Het Muziektheater Theater

Home to De Nederlandse Opera, the Netherlands’ foremost opera company, and the Dutch National Ballet, Het Muziektheater (the Amsterdam Music Theatre) is one of the largest theaters in the country.

The building opened in 1986 and also houses Amsterdam’s city hall. Events at Het Muziektheater include opera, ballet, and classical music performances, as well as popular music concerts and other dance shows.

With 1,600 seats, the theater regularly presents productions from both resident and abroad troupes. Renowned companies such as the Martha Graham Dance Company, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and the Batsheva Dance Company have all performed at the venue.

Past concerts at Het Muziektheater include performances by Sufjan Stevens, Björk, Neil Young, and Sonny Rollins.