Enjoy the holidays at Dutch National Opera & Ballet
The inside is warm and cosy, while the outside is dark. Through the wide windows, you can see the lights along the Amstel shimmering on the river. You can feel the holiday spirit in our festively decorated foyer. Allow yourself to be taken to fairytale worlds filled with lovely music, sets, and costumes. Enjoy the atmosphere at the theatre as well as performances for both young and old!
Die Fledermaus
The ultimate operetta
Disguises, a decadent party and an awful lot of champagne. With chief conductor Lorenzo Viotti in charge of the music and Barrie Kosky directing, Dutch National Opera will be lighting up the dark December days with ‘Waltz King’ Johann Strauss II’s most popular operetta.
A Song for the Moon
Family opera based on the book by Toon Tellegen (6+)
The lonely Mole decides to write a song to cheer up the Moon. The Grasshopper rehearses with his orchestra until they have mastered the song and then one night they give an amazing concert. But why does the Moon look so sad afterwards...? A Song for the Moon is based on Toon Tellegen’s book of the same name, a fable about the power of music.
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Magic on the Amsterdam canals
According to German folk legend, nutcrackers bring good luck. And that’s certainly proven true for the international ballet world. Since the premiere of the original version in 1892, The Nutcracker has become the most popular ballet in the world, especially around Christmas time.e!
Give the gift of a performance
Do you want to give an unforgettable gift? Give the gift of a performance! You can get tickets for a certain date now to ensure the best seats, or you can give an exclusive Dutch National Opera & Ballet gift card. You can give the enchantment of a performance of your choosing as a gift with this gift card.
