de Doelen studio
The tiniest Doelen stage is open in the middle of the city of Rotterdam! With a diverse weekly and free programme there is something for everyone to experience.
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de Doelen kids: waveformers
experiment and explore with interactive sound installationsWed 13 Dec ’23Come to the Studio and work your magic with sound! Tweak the buttons of the installations of Musikarbeiter and discover what sound looks like.
During this Waveformers workshop, Musikarbeiter welcomes you to his lab and takes you on a journey like a true scientist. What does sound look like in a tray of sand or a bowl of water? Experiment and explore it with interactive sound installations. Fun for both young and old. -
de Doelen kids: 12-part chess course
learn how to play chess from instructor Ruud Neumeijer!Wed 13 Dec ’23 -
Study Hours
Open your laptop and get started with your thesis, novel or other writingsThu 14 Dec ’23 -
Imaginarium
club and concert music in oneThu 14 Dec ’23 -
Maher's Kitchen
Syrian chef Maher Al Sabbagh with his famous buffetFri 15 Dec ’23 -
Club Key: Balboa
workshop and dancingFri 15 Dec ’23 -
Christmas Karaoke + Bingo
Tante Alies Karaoke Show (+ Bingo)Sat 16 Dec ’23 -
KIOSK BOOK(S) CLUB
an afternoon with books and talksSun 17 Dec ’23 -
Monday Night Jam
Come jam with the SteezMusicBand!Mon 18 Dec ’23 -
de Doelen kids: handlettering workshop with Vincentie
transform ordinary words into cool artworks!Wed 20 Dec ’23During this workshop, you'll dive into the forms of letters and analog techniques. Artisan letter painter Tom Vincentie will guide you through the basics of handlettering, the combination of writing and drawing that transforms words into cool designs. Vincentie will provide you with top tips for techniques, composition, and design, after which you'll create your own handlettering artwork. Of crouse, you'll take your end result home with you at the end of the afternoon!
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Study Hours
Open your laptop and get started with your thesis, novel or other writingsThu 21 Dec ’23 -
House Jam Rotterdam
jam + talkThu 21 Dec ’23 -
Maher's Kitchen
Syrian chef Maher Al Sabbagh with his famous buffetFri 22 Dec ’23 -
Club Key: Urban Gospel Night
live gospel and urban music in collaboration with House of Urban ArtsFri 22 Dec ’23 -
Parker Fans
Kings of the Dutch dance floorSat 23 Dec ’23 -
bad van geluid #3: Toucan Coma & Personal Care
series of three electronic reclining concertsSun 24 Dec ’23 -
Study Hours
Open your laptop and get started with your thesis, novel or other writingsThu 28 Dec ’23 -
Maher's Kitchen
Syrian chef Maher Al Sabbagh with his famous buffetFri 29 Dec ’23 -
date changed de Doelen kids XL: chess festival
chess tournament, a life-sized chessboard, games, and loads of fun!Wed 3 Jan ’24On Wednesday, 3 January, something special is happening at the Doelen Studio: on behalf of chess club 'De Koddige Koning', chess teacher Ruud Neumeijer is organizing the third edition of the chess festival for beginning chess players!
During this afternoon, primary school students will be introduced to the basics of chess with a chess tournament, a life-sized chessboard, games, and loads of fun!
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Sam’s Favorites groove sound Club Key #6
club night with fashion designer Sam Cruden aka dj MsccrudenFri 5 Jan ’24 -
Yoga
An afternoon of stretching and breathing at de Doelen StudioSun 7 Jan ’24 -
TV Classics: Star Trek
Binge-watching at the StudioSun 7 Jan ’24 -
de Doelen kids: create your own diorama (4+)
creative workshop by Atelier RenéeWed 10 Jan ’24How do you like to listen to music? On your bike, on the couch, in your room, or blasting loudly through your headphones? Or do you prefer playing music yourself? In this creative workshop led by Renée Sterk, known from Atelier Renée, you'll create a diorama where you visualize your favorite way of enjoying music.
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90's r&b karaoke by Hey Sista You Got This
Sing tracks from Jodeci, Maxwell and AaliyahSat 13 Jan ’24 -
de Doelen Kids: create beats with Beat Master Dennis (7-15)
Create your own beat on an iPad!Wed 17 Jan ’24Beat Master Dennis, also known as terilekst, is coming to the Studio to transform you into a true beat master! During this workshop, you will learn how to create awesome music on an iPad using apps like Koala Sampler and Playground Organic Remix, all from your own custom sounds. The end result? Your very own beat masterpiece!
Dennis has collaborated with artists like Childish Gambino, Anouk and Top Notch/Noah's Ark record label owner Jiggy Djé.
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Club Key: Balfolk with live music
Dance workshop and freestyle dancing with live musicFri 19 Jan ’24 -
Metal karaoke + quiz
Show off your voice and test your metal music knowledge!Sat 20 Jan ’24 -
Knitting club
Get started with knitting and crochetingSun 21 Jan ’24 -
de Doelen kids: street art jam by Doodkonijn
create your own graffiti piece!Wed 24 Jan ’24A message for all the creative kids of Rotterdam: on Wednesday, January 24, we're gathering in the Studio for the street art jam by illustrator and designer Doodkonijn. Together with Diana, you'll dive into designing and then spraying your very own graffiti piece. Create a new character or a new friend for Doodkonijn. Anything is possible!
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Club Key: Club MC vd Wal
An evening full of good old fashioned variety, melancholy and wonderFri 26 Jan ’24 -
Yoga
An afternoon of stretching and breathing at de Doelen StudioSun 28 Jan ’24 -
de Doelen Kids: build your own brush robot with Musikarbeiter (6+)
Turn your dish brush into a robot petWed 31 Jan ’24Always wanted to create your own robot? Make your dream come true at the Doelen Studio! During this workshop by Musikarbeiter, you will learn how to turn a dish brush into a robot pet. Bring an old (dish) brush and get started!
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Club Key: Balfolk with live music
Dance workshop and freestyle dancing with live musicFri 2 Feb ’24 -
TV Classics: The Addams Family
Binge-watching at the StudioSun 4 Feb ’24 -
Yoga
An afternoon of stretching and breathing at de Doelen StudioSun 4 Feb ’24 -
de Doelen kids: Kinderkeuken Rotterdam
Wed 7 Feb ’24We're heading to the kitchen! During this workshop by Kinderkeuken Rotterdam, you'll get to work with delicious ingredients to prepare a meal. As the saying goes, "Learn young, remember well." Let the cooking adventure begin!
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Club Key: Urban Gospel Night
Live gospel and urban music in collaboration with House of Urban ArtsFri 9 Feb ’24 -
de Doelen kids: handlettering workshop with Vincentie
transform ordinary words into cool artworks!Wed 14 Feb ’24During this workshop, you'll dive into the forms of letters and analog techniques. Artisan letter painter Tom Vincentie will guide you through the basics of handlettering, the combination of writing and drawing that transforms words into cool designs. Vincentie will provide you with top tips for techniques, composition, and design, after which you'll create your own handlettering artwork. Of crouse, you'll take your end result home with you at the end of the afternoon!
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de Doelen Kids XL: build your own instrument
Create your own violin, flute, guitar or imaginary instrumentMon 19 Feb ’24Spring break is coming up! At the Doelen Studio there's something fun to do everyday for all kids from Rotterdam! From Monday, February 19th to Friday, February 23th, the doors open at 11:00 for Doelen Kids XL.
Build your own violin, trumpet, guitar or fantasy instrument at de Doelen Studio! With the help from Jacob Plooij, known from the Analogues, and lots of old boxes, pipes, strings and other cool stuff you can create whatever you want!
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de Doelen kids XL: clay your own candle holder
Clay workshop by Rose van ZijlTue 20 Feb ’24Get your hands dirty! Under the expert guidance of Rose van Zijl, you'll craft your own candle holder, which you can later paint at home.
Let yourself be inspired by everything related to music. Imagine waves representing rhythm, small reliefs symbolizing instruments, or even a song lyric or music video. Rose will guide you through various clay techniques and assist you in shaping your ideas.
And in case you need some extra inspiration, three pre-painted examples are ready for you. Are you ready to join in? -
de Doelen kids XL: chess festival
Chess tournament, a life-sized chessboard, games, and loads of fun!Wed 21 Feb ’24Spring break is coming up! At the Doelen Studio there's something fun to do everyday for all kids from Rotterdam! From Monday, February 19th to Friday, February 23th, the doors open at 11:00 for Doelen Kids XL.
On Wednesday, February 21th, something special is happening at the Doelen Studio: on behalf of chess club 'De Koddige Koning', chess teacher Ruud Neumeijer is organizing the third edition of the chess festival for beginning chess players!
During this afternoon, primary school students will be introduced to the basics of chess with a chess tournament, a life-sized chessboard, games, and loads of fun!
full kids programme -
de Doelen Kids XL: de Voorleesshow
Reading and workshop by storytelling father FaiziThu 22 Feb ’24 -
lmnop en Lyckle De Jong & Kim David Bots
LiveshowThu 22 Feb ’24 -
Sam’s Favorites groove sound Club Key #7
club night with fashion designer Sam Cruden aka dj MsccrudenFri 1 Mar ’24 -
de Doelen kids: waveformers
experiment and explore with interactive sound installationsWed 6 Mar ’24Come to the Studio and work your magic with sound! Tweak the buttons of the installations of Musikarbeiter and discover what sound looks like.
During this Waveformers workshop, Musikarbeiter welcomes you to his lab and takes you on a journey like a true scientist. What does sound look like in a tray of sand or a bowl of water? Experiment and explore it with interactive sound installations. Fun for both young and old. -
de Doelen Kids: create beats with Beat Master Dennis (7-15)
Create your own beat on an iPad!Wed 13 Mar ’24Beat Master Dennis, also known as terilekst, is coming to the Studio to transform you into a true beat master! During this workshop, you will learn how to create awesome music on an iPad using apps like Koala Sampler and Playground Organic Remix, all from your own custom sounds. The end result? Your very own beat masterpiece!
Dennis has collaborated with artists like Childish Gambino, Anouk and Top Notch/Noah's Ark record label owner Jiggy Djé.
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de Doelen kids: handlettering workshop with Vincentie
transform ordinary words into cool artworks!Wed 27 Mar ’24During this workshop, you'll dive into the forms of letters and analog techniques. Artisan letter painter Tom Vincentie will guide you through the basics of handlettering, the combination of writing and drawing that transforms words into cool designs. Vincentie will provide you with top tips for techniques, composition, and design, after which you'll create your own handlettering artwork. Of crouse, you'll take your end result home with you at the end of the afternoon!
full kids programme -
de Doelen kids: 12-part chess course
learn how to play chess from instructor Ruud Neumeijer!Wed 27 Mar ’24 -
de Doelen Kids: create beats with Beat Master Dennis (7-15)
Create your own beat on an iPad!Wed 3 Apr ’24Beat Master Dennis, also known as terilekst, is coming to the Studio to transform you into a true beat master! During this workshop, you will learn how to create awesome music on an iPad using apps like Koala Sampler and Playground Organic Remix, all from your own custom sounds. The end result? Your very own beat masterpiece!
Dennis has collaborated with artists like Childish Gambino, Anouk and Top Notch/Noah's Ark record label owner Jiggy Djé.
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Sam’s Favorites groove sound Club Key #8
club night with fashion designer Sam Cruden aka dj MsccrudenFri 12 Apr ’24
about de Doelen studio
Mon: Monday Night Jam
Jamming with the SteezMusicBand conducted by Stanley Clementina, in collaboration with Epitome Entertainment
Tue: closed
But open to suggestions...
Wed: de Doelen Kids
Programme for kids from 14:00 to 16:00 and Doelen Kids Chess Club 16:30 - 17:30
Thu: Study Hours & After Hours
Study first and then start your weekend early with nice music from local talent! 13:00 - 23:00
Fri: Club Key
We give the key to various initiatives in the city: from variety shows to reggae and local talent. With food from Maher's Kitchen. The buffet starts at 18:00, Club Key at 20:00
Sat: WNL live radio show 'In de Kantine' & Aretha's
Fidan Ekiz & Wieger Hemmer receive surprising guests from 17:00 to 19:00
After the people from the radio have left, it's time for Aretha's, the Saturday evening programme with jazzy & soulful music. 21:00 - 22:00
Sun: Culture Vulture
Varied cultural programme in the afternoon: De Luisterbar, Silent Boekenclub, Rotterdam Soos, Dog Friendly
opening hours
During the summer holiday the Doelen Studio will be closed. On September 6th we open again with a special openingprogram. We hope to see you next season!
Monday & Tuesday: view the agenda
Wednesday: 13:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 13:00 - 23:00
Friday: 16:00 till late
Saturday: 16:00 till late
Sunday: 13:00 - 18:00
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