The Stadsschouwburg is Groningen's main municipal theatre, housed in a 19th-century building on the Turfsingel. It stages drama, opera, musicals and dance, with a large main auditorium alongside smaller spaces for more intimate productions. The venue serves as a central hub for the performing arts in the northern Netherlands.
A Halloween dance party at Stadsschouwburg Groningen featuring Ghostbusters on the big screen, presented by SPOT, Yusuf Boss and De Wijk De Wereld.
Bo Tarenskeen and Het Nationale Theater explore Indonesia's founding father Soekarno through a play that examines the conflict between national unity and democratic fragility.
Plien and Bianca return with their hilarious revue 'Harrekidee!', featuring a parade of funny characters.
NITE's 'Oersoep' is a contemporary passion play that brings raw emotion and intensity to the stage in Groningen.
Diggy Dex explores life's big and small questions in his search for happiness.
A musical adventure for children aged 8 and up featuring Mus and Captain Kwaadbaard.
Caro presents her raw and sensual performance 'Returning to Innocence' at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Tangarine presents a musical evening of camaraderie and surprises at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Jakop Ahlbom Company and ISH Dance Collective present the hilarious dance performance A Fine Mess at Stadsschouwburg.
Recirquel merges circus acrobatics with contemporary dance in this spectacular show of movement and artistic virtuosity.
A collaboration between three theatre companies presenting a production that Dagblad van het Noorden named one of the year's best.
Jan Martens' acclaimed theatrical work 'The Dog Days Are Over 2.0' returns in a fresh production by Grip.
Emerging cabaret talents compete in the semi-final of the 40th Groninger Studenten Cabaret Festival for a spot in the final.
The final of the 40th Groninger Studenten Cabaret Festival showcases rising cabaret performers at the Stadsschouwburg.
Bert Visscher and the Noordpool String Quartet deliver an evening of absurd humour, idiotic scenes and beautiful songs in Groningen.
The Soweto Gospel Choir performs JOY, a musical celebration of harmony, freedom and hope at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Irish singer-songwriter Luka Bloom performs his acoustic repertoire at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Claudia de Breij hosts the official New Year's Eve Conference 2026 at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
The National Theatre's 'Meeuw' explores the dynamics and shared moments between two generations in this theatrical production.
Nanoek performs the pop-rock musical Next to Normal with Willemijn Verkaik and Edwin Jonker.
Waylon presents his show Time Jumper at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
David Linszen brings his acclaimed debut show 'Striptease Van De Dood' back to Groningen. A performance that earned four stars from De Volkskrant.
Theater Oostpool brings a modern take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Nederlands Dans Theater 1 showcases pieces by Hofesh Shechter and Gabriela Carrizo, two choreographers with contrasting artistic visions.
Dawn Brothers & Friends celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The Last Waltz with guests including Michelle David, Tim Knol and Ian Siegal.
Mythos: Ragnarok blends comedy, chaos and combat into a spectacular show.
Yentl & De Boer perform their witty song programme 'Rekhalzen' at Stadsschouwburg Groningen. The award-winning duo is celebrated for their humorous music.
Two Dutch performers deliver a fully improvised comedy show on New Year's Eve in Groningen.
Alain Clark performs in Groningen, sharing the stories and inspirations behind his songs in an intimate concert setting.
De Toneelmakerij brings a playful, funny take on Alice in Wonderland for children aged 8 and up.
A new Dutch musical about the life and death of Γdith Piaf, starring Suzan Seegers and Julia Berendse.
A poetic solo by Bureau Vergezicht and Romana Vrede exploring our perspective on the world, at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
A contemporary dance piece exploring the power and appeal of collective movement and shared energy.
Two Dutch musicians perform an evening of life songs, blending Amsterdam's Jordaan tradition with American roots music.
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam's multimedia ballet La Mer celebrates the beauty and vulnerability of the ocean through dance and visual art.
Guido Weijers presents his New Year's conference 2026 at the Stadsschouwburg Groningen. An evening of humor as medicine for the year.
Dance and live music merge in 'Ghosts', a collaborative performance by Denden Karadeniz, Zero Dance Theatre and AAO exploring fresh artistic directions.
Two Dutch storytellers share their perspectives on geopolitical change and global transformation in this return engagement.
A collaborative theatre production by Theater Artemis, hetpaleis and Het Zuidelijk Toneel exploring everything and everyone simultaneously, suitable for ages 8 and up.
Theater Terra's family musical Pippi and the Pirates brings humor and swashbuckling fun for children aged 6 and up.
Dolf Jansen performs his stand-up show 'Shameless' as a New Year's Eve special in Groningen, blending comedy, poetry, improvisation and audience interaction.
Marcel Hensema performs his Christmas story 'My Peace' at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
A fairy tale about a king afraid of the unknown, performed for children aged 8 and up.
A retrospective on the past year from women's perspectives, with performances by Yora Rienstra, Vera Marijt and other artists.
Polle Vrienten and Max Laros perform the children's theatre show 'Buurman & Buurman Build a Party' for ages 4 and up.
Het Nationale Theater explores the moral dilemmas facing artists under an authoritarian regime in Mefisto - to collaborate or resist?
DeWolff delivers electric southern blues rock at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Holland Opera, New European Ensemble and Cat Smits Company present a musical children's show featuring singing, live music and puppetry.
Psychologist Thijs Launspach shares practical insights on reducing smartphone dependency and reclaiming your life.
Novastar delivers an intimate, stripped-back performance at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
De Verleiders delivers a darkly comic take on pensions and financial security - a sharp look at what we sacrifice for peace of mind.
Wim Helsen performs his absurdist solo 'Welcome Discomfort' in Groningen, exploring the paranoid inner world of a troubled spirit.
The BLΓF frontman presents an intimate solo concert showcasing material from his solo album.
A musical performance exploring the relationship between fathers and sons, featuring Glen Faria, Theater Rotterdam, ZO! Gospel Choir and Priscilla Vaudelle.
ITA Ensemble stages Wuthering Heights as an exploration of power and its impact on people, rather than a romantic tale.
Nhung Dam presents a music theatre show filled with humour, emotion and beautiful songs.
Young Gun Silver Fox performs a laid-back evening of 1970s West Coast pop with an eighties twist at this Groningen venue.
Rayen Panday performs his stand-up show Grip, featuring self-deprecating humour, keen observations and engaging storytelling.
Richard Groenendijk brings his stand-up show 'Gelukkig heb je mij nog' to Stadsschouwburg Groningen, with humour that is both crude and subtle, charming and sensitive.
Marlene Bakker and the Noordpool Orkest present the musical production Marlene // Meldine.
Remko Vrijdag performs his absurdist comedy show Marko Maandag at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Contemporary dance performance by Conny Janssen Danst with live music from Roufaida. A choreography exploring boundaries.
Ruud Smulders delivers absurdist stand-up comedy at a rapid pace. An evening of quick jokes and bizarre ideas.
Interactive performance for toddlers aged 1.5 to 3 years by Het Laagland at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Introdans performs Swan Lake in a contemporary, family-friendly adaptation for children aged 6 and up.
Rob Kemps performs a show inspired by the work of Jacques Brel at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
The Dutch Theatre Festival brings the season's finest productions to Groningen, featuring a curated selection of top-quality theatre at the Stadsschouwburg.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta and ISH Dance Collective bring a Roald Dahl story to life through string music and acrobatic dance.
Tommy Wieringa and Jaap Scholten discuss five years of war and Ukrainian resistance in an evening of personal stories and insights.
Three Dutch performers share their thoughts on love in a theatrical evening combining insight, humour and candid reflection.
Club Guy & Roni, Boris Acket and HIIIT share the stage at Stadsschouwburg Groningen for The Current, a collaborative performance.
Het Nationale Ballet's Junior Company presents Ballet Vibes, a dance programme combining classical masterworks with emerging talent in Groningen.
Evi Hanssen delivers a candid, no-nonsense show about menopause at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Sofie Decleir portrays the controversial ancient Greek politician Alkibiades in this Zuidpool theatre production.
Roxeanne Hazes presents her new album and theatre show ...Met Heimwee at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Nachtwacht is a production by NITE, Club Guy & Roni, HIIIT and Het Muziek. A critically acclaimed performance at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Micha Wertheim presents a show specially designed for everyone at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Daan van der Hoeven returns with his improvisational show 'Mensenmens', featuring audience interactions.
Introdans celebrates the legacy of master choreographer JiΕΓ KyliΓ‘n through dance.
De Warme Winkel's performance examines the tension between humanity and technology, questioning what becomes of classical art in an age of machines.
A stage adaptation of Saskia Noort's novel, featuring Isa Hoes and Edwin Jonker in the lead roles.
A tribute to Annie M.G. Schmidt featuring Suzan Seegers, Job Bovelander and other performers at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Dutch comedians Diederik van Vleuten and Erik van Muiswinkel perform their comedy show 'Everything Under Control' in Groningen.
Amsterdam Burlesque Revue presents a captivating show filled with mystical symbolism and glamour in Groningen.
Sharp-witted writer and confident performer Micky Overman brings her stand-up comedy to Groningen.
A new Dutch play based on a true story, featuring Stefan de Walle and Donny Ronny.
A cheerful family musical with humor and songs for children aged 4 and up, featuring Jaski & Groenteman.
Thijs van Meeberg performs a solo adaptation of the Netflix hit 'Baby Reindeer'. An intense theatrical piece exploring obsession and trauma.
Daniel Arends performs his comedy show 'High Class Bitch (reprise)' in Groningen, combining humour with thought-provoking moments.
Dutch comedian Daniel Arends presents two back-to-back shows of his comedy special 'Had ik maar nooit zo aardig gedaan (reprise)' in Groningen.
The Ukrainian International Ballet presents 'INdependent 24', a two-part performance exploring humanity, love and beauty.
Lebbis performs his comedy show 'Satan is Tired', packed with laughs at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
ISH Dance Collective delivers a spectacular blend of hip-hop and urban sports in Groningen.
Orkater stages a love story about two people who are complete opposites. A theatrical exploration of love and contradiction.
A performance featuring comedians Ilse Warringa and Theo Maassen alongside other acts at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Dutch stand-up comedian Martijn Koning presents his show 'Overprikkeld' at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Theater Rotterdam's Mary Jane is a moving portrait exploring resilience, unconditional care, and human compassion.
Lieven Scheire explores machines that resemble humans and what they reveal about us in this thought-provoking performance.
Kees Prins shares stories from his youth in this solo performance, inviting the audience into his world through personal anecdotes.
Circus Treurdier presents an absurdist musical exploring intelligence and foolishness, where nothing is quite as it appears.
A performance about getting lost in the forest, combining music and movement at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Barokopera Amsterdam performs Purcell's 'The Indian Queen', blending baroque classical music with migration narratives and South American soundscapes.
Theatergroep Waark performs a musical theatre piece inspired by a Groningen tale about the weigher of Champ Clark.
Het Nationale Theater performs a cutting-edge adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard III at the Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Jelka van Houten and Sanne Wallis de Vries guide you through memories, misunderstandings and pivotal moments in their new performance LIFT.
Theater Terra's musical family production Kikker is Kikker is designed for children aged 3 and up.
Dutch comedian Freek de Jonge brings his show 'Wisten wij veel' to Groningen, blending humour with sharp social observation.
Dutch-Turkish singer Karsu brings her 2027 theatre tour to Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
A circus theatre show for children aged 5-12 where rubbish becomes the star of the story.
Rundfunk's absurdist performance Wagyu features playful bickering, babbling and theatrical chaos at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Theater Utrecht presents THE SCREAM, a performance exploring self-determination and personal autonomy.
Andries Tunru brings his show Ravot (reprise) with sharp comedy, improvisations and acrobatic performances to Stadsschouwburg.
Theater Oostpool presents the play The Nether at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
A slapstick show for toddlers and young children, based on the popular picture book about a little mole.
A stage adaptation of the beloved picture book 'The Gruffalo' for the youngest audiences, featuring a clever mouse confronting his own creation.
Ronald Snijders and Pieter Jouke deliver an evening of linguistic chaos, absurd videos and interactive games at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Klaas van Eerden combines physical comedy, musical performances and witty observations in his show Imperfect.
Waldemar Torenstra and Judith Noyons star in this confrontational classic exploring marriage.
Cameretten presents the finalists tour of its 60th edition at Stadsschouwburg Groningen, featuring the season's best acts.
Nederlands Dans Theater 2 celebrates playfulness and humanity with 'A poem for the world', a contemporary dance performance in Groningen.
Dutch stand-up comedian Kasper van der Laan performs his show 'Ruim' in Groningen, a captivating and hilarious evening.
Thomas van Luyn's comedy show 'Super Normaal' explores what it means to be recognizable. An evening of sharp observations at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Valentina TΓ³th presents a hybrid show blending opera, theatre, musical and comedy with sharp social critique.
Het Nationale Theater presents Big Pharma, an exploration of the power and influence behind pharmaceuticals.
Toneelgroep Maastricht brings the Tony Award-winning family drama 'The Inheritance' to the Netherlands for the first time.
Sven Ratzke's solo performance 'Kopfkino' brings divas and dreamers to life through personal stories and memories.
Two Dutch comedy stars, Bert Visscher and Martin van Waardenberg, team up for Sunshine Boys, a touching and hilarious duo show.
Opera Zuid presents a contemporary adaptation of the operetta Frau Luna, directed by Steef de Jong.
Pianist Alexis Ffrench brings an evening of classical and soulful piano music at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Merijn Scholten presents Lemming (reprise), a performance exploring your inner conformist.
Het Zuidelijk Toneel stages 'Vondels Angels', a theatrical exploration of Lucifer's return in the work of Joost van den Vondel.
GOOV Muziektheater presents the musical Come From Away in its premiere. The production tells the story of resilience during crisis.
GOOV Muziektheater brings the musical Come From Away to Groningen - a story of resilience in the face of crisis.
Sarah Janneh is at the heart of this musical exploration by Theater Utrecht, presented as part of Brabo Leone: NITE.
A theatre show by the duo Van der Laan & Woe featuring comedy, sketches and live music.
Buddy Vedder and Shelley Bos perform in the musical theatre production 'All the Blue of the Sky', adapted from MΓ©lissa Da Costa's bestselling novel.
Kluun and Yvanka van der Zwaan perform their popular podcast 'Help, I Have a Teenager!' live with funny and touching stories about parenting teens.
Lisa Ostermann returns with her comedy show 'De Baas' to Groningen. A five-star performance full of wit and sharp humour.
Three speakers discuss power and uncertainty in contemporary American politics.
NITE presents Oersoep, a contemporary passion play making its world premiere at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
NITE presents a try-out of Oersoep, a theatre production exploring passion in the modern age.
Herman van Veen performs his show 'Today', featuring stories, songs and moments of wonder at the Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Pieter Hulst and Willem Voogd present their new theatrical show 'The Test Kitchen and the Toilet of Time' in Groningen.
Pieter Hulst and Willem Voogd are back with a new, even wilder and more spectacular adventure for children aged 8 and up.
Stadssafari: Luc Hoogenstein is a new production from the creators of 'De Nieuwe Wildernis' and 'De Wilde Noordzee'.
Steef de Jong's punk operetta 'Tulip Town' blends operetta, humour and cardboard magic at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
A festival dedicated to Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, exploring this classical masterpiece in depth.
Rapper Elmer delivers an energetic performance full of humor and self-deprecation, with unapologetically raw lyrics.
Pianist Elizabeth Goh presents a lunchbreak concert of classical music at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Sexodus is a theatrical production by Theater Utrecht, URLAND and Beutler Projects featuring Naomi Velissariou in a powerful performance.
Berit Companjen performs her sharp and engaging stand-up show 'Did I Say That Out Loud?' in Groningen.
Comedy duo Joep van Deudekom and Rob Urgert reunite for The Connectors in Groningen.
Aaf and Lies bring back their entertaining show about love and relationship troubles to Groningen.
Free family afternoon with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
Daft Funk Live pays tribute to Daft Punk at Stadsschouwburg Groningen, with support from ANU.
Dutch pop band IOS plays at Stadsschouwburg Groningen with support from Nienke Leone.
Sara Kroos performs a lively show filled with humor and songs in Prikkelarme Kermis.
Black Stone Cherry delivers southern rock with powerful riffs and infectious hooks at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
ICK Dans Amsterdam presents L.A.V.A, a choreography exploring how intense life force emerges from difference.
Dutch rock band Krezip plays at Stadsschouwburg Groningen on their theatre tour.
A subscription series featuring the world's finest pianists performing at De Oosterpoort.
The Dublin Legends deliver authentic Irish folk with traditional music and atmosphere.
Noordpool Orkest & Friends celebrates its jubilee with a concert at Stadsschouwburg Groningen, featuring Bert Visscher, Tiktok Tammo, Taxi Taxi and Inge van Calkar.
Daryll-Ann plays their third album in its entirety at Stadsschouwburg Groningen.
A course exploring the early history of classical music, from its origins to the first major developments.
Rhiannon Giddens, one of today's most influential musical thinkers, performs in Groningen.
The Jayhawks bring classic American songwriting to Groningen, with Dave Fidler opening the show.
An acoustic guitar quartet showcasing virtuosic fingerpicking technique across the globe.
Marcel van Roosmalen delivers sharp cabaret observations about human weakness in his show "I Can't Complain (reprise)" at Groningen's city theatre.
Naaz takes the stage in Groningen with support from Maya Maria, blending English and Kurdish musical influences.
A theatrical performance based on striking climate speeches from the past fifty years.
Drake Milligan brings his Tumbleweed World Tour to Groningen with traditional country and early rock 'n roll, supported by Koen Vael.
Davina Michelle brings her Afterparty Tour to Groningen with JoyLiana as support.
Marcel Hensema brings his production Eldorado back to Groningen.
Foy Vance brings his World Tour to Groningen, blending folk, soul and Southern blues with his distinctive raw voice.
VroegZat is a club party that brings the nightlife experience to an earlier time of day, with dancing and music in the evening.
Japanese piano virtuoso Hiromi performs with the Metropole Orkest in a unique collaboration blending jazz and classical music.
First Time Flyers performs authentic country music with infectious melodies at this Groningen venue.
Jazz Sabbath transforms Black Sabbath classics into jazz arrangements.
Marco D'Agostin presents 'Asteroide', a hybrid show blending dance, song and theatre into an absurd yet touching experience.
