Theaters
Theatres in Rotterdam: Main Venues and Shows
Rotterdam has a wide range of theatres where you can see musicals, dance, cabaret, contemporary theatre, concerts and family shows throughout the year.
In this guide you will find the main theatres in Rotterdam, the type of shows each venue offers, where they are located and links to check programmes and buy tickets.
| 🎭 Main Theatres in Rotterdam | ||
|---|---|---|
| THEATRE | WHAT YOU CAN SEE | AREA |
| Oude Luxor | Cabaret, concerts, theatre and family shows | City Centre |
| Nieuwe Luxor | Large musicals, dance, concerts and major productions | Kop van Zuid |
| Theater Rotterdam | Theatre, dance, performance and contemporary productions | Schouwburgplein / City Centre |
| Theater Walhalla | Cabaret, theatre, music and intimate productions | Katendrecht |
| Prinses Theater | Events, meetings and cultural programming | Delfshaven |
| Jeugdtheater Hofplein | Children’s, youth and family theatre | Rotterdam Noord |
| Theater Zuidplein | Theatre, music, dance, cabaret and festivals | Rotterdam Zuid |
Oude Luxor and Nieuwe Luxor Theater
Luxor has two theatres in Rotterdam. Oude Luxor, on Kruiskade, is the historic venue and offers a varied programme of cabaret, music, theatre and family shows. Nieuwe Luxor, in Kop van Zuid, is designed for larger productions such as musicals, dance, concerts and major stage shows.
Oude Luxor originally opened in 1917 as a cinema-theatre and has been part of Rotterdam’s cultural history for more than a century. Nieuwe Luxor opened in 2001 and became one of the city’s main venues for large-scale productions.
📍 Oude Luxor Theater: Kruiskade 10, 3012 EH Rotterdam.
📍 Nieuwe Luxor Theater: Posthumalaan 1, 3072 AG Rotterdam.
🎟️ Programme and tickets: Luxor Theater official website.
Theater Rotterdam
Theater Rotterdam is one of the city’s main performing arts institutions and presents theatre, dance, performance, festivals and contemporary productions. It operates from two locations in central Rotterdam.
The current organisation was created in 2017 through the merger of several Rotterdam theatre institutions. Rather than focusing on a single stage, Theater Rotterdam combines its own productions with guest artists and national and international programming.
📍 TR25 Schouwburg: Schouwburgplein 25, 3012 CL Rotterdam.
📍 TR8 William Boothlaan: William Boothlaan 8, 3012 VJ Rotterdam.
🎟️ Programme and tickets: Theater Rotterdam official website.
Theater Walhalla
Theater Walhalla is one of the best choices if you are looking for a smaller and more intimate theatre experience. Located in Katendrecht, its programme includes cabaret, theatre, music, variety shows, festivals and small-scale productions.
Walhalla opened in 2008 and has since expanded to include several venues and creative spaces in Katendrecht. Kleine Walhalla in particular retains the intimate character that made the theatre well known.
📍 Kleine Walhalla: Sumatraweg 9-11, 3072 ZP Rotterdam.
🎟️ Programme and tickets: Theater Walhalla official website.
Prinses Theater
Prinses Theater is located in Delfshaven in a building with more than a century of history. Today the venue is used for events, meetings, celebrations, dinner shows and cultural activities.
The building originally opened in 1914 as Concordia Bioscope and later operated as a cinema and variety theatre. After several periods of change and renovation, it is now a versatile venue for events and special programming.
📍 Prinses Theater: Schiedamseweg 19B, 3026 AB Rotterdam.
ℹ️ Information: Prinses Theater official website.
Jeugdtheater Hofplein
Jeugdtheater Hofplein specialises in theatre for and by children and young people. Its programme includes family performances, youth productions, festivals, classes and workshops.
The project began in 1985 with the idea that children should not only be spectators, but also actively participate in productions. Today it remains one of Rotterdam’s main youth theatre organisations.
📍 Hofpleintheater: Benthemplein 13, 3032 CC Rotterdam.
🎟️ Programme and activities: Jeugdtheater Hofplein official website.
Theater Zuidplein
Theater Zuidplein is one of the main cultural venues in Rotterdam Zuid. Its programme is highly varied and includes theatre, music, dance, cabaret, film, festivals and activities for different audiences.
The theatre has a long history in Rotterdam Zuid, but today operates from a modern building on Gooilandsingel. Its programme especially reflects the cultural diversity of the southern part of the city.
📍 Theater Zuidplein: Gooilandsingel 95, 3083 DP Rotterdam.
🎟️ Programme and tickets: Theater Zuidplein official website.
Which Theatre to Choose in Rotterdam
Each theatre in Rotterdam has a different character. If you are not sure which one to choose, this table can help you find the venue that best matches the type of show you want to see.
| 🎟️ Which Theatre to Choose in Rotterdam | |
|---|---|
| IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR… | RECOMMENDED THEATRE |
| 🎵 Large musicals and major shows | Nieuwe Luxor |
| 🎭 Contemporary theatre and dance | Theater Rotterdam |
| 🎤 Cabaret, concerts and entertainment | Oude Luxor |
| 🎪 A small, intimate theatre | Theater Walhalla |
| 👨👩👧 Children’s and youth theatre | Jeugdtheater Hofplein |
| 🌍 Diverse programming in Rotterdam Zuid | Theater Zuidplein |
Theatre Tickets and What’s On in Rotterdam
For current programmes and tickets, the best option is to visit each theatre’s official website. Show times, performances and ticket availability change throughout the year.
You can also check a combined overview of theatre performances in Rotterdam on Theater.nl.
Tips for Going to the Theatre in Rotterdam
Book tickets in advance: musicals, major productions and popular shows can sell out.
Check the venue: Rotterdam’s theatres are spread across the city centre, Kop van Zuid, Katendrecht, Delfshaven and Rotterdam Zuid, so make sure you know exactly where your performance is taking place.
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