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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Hoofdinhoud
mei

20u30     do 15 mei
music

The Colorist Orchestra plays new instrumental pop music. The orchestra reworks well-known instrumental hits into new compositions, often with only subtle references to the original. This 'recomposed music' is inspired by genres as diverse as disco, electronica, classical music and traditional folklore, with one goal in mind: to make you dance. The Colorist Orchestra aims to reevaluate lost music and breathe new life into it, by recoloring recognizable melodies and experimenting with new sound combinations.

23u00     za 17 mei
w/ eoin dj, Aroh, Bambi, Bayny b2b S.A. Tweeman & Ilias
music

5YTS

Celebrating the five year anniversary of The Shade

The Shade started out as a concept between two best friends with a love for 90’s House, Trance and Techno music. And sunglasses. Adopting the idea that visitors should wear their shadiest pair to the party and at the same time, the name refers to nighttime, which is in actuality one big earthly shade.

20u30     vr 23 mei
music

🎶 On this event, we will unleash the Power of Code in Music! 🎶
🌟 What is an Algorave? 🌟
An Algorave is not just a party, it's a journey into the future of sound. Imagine a world where programming languages and art converge, where algorithms are the composers, and data is the muse. It's a one-of-a-kind musical experience driven by real-time code, creating unique and dynamic beats that will leave you're mind in awe, and your feet on fire!

🎛 Highlights 🎛

20u30     wo 28 mei
music

I'm the Hug consists of Mathilde Luijten, Abel Ghekiere, Simon Mitxelena, and Orlan Ghekiere. Each musician brings their own distinct sound, blending singer-songwriter, folk, indie pop, and jazz into an intimate and delicate sonic experience. Perfect for fans of Hayley Heynderickx, Florist, and Keaton Henson.

12u00     do 29 mei
Antwerp Art Weekend
visual art

Het Orakel / The Oracle Gallery, the artist run space of Annea Lyvv Dreisz, will be housed in De Studio en De Cinema during Antwerp Art Weekend 2025 with the exhibition Walk a Mile in my Shoes.

The Oracle will transform De Studio in a theatrical shoeshop. An eclectic group of artists who have used shoes in their work practice will show a ‘shoework’.

12u00     vr 30 mei
Antwerp Art Weekend
visual art

Het Orakel / The Oracle Gallery, the artist run space of Annea Lyvv Dreisz, will be housed in De Studio en De Cinema during Antwerp Art Weekend 2025 with the exhibition Walk a Mile in my Shoes.

The Oracle will transform De Studio in a theatrical shoeshop. An eclectic group of artists who have used shoes in their work practice will show a ‘shoework’.

12u00     za 31 mei
Antwerp Art Weekend
visual art

Het Orakel / The Oracle Gallery, the artist run space of Annea Lyvv Dreisz, will be housed in De Studio en De Cinema during Antwerp Art Weekend 2025 with the exhibition Walk a Mile in my Shoes.

The Oracle will transform De Studio in a theatrical shoeshop. An eclectic group of artists who have used shoes in their work practice will show a ‘shoework’.

juni

12u00     zo 1 jun
Antwerp Art Weekend
visual art

Het Orakel / The Oracle Gallery, the artist run space of Annea Lyvv Dreisz, will be housed in De Studio en De Cinema during Antwerp Art Weekend 2025 with the exhibition Walk a Mile in my Shoes.

The Oracle will transform De Studio in a theatrical shoeshop. An eclectic group of artists who have used shoes in their work practice will show a ‘shoework’.

20u30     vr 20 jun
support: Tom Gilbert
music

OYESONO is a new sensation on the Belgian music scene. 

This project by Jasper Maekelberg and Billie Leyers has a sound with an inescapable energy. 

You know Jasper as a musician and producer of Faces on TV, Balthazar, Warhaus, Sylvie Kreusch and Bazart. Jasper combined with singer-songwriter Billie Leyers will take you into higher spheres brimming with sound.

Standing still will be difficult during this unforgettable musical journey.