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 installations
    Wed 13 Dec ’23

    Come 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.

    full kids programme

  • de Doelen kids: 12-part chess course

    learn how to play chess from instructor Ruud Neumeijer!
    Wed 13 Dec ’23

    The Jolly King is back with a chess course!

  • Study Hours

    Open your laptop and get started with your thesis, novel or other writings
    Thu 14 Dec ’23
  • Imaginarium

    club and concert music in one
    Thu 14 Dec ’23
  • Maher's Kitchen

    Syrian chef Maher Al Sabbagh with his famous buffet
    Fri 15 Dec ’23
  • Club Key: Balboa

    workshop and dancing
    Fri 15 Dec ’23
  • Christmas Karaoke + Bingo

    Tante Alies Karaoke Show (+ Bingo)
    Sat 16 Dec ’23


  • KIOSK BOOK(S) CLUB

    an afternoon with books and talks
    Sun 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 ’23

    During 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

  • Study Hours

    Open your laptop and get started with your thesis, novel or other writings
    Thu 21 Dec ’23
  • House Jam Rotterdam

    jam + talk
    Thu 21 Dec ’23
  • Maher's Kitchen

    Syrian chef Maher Al Sabbagh with his famous buffet
    Fri 22 Dec ’23
  • Club Key: Urban Gospel Night

    live gospel and urban music in collaboration with House of Urban Arts
    Fri 22 Dec ’23
  • Parker Fans

    Kings of the Dutch dance floor
    Sat 23 Dec ’23
  • bad van geluid #3: Toucan Coma & Personal Care

    series of three electronic reclining concerts
    Sun 24 Dec ’23
  • Study Hours

    Open your laptop and get started with your thesis, novel or other writings
    Thu 28 Dec ’23
  • Maher's Kitchen

    Syrian chef Maher Al Sabbagh with his famous buffet
    Fri 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 ’24

    On 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!

    full kids programme

  • Sam’s Favorites groove sound Club Key #6

    club night with fashion designer Sam Cruden aka dj Msccruden
    Fri 5 Jan ’24
  • Yoga

    An afternoon of stretching and breathing at de Doelen Studio
    Sun 7 Jan ’24
  • TV Classics: Star Trek

    Binge-watching at the Studio
    Sun 7 Jan ’24
  • de Doelen kids: create your own diorama (4+)

    creative workshop by Atelier Renée
    Wed 10 Jan ’24

    How 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.

    full kids programme

  • 90's r&b karaoke by Hey Sista You Got This

    Sing tracks from Jodeci, Maxwell and Aaliyah
    Sat 13 Jan ’24
  • de Doelen Kids: create beats with Beat Master Dennis (7-15)

    Create your own beat on an iPad!
    Wed 17 Jan ’24

    Beat 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.

    full kids programme

  • Club Key: Balfolk with live music

    Dance workshop and freestyle dancing with live music
    Fri 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 crocheting
    Sun 21 Jan ’24
  • de Doelen kids: street art jam by Doodkonijn

    create your own graffiti piece!
    Wed 24 Jan ’24

    A 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!

    full kids programme

  • Club Key: Club MC vd Wal

    An evening full of good old fashioned variety, melancholy and wonder
    Fri 26 Jan ’24

    Komt dat zien, komt dat zien! Variété van MC Vanderwal goes magic in Club Key!

  • Yoga

    An afternoon of stretching and breathing at de Doelen Studio
    Sun 28 Jan ’24
  • de Doelen Kids: build your own brush robot with Musikarbeiter (6+)

    Turn your dish brush into a robot pet
    Wed 31 Jan ’24

    Always 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! 

    full kids programme

  • Club Key: Balfolk with live music

    Dance workshop and freestyle dancing with live music
    Fri 2 Feb ’24
  • TV Classics: The Addams Family

    Binge-watching at the Studio
    Sun 4 Feb ’24
  • Yoga

    An afternoon of stretching and breathing at de Doelen Studio
    Sun 4 Feb ’24
  • de Doelen kids: Kinderkeuken Rotterdam

    Wed 7 Feb ’24

    We'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! 

    full kids programme

  • Club Key: Urban Gospel Night

    Live gospel and urban music in collaboration with House of Urban Arts
    Fri 9 Feb ’24
  • de Doelen kids: handlettering workshop with Vincentie

    transform ordinary words into cool artworks!
    Wed 14 Feb ’24

    During 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 XL: build your own instrument

    Create your own violin, flute, guitar or imaginary instrument
    Mon 19 Feb ’24

    Spring 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!

    full kids programme

  • de Doelen kids XL: clay your own candle holder

    Clay workshop by Rose van Zijl
    Tue 20 Feb ’24

    Get 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?

    full kids programme

  • de Doelen kids XL: chess festival

    Chess tournament, a life-sized chessboard, games, and loads of fun!
    Wed 21 Feb ’24

    Spring 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 Faizi
    Thu 22 Feb ’24
  • lmnop en Lyckle De Jong & Kim David Bots

    Liveshow
    Thu 22 Feb ’24
  • Sam’s Favorites groove sound Club Key #7

    club night with fashion designer Sam Cruden aka dj Msccruden
    Fri 1 Mar ’24
  • de Doelen kids: waveformers

    experiment and explore with interactive sound installations
    Wed 6 Mar ’24

    Come 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.

    full kids programme

  • de Doelen Kids: create beats with Beat Master Dennis (7-15)

    Create your own beat on an iPad!
    Wed 13 Mar ’24

    Beat 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.

    full kids programme

  • de Doelen kids: handlettering workshop with Vincentie

    transform ordinary words into cool artworks!
    Wed 27 Mar ’24

    During 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

    The Jolly King is back with a chess course!

  • de Doelen Kids: create beats with Beat Master Dennis (7-15)

    Create your own beat on an iPad!
    Wed 3 Apr ’24

    Beat 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.

    full kids programme

  • Sam’s Favorites groove sound Club Key #8

    club night with fashion designer Sam Cruden aka dj Msccruden
    Fri 12 Apr ’24
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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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