classical

Here you'll find everything about classical music at Concertgebouw de Doelen in Rotterdam. Get inspired by the program highlights, view our classical series, browse our calendar, and discover the classical music season.

classical season 25-26

Curious about which classical concerts and series you can attend at de Doelen Concert Hall in 2025 and 2026? Click the link below to view the classical music program:

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other perspective

There are endless ways to look at our program. This year we have put together lines that connect programs and offer a different perspective.

december special

Experience the December Special at de Doelen: three atmospheric concerts featuring classical music and festive warmth in the heart of Rotterdam.

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3x NTR ZaterdagMatinee

Experience three NTR ZaterdagMatinee highlights at de Doelen: Messiaen, Andriessen, and Handel in Rotterdam.

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young female leads

Experience Young Female Leads at de Doelen: groundbreaking concerts featuring women musicians redefining genres and reviving forgotten voices.

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future sounds of the past

Experience visionary works by Messiaen, Stravinsky, and Andriessen in 'Future Sounds of the Past' at de Doelen.

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roots

Experience 'Roots' at De Doelen: classical music meets identity, diaspora, and fresh perspectives. Discover concerts rich in cultural depth.

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agenda

All classical concerts coming up.

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under 30 years old

Good news for music lovers up to 30 years old: for a selection of concerts, you pay only 10 euros. This is a great way to enjoy a large part of de Doelen program. Seating is limited, so don't miss out.

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program notes

To enrich your concert experience with background information, you will find digital program notes for our classical concerts on this page.

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buy at a discount

Our new series are routes that can guide you, but if you want to go your own way, you can also choose entirely on your own. For four or more concerts, you receive a 25% discount, allowing you to stack and combine concerts and series infinitely. At checkout, you choose the 25% series price for each concert.

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live in concert

Ballet of Lights

Cinderella, the sparkling dance show

Fri 23 Jan 26

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Promotional poster for Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons, featuring a colorful illustration of a stage full of characters from the game Stardew Valley, surrounded by mountains and nature. At the bottom, text reads: “ROTTERDAM – DE DOELEN – 25.01.26” with ticket info and social media icons.

Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons

exclusive concert in the Netherlands

Sun 25 Jan 26

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How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

the beloved DreamWorks film returns with a live symphony orchestra

Mon 23 Feb 26 20:00

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Neko Light Orchestra plays The legend of Zelda

tribute Concert to the Legendary Echoes of Hyrule

Sun 19 Apr 26 20:00

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert

Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

Wed 18 Nov 26 - Sun 22 Nov 26

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lunch concerts
and talent breaks

On Wednesday, you can attend several public rehearsals. Get a sneak peek of one of the upcoming concerts in a relaxed atmosphere, and watch the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra prepare with a constantly changing conductor.

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photo albums

Here you can relive highlights from our classical concerts and events. Our extensive photo album collection offers a visual glimpse into the classical programming Concertgebouw de Doelen has to offer.

Fri 7 Nov 25

Utopia Orchestra conducted by Teodor Currentzis | 7th of November 2025

With Utopia Orchestra and conductor Teodor Currentzis, you can experience Wagner's epic Ring in a new form.

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Sat 4 Oct 25

Sean Shibe & Karim Sulayman | 4th of October 2025

In Broken Branches, tenor Karim Sulayman and guitarist Sean Shibe take you on a musical journey through East and West, tradition and diaspora.

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Thu 2 Oct 25

Pavel Kolesnikov & Samson Tsoy | 2nd of October 2025

Pavel Kolesnikov and his longtime duo partner Samson Tsoy engage in a musical dialogue — not only with each other, but also with two towering composers and their worlds.

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