ITS Festival Amsterdam

At the end of June each year, the latest crop of performing artists take to the stage at multiple professional theatres in Amsterdam during ITS Festival. Many graduating actors, dancers, mime artists, film directors and other up-and-coming performing arts practitioners make their debuts during this dynamic festival. If you're curious about what's next in the world of theatre, then don't miss this!

The biggest of its kind in Europe

The ITS Festival (International Theatre School Festival) is the largest event of its kind in Europe, where visitors can find some 200 theatre talents in over 50 unique performances all across the capital. In essence, it's a glimpse of what the performing arts scene is set to look like in the near future. 

Apart from the productions, the festival programme also offers inspiring debates, lectures and workshops, ending every day with the famous ITS after party. Who knows, with so much talent flying around, you might end up seeing the big stars of tomorrow!

Connecting new talent with the public

The event is designed to forge a bridge between talented young theatre students and the professional world of theatre, meanwhile, letting the public experience top-class dramatic performances in the city's prime venues. 

The festival connects fledgeling graduates with programmers, professionals and the press, and presents their first real introduction to the public. During Amsterdam's International Theatre School Festival, actors, directors and dancers will be among the 200 recent graduates showing off their talents in the city centre of Amsterdam.

Full line-up, tickets and locations

Up to 20 performances at the ITS Festival are ideal for expats and internationals, with English-language content, surtitles or no spoken text. Have a look at the full ITS Festival line-up, tickets and locations on the ITS website.