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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April

20u00     Wed 24 Apr
Byrning Down The House + Stop Making Sense
We Are Not Talking Heads
FILM, IT’S LIVE!, music
SOLD OUT

The concert film Stop Making Sense brings Talking Heads back to the big screen! The recording of 1984 has been restored in 4K for the 40th anniversary of the legendary film. The choreographically tightly directed performance was shot in December 1983 at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood and showcases Talking Heads' most memorable songs. The screenings at De Cinema in February were sold out, so we'll celebrate this succes with:

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Guys and Dolls
20u15     Sat 27 Apr
GUYS AND DOLLS
JOSEPH L. MANKIEWICZ
FILM, CLASSICS, MATINEES
TICKETS

Born 100 years ago, gone for twenty. Our matinees of April are all about the versatile and charismatic actor Marlon Brando. See here for all our Marlon Brando matinees.

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23u00     Sat 27 Apr
Geheimzinnig Afterparty
w/ Cormac, Kneiz & She the dj
music
TICKETS

On Saturday, April 27th, Kasteel Sterckshof @ Rivierenhof will be the setting for the open air party of the year: Geheimzinnig Aan Het Kasteel. Afterparty @ De Studio!

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May

20u00     Wed 22 May
Ultra Eczema’s Houten Kamermuziek
Bill Nace & Soetkin Elbers
music
TICKETS

Ultra Eczema’s Houten Kamermuziek

With:

Bill Nace
VS, From melancholy knee guitar to unrecognizable table manners. Bill Nace forms Body/Head with Kim Gordon, descends from XO4, plays with Chris Corsano in Vampire Belt and releases all kinds of beauty through Open Mouth Records. On this night, he presents a new LP on UE!

Soetkin Elbers
BE, Electronically transmitted Baroque Soprano

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20u30     Thu 23 May
Minami Deutsch + Mojo and the Kitchen Brothers
music
tickets

Minami Deutsch is a Krautrock band from Tokyo. These self-described “repetition freaks” cite psychedelic rock and minimal techno as guideposts, but – as evidenced by a band name that is Japanese for “South Germany” – they’re really obsessed with krautrock.

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June

23u00     Sat 1 Jun
HUSH HUSH #HITTE
w/ Faisal, Hush Hefner, DC Noises & Blackout Boy
music
TICKETS ADK

Oh yes, your favourite party is back! We are settling down where it once began and are going to distroy De Studio! 
Get ready for some trippy trappy drunk funk, cutting edge and classics.... nightlife unlimited!

Bring your heat:
✸ FAISAL
✸ HUSH HEFNER
✸ DC NOISES
✸ BLACKOUT BOY


Doorsale only, so come early xxx

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19u30     Wed 5 Jun
Sanity: Fred Frith + gabby fluke-mogul
Sound in Motion
music
TICKETS

Legendary guitarist, improviser and composer Fred Frith is one of the most important figures of experimental and new music. He is probably best known for his reinvention of the electric guitar that began with his album 'Guitar Solos' in 1974. Frith learned his craft in rock bands, particularly within the iconic Henry Cow, and worked with Bill Laswell (Massacre), Tom Cora (Skeleton Crew), John Zorn and Robert Wyatt. 

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23u30     Sat 8 Jun
Mama Africa
strictly the best African music
music
TICKETS

We're thrilled to announce that Mama Africa is finally coming back to Antwerp! 
Get ready for an unforgettable night at De Studio on the 8th of June. Join us for the ultimate celebration of African culture, featuring the best of Afro Beats, Azonto, Kuduro, Coupé Décalé, Ndombolo and more African vibes that will keep you dancing all night long!

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