhood, housed in a former harbour building. The programme leans towards indie, punk, metal and experimental sounds, with a strong focus on up-and-coming and underground acts. Its raw, no-frills character has earned it a loyal following in Rotterdam's live music scene.
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Juliet makes her theatre debut with humour, vulnerable songs and live music, reflecting on love, commitment and the pressure of social expectations alongside guitarist Pascal Voorbraak.
A wordless visual performance about difference and belonging, featuring playful apes on a construction site. For children aged 4 and up.
The Beemster duo Kraayenhof and Jansen return with their third instalment of 'Melancholy in the Polder', blending Argentine folk, Celtic traditionals and new polder-inspired compositions.
The Rotterdam trio De Tunes presents their 15th programme, a full-length musical cabaret show blending sweet melodies, witty lyrics and hilarious interludes.
Marike Jager presents her new EP 'The Girl Who Turned into a Bed' with stories about its creation, live performance, and a signing session at Kantine Walhalla.
A musical performance for toddlers aged 2-5 featuring Pom and Sam, exploring daily routines through music, colour and movement in a circle setting.
Joris Lutz and guest guitarists perform in the Six String Sessions concept: tour stories, spontaneous jams and a mix of hits and obscure tracks.
Femke Arnouts' absurdist theatre piece about Wanda, a woman who becomes invisible and refuses to accept it. A tender exploration of women, ageing and visibility in culture.
Criminal judge Jacco Janssen explores the complexities of the justice system through real cases and audience participation, with musical accompaniment from Trio de Flamingo's.
Cabaret performers test new material at Cabaret Club Giggle, with a rotating line-up of established acts and emerging talent.
Three finalists of the Amsterdam Kleinkunst Festival tour with personal, distinctive programmes full of humour, music and storytelling.
Margriet van der Linden explores her own life through Annie, the American CPR dummy, in this try-out performance. A personal show about womanhood, ideals and reality, inspired by Hannah Gadsby.
Theatermaker Diederik van Vleuten and top drummer Lucas van Merwijk reunite after thirty years with guitarist Ed Verhoeff and bassist Boudewijn Lucas for a show of personal stories and idiosyncratic versions of Dutch musical heritage.
Greg Shapiro brings his ninth solo show 'KING ME' - sharp stand-up comedy about 250 years of America and Trump's return to power. Featuring improvisation, storytelling and his famous Trump impression.
Cabaret duo Blauwe Vinkjes present their second show 'Poeha', a revue-style performance full of relatable sketches about everyday absurdities and topical themes.
Theatermaker Karlijn Kistemaker tells her solo Buikzwam with dry humour about her long search for an endometriosis diagnosis and what it means for her life.
Het Debuut 2026 showcases three emerging theatre makers with their debut work in an evening programme mentored by experienced artists. An annual initiative by Via Rudolphi Producties that has supported new talent for 15 years.
Frank Cools and Florian de Schepper perform an intimate evening of Gilbert BΓ©caud chansons with voice and guitar alone. A celebration of the French legend's timeless songs.
Remko Vrijdag presents his second solo programme Marko Maandag as a try-out. A cabaret evening of new stories, songs and satirical sketches from the artist behind the acclaimed debut Vrijdag, Doemsdag.
Eran Ben-MichaΓ«l and AI assistant Eva explore the boundary between friendship and technology in this hybrid theatre and stand-up show full of humour and philosophical questions.
A playful show for children aged 3-8 featuring two mischievous characters, music and dancing. Breakfast is available beforehand at a communal table.
Vocal artist Luca Warmer presents the theatre concert 'Je Suis Zorro', an intimate and versatile performance about being yourself in a world of masks, featuring acrobatic vocals, personal stories, and music ranging from pop to jazz.
A physical slapstick family show where a mouse, a woodcutter and an owl clash in a forest cabin. For ages 4+, with a pancake buffet before the performance.
Ruud Smulders presents his new cabaret show RΓDSICHTSLOS, combining elastic physical comedy with absurd humour and personal reflection. A programme of clever sketches and an engaged voice that critics have praised as ambitious and impressive.
Johan Goossens performs his cabaret show 'Het Volle Leven', blending sharp observations and awkward humour as he reflects on alternative therapy, board positions, and the messiness of everyday life.
Six seasoned performers recount their brushes with death in a witty, moving music programme. An afternoon show with singing, dancing and live performance.
Glodi Lugungu presents a try-out of his new show exploring identity, expectations, and life's absurdities. An intimate evening with a rising comedy talent.
A physical and humorous circus performance by theatre group Heer OTTO, featuring acrobats, clowns and live music. A story about friendship, magic and what matters most.
Solo performance by the beloved Brabant singer-songwriter Gerard van Maasakkers, featuring guitar, songs and intimate stories from his long career.
David Linszen's debut cabaret show 'Striptease van de Dood' is a musical comedy at full throttle, blending absurdism and laughter with direction by Raoul Heertje.
Sabine van Kuipers performs as Pyrrha, a 19-year-old searching for hope amid post-WWII European ruins. A musical monologue about crisis, loss, and the capacity to move forward.
Kim Karssen presents a try-out of her new cabaret show 'God Is Een Snotje', wrestling with faith and doubt through shameless humor, grotesque characters, and the blurred line between real and fake.
Discodip is an interactive children's disco for toddlers and preschoolers (from age 2) featuring performer Jip on roller skates. After the show, everyone is invited to the Afterparty to dance together.
Big Dave & The Dutchmen deliver authentic blues with harmonica, piano and guitar. A band of seasoned musicians who put genuine ensemble playing at the heart of their sound.
Guido Spek brings his musical cabaret programme 'Voor Spek en Bonen' to Kantine Walhalla. An evening of sharp songs and relatable stories about perfectionism, procrastination and the fear of finishing things.
An alternative New Year's Eve show featuring female stand-up comedians, cabaret performers and musicians. This try-out edition includes Wina Ricardo, Lotte Velvet, Kim Schuddeboom and other established Dutch comedy talent.
Laura van Dolron presents part II of her intimate theatre show about love and loss, with rotating guest performers. An evening of stories, laughter, and tears.
Hendrik de Pecker's new text explores Telemachus waiting at home while his father besieges a distant city. Het NUT's production features Ellen Goemans and Joep Hendrikx shifting between realism and absurdism, with the writer present on stage building a mythical world.
Music theatre production about the 1944 Razzia, featuring stories and songs of forced labourers from Rotterdam. With Roland Vonk, Daisy Hagendoorn and trio De Flamingo's.
Elfie Tromp investigates humor and aggression in her cabaret show 'Aai Poesje Aai Poesje'. A try-out featuring songs, stories, and monologues exploring what really makes us laugh.
Elfie Tromp investigates humor and aggression in her cabaret premiere 'Aai Poesje Aai Poesje'. A sharp, feminist punk cabaret with songs, stories, and monologues.
Kim Schuddeboom presents her third comedy programme 'Hardleers', a sharp and confrontational try-out in which she reflects on the choices she makes at 41.
Marja van Katendrecht presents a try-out of her new show 'Heel Holland Hoopt' at Kantine Walhalla. An intimate theatre piece about hope, loneliness and connection, featuring absurd scenes, poetry and music with active audience participation.
The 60th Cameretten Festival showcases six semi-finalists performing cabaret try-outs across Dutch theatres. Three acts each evening present fresh talent on the Netherlands' premier cabaret stage.
AndrΓ© Manuel brings his twentieth solo show 'The Lonely Soul' - a try-out where the last comedian on Earth must make artificial intelligence laugh. The final part of his trilogy about humanity.
A theatre production following Sam, a volunteer helping people in poverty, and the ecosystem of organizations filling the gap left by government.
Satirical Christmas musical about consumerism and profit, with John Buijsman as CEO of Christmas Incorporated. Includes vegetarian three-course menu.
Satirical Christmas musical about consumerism and profit, with John Buijsman as CEO Santa. Includes vegetarian three-course menu.
Ronald Goedemondt performs his solo show 'Mijn Lieve Achterdocht', blending sharp wit, physical comedy and modern dance in a critically acclaimed performance.
Roel C. Verburg presents a best-of of his funniest sketches and most beloved songs in 'Slechtste Liedjes van de Straat'. An evening of absurdist humour and musical wit.
Ricky Koole performs solo with just a guitar in this intimate show about restlessness, ageing, and the strange phase in between.
Isabelle Kafando brings her new theatre show ROF DAAIMUND, a fast-paced series of sketches with musical interludes featuring recognizable misfits and absurd characters.
MaxTak's musical Pan: a story about freedom, friendship and the right to be a child, with live music and playful actors. For children from 8 years old.
Dood Paard presents a theatrical exploration of historian Anna's deep dive into the life of 18th-century Neapolitan revolutionary Eleonora Fonseca Pimentel, blurring the lines between research and personal struggle.
Felix Maginn, former frontman of Moke, performs his debut solo show with guitar. An intimate concert featuring songs from his career and new work.
Indie pop artist Iskander Moon performs with folk and classical influences, drawing inspiration from Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens.
Freek de Jonge stages the fourth part of his memoirs, reflecting on 1969-1980 and the formative moments of his career, from his meeting with Hella to his solo breakthrough.
Belgian artist Kamagurka blends live performance and drawing in a surreal, absurdist show where audience interaction shapes each unique evening.
Klaas van der Eerden presents his new cabaret programme Imperfect, a try-out full of personal anecdotes, physical comedy and musical numbers about everything that doesn't go as planned.
Nazanin Taheri performs her debut solo show about her childhood as an Iranian refugee in the Netherlands. A raw, funny and moving story about dreams and invisibility.
A birthday celebration for FrΓ©'s 70th with live music from Spigt & Spanjers and the Wijtman brothers, playing their favourite tracks at Kantine Walhalla.
Pepijn Schoneveld blends Dutch-language songs with comedy in this intimate cabaret show, performing classics and new pieces with wit and personal storytelling.
Improvisational theatre by Andries Tunru and Stefan Hendrikx, who create a unique show each night with musician Joep Hullegie based on audience input.
David van Rosmalen takes you on a philosophical journey through his own life in this intelligent cabaret show full of wordplay, spoken word and piano songs.
Ocobar performs a theatre concert spanning Eric Clapton's career from Cream to MTV Unplugged, featuring classics like Layla and Tears in Heaven.
Philosopher and cabaret performer Janneke de Bijl delivers sharp stand-up with personal confessions and razor-sharp observations about life's absurdities.
Vocal coach Babette Labeij takes centre stage with her favourite 1980s songs, backed by a top-notch band. A show blending humour, candour and music.
Niek & Guy present their debut show LEGATUM, a wordless cabaret featuring poetic tightrope walkers and mind readers.
A Valentine's tribute to Jan Rot's music, performed by Marjolein Meijers, Jakob Klaasse, and guests. Love songs and emotional ballads with audience participation welcome.
A tragicomic performance about a mother and her lesbian daughter spending a weekend in a holiday bungalow, where old wounds resurface and generations struggle to understand each other.
Gavin Reijnders presents his second cabaret show Jazzebelle, an evening of comedy, jazz and glamour with jazz composer Nadine Rypkema.
De Gestampte Meisjes present STROT, a theatrical concert about social critique and escapism. A provocative show on political engagement and looking away.
Singer-songwriter Pieternel and the Blue Grass Boogiemen deliver Americana, folk songs and bluegrass - fully acoustic, from energetic numbers to intimate ballads.
Dender Cartoontheater tells the story of a man and his robot through physical comedy, live drawings, and music. A show full of absurdity and slapstick for children ages 5 to 12.
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American folk and bluegrass artists Liv Greene and Cahalen Morrison perform together in Rotterdam. Two seasoned musicians playing each other's songs and accompanying one another on stage.
A children's theatre show about a knight who loses his buttocks and embarks on a magical adventure. For ages 3-8, featuring singing and dancing.
Viggo Waas, Eddie B. Wahr and Kees van der Vooren perform a try-out of the theatre piece 'Eigenlijk' - an absurdist comedy about two men hiding out at a third's place.
A children's theatre show about Doctor Iza and her parrot Sunchi helping a sick monkey return to the jungle. For ages 4-8.
Jeroens Clan presents JUK, their third show, where Bram Kroon, Jip de Poorter and Matthias Tuns explore their traumas and shortcomings now that they've turned thirty. Directed by Theo Maassen.
Groen & Van Lien present 'Murphy', a hilarious mafia-film parody for children aged 8-12, packed with plot twists and chaos. Combine the show with a favorite-food dinner at FC Walhalla.
Ellen ten Damme presents the try-out of her new show Medusa with brand-new songs and classic repertoire. Together with pianist Thijs Cuppen, she explores what Medusa means in an interactive performance full of flirtation and rule-breaking.
Sisters Loes and RenΓ©e Wijnhoven blend classical arrangements with original indie-pop songs, accompanied by cello and vocals.
Kees Prins tells stories from his youth, each with its own Paul McCartney song. An intimate try-out of a music theatre show full of humour and tragedy.
Derek Otte performs spoken word, jokes and poetry in 'Landverrader', exploring fatherhood, identity and the tension between what is near and what is far away.
Two sisters discover what it means to be in charge in this playful performance with music, designed for children aged 6 to 9.
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Welsh folk legend Martyn Joseph brings forty years of experience and 27 studio albums to a solo performance at Kantine Walhalla. Raw, passionate, and unadorned - a musician who captivates both intimate venues and major festivals.
Krulmuziek brings classical music to babies and toddlers with three age-tailored concerts. Children play and dance on a mat to Vivaldi, Strauss and DvoΕΓ‘k, followed by a meet & greet where they can play real instruments.
Krulmuziek brings classical music for the very youngest with three concerts in one day, each tailored to a different age group. Babies and toddlers play along with musical toys and discover classical composers like Vivaldi and DvoΕΓ‘k.
Krulmuziek brings classical music to toddlers and young children with the interactive performance NEUS. Children play and dance on a mat to music by Vivaldi, Strauss and DvoΕΓ‘k, followed by a meet & greet with real instruments.
Two Leiden Cabaret Festival finalists deliver an absurdist, physical and musical show full of unexpected twists.
Alex Ploeg presents try-outs of his new cabaret show Niks Persoonlijks, packed with sharp jokes, personal stories and guitar songs.
Puppeteer Ida van Dril reimagines The Wizard of Oz with technology and imagination in this 45-minute show for children aged 7 and up.
Flip Noorman presents a theatrical concert about power, empathy and the bonobo - a tribute to Frans de Waal, Jane Goodall and his mother.
Two former Amsterdam Conservatory students, Hermine Deurloo (chromatic harmonica) and Anton Goudsmit (guitar), perform with actor John Buijsman in an afternoon of music, poetry and theatre.
Edwin Winkels shares 35 years of Spanish experience as a writer and correspondent in an improvised theatre evening full of personal stories, encounters and anecdotes.
Sara Kroos presents her new reading performance Gelukskoekje, a cheerful evening of stories about mishaps and resilience, featuring live musicians and her trademark self-deprecating humour.
Comedian Anuar explores impatience and patience in his show 'Ongeduldig Geduldig', using humour and improvisation to reflect audiences back to themselves. A sharp, engaging evening with a Moroccan-Dutch perspective.
A satirical musical about tradwives culture with sharp humor and driving music. A bizarre discovery shatters the perfect existence in this first production of Brand New Musicals.
Loes Luca and Teleruptor bring the life story of Marie Galante to life with Kurt Weill's original French chansons from 1934, accompanied live by the ensemble.
Theatre group ECHO and the Poezieboys present a raw, poetic tribute to poet Jan Arends - an evening of sharp verse, absurd fantasy and dark humour about a man who never belonged.
A powerful monologue by Theater Bellevue about trauma and shame, performed by Jatou Sumbunu. A young woman seeks someone willing to listen to her story.
Teun van den Elzen presents try-outs of his new cabaret programme 'Ze Moesten Eens Weten' at Kantine Walhalla. An evening of theatre, social commentary and personal storytelling.
Gaia hosts the Greek gods at a dinner where climate anxiety meets divine comedy. Aluin's witty take on mythology explores how gods and humans spectacularly fail to save the world.
Actress and singer Maame Joses presents an evening devoted to Nina Simone, with piano accompaniment by Floris Kappeyne. She interweaves stories from Simone's life with her own experiences as a black singer.
Luuk Weggemans presents his debut full-length comedy show 'Lach Maar Om Mij', blending sharp humour with sung songs in a vulnerable and honest performance.
A comedy from De Theatertroep about four cremations and a divorce, packed with miscommunication, slapstick and awkward scenes exploring grief and loss.
Audrey Bolder and NoΓ«l van Santen present 'Looprat', a physical cabaret about dreams, roles and the search for recognition. This is a try-out of their new show.
The finalists of the Leids Cabaret Festival bring their award-winning show to Rotterdam. An evening of cabaret from emerging Dutch talent.
Kees van Amstel's sixth solo show draws on 35 years in the classroom to explore education and society. An evening packed with sharp observations and plenty of laughs.
Alex Roeka presents 'Op Drift', a musical travel report about life without roots. With drummer Jeroen Kleijn and multi-instrumentalist Reyer Zwart, he delivers an intimate rock show full of personal stories.
Fabian Franciscus explores when life actually begins in his new stand-up show. A disarming performance full of uncertainty and humour.
Marja van Katendrecht explores what it means to hope in this interactive theatre show - for love, recognition and better things. An evening of absurd scenes, poetry and music where the audience becomes an active part of the performance.
A sharp satire about masculinity and responsibility. When a boy is injured at a playground opening, four adults must confront their complicity in a darkly comic Men's Circle.
A musical adventure with Dikkie Dik and Dirk Scheele featuring dancing, games and songs for young children, followed by a pancake buffet.
Gershwin Bonevacia explores what it means to live between worlds in BLAUWZWART - seventeen crossings to Curaçao, searching for who he was, is and wants to become.
A documentary theatre portrait of Leo Fuld, the Yiddish singer whose records sold millions worldwide. Roland Vonk tells his life story with music from Dook van Dijck and the Rotterdam trio De Flamingo's.
Paul Haenen's iconic character Margreet Dolman celebrates 50 years with a special evening featuring dialogue with Dammie van Geest and Reverend Gremdaat. A show full of humour, empathy and personal stories.
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American 'King of Country Noir' Jim White performs an evening of haunting folk and Americana with stories of the American South, accompanied by Nicolas Rombouts.
The absurd anti-talk show by Ronald Snijders and Pieter Jouke, packed with videos, quizzes and surprise guests. A chaotic evening of linguistic confusion and unexpected encounters.
Marlijn Weerdenburg presents 'Geworteld', a theatre concert exploring what home means, featuring songs co-written with fellow artists like Frans Bauer and Danny Vera.
Walhalla kicks off the season with a revue of short acts and theatre tapas. Presenter Harry-Jan guides you through upcoming shows, with the chance to grab tickets and discounts. Highlight: the Golden Card draw for free entry all season.
Krista and Marcelle ArriΓ«ns present an interactive game show about sex, knowledge and misconceptions. With quizzes, sketches and honest stories, they dismantle taboos and outdated beliefs.
Marcel Hensema plays ten characters in this solo theatre performance about residents defending their small paradise against a recreation corporation. A timely story about power, space and the future.
Jan Beuving presents a try-out of his new cabaret programme Dekpunt, with pianist Tom Dicke. An evening of new songs and monologues exploring mathematics, history and life.
Dolf Jansen dissects the shamelessness of 2026 in an energetic stand-up show filled with poetry, humour and audience interaction.
A story slam evening hosted by Echt Gebeurd with the theme "Failed". Share your own story or listen to others at Kantine Walhalla.