USVA is the cultural centre of the University of Groningen, located on the Zernike Campus. It hosts student associations alongside a varied programme of theatre, music and debates. The building serves as a meeting point for students and the wider Groningen community.
The Amsterdam Student Cabaret Festival presents this year's finalists in Groningen. An evening with the most promising cabaret performers from the student circuit.
Comedy talent Marie Koet tries out her new show Eindspel, fresh from being hailed as 2026's breakthrough comedian.
Luuk Weggemans, a Cameretten award-winning comedian, performs his pop-comedy show as a try-out in Groningen.
Alex Ploeg tries out his new show 'Niks Persoonlijks' with sharp humour, personal anecdotes and acoustic guitar songs.
Dutch comedian Teun van den Elzen tests out his new show at USVA, following his Neerlands Hoop award win.
Oscar Smit tackles the absurd housing prices with comedy in his stand-up show €472,000.
Martijn Crins tries out his new comedy show Kooiapen, testing material and working through ideas on stage.