Deventer op Stelten Deventer - Event

Deventer op Stelten is an annual theater festival that takes place in the Dutch city of Deventer. Held on the second weekend of July, the festival attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. The festival offers a wide range of theatre, circus and street theatre, and is known for its spectacular and breathtaking shows.

The festival started in 1997 as a small-scale event with a handful of acts. Since then it has grown into one of the largest and most appreciated theater festivals in the Netherlands. The festival is open to the public free of charge and is financed by sponsors and subsidies.

Deventer op Stelten is not just a theater festival. It is a unique experience where the whole city turns into a stage for the artists. The performances take place at various locations in the historic center of Deventer, including squares, streets, parks and buildings. The artists use the street scene as a backdrop and use the architecture and the environment to create their shows.

The program

The Deventer op Stelten program includes a wide range of performances, including theatre, dance, circus, music and street theatre. There are international and national artists performing and some local acts can be seen as well. The performances are suitable for all ages and there is something for everyone.

The full schedule will be online in mid-June. The special festival newspaper and program booklet will be published at the end of June. 

Award Winning

One of the characteristics of the festival is the spectacular and breathtaking shows that are performed. The performers use stilts, trapezes, ropes, acrobatics and other forms of circus and theater to enchant and entertain the audience. The performances are visually impressive and take the audience on a journey of emotion and imagination.

The festival not only attracts visitors from the Netherlands, but also from other parts of Europe and the world. It has built a reputation as one of the best theater festivals in the world and has won several awards, including the EFFE Award for the best arts and culture festivals in Europe.