Carré Theatre

Carré Theatre is a playhouse with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium on the banks of the Amstel that holds a capacity of 1,700 seats. The façade displays Neo-Renaissance elements with arches and ornamented windows that define the building's appearance toward the waterfront.

German circus director Oscar Carré commissioned a permanent hall in 1887 for his winter shows, built on 1,450 wooden piles driven into the ground. The building evolved over the decades into a stage for theatre, concerts and variety performances of all kinds.

The auditorium can accommodate large productions with casts of hundreds and adapts to suit very different types of performance. On certain evenings the space transforms into a more intimate setting for chanson artists or chamber concerts.

Tram stops for lines 1, 7 and 19 are located very close by, as are metro stations for lines 51, 53 and 54. A car park is available at Weesperplein, only a few minutes' walk from the building.

The city of Amsterdam purchased the building in 1977 and secured its preservation for the public. The centenary in 1987 was marked by the granting of the royal designation.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 1887

Architects: Jan van Rossem

Official opening: December 2, 1887

Capacity: 1752

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Amstel 115-125, 1018 EM Amsterdam

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 14:00-17:00

Phone: +31205249453

Website: http://theatercarre.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.36233,4.90393

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28