Every month you can join Heleen van Wiechen's ToneelLeesClub. Together we read a text by a living (Dutch) writer, sometimes from a booklet, sometimes from a screen. Be welcome!
What takes your breath away for a second?
Young actors from the Theatermijn set out to explore the limits of humanity—and discover that some things are best left hidden.
November is the month of light, because not only are the streets lit up by the many little lanterns during Saint Martin’s Day, but we also celebrate the Festival of Lights (Diwali) on Sunday, November 8.
A cross-border documentary theater project that brings together Ukrainians living in the Netherlands with Ukrainians who have remained in Ukraine. It explores painful questions about home and feeling at home somewhere.
Uğur Ünsal, from Zaandam, is starting theater classes in Turkish for children ages 4 to 7.
Uğur Ünsal, from Zaandam, is starting his theater classes in Turkish for adults.
A melodrama about an impossible love and the life of an artist, performed by the Tokodrama theater troupe.
There is a WIJKdiner every month. Come eat together with your neighbors and, sometimes, the performers themselves.
Celebrate Suriname's Independence Day during an evening of surprising poetry and music.
Every month you can join Heleen van Wiechen's ToneelLeesClub. Together we read a text by a living (Dutch) writer, sometimes from a booklet, sometimes from a screen. Be welcome!
What do you do when your native language is belittled? When your native language isn’t even considered a language. When writing poetry in that language can’t produce a single decent poem, let alone a story.
Every month you can join Heleen van Wiechen's ToneelLeesClub. Together we read a text by a living (Dutch) writer, sometimes from a booklet, sometimes from a screen. Be welcome!
Bring history to life with your own creativity. In this workshop, you'll create a diorama about the Indigenous peoples and the Maroons.
A workshop day where we explore the world of masks: Who do you want to be, or do you actually want to hide?
We're familiar with the tradition of painting and hiding eggs. But that's not just a Dutch custom. In Ukraine, colorful eggs are decorated around the beginning of spring and Easter.
During this interactive performance, Mitch Wolterink takes you into Donnie’s world. And that’s really exciting—will Donnie succeed in landing his dream role and shining on stage?
Our housemates from the Zaanstreek region enjoy organizing their own cultural and/or social activities here. This calendar shows the start dates of recurring activities. Read more here:
Courses, workshops, get-togethers, NEIGHBORHOOD dinners, and more.
Every month there’s a WIJKdiner: this time, it’s a special edition featuring PANCAKES! Enjoy a meal together with your neighbors and, sometimes, the performers themselves.
What if you were always different—different from everyone else? Alice lives in a boring, colorless village where everyone thinks she’s strange. One day, when she sits down against a tree, she falls backward and ends up in the magical Wonderland.
Immerse yourself in language, music, and expression. In these workshops, you’ll learn to speak and write Surinamese and discover the sounds of instruments from the era of slavery.
Yay, it's your birthday! But you're all alone… So make some new friends to share an unforgettable day with. But how do you do that if you're a little out of touch with the world? How do you go about it?
Bring your (grand)child and enjoy a fun and creative children's morning in our theater!
This morning is all about play, imagination, and discovery.
During the Zaans Cultuur Feest, we celebrate the cultural richness of Zaanstad and bring together residents from diverse backgrounds for a day filled with creativity, socializing, and fun.
A brand-new theater company is bringing a highly topical theme to the stage right off the bat: inappropriate behavior. Get ready to be challenged—but also to be thoroughly entertained.
Kathak is a classical Indian dance style known for its fast footwork and elegant pirouettes. Get an introduction to it in Dina's classes.
Since the Story Theater is so much fun to keep doing, we’re putting on a special edition during the Darwin Park Festival! Come see the show and enjoy the rest of this wonderful festival.
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and artistic expression of the Maroons. In these workshops, you’ll learn more about this unique group of people and become familiar with their written language.
During the week of August 3, Theatermijn is organizing a theatrical summer week for children and teens.
Clown Docus presents the cheerful family show: “Oops… Where’s the Magic?” During this funny and magical show, everything goes wrong… or does it?
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, we will be hosting the event “We Celebrate Freedom” at the Zaans Cultuurhuis. From 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., we’ll have a varied program centered on community, culture, music, and freedom. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free.
The Choreo-Atelier presents: Beneath the Mask
In The Best Of..., Alexander Broussard closes out the season with highlights from all the Songbook Sessions.
Young talent has spent a year working on their own theater production at our creative space. It’s amazingly good every single year!
Every month you can join Heleen van Wiechen's ToneelLeesClub. Together we read a text by a living (Dutch) writer, sometimes from a booklet, sometimes from a screen. Be welcome!
There is a WIJKdiner every month. Come eat together with your neighbors and, sometimes, the performers themselves.
Studio Tippy Toes’ end-of-year performance at the Zaans Cultuurhuis brings young dancers together in a show brimming with creativity, wonder, and movement.
During Architecture Day, children (ages 6 to 12) can explore a special theme: building along the Zaan. And you get to come up with your own ideas and build them!
On June 13, during the Black Wall Street Festival, there will be a variety of performances throughout the day at the Zaanse Cultuurhuis. The festival, organized by the Black Wall Street Foundation, offers a diverse program featuring dance, theater, music, education, and community activities.
Kathak is a classical Indian dance style known for its rapid footwork and elegant pirouettes.
Enjoy language and learn at the same time!
Come and enjoy stories, creativity, and theater together. The Story Theater is especially for children aged 3 to 7 and their parents or caregivers.
PERFORMING ARTS | NOVA COLLEGE THEATER
Graduation Performances
Before our third-year students graduate, they delve into the theme of Escapism.
PERFORMING ARTS | NOVA COLLEGE THEATER
Graduation Performances
Before our third-year students graduate, they delve into the theme of Escapism.
On May 22 and 26, the Zaanlands Lyceum will perform one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1592).
Every month you can join Heleen van Wiechen's ToneelLeesClub. Together we read a text by a living (Dutch) writer, sometimes from a booklet, sometimes from a screen. Be welcome!
On May 22 and 26, the Zaanlands Lyceum will perform one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1592).
There is a WIJKdiner every month. Come eat together with your neighbors and, sometimes, the performers themselves.
Alexander Broussard sings an ode to French chanson, from Piaf and Brel to Aznavour and Clerc, in Les Chansons Françaises.
