National Opera & Ballet is the foremost institution for opera and ballet, operating on both a national and international level. Within the Netherlands, National Opera & Ballet strives to keep opera and ballet traditions alive, and to generate enthusiasm while reaching a large and diverse public. Beyond the country’s borders, it serves to promote the finest the Netherlands has to offer in these areas. National Opera & Ballet presents both traditional and innovative productions, often acting as the primary initiator and producer. As the largest cultural institution in our land, National Opera & Ballet brings all aspects of the ballet and opera-world’s artistry, technique and craftsmanship together with its own specialised workshops and rehearsal rooms.
It can leave you speechless or overjoyed. It can stir your soul or make your heart race. Culture moves you, whether you're shedding a tear on a theater performance or rocking out at a festival.
At CJP, we believe that everyone can be touched by culture. That's why, for over fifty years, we've been dedicated to being the cultural platform for young people in the Netherlands.
We seek the perfect match, curating the finest offerings from our cultural partners, always at the best prices. Because that’s what makes our heart beat faster.
De Balie is a political, cultural, theatre- and debate centre with a grand café-restaurant situated at the heart of Amsterdam at the Leidseplein.
According to The Economist: "De Balie, a cosily chic cultural venue on Amsterdam’s Leidseplein, is the epicentre of Dutch liberal intellectual life."
De Balie specialises in a number of territories: art, society, politics, media and cinema, and regularly organises thought-provoking programs. These programs consistently bear the mark of a sharp and deeply analytical character; De Balie leaves no questions of social relevance unasked. Through talkshows, lively discussions, elaborate debates, theatre and cinema De Balie mixes several points of view in a wayward and creative fashion.
Currently, Yoeri Albrecht is Director at De Balie.
The most current and up to date agenda is available on the website of De Balie. The De Balie website also offers an extensive database filled with broadcasts, dossiers and articles of previous programs.
De Balie Grand Café is open 7 days a week, and serves everything, from a solid cup of coffee to an extensive diner.