Begijnhof 10
Talk show with host Mylou Frencken and guests including cabaret artist Wina Ricardo, singer Josee Koning, and the musical ensemble Het Gilde discussing how to begin.
Three finalists compete in this annual student cabaret festival, vying for audience and jury prizes. A showcase for emerging Dutch comedy talent.
The Flemish-Dutch cabaret duo Grof Geschud presents 'Vieren', a full evening of witty and touching reflections on family, children and relationships.
Mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Levental and pianist Frank Peters present a theatrical song recital of Russian Romantic music, weaving personal stories of borders and flight with works by Tchaikovsky, Medtner and Rachmaninoff.
Heleen van den Hombergh performs at theater de liefde in Haarlem.
Pubquiz hosted by actor Matthijs Wind at Theater De Liefde. Questions span current events, science, sports, music and theatre - fun and accessible for all.
Het Gilde brings together songwriters performing original cabaret songs. Each evening features a different mix of moving, humorous and innovative material from the collective's core members and guests.
Pepijn Schoneveld blends Dutch song with comedy in a cabaret concert full of poetry and jokes, accompanied by pianist Charlie Bo Meijering.
A humorous theatre performance about family secrets, featuring Jennifer Evenhuis, Renate Reijnders and Rian Gerritsen. From the creators of The Mother Monologues.
Remko Vrijdag presents his new solo programme 'Marko Maandag' with stories, songs and parodies. A cabaret show full of unexpected twists and comic insights.
Ian Siegal, one of Britain's most acclaimed blues musicians, brings his authentic and deeply moving blues performances to Theater De Liefde.
An interactive evening where you become the performer: Popup Choir guides you through Queen hits with improvisation and humour. No singing experience required.
Maaike Dirkje Hop presents an evening of women trying out new material. The line-up stays secret until showtime, but promises original cabaret that is sometimes hilarious, sometimes vulnerable.
Ricky Koole performs a solo show full of sharp observations about restlessness, age and identity, with guitar and voice.
Kim Schuddeboom presents her third programme 'Hardleers', a sharp and confrontational cabaret evening about choices, patterns and growing older.
Dutch singer-songwriter Suzy V presents her new concept album The Heat Of The Rising Sun, a modern opera infused with Sicilian drama and feminine power.
Singer Josee Koning honours the legacy of Sergio Mendes with a concert spanning six decades of bossa nova, samba and pop. Featuring guest artist Egle Petrosiute and a Brazilian ensemble.
O.P. De Liefde is an open stage at Theater De Liefde where cabaret artists, comedians and musicians perform every first Wednesday of the month. An evening with five acts backed by the house band De Lieverdjes.
Former De Dijk members Arzbach and Brunt reunite with writer Peter Smit to perform songs from their legendary band and new material, punctuated by colourful road stories.
Valentina Tóth returns with her second full-length show Revue Revanche, blending opera, theatre, musical and comedy with sharp social critique and dark humour.
Five young performers from Amsterdam's Drama School and Cabaret Academy present an evening of French and Dutch chanson, from Brel and Piaf to contemporary Dutch songwriters.
Niki Jacobs presents 'YES!' - a brand-new Dutch-language theatre show about resilience and reinventing yourself, created with Brigitte Kaandorp.
Sports specialist Fabio D'Agata and former psychiatrist Bram Bakker explore how body and mind work together in this theatre lecture, examining what happens when they clash.
Oscar Smit, jury prize winner at Cameretten 2024, delivers sharp stand-up about the housing market and politics. An evening of clever jokes and social commentary.
Dorfmann & Bos perform a new programme exploring freedom and solidarity through songs by Brel, Van Veen and Stromae, with Anouk singing and Martijn on various instruments.
Pubquiz hosted by presenter Matthijs Wind at Theater De Liefde. Questions span current events, science, sports, music and theatre for teams of up to 5 people.
Soraya de Bakker, one of the Netherlands' most renowned civil marriage celebrants, shares hilarious and touching stories from her career in the interactive theatre lecture 'Help, I'm Getting Married...' - for anyone who has something to do with love.
O'Dreams takes audiences on a musical journey along Ireland's west coast with legendary and original songs, performed with three-part harmony and stories of friendship.
HarmonEast Ensemble merges Western classical and Ottoman court music in 'Echoes of the Court', with musicians offering stories and context between pieces.
Brothers Joey and Dave return with their most lighthearted show yet - no heavy family stories, just comedy. But can they really keep things funny when they're trying so hard?
De Rode Horde presents an absurd comedy about miscommunication, featuring dry dialogue and bizarre scenes inspired by Monty Python and Dutch comedy classics.
Wina Ricardo's debut cabaret show 'Wina's Wereld' blends current affairs with personal stories rooted in her Moluccan and Curaçaoan heritage. A sharp, moving, and hilarious evening from the 2026 comedy talent of the year.
Vlamousse's sharp, musical show about motherhood follows two new mothers with vastly different stories - one traditional, one queer - as they expose the gap between expectation and reality.
Violinist Micha Molthoff presents his third solo programme 'A Violin Affair', a journey through classical music, tango, gypsy music and film scores with piano and guitar accompaniment.
Dutch indie-folk band Mister and Mississippi reunites after seven years for an intimate tour. Expect songs from their three albums plus new material in carefully selected, personal venues.
The Maastricht duo Jodymoon brings their album The Machine with a modern electronic sound while preserving their singer-songwriter roots.
The Cameretten Festival showcases six emerging cabaret performers at the semi-finals in Haarlem. Expect relatable humour, absurdism and surprising musical moments from the Netherlands and Flanders.
Roel C. Verburg presents 'Slechtste Liedjes van de Straat', a best-of of his funniest sketches and most beloved songs. An evening of absurdist humour, musical interludes and linguistic acrobatics.
Sergio IJssel performs Rahan Stuart's monologue about Papa Koenders, a pioneering advocate for Sranantongo language and Afro-Surinamese culture.
Theatre maker and cellist Doris Hochscheid explores how we cope with loss and fear in this musical performance. Drawing on works by Chopin, Liszt and others, she searches for comfort and what sustains us.
Pubquiz hosted by presenter Matthijs Wind at Theater De Liefde. Questions span current events, science, sports, music and theatre for teams of up to 5 people.
Nilgün Yerli asks a central question in her cabaret show: under what conditions does love actually exist? A funny and philosophical exploration of love, relationships, and the certainties we cling to.
Rosanne Alderliefsten's debut solo show blends classic and contemporary chansons from Piaf to Louane with her own songs and intimate stories about love and life's turning points.
Debby Petter performs the light monologue 'Afslag Gewist' by Youp van 't Hek, accompanied by harpist Emma Finkers. A woman discovers a letter from someone deceased and embarks on an unexpected journey of self-reflection.
Roel Spanjers explores the history of blues piano through stories, playing and singing, with detours into R&B, gospel and rock 'n roll. An intimate concert blending knowledge with humour.
Two complete cabaret programmes in one night: Maaike Dirkje Hop presents her acclaimed musical-cabaret 'Erkenning', followed by Kim Karssen with 'God is een snotje' - a chaotic mix of performance and physical humour.
Christian van Eijkelenburg presents 'Small Talk', an absurdist cabaret show about the sense and nonsense of everyday conversation, featuring visuals, electronic sounds and painfully relatable humour.
Award-winning blues singer Robbert Fossen and his band perform in Haarlem, playing songs from Chicago and Memphis blues.
Klaas van der Eerden presents his new cabaret programme 'Imperfect', blending personal stories, physical comedy and musical numbers with sharp observations about life's imperfections.
Anne van Gorp and Bas van der Rhee's debut cabaret 'De natte dromen revue' is a provocative, high-energy show packed with sketches and absurd characters exploring sexual discomfort and challenging outdated norms.
Mats Lodenstijn and Stephan Christiaan Peters perform a tragicomic Christmas revue full of sketches, music and embarrassing family secrets. A blend of musical theatre, cabaret and performance art with glitter, mulled wine and chaos.
Pubquiz hosted by presenter Matthijs Wind at Theater De Liefde. Questions span current events, science, sports, music and theatre - fun for all levels.
Flip Noorman presents a theatrical concert exploring human nature, bonobos, and peace, with music from the Noormannen.
Wouter Monden performs his show 'Met Blokjes' - a blend of stand-up, storytelling, and philosophy about LEGO, childhood memories, and life's absurdities.
Remy Evers explores his moral compass through physical comedy and sketches in this acclaimed new show at Theater De Liefde.
A baroque ensemble performs Christmas concerts by Italian masters including Vivaldi and Corelli at Theater De Liefde.
Kiki Schippers performs her debut New Year's Eve conference with satirical songs, impressions, and sharp commentary on politics and society.
Theatre maker Julika Marijn explores life without children in this intimate and witty portrait of the NoMo (not-mom) and what a meaningful life without offspring can be.
Daan Hofman presents 'Mijn Zee', an indie pop project based on sea poems by European poets including Brontë and Rilke. An evening of lightly psychedelic pop with wild waves and shimmering imagery.
The Scipio Ensemble performs Stravinsky's revolutionary 'Le Sacre du Printemps' in an arrangement for four pianos, preceded by works by Bach and Mozart.
Marjolijn van Kooten presents a new cabaret show full of dark humour and tender songs about appreciating life. A witty, unabashed evening directed by Anne van Rijn.
Leistra & Van Baest perform a surprising programme of Harry Bannink songs, from beloved classics to forgotten gems from vintage Dutch television.
Dutch-Belgian comedian Saïd el Hassnaoui performs his show 'Saïd Laughs with Love', a hilarious take on his transformation from single to exhausted father.
A Dutch ensemble of eight musicians performs reimagined versions of classics from Leonard Cohen to Britney Spears, with rotating lead singers and instruments.
Cabaret performer Riza Tisserand presents 'According to the Rulebook', a show about choosing between following the rules or going your own way, filled with humour and philosophy.
Chris Verlaan performs a new cabaret show filled with dry humour and self-mockery, exploring his struggle with loneliness, relationships and the search for connection.
Ta Joela presents his new theatre show 'You Have No Idea', reflecting on his childhood in a refugee centre and the role of humour in his life.
Singer-songwriter Diederick Ensink celebrates his fortieth birthday with a theatre tour featuring music, humour and self-reflection.
A music theatre piece blending Ewa Demarczyk's songs with the personal stories of two performers exploring identity, displacement and belonging across cultures.
The three winners of the Groninger Studenten Cabaret Festival bring their winning acts to Theater De Liefde in Haarlem.
Spruijt & Opperman present their new show 'Altijdloos', exploring the space between what you say and what you mean through songs, humour and melancholy.
Diederik Nomden presents his new programme 'Vers' with Dutch-language songs from his eponymous album, complemented by highlights from Dutch pop history.
Cabaret performer Patrick Nederkoorn presents a new show full of absurd stories, songs and jokes at Theater De Liefde.
André Manuel performs 'The Lonely Soul', a satirical cabaret show where the last comedian on Earth must make artificial intelligence laugh to save humanity. Hard-hitting humour from one of the Netherlands' most interesting cabaret artists.
Annual cabaret festival in Amersfoort showcasing emerging talent through selection rounds, workshops and semi-finals, culminating in a final competition.
Oleg and Simone blend Brazilian rhythms with Eastern European melodies and Balkan influences, performed on bayan and percussion.
Two brothers and theatre makers perform a dry-comic show about growing up, searching for identity and the quest for the perfect juice centrifuge.
An intimate portrait of two legendary Amsterdam singers, Johnny Jordaan and Ramses Shaffy, exploring their lives, differences and shared humanity through song and narration.
Tim Hartog presents his new cabaret programme 'In principle' at Theater De Liefde. An evening of sharp jokes, stories and subtle emotions.
Maartje Mikx performs her new solo show 'She's asking for it' - a personal, funny and moving exploration of dating after divorce, with sharp wit and direct audience engagement.
René Oskam reflects on a decade as a professional poet and performer in his anniversary tour Carrousel - a hybrid of cabaret and poetry filled with raw honesty and sharp wit.
Singer-songwriter Dennis Kivit performs a musical storytelling concert celebrating 1960s pop classics from The Beatles to Sinatra, woven together with personal tales and his own songs.
Marja van Katendrecht presents 'Heel Holland Hoopt', an interactive theatre show about hope, loneliness and connection. With absurd scenes, poetry and music, she explores what it means to hope alongside the audience.
Dutch folk-pop band Bender performs their new programme 'Liever gelukkig', exploring how to navigate uncertainty with songs that are both joyful and deeply moving.
Cabaret artist Mylou Frencken explores what makes families so strange in 'Familie voor Beginners' - from deep bonds to chaos - drawing on her own background and famous families.
Albert Meijer performs 'Tim in a Bag', a disarmingly funny and deeply sad cabaret show about grief, loss and death following his duo partner's sudden passing.
Semi-finalists of the Amsterdam Cabaret Festival perform their original programmes. The festival marks its 40th anniversary this year.
Sem Konijn's solo debut is a music theatre show exploring populism through political cabaret, satire and song, combining sharp wit with unexpected hope.
Zij and Aaron Elstak present MATCH, an interactive theatre and cabaret show where the audience actively participates. A sharp-witted performance about love and connection.
Veldhuis & Kemper present a try-out of their twelfth cabaret programme at Theater De Liefde, testing new material ahead of the autumn premiere.
Pianist Martijn Smits performs Liszt's rare masterpiece Via Crucis in full - a spiritual piano recital in fourteen stations.
Leo Blokhuis explores the phenomenon of father and son in pop music, with live guitar playing by his son Marius and music clips. An intimate performance about generations, influence and musical legacy.
Cabaret artist Selma Visscher performs her new show Trekvogel, featuring witty jokes, songs and keen observations.
Dorine Wiersma presents 'Gaandeweg', a music theatre show blending her songs and stories with photography by her late father. A personal, poetic evening with live musical accompaniment.
Martijn Crins tests new material in a try-out packed with absurd humour and philosophical questions about ego, freedom and society.
Cabaret performer and mathematician Tobi Kooiman brings his third show 'Best Of 4', blending logic, humour and life's big questions.
Singer-songwriter Pieternel performs One Mic Only, Chapter 2 with two guest musicians, blending country and Americana with three voices around a single vintage microphone.
Arjan Kleton explores the desire for children, fatherhood, and what it means to be unwanted in his comedy show 'Unwanted' - with direct humour and disarming honesty.
Young classical musicians aged 8-18 from the Sweelinck Academy perform at Theater De Liefde. A concert showcasing the next generation of Dutch classical talent.
Beth & Flo blend virtuoso piano playing with songs and absurdist humour in their show 'So Much More' - where classical training meets cabaret.
The Stamped Girls present a theatrical concert exploring polarization and social critique, where the audience chooses which side to join.
Singer Joost Botman and guitarist Jos Kolenberg present 'The True Johnny Cash', a music theatre show about the life of the American country legend.
Fabian Franciscus explores what it means to always be falling behind in life - a show full of recognition for anyone unsure how things are supposed to work.
Afghan-Dutch comedian Hermes Ahmadi makes his debut with sharp, funny stories about integration, welcome and the absurdities of Dutch life.
Alina Sharipova's debut show combines sharp humour with personal storytelling. The Uzbek-Flemish comedian won the Leiden Cabaret Festival and regularly performs at Comedy Club Haug in Rotterdam.
A musical theatre performance about Dutch artists who continued performing during World War II despite the occupation, featuring Quirine Smit and Robbert Jan Proos.
Belgian cartoonist and performer Kamagurka combines live drawing and theatre in an absurdist solo show where humour, image and performance merge through audience interaction.
The Gurdjieff Quartet performs music inspired by spiritual thinker G.I. Gurdjieff's travels through Asia, Africa and the Caucasus - ancient folk music and spiritual songs in new arrangements for string quartet.
Mirjam van Dam celebrates five pop heroines - Streisand, Midler, King, Ian and Winehouse - in a tribute to their musical legacy and Jewish heritage, accompanied by guitar and bass.
Leon van der Zanden returns after seven years with a new comedy show in try-out form. A confrontational performance where the audience plays a key role and every evening is different.
Naomi Seine's music theatre piece MARIA examines motherhood and identity through poetic language, rich vocals and eclectic soundscapes.
Audrey Bolder and Noël van Santen present their new cabaret production 'Looprat' - a physical and hilarious piece about dreams, roles and the search for recognition.
Wil van der Meer honours Annie M.G. Schmidt with an intimate programme of songs and stories about his years as a reader for the writer and their circle of friends.
Lonneke van Straalen performs her solo programme Fresh Ink with violin, combining classical music and contemporary sound experiments.
Two cabaret performers and musicians present their work: Farida Laan brings absurdist cabaret, Ivar van der Walle literary music. A double bill full of originality and wit.
Martijn Kardol presents his fifth cabaret musical 'Voor de vorm' with funny observations, musical numbers and surprising twists.