A venue for a young audience and a hub for young talent.

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De Studio is a creative hub based at the Mechelseplein in the heart of Antwerp. At De Studio, children and young adults are spectators as well as artists/creators.

In 2011, the Province of Antwerp bought the building that used to house the famous drama and acting school Studio Herman Teirlinck. The arts organization Villanella acquired the long lease of the building. It was renamed De Studio and in addition to that new name, Villanella also gave it a new focus: theatre, cinema, music, literature, dance, parties, debates,… De Studio is a unique venue where every lover of performing arts feels at home.

Today, De Studio provides space and support to, among others, Theater FroeFroe, Laika, De Spiegel, fABULEUS, ZEBARBAR, Compagnie Barbarie and Theater Artemis. Artists turn their dreams into reality at De Studio, in order to blow the audience’s mind. 24/7.

One can never know what tomorrow brings, but as long as it innovates and surprises, what tomorrow brings deserves its place at De Studio.

We hope to see you soon at a theatre matinée by day or at a funky party in the middle of the night!

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June

20u30     Wed 3 Jun
SǒN
film with live soundtrack by Tsubasa Hori, Andrew Claes en Micha Volders
film, music
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About the Short Film

Micha Volders and Mutropia present SǒN, a wandering portrait of a prodigal son and his late father set against the world of Muay Thai. Blending raw, documentary-like realism with elements of fiction, the short film is anchored by the compelling presence of Bangkok-born actor Wachara Kanha.

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20u30     Wed 17 Jun
Mike Reed’s Separatist Party ft. Ben LaMar Gay, Bitchin Bajas & Marvin Tate (US)
music
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From Sun Ra’s cosmic tones and the motorik rhythms of Krautrock to the hypnotic, angular soul of vintage Ethiopia: this is not just a concert, it’s an odyssey. Don’t miss Mike Reed’s Separatist Party ft. Marvin Tate, Ben LaMar Gay and Bitchin Bajas at De Studio during this short European tour!

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October

20u30     Wed 14 Oct
IT IT ANITA
music
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With their ’90s Noise rock riffs and primal screams coming from every fibre of their being, IT IT ANITA might seem pretty simple. But if you take the time to really listen, you’ll find some subtle nuances and intriguing depth. Besides seething fire there’s also intense desire, crippling fear, anger and restlessness.

After their acclaimed 2023 album “Mouche”, the follow-up “HI HI HA HA”, recorded and mixed by Amaury Sauvé (Birds in Row, Bison Bisou) was released on Vicious Circle Records (SLIFT, The Psychotic Monks, Lysistrata) in January 2026.

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