Theater Mascini in Amsterdam
Theater Mascini is a 45-seat kleinkunst theatre and café-restaurant on the Zeedijk in Amsterdam, five minutes from Centraal Station, with cabaret, music and try-outs around a Bechstein piano.
Photo credits
Live jazz on the café stage at Theater Mascini: Theater Mascini
Quick answers
- Seats
- 45
- Address
- Zeedijk 24a1012 AZ Amsterdam
- Piano
- Bechstein
- Tickets
- €16.50–€19.50
- Evening start
- 20:30
- Sunday matinee
- 15:30
- Address
- Zeedijk 24a
- Access
- Steep stairs only
- Contact
- 020-6255685
Holidays at Theater Mascini
Open on the holidays: these nights are in the agenda.
Theater Mascini agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Amsterdam.
Last night at Theater Mascini: AMSTERDAM GHOST CITY! Revisited... – Wilma Bakker & Corrie Verkerk, Paul van Kessel kwartet – For the love of music
November 2026
- Fri27Nov
€19.50 - Sat28Nov
€19.50 - Sun29Nov
€10
December 2026
- Tue1Dec
- Wed2Dec
€18.50 - Thu3Dec
€18.50 - Fri4Dec
€19.50 - Sat5Dec
- Sun6Dec
€19.50 - Wed9Dec
€17.50 - Thu10Dec
€19.50 - Fri11Dec
€19.50
Plan your visit to Theater Mascini
45 seats, one small room
The theatre seats 45 visitors in one room, all on the same floor as the stage.
There is one theatre room: the 45 chairs are in the same space as the 380 cm-wide stage. For scale, Carré, 1.5 km away, seats 1752 people.
| Venue | Type | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theater Mascini | Kleinkunst theatre, Zeedijk | 45 | Theater Mascini |
| Torpedo Theater | Micro-theatre, 0.6 km away | 49 | Wikidata |
| Het Perron | Theatre, 1.3 km away | 50 | Wikidata |
| Koninklijk Theater Carré | Large theatre, 1.5 km away | 1752 | Wikidata |
Unnumbered seats around a 380 cm stage
There is no seat map and no numbered rows: a ticket gets you a chair in the 45-seat room.
Seats
45
Stage
380 × 185 cm
Seat map
Not published
Tickets are sold by number, not by seat, and the venue does not publish a seat plan. The stage is 380 cm wide, 185 cm deep and 15 cm high, with a wooden floor. Because the room holds 45, every chair is close to the performers. If you want the closest view, arrive early and take the front row; there is no separate numbered block to aim for.
Café, restaurant and dinner shows
Café Mascini is the café-restaurant in the same building; on Diner Chantant Sundays, dinner and the show come as one ticket.
The café opens at 16:00 Monday to Thursday and at 14:00 Friday to Sunday, and stays open after the show. The restaurant serves dinner, and on Diner Chantant evenings the ticket includes a three-course dinner, drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea) and the performance. The evening starts at 18:30 and ends around 22:00. If you choose not to drink alcohol, the venue offers €10 off, settled at the end of the night.
- Mon–Thu
- 16:00–01:00
- Fri–Sat
- 14:00–03:00
- Sunday
- 14:00–01:00
- Diner Chantant
- €87.50
- Dinner show
- 18:30–22:00
Steep stairs, no step-free route
The theatre and toilets are reached only by a steep staircase, so the venue is not step-free.
The venue says the steep staircase makes the theatre and toilets poorly accessible for people with a physical disability. The stairs have a handrail and service dogs are allowed. No step-free route or lift is published, so contact the venue before booking if you need one.
- Step-free access
- No
- Handrail
- Yes
- Service dogs
- Allowed
Tickets, start times and sold-out shows
Evening shows usually start at 20:30, Sunday matinees at 15:30, and regular tickets cost €16.50 to €19.50.
The agenda also has 20:00 starts and 18:30 dinner shows, so check the listing before you travel. Regular tickets on the pages read cost €16.50, €17.50 or €19.50; the Diner Chantant is €87.50 and includes dinner, drinks and the show. Tickets are sold online per performance and by number, not by seat. Some shows are marked sold out, so book ahead for cabaret names.
- Regular tickets
- €16.50–€19.50
- Diner Chantant
- €87.50
- Evening
- 20:30
- Sunday
- 15:30
- Sold out
- Some shows
Five minutes from Amsterdam Centraal
From the station it is a short walk along Prins Hendrikkade and onto the Zeedijk; allow five to ten minutes.
Leave Amsterdam Centraal by the main entrance, cross Stationsplein and turn left onto Prins Hendrikkade just before the Damrak (Hotel Victoria). After about 100 m, turn right onto the Zeedijk just before the square at Hotel Barbizon; Mascini is 150 m further on the right. The venue says five minutes; the open-data router gives 540 m and about eight minutes.
After a late show, walk to Amsterdam Centraal, about five minutes: the night buses start there, with N06 and N07 to Purmerend, N14 to Volendam, Edam and Hoorn, N11 to Marken, N19 to Landsmeer, Oostzaan and Zaandam, and N94 to Zaandam, Wormerveer and Krommenie/Assendelft.
Parking around the Zeedijk
The old centre is difficult by car; the Gelderse Kade is about 3 minutes' walk, and four garages are 8 to 15 minutes away.
The Gelderse Kade, the canal parallel to the Zeedijk, is about 3 minutes' walk; the venue does not publish a street-parking rate. The garages below are 8, 9, 10 and 15 minutes' walk. P1 Parking Amsterdam Centraal is the closest, at Prins Hendrikkade 20A; P1's own site does not publish a rate, and an aggregator lists €14 an hour with a €65 day maximum. Parking Centrum Oosterdok has a €10 evening card from 18:00 to 23:59 and a day card from €25, with a maximum day rate of €45. Q-Park Bijenkorf costs up to €60 a day; Q-Park Waterlooplein starts at €37.50 and costs up to €65.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 Parking Amsterdam Centraal | Prins Hendrikkade 20A, Amsterdam | 540 m, 8 min | Not on p1.nl; aggregator: €14/hour, max €65/day |
| Q-Park Bijenkorf | Beursplein 15 | 640 m, 9 min | Max €60 per day |
| Parking Centrum Oosterdok | Oosterdoksstraat 140, Amsterdam | 670 m, 10 min | Day card from €25; evening card €10 (18:00–23:59); max €45 |
| Q-Park Waterlooplein | Valkenburgerstraat 238 | 1080 m, 15 min | From €37.50; max €65 |
- Do not drive onto the Zeedijk after 13:00: the street is open to cars only from 07:00 to 13:00.
Address, phone and opening hours
Theater Mascini is at Zeedijk 24a, 1012 AZ Amsterdam; phone 020-6255685, email [email protected].
- Address
- Zeedijk 24a, 1012 AZ Amsterdam
- Phone
- 020-6255685
- [email protected]
- Programming
- [email protected]
- Mon–Thu
- 16:00–01:00
- Fri–Sat
- 14:00–03:00
- Sunday
- 14:00–01:00
A small stage for kleinkunst
Theater Mascini is a tiny theatre with a big café life, built for cabaret, music and try-outs.
Theater Mascini opened in 2020 at Zeedijk 24a, in the building that was previously the theatre-restaurant Casablanca Variété. It was founded by Thom deLagh and Bas Marée and named after the actor Peer Mascini, who died in 2019 and lived around the corner. The venue calls itself 'De Liefdevolle Ontregelaar' — the loving disruptor.
The programme focuses on kleinkunst, cabaret and music. The room is deliberately intimate: 45 visitors, a stage of 380 by 185 cm and a tuned Bechstein piano, with a house drum kit for bands. That scale makes it a regular place for try-outs and for artists who want to test a new programme in front of a small audience.
The same building holds Café Mascini and the restaurant, so a show can be combined with a drink or dinner. The agenda also lists poetry evenings, book clubs and smaller café concerts, and some shows are marked sold out.
- Opened
- 2020
- Founders
- Thom deLagh and Bas Marée
- Named after
- Peer Mascini
- Programme
- Kleinkunst, cabaret and music
Photos
Photo credits
Live jazz on the café stage at Theater Mascini: Theater Mascini
The empty stage and technical setup at Theater Mascini: Theater Mascini
The facade of Theater Mascini on the Zeedijk in Amsterdam: Luna Flow · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Frequently asked questions
The questions visitors search for most, answered in one place.
Where is Theater Mascini in Amsterdam?
Zeedijk 24a, 1012 AZ Amsterdam, on the Zeedijk between Amsterdam Centraal and Nieuwmarkt; about five minutes' walk from the station.
What time do shows start and end at Theater Mascini?
Evening shows usually start at 20:30 and Sunday matinees at 15:30. The dinner show runs from 18:30 to around 22:00; a regular 20:30 show is shorter than that dinner format.
How many seats does Theater Mascini have?
45. It is one small room with unnumbered chairs, so there is no seat map and every seat is close to the stage.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Booking through the agenda is the safest way: the room seats 45 and some shows are already marked sold out. Each listing links to its ticket page.
How much are tickets for Theater Mascini?
Regular tickets on the pages read cost €16.50, €17.50 or €19.50. The Diner Chantant costs €87.50 including a three-course dinner, drinks and the show.
Can I eat at Theater Mascini before a show?
Yes. Café Mascini and the restaurant are in the same building. The café opens at 16:00 Monday to Thursday and at 14:00 Friday to Sunday; on Diner Chantant Sundays dinner starts at 18:30 and the show follows.
Is Theater Mascini wheelchair accessible?
No. The theatre and toilets are reached only by a steep staircase, and the venue says they are poorly accessible for people with a physical disability. Contact the venue before booking if you need step-free access.
How do I walk from Amsterdam Centraal to Theater Mascini?
Leave by the main entrance, walk along Stationsplein and Prins Hendrikkade, then turn right onto the Zeedijk at Hotel Barbizon. The theatre is about 150 m further on the right; the walk is five minutes.
How do I get home late at night from Theater Mascini?
Walk about five minutes to Amsterdam Centraal, where the night buses start: N06 and N07 to Purmerend, N14 to Volendam, Edam and Hoorn, N11 to Marken, N19 to Landsmeer, Oostzaan and Zaandam, and N94 to Zaandam, Wormerveer and Krommenie/Assendelft.
Where can I park near Theater Mascini?
The Gelderse Kade, parallel to the Zeedijk, is about 3 minutes' walk. P1 Parking Amsterdam Centraal (8 minutes) is at Prins Hendrikkade 20A; P1 does not publish a rate, and an aggregator lists €14 an hour with a €65 day maximum. Parking Centrum Oosterdok (10 minutes) has a €10 evening card from 18:00 and a day card from €25.
What is on at Theater Mascini tonight?
Check the agenda on theatermascini.nl; it lists the full programme with start times and ticket links. The homepage shows the same overview.
Who was Peer Mascini and why is the theatre named after him?
Peer Mascini was a Dutch actor, winner of a Gouden Kalf, who died in 2019 and lived around the corner. The founders were friends of his and named the theatre as a tribute.
When did Theater Mascini open?
It opened in 2020 at Zeedijk 24a, in the former theatre-restaurant Casablanca Variété.
What kind of shows does Theater Mascini programme?
Kleinkunst, cabaret and music, often try-outs and intimate performances. The agenda also has poetry evenings, book clubs and dinner shows.
Is there a bar at Theater Mascini?
Yes, Café Mascini is the café-restaurant in the same building. It opens at 16:00 Monday to Thursday and at 14:00 Friday to Sunday, and stays open after the show.
Sources: Wikipedia: Theater Mascini (October 30, 2026) · Theater Mascini: contact (October 30, 2026) · Theater Mascini: info voor artiesten (October 30, 2026) · Theater Mascini: Diner Chantant (October 30, 2026) · Parking Centrum Oosterdok (October 30, 2026) · Theater Mascini: agenda (October 30, 2026)
