4 Welcome One theatre, sixteen hundred people. Strangers to one another, yet united by what unfolds on the Main Stage. That is the magic of opera and ballet. In September 2026, this theatre will celebrate its fortieth anniversary. Forty years filled with enchanting experiences that we are delighted to share with you again in the year ahead. With great pleasure, we present our 2026 – 2027 season. In this brochure, you will find the programme, along with reflections from various artists on their productions. Our new season features a wide range of ballet and opera productions on the Main Stage, as well as diverse programmes and youth performances in Studio Boekman. Relive the success of beloved classics, create new memories with modern masterpieces, and allow yourself to be surprised by bold productions from today’s most distinctive creators. We look forward to welcoming you to our theatre and to bringing opera and ballet to audiences across the country. Through touring productions and workshops in schools, current and future generations alike will have the opportunity to experience our art forms. This season marks a new chapter for Dutch National Ballet. Ernst Meisner succeeds Ted Brandsen as director and will shape the programming for the first time. At Dutch National Exciting collaborations and a new chapter
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