De Doelen is a much-praised concert hall in the Mauritskwartier in Rotterdam, where around 600 concerts are held each year. In addition to classical concerts by the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, among others, world music and jazz are also programmed.
History of the Doelen
The history of concert hall de Doelen goes back to the seventeenth century, when an orchestra of city musicians gave public concerts in 'De Doele' on the Haagscheveer. As a replacement, the 'Groote Doelezaal' on the Coolsingel was opened in 1844.
In 1934, a new Doelenzaal was put into use, but it was destroyed in the bombing of Rotterdam in May 1940. It was not until 26 years later, in 1966, that the current Doelen was opened. The building is a municipal monument and is of great cultural-historical value as the 'final piece of the reconstruction', as it is seen in Rotterdam.
De Doelen has been an independent foundation since 1 January 2006. On that date, the new Stichting Concert- en Congresgebouw de Doelen took over the operation of the municipal service Concert- en Congresgebouw de Doelen. All activities of the old service have been transferred to the new foundation, including the staff.
Most visited stage setting
The very broad programming, from big crowd pullers to specialist concerts for the seasoned music connoisseur, from children's concerts to concerts with music from various countries of origin, makes the Doelen a music house for everyone. The Doelen is therefore the most visited Rotterdam stage institution.
de Doelen Kids XL: Clay workshop with Rose van Zijl
de Doelen Kids XL: Making beats with Beatmaster Dennis
Popweek 2024 the Rotterdam music scene at its best!
Parisian dreams Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
a blend of punk, jazz, D&B, and Mediterranean-influenced sounds
Celine Cairo An Acoustic Night With Celine Cairo | Solo
dj workshop voor beginners learn the basics in three evenings!
Lunchconcert
Gabriel Rios well known from the hit 'Broad Daylight'
GirlPower On Stage a live radio broadcast with live music
Pergolesi's Stabat Mater with P.F. Thomèse, PRJCT Amsterdam, Maarten Engeltjes & Carolyn Sampson
Winter sky Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
Urban Gospel Night talent takeover: live gospelmuziek i.s.m. House of Urban Arts
Bird calls DoelenEnsemble brings birds to life in a changing climate
XA4 The Sea Above - will be released by the recordlabel of Philip Glass
BALK TOPfestival Groove Stories
Popronde 2024 discover the new generation of pop musicians
The Wannabiezz A VERY GOOD MORNING!
Nospray x de Doelen present
Aunt Alies Music bingo just a little different
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Jess Gillam with Zeynep Özsuca and Sam Becker British up-and-coming classical saxophonist
PAUZE #2 expect a night full of alternative electronic music, both live and through DJ set
Amonia Caramel timeless, dreamy americana pop with a bittersweet edge
Roomful of Teeth Kaleidoscope from Missy Mazzoli, Angélica Negrón, Leilehua Lanzilotti, Nathalie Joachim, Alev Lenz and Caroline Shaw
Monday Night Jam
Sint Sing Along (3+) Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer & Kirill Gerstein
Proms: Jazz at the Philharmonic Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
Urban Gospel Night talent takeover: live gospelmusic with House of Urban Arts
Bruckner 8 with Lahav Shani Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
Peter Somuah Group High-life (Album Release) Album Release
Gonzo Bimbo & Byinoar
Mert Demir Europe tour 2024
SADH - The Fall Edition 2024!
Afscheidsconcert Willeke Alberti Dag Lief Rotterdam
Dutch Classical Talent Isabel Pronk
Chicks And The City 20 years of girls' emancipation in Rotterdam
Meccore quartet met Thomas Beijer Kamermuziekvereeniging
The Goldberg variations Bach's Masterpiece on the Doelen Organ
Poëet Club open mic for poetry & spoken Word
Masters of Anatolia: Ayfer Vardar & Feryal Öney Female Troubadours
BARTH. With BARTH. you will go on a listening journey full of emotion and beauty. Will you join us?
Connect The Funk ft. DJ Cutnice bringing funk lovers together
Brakke yoga
FLOWETRY spoken word event in collaboration with productiehuis FLOW
The New Now YOUNG x GRASnacht x Rizoom de Doelen, Asko|Schönberg, and Rizoom present new makers together
Metal Yoga
metal karaoke & quiz show off your grunt skills & test your music knowledge!
Rotterdam, Laat Je Horen an evening of Rotterdam music history with Gideon Karting & Micha Zaat
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